We're currently living in the age of digital audio. Drum Machine is an incredibly powerful tool that is essential to any music producer.

But there are so many different Drum Machine plugins in the music production landscape, so we decided to create the ultimate list of the top Drum Machine plugins today that will help you find the perfect fit.


Nepheton

Drum Machine by D16 Group



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A completely synthesized emulation of the famous 808 drum machine

Synthesis

Nepheton contains 17 fully synthesized modules that work together to emulate the original 808 drum machine. All the sounds and detailed nuances of the original are captured perfectly. Nepheton’s modules are equipped with additional controls for deep tone and envelope tweakability. Listen to the audio examples or just download the demo and start beat making today!

Outputs

Take advantage of Nepheton’s flexible output configurations - every module’s audio signal can be routed to any of the 12 outputs. This means you can route each source to a separate aux and sculpt its sound with your favourite plugins! Each individual output can be set to mono or stereo. For the real 808 fans, D16 have also included the original Trigger output (fully configurable, of course).

Every module also has a Mute, Solo and an Activity indicator. Mute does not silence the module but stops it from being triggered. Solo stops all other modules from being triggered and only activates the selected module(s).

Control

Nepheton has extensive midi control. It can be used to trigger individual modules as a modern alternative to the internal sequencer. This can be set to play using Nepheton's internal clock, or set to sync to the host sequencer.

Most of Nepheton's parameters can be automated within the host and can be controlled via MidiCC using virtually any external controller. An easy-to-use “Midi Learn” function allows instant parameter reassignment.

Internal Sequencer

The internal sequencer contains two banks of patterns: simple and extended. There is 16 extended and 96 simple patterns which both can be edited traditionally using the step buttons or using the tap function.

Simple patterns are used in Host Mode where each pattern location has a midi note number assigned to it. By drawing in notes in your DAW, you can map out and trigger full drum patterns.

Extended Patterns* differ in that they have 4 segments (variations A & B and parts 1 & 2). The whole bank of 16 extended patterns is divided into two groups of Basic Patterns and Intro/Fill In Patterns. You can choose from played patterns, use variations, and fill in modes (triggered automatically or manually). You can also precede the starting pattern with an intro pattern, and much more.

For that creative boost, D16 have added a Randomizer. It can be used to make simple changes to a pattern or to create whole new ones - ideal when you’ve been stuck on that bridge instrumental for too long! Randomizing can be applied to drums independently and with variable frequency - its odds of recurrence.

Twist the knob: The shuffle knob goes way past triplets. Set the balance between order and janky chaos: add subtle rhythmic hiccups or throw your beat into a blender.

Sharing is Easy: All external files are stored in the XML format. This allows single patterns or whole banks to be exchanged between users easily. XML allows the files to be edited in a text editor. Ideal if you want to post or share your pattern online - just post the text!




Features

  • 17 fully synthesized instruments
  • Perfectly scaled knob ranges
  • Enhanced control of modules’ sounds
  • Flexible, dynamic output reassignment including Master Out and Trigger Output
  • True “disable/off” mutes & solos for each module: save on CPU!
  • Fully controllable via MidiCC
  • Quick midiCC assignation with MidiLearn function
  • Multiple control variations:
  • External mode (note mode)
  • Internal sequencer (pattern mode) with 2 submodes
  • External mode:
  • User-defined midi map (default set equal to General Midi)
  • Note velocity controls modules' levels
  • Internal sequencer:
  • 96 simple patterns
  • 16 extended patterns (12 basic rythms and 4 intros/fill ins) with 4 segments per pattern
  • Each segment can be defined with one of four available measures
  • Each step can be defined normal or accented
  • Ridiculously fun “Shuffle” mode
  • Built in Randomizer (module-specific, with frequency of occurrence)
  • Patterns can be imported and exported as user-readable xml files
  • Two sync modes:
  • Precise DAW tempo sync
  • Internal clock sync - ranges from 30-303 BPM (+-0.1)
  • Simple preset manager

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Windows

  • Windows 7, 8 and 10 (32 or 64-bit)
  • CPU - 1.5 GHz with SSE (Multicore system 2.0 GHz recommended)
  • RAM - 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
  • Software - VST compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.7 - macOS 10.15 (32 or 64-bit) (The product isn't yet compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur or macOS 12 Monterey)
  • CPU - Intel-based 1.5 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended)
  • RAM - 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
  • Software - AU / VST compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Please note: This is not a standalone program - a host application (DAW) is required to use it.

