deep reese bass loop 140bpm 4 bars in Fm

About this sample

This deep bass loop features a classic Reese sound created from six detuned sawtooth oscillators with a +/-10 cent spread, layered with a clean sine sub-bass for low-end weight. It follows an F minor progression over four bars at 140 BPM, with rhythmic gating shaping each note. A time-varying low-pass filter modulated by a 2.5 Hz LFO sweeps cutoff frequencies between 400 and 1200 Hz, adding a subtle wobble movement. Soft saturation enhances upper harmonics for clarity on smaller speakers, while sub frequencies below 150 Hz remain mono and the higher harmonics are stereo widened using phase inversion.

This loop suits drum & bass, dubstep, and similar bass-heavy genres around 140 BPM. It works well as a foundational bass layer, offering room for layering with percussion or synths. Careful EQing is advised to keep the sub clean and avoid muddiness, while the stereo widened upper harmonics add spatial interest without overwhelming the mix.