Trilian
Trilian: A deep bass library with standalone recording and DAW plug-in support for a one-time $299. Ranked #17 of 33 in Virtual Instruments by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for producers seeking acoustic, electric, and synth bass.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forProducers seeking acoustic, electric, and synth bass
- Free planNo
- Paid from$299 one-time
- Standalone appYes
- Founded1994
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers acoustic, electric, and synth bass in a 34 GB core library.
- Deep-sampled articulations include legato, glide, and release overtones.
- Includes standalone recording, an arpeggiator, and 33 effects units.
Where it doesn't
- The $299 one-time price is high for a specialized instrument.
- Its focus is bass, rather than a broad range of instrument families.
- Omnisphere integration requires owning both products.
Our verdict on Trilian
Trilian is Spectrasonics’ virtual bass instrument for musicians, producers, and composers who need acoustic, electric, or synth bass sounds. Its 34 GB core library combines bass instruments with deep-sampled articulations, including legato, glide, mechanical noises, and release overtones. It runs as a plug-in in compatible DAWs and hosts, or as a standalone application with Flow Capture audio and MIDI recording. Windows and macOS are supported.
The main draw is the range and detail within its bass focus. An arpeggiator offers chord voicings, pitch slides, step dividers, and MIDI capture; 33 built-in effects units and multis for splits and layers add ways to shape sounds. The library also includes Bass Legends sounds and enhanced Trilogy content. For users who own Omnisphere, Trilian can operate as a satellite instrument; Stylus RMX grooves are also an integration option. This makes it suited to bass parts that need more than a basic sampled sound, while keeping the instrument’s scope specific.
The Full Product Download costs $299 as a one-time purchase and includes the 34 GB-class core library, standalone application, and AU, VST3, VST2, and AAX host support. That is a substantial commitment for a bass-only instrument, so buyers seeking a wide collection of instrument families should look elsewhere. Trilian is a stronger fit for composers and producers who want detailed acoustic, electric, and synth bass in one product, particularly those who can use its standalone tools or Omnisphere integration.
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Trilian fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $299 one-time |
| Plugin formats | Not verified |
| Standalone app | Yes |
| Instrument focus | Not verified |
| Built-in samples | Yes |
| MPE support | Not verified |
| Included presets | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Omnisphere, Stylus RMX grooves |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | spectrasonics.net |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Trilian integrations
Trilian lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Omnisphere
- Stylus RMX grooves
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- OmnisphereA broad sound-design instrument for producers and performers willing to pay $499 once.8.9
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