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Slammer

Drum Machine by Klevgrand



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Drum Instrument

Instantly fun drumming with carefully sampled drums

Slammer is a multi-sampled drum plug-in that contains 30 different instruments made from a large number of carefully recorded and edited samples. Integrated custom-built real-time effects combined with some clever routing makes Slammer a versatile and flexible virtual instrument that is capable of rendering anything from natural acoustic to heavily distorted and compressed drum sounds.

Each sound can be customized with a wide array of settings like pitch, filtering, effect sends, decay time, velocity mapping, and much more.

There’s also a “Dirt” section for distortion and compression, a reverb, and tone control. The amount of “dirt” and reverb can be tweaked individually for each instrument. On top of all, Slammer comes with a set of factory presets, covering anything from light and slick to heavy and gritty.

If you're looking for a drum instrument, giving you 'instant gratification' from the first hit, this is it.

Anatomy

Main View

1. A dozen of noises - There are 12 sound slots, each with selectable sounds + lots of individual settings

2. Go to your room! - A very nice built-in reverb module.

3. De-polish - Squeeze & distortion will add lots of character to your kit.

4. Tone in - No-fuss EQ for the final touch

Instrument Details

1. The hit list - A well-balanced smörgåsbord of all the sounds you may need.

2. Jet-settings - Individual settings for shaping the gain, pan, pitch, decay, and transient impact.

3. Above the curve - Control the curve that decides how the instrument responds to your key velocity

4. Final touch - Simple EQ + reverb & dirt send control.




Features

  • 30 multi-sampled instruments using more than 2000 samples
  • 12 slots/instrument players with individual tweaking possibilities
  • Compression and Distortion section (dirt) with 8 different dist algorithms
  • Reverb with several presets
  • Plenty of factory presets
  • Global tone control

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  • macOS 10.10 or later (optimized for the M1-processor)
  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • AU, VST-2, VST-3, AAX

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Skaka

Drum Machine by Klevgrand



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Shaken Percussion

Create shaker patterns as played by a human being

Skaka is a sample-based sequencer plugin for shaker percussion instruments. It has 12 slots, each with its own instrument, parameters (lots of them!), and pattern. Klevgrand has built both the sequencer and the sampler from the ground, to optimize this instrument for these types of sounds. Each pattern contains events, with individual parameters like pitch, velocity (as in how fast the instrument is shaken), and envelope.

With full control over shuffle/swing amount, an advanced humanizer function, internal awareness of in- and out shakes (yes, they sound different), using grids divided into triplets/quintuplets/septuplets, timing fine-tuning and variable sequence lengths, Skaka can get very close to how a human percussionist would sound in almost any tempo without any use of degrading time stretching or similar techniques.

To top it off, there's a nice reverb, a room simulator, and a high-shelf filter.

Skaka comes with nearly 200 ready-made patterns covering most genres and styles.

Anatomy

1. Slot machine - 12 slots, each with its own instrument, parameters (lots!) and pattern.

2. Mr Tambourine man - Choose between 18 carefully sampled shaker instruments.

3. Pre-baked shakes - Choose between different presets, both global and per-slot.

4. A double room, please - A high quality reverb combined with a room simulator. No one will think that you didn't hold the shaker yourself.

Pattern Edit

1. Hit the mode, Jack - Set each event's velocity, duration, pitch, and gain independently.

2. On or off the grid - Choose between many different grids, and decide whether your events should snap to them or not. Independent per-pattern setting of the loop's length.

