It feels like we can’t turn any corner without running into a DAWJunkie plugin these days, and that’s no bad thing. Their latest release is the Lil Bottom bass synth, which is free for a limited time.
We’ve covered the prolific developer multiple times already this month and last, with releases like Slurpy Jr., RazorPluck Jr., and Padness Jr.
Besides keeping busy, DAWJunkie has gained a reputation for promotions and deals that remind me of Del Boy Trotter.
If that reference doesn’t make sense, Del Boy is a market trader and the lead character in the legendary British sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
In cockney market trader fashion, DAWJunkie has just the product for you; you want pads? One-knob dynamic processors? Plucks? Phase synths? Step right up, and you can even upgrade to the pro version for a buck! But hurry, these deals won’t last.
The one crucial difference is that DAWJunkie’s products do what they are supposed to do; Del Boy’s often don’t.
Anyway, staying true to form, DAWJunkie is back with another new synth and another limited-time offer.
Lil Bottom is a free bass synth, and for a limited time, you’ll have the opportunity to upgrade to the fuller-featured Big Bottom for just one dollar (usually $49).
Lil Bottom is available in AU and VST formats for macOS and Windows.
Like previous DAWJunkie freebies, Lil Bottom has a funky name and does a bit more than expected.
From left to right, controls start with the Wave and Unison sliders. Cycling through the stops on the Wave slider, you can begin to shape everything from classic 80s synth bass, more aggressive buzzy saw sounds, all sorts of plucks, and even something close to the typical house organ bass.
You then have a Sub knob to create a fuller and richer low-end, but depending on where you set it, some of these sounds could make handy leads.
Above the Sub, you’ve got Reverb and Delay.
There are three levels of saturation, Warm, Hot, and Melt, which you can use individually or stack/blend, and a Warmth control.
Melt gets pretty wild, so use it carefully, but everything has its place.
You’ve also got an ADSR envelope to shape your bass, along with Tune and Spread knobs. The tuning is interesting; the detuned sound works really well with some plucks or generally shorter bass tones.
There’s a Pluck function with an amount knob, but it’s not exclusively used to create plucks. It’s also a way to put a crisper, more impactful initial transient on any bass sound to give it more punch.
Lil Bottom comes with a bunch of factory presets, and if you want more presets and more features (like EQ, compression, chorus, and more), don’t forget you can upgrade to Big Bottom for $1 (while the offer lasts).
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Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Tomislav Zlatic.
