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808 & Bass / Future Audio Workshop

SubLab XL

$80 Instrument 808Sub bassLayering
SubLab XL plugin interface, Future Audio Workshop
About

The one dedicated 808 instrument with genuine practitioner traction, built around layering a synthesised sub under a sampled transient.

Signature Sound
The same felt sub as SubLab with more layers and more control. Reached for 808s that need to survive a phone speaker.
In a session
Used for
808 sub layering, X-Sub synthesis
Subgenres
Trap, Drill, Dark trap
Chain position
Sound source
Signature-pack authors
Richie SoufDECAPMachinedrumDrew AdieuSean Divine
Heard on
None listed
Pairs with
Fruity Soft Clipper, Saturn 2

Source All five are credited, but the credit is scoped. They are credited signature-pack authors on the developer's own site, which documents pack authorship rather than use on their own records. Richie Souf, DECAP, Machinedrum, Drew Adieu and Sean Divine each have signature packs listed in Future Audio Workshop's shop.

On WAVS
Sounds to go with SubLab XL

Drums, loops and one-shots from WAVS creators that sit next to SubLab XL in a session.

Browse trap samples
Video reviews
INSANE SUB BASS with SubLab XL - Tutorial & Review of Key Features
Plugin Boutique Review
SubLab XL Review - Best 808 VST For MPC Software
Music Production Tips Review
NEW Sublab XL By Future Audio Workshop Review And Demo
SumnSumnSumn HTK Review
Specs
Type
Instrument
Engine
Sample, Subtractive, Drum synthesis
Price
$80 · One-time
Free option
Not listed
Rent to own
Not offered
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Systems
macOS, Windows
Apple Silicon
Native
Authorization
Activation code, three computers
Version
1.0.6
First released
2022
Presets
100
CPU load
Light
Learning curve
Worth an afternoon
MPE
Not listed
AI features
Not listed

Around $80 list, commonly $50 discounted. $10 crossgrade for SubLab owners. Ten signature bass packs included. Price checked 3 September 2026. macOS 10.12 or higher, Intel or M1. Windows 8 or higher. CPU load and learning curve summarise published reviews and user forums, not our own testing.

Links
Product page Developer Price source
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