3. Chill amount - The whole pattern can be delayed or early for different feels.

4. Human behavior - Adds some micro-changes (customizable) to make the loop sound just like anything between a robot and you.

5. Sneak in, sneak outThe loop may "sneak" in or out, just as it would in the real world.




Features

  • 12 parallel slots, each with individual settings for instrument and pattern
  • 18 different shaker instruments (Egg, Shaker, Tambourine, Caxixi, Single Shot, Ghungroos, Calabash & Seeds + much more)
  • High-quality reverb plus room simulation
  • High-precision editing of each pattern, with a plethora of controls for getting the exact right timing, pitch and velocity
  • Wide range of presets covering most genres and styles
  • Advanced and customizable humanizer
  • 8 (or 9) velocity layers with more than 30 round-robins per layer for each instrument (thousands of samples used)

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  • macOS 10.10 or later (optimized for the M1-processor)
  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • AU, VST-2, VST-3, AAX

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TRIAZ

Drum Machine by Wave Alchemy



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Introducing TRIAZ - Next Level Drums

Imagine having instant access to the greatest library of drums ever created. Being able to intuitively layer sounds in a new, truly unparalleled way. Having a beyond visionary way of sequencing beats. How about instantly generating new ideas? Or being able to create drums equal to the best records in the world - out of the box.

A Game-Changing New Drum Engine

TRIAZ is a forward-thinking drum machine driven by a diverse and creative library of all-new modern electronic and acoustic drum sounds, percussion, and sound design tools; Comprising over 10,000 samples and 600+ instantly playable presets created using an extraordinary array of drum machines, acoustic drums & percussion, modular synths, found sounds, studio tools, Foley and more.

TRIAZ delivers a powerful 3-Layer Drum Engine with a compelling interface and creative user workflow. Polyrhythmic, organic Drum Sequencing allows you to create beats with real swing and groove that never repeat the same way.

Extensive sound design parameters, linkable or per layer, are both powerful and streamlined for lightning-fast workflow. Tag-based dynamic sample browsing, drag and drop sample import, creative kit randomization and a powerful Effects System provide an unmatched workflow for modern drum production.

Drums, Redefined

TRIAZs Sound Engine combines beautifully designed electronic drums and acoustic instruments in a groundbreaking new way. A labour of love with a profound level of detail, made by producers for producers.

The included sound library is undoubtedly Wave Alchemy's best collection of drums to date, spanning 3 years and thousands of hours of sound design; combining modern electronic drums, creative sound design, Found Sounds & Foley, designed acoustic drums, the rarest drum machines, grittiest modular synths, live percussion & ethnic drums, mallets & sticks, epic cinematic percussion and much more.

All drums were recorded and designed at the most revered recording studios in the world, using only boutique high-end analogue processing and mastering-grade conversion. To top it all off you get access to every sound as a wav file to use any way you like. Unlike other instruments, nothing is hidden behind proprietary formats.

TRIAZ delivers every drum sample you’ll ever need. No subscription required.

An Instant Cheat Code for Modern Drums

Take your drums to the next level with 600+ beautifully crafted, production-ready presets covering all modern genres - designed by world-class sound designers.

You won’t find typical, stale two-bar sequences here, the focus is evolving, organic production-ready beats that instantly spark creativity and fit into any modern record.

Generate infinite ideas instantly. Creative randomization features let you build new drum kits at the click of a button – select a preset and instantly change it into something brand new and immediately usable.

Sequence Like Never Before

Sequence, randomize and loop with TRIAZ’s expressive Polyrhythmic Sequencer. Each Voice can be sequenced independently with its own playback rate and step length; providing all the tools you need to create modern drum patterns with ease.

Each step goes beyond standard velocity sequencing - including note repeat/stutter, probabilistic chance and start offset. Global randomization can instantly be introduced into the sequencer's groove to humanize your drums.

