The Weeknd - Rockin | Bass Synth Patch Remake

Remaking the bass synth from the 2016 song "Rockin" by The Weeknd can be an exciting challenge for any synthesizer enthusiast. Here’s how you can create the "Rockin" bass patch and play this iconic sound on most hardware or software subtractive synthesizers (Serum, Vital, Pigments, Prophet, Korg, Moog, etc). We've included the preset download directly for your convenience, but we strongly recommend you use our programming tutorial to recreate it yourself.

Original Audio

The Weeknd’s track “Rockin'” features a prominent bassline that drives its upbeat rhythm. This bass sound is characterized by a deep, pulsating synth that adds a danceable groove to the song. While the specific synthesizer model used isn’t publicly documented, similar bass tones can be achieved using most substractive synthesizers. You can hear the bassline start at 0:17 in the song.

Our Remake of The Bass Synth

This audio clip is how close we've matched the original tone of the bass synth from the song "Rockin" by The Weeknd, giving you a reference point as you design your own synthesizer preset. Play it as often as you need to familiarize yourself with the nuances of the sound.

Synth Patch Programming Recipe

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Getting Started

• Start by initializing your synthesizer to a plain saw with no filter, modulation or effects. For soft synths use the "init"/"default" preset or the the button to reset all parameters to their default factory values.
• No two synths are exactly alike, so treat the values below as approximate, and use your ear.
• Percentage values (e.g. 50%) represent the relative position of a knob or slider within its full range. The full range of each parameter may differ from synth to synth, so use your ear.

Note: the patch settings may slightly differ in the Syntorial challenge.

Explore More

• The Weeknd Gear – Equipboard
• Rockin’ by The Weeknd Chords, Melody, and Music Theory Analysis – Hooktheory

Preset Downloads

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• Primer, our free synthesizer VST

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