BassBoss has launched PredictBass room modelling software for venue owners, sound engineers and DJs.
PredictBass allows users to explore how bass frequencies behave in a virtual 3D space, helping them better understand low-frequency behaviour and apply that knowledge to subwoofer placement in their own venues. According to the company. ‘PredictBass aims to demystify the complexities of bass, offering users a way to make informed decisions grounded in the physics of sound’.
PredictBass was developed by BassBoss Loudspeaker Designer David Lee in collaboration with Dr Paul Mayer, a DSP specialist with a background in both academic and professional audio software development. Mayer applied his expertise to create a raytracing-based audio engine that simulates how low-frequency sound interacts with surfaces like floors, walls, and ceilings.
The result is an intuitive tool that makes phase cancellation, standing waves and null points easy to visualise.
Available for both Mac and Windows platforms, the free software focuses on low frequencies, making it useful for enhancing bass performance in live environments. While designed with BassBoss systems in mind, the insights it provides are universal. By illustrating key acoustic principles, PredictBass helps users identify and avoid phase cancellation issues, resulting in more consistent low-end response.