Re-imagine everything from full-length drum patterns, short loops and drum fills to non-traditional time signatures, complex, evolving polyrhythms and impressive organic beats. Go off and back on the grid with ease and export as MIDI to your DAW when you’re done.

Next Level Drum Layering

Drum layering is critical in modern music production and TRIAZ makes this process effortless and fun. Intuitively blend multiple drums with TRIAZ’s unparalleled layering engine and XY Pad for instant results that sound sublime, every single time. An experience undated in other drum software or hardware.

Easily browse and dynamically load any of TRIAZ’s 10,000 drums (or import your own!) into any of its 12-Voices or 3-layers using a dynamic tag-based browser. Take things further with extensive sound design parameters; filters, envelopes, reverse, LFOs, tone-shaping controls, modulation, FX and much more. Per Layer…

Want to blend a gritty acoustic snare with a modern stacked clap and velocity-sensitive vinyl noise? How about layering a tape saturated 808 sub with the transient of a marimba and the body of a crushed acoustic bass drum? Or stacking 3 cymbals for a huge unison sound? Anything is possible, Wave Alchemy have got you!

Get Creative

A custom Effects section boasts 5 Insert Effects per Voice, alongside 5 Master Effects, and 3 Send Effects.
Delve into a breathtaking suite of high-end effects and dynamics processors. Add depth to your drums with TRIAZ’s lush sounding dual reverb module - packed with 40 brand new custom high-end impulses from iconic reverb units, alongside lush real-world spaces and acoustic drum rooms.

Twist sounds into oblivion using the analogue-style delay, enhance tone and character with compressors, EQ and transient shaping. Want to dirty things up even more? Try TRIAZ’s unique Shaper section to introduce variable noise (vinyl noise, tape hiss, cassette, and more), tape saturation and more…

Dan Byers, founder of Wave Alchemy says:

"Drums play a crucial role in modern music production. Our goal with TRIAZ was to create something that instantly sparks creativity whilst at the same time delivers a lightning-fast workflow – one that meets the needs of every producer, from the total beginner to the advanced sound designer.

More importantly, we wanted to create the best library of drums ever to exist - a product that delivers impeccable quality sounds on par with the biggest records in the world - instantly, out of the box. - something we feel is very much missing in other software drum machines. With TRIAZ, not only do you get access the most diverse and high-quality drum samples ever imagined, but you also get to manipulate, sequence and perform with them like never before."




Features

  • Available in Standalone, VST, AU and AAX formats. TRIAZ is powered by FREE Kontakt Player from Native Instruments. Full version of Kontakt is NOT required
  • Brand new engine built entirely from the ground up to enable multiple instances and efficient CPU & RAM usage on any system
  • Innovative Drum Engine driven by a diverse library of all-new modern electronic and acoustic drum sounds, percussion, and sound design tools
  • 600+ beautifully designed, production-ready presets for modern music
  • Intuitively layer drums in a new, truly unparalleled way using the visual XY Pad
  • Expressive 32-step Polyrhythmic sequencing with independent playback rate and step length. Per Lane
  • Introduce variable groove humanization and organically varied movement to your beats with Sequencer Slop
  • Sequencer note repeat/stutter, probabilistic chance and start offset. Per Step
  • Import your own samples via Drag + Drop
  • Creative randomization features let you build new drum kits at the click of a button – select a preset and instantly change it into something brand new and immediately usable
  • Create drums that sound as good, if not better than those on hit records - instantly, out of the box
  • Dynamic sound source browser with intuitive tagging and favourites system
  • Extensive sound design parameters; filters, envelopes, reverse, LFOs, tone-shaping controls, modulation, FX and much more. Per Layer
  • Channel FX and master bus processing featuring high-end compression, master EQ, creative noise engine and tape simulation
  • Creative Analogue Slop controls simulate the random behaviour and character inherent of analogue instruments. Available per Layer
  • Play any sound over a 2-octave range of pitch to create musical percussive rhythms, pitched tom fills or anything in-between
  • Breath-taking effects suite; plate reverb, analogue-style delay, and 40 high-end custom reverb impulses from sought-after reverb units and live spaces
  • MIDI drag + drop sequencer patterns directly to your DAW
  • Multi-Output support
  • Sequencer Host Sync and on-screen transport control
  • Master bus processing featuring compression, master EQ and tape simulation
  • Dedicated visual Mixer with individual volume control, pan, and effects sends for each Voice
  • Host automation for all-important sound design parameters
  • Seamless Integration with your DAW

