Ample Bass Metal Ray5 3.1.0 for Mac

Mac Audio

Updated Nov 4, 2026

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Ample Bass Metal Ray5 3.1.0 for Mac is Ample Sound's virtual five-string bass, sampled from a Music Man StingRay 5 Classic. That instrument is known for a hard, bright attack that cuts through dense guitars, which makes this library a natural fit for metal, hard rock and modern productions that need low end with real definition rather than a soft, buried rumble.

The 3.1.0 build belongs to the third-generation Ample Sound engine, with separate Fingerstyle and Pick playing styles so you can choose between a rounder fingered tone and a more aggressive picked edge. It is a paid instrument, not a free full version; Ample Sound sells it from its own store and offers trial downloads from the official site, so check the product page for the current price and trial terms before you buy.

Key Features

• Sampled Music Man StingRay 5 Classic with Fingerstyle and Pick libraries included
• Nine articulations including sustain, palm mute, natural harmonic, hammer-on and pull-off, legato slides and dead notes
• Drop tuning support down to A0 for extended low-range metal parts
• Riffer MIDI editor and Tab Reader for building realistic basslines and importing Guitar Pro files
• Runs as VST, VST3, AU and AAX plugins or standalone on macOS 10.15 and later, including Apple Silicon Macs

How to Download

1. Download from the official site
2. On the Ample Sound page, choose the trial or buy the licence, then create your account to receive the Mac installer.
3. Run the installer, place the sample library on an internal drive or fast SSD, and activate the product online before loading it in your DAW.

Is Ample Bass Metal Ray5 free?
No. It is a commercial instrument sold by Ample Sound. The official site offers a trial so you can test the sound and workflow in your own sessions before paying for the full licence.

Which DAWs can use it on a Mac?
Any host that accepts AU, VST, VST3 or AAX plugins, including Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One and Pro Tools, plus the included standalone app for quick practice and preset browsing.