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  • Supports Mac OS X 10.13 (or higher) and Windows 7 (or higher)
  • Runs in Kontakt Free Player or Kontakt version 6.6 (or higher)
  • 3GB in size after unpacking

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Loopcloud DRUM + Ultimate Bundle

Drum Machine by Loopcloud



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When it comes to creating drums, every producer is different. Whether you create kits from scratch or intricately edit loops, Loopcloud DRUM will enhance the way you work with beats. DRUM turns samples into expressive kits, bringing together pro-quality sounds and unique rhythm combinations to inspire unexplored grooves.

What's included?

The Ultimate bundle comes with a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM together with the Loopcloud Drum bundles Rush, Flow and Adrenaline, plus Acoustic Drum Workshop and Vintage Drum Machines sample packs. 

Totalling over 6800 one shot samples and 331 Loopcloud DRUM kits for House, Techno, Hip Hop Trap, DnB, Dubstep, Bass Music and more. 

This is the ultimate solution for producers requiring a comprehensive beat and sound collection for Electronic Music. Expect to hear Kicks ranging from fat and boomin to tight and punchy, snares that go from short and snappy to loud and crunchy, hi hats from tight and sharp to splashy and open plus a stunning array of percussion, SFX and ear-catching synths. 

Loopcloud DRUM Ultimate pulls together the best sounds from both Loopcloud and the Loopcloud DRUM store, featuring drum kits from artists such as Icicle, Lenzman, Tisoki, Carl Cox, Umek, Steve Lawler, Marshall Jefferson, The Mouse Outfit, Hanz, Freddie Joachim, and Evil Needle, together with Thirteen pulse-racing Loopcloud DRUM EXP collections loaded with extra samples and starter kit templates.

Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn limitless kit creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

Create your best beats with Loopcloud DRUM Ultimate Today!

  • 6809 One-Shot Samples
  • 331 Kit presets

Building beats from scratch?

DRUM’s 16 powerful pads have everything you need to create unique loops and kits. You can use DRUM to sequence, trigger or play in rhythms easily. Patterns can be programmed and edited quickly with nudge, timing and velocity controls available at every step, mixing each sound on the fly with adjustable parameters on all 16 pads. 

If your drum library is a little light, DRUM’s 6890 sounds and 331 kits will instantly inspire. And when you’re ready, Loopcloud’s extensive catalogue is ready to open up a world of sound. Every sample comes with the Loopmasters stamp of approval. If it’s not professional quality, it doesn’t make it into the Loopmasters library.

The intelligent Kit Generator inspires fresh ideas with every click. Set an instrument per pad, hit ‘Generate kit’, and 16 pads are instantly filled. Complete kits or individual sounds can be swapped instantly. To create your perfect kit, keep pressing ‘Generate kit’ as you search and preview samples in real-time, locking the pads you like. DRUM works with any sample, whether it’s loaded up from Loopmasters’ huge collection or your own personal library. 

Creating and chopping up loops?

DRUM is your very own loop factory. Every time you shuffle kits, patterns or samples, you’re creating new rhythms and loops to explore in your tracks. Simply export the audio or MIDI directly to your DAW and save it for future sessions. DRUM remembers every kit in its history, allowing you to rework and revisit rhythms that have the potential for future productions. DRUM will inspire the current tracks you’re working on, or you can use it to grow an ever-expanding loop library that will inspire you across genre, BPM, style and beyond! 

When your rhythm is ready to add to your DAW, drag-and-drop audio or MIDI files straight into your session, or route individual drum sounds to specific tracks with DRUM’s intuitive multi-outputs. Every element of your percussive patterns is yours to control.

Need to organise your samples?

Tagging is an essential part of managing your samples and loops, and when DRUM links with Loopcloud, all the hard work is done for you, automatically. Veteran producers will love the intuitive workflow for tagging, organising, and getting creative with your samples. Loopcloud uses its advanced AI-powered tagging technology to add instrument tags to all your content. No more manual sorting and organising – just smoother sample searches and a faster production workflow. 

Add a tag to any folder with label and genre tags. Label tags mark your personal sound folders  – for example, ‘Modular Synth Samples’ – so you can quickly locate specific samples to create custom-made kits. Genre tags keep your genre-specific samples in check. Want to make a kit just using House and Garage samples? Just filter the genre tag you need. DRUM will find your sounds whether they’re on your laptop, hard drive, or in the cloud. 

If you want to strengthen your library, more sounds can be added directly from the Loopmasters library. With 20 years of music production knowledge and expert sample curation, millions of expertly designed sounds and kits are at your fingertips. Find every sample from your personal collection alongside your Loopmasters library: tagged, organised and ready to go. 

Features 

Loopcloud connected Kit Generator:

  • Single button press swaps the samples on 1>16 pads with samples from your library 
  • Kit Generation history to quickly reload 32 previous Kit Generations
  • Pad lock, keeping loaded sample on any pad locked from the Generator
  • Use any factory sample, or import your samples from your local drive
  • Loopcloud AI will auto-tag all samples with correct drum/instrument type 
  • Or drag and drop and .wav or .aiff file directly to the pads

16 pad drum sampler with following controls:

  • Volume and pan
  • Fine and coarse pitch
  • Amp Envelope
  • HP and LP Filter 
  • Delay and Reverb Send

Mixer with FX and multi outputs:

  • Delay and Reverb send controls
  • Master Lo-Fi, Distortion, ‘DJ’ filter and Limiter
  • 16 assignable stereo outputs

16 step, 8 bar chainable sequencer with swing:

  • Velocity and roll per step
  • Micro timing, step nudge, pattern generator per lane
  • Triggerable using keys C3-G3 with instant pattern jump

Audio MIDI export:

  • Drag and drop audio mixdown or MIDI file to your DAW
  • All exports are imported and AI tagged in Loopcloud app



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Mac OSX

  • OSX 10.15 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3, AU plugins

NOTE: M1 not currently supported.

Windows PC

  • Windows 10 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3 plugins 

Internet connection required for first time launch of the plugin.

Loopcloud application is installed with Loopcloud DRUM. It is required to be running on your computer for Loopcloud DRUM to work.
 

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Beat Machine 3

Drum Machine by DopeSONIX



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Beat Machine III – VST / AU – The Complete Drum Machine

When DopeSONIX released Beat Machine 1 and Beat Machine 2 these were aimed directly at the Hip Hop producer market. They realised that if we made another VST drum machine we had to expand our horizons and explore new genres. With Beat Machine 3 we believe we have managed to create a drum machine plug-in that covers pretty much every genre of music possible.

Beat Machine 3 will help you create everything from drum and bass breaks to rock rhythms, future bass bangers and tech-house standards. Your only limitation will be your own imagination.

Every Possible Drum Beat Imaginable!

Use one of the 300 MIDI drum patterns included, add it to your DAW of choice, select one of the 300 included drum kits and away you go. Not happy with the drum kit? scroll through the extensive and varied collection until you find one that fits your track. It's that easy!

Boom Bap

The classic sound of the golden era of Hip Hop production. Hard and heavy kicks, crunchy snares and dirty hi-hats all processed with a cool MPC vibe.

Breaks

These drum sounds were taken from a variety of classic style live drum breaks, so expect plenty of perfectly suited sounds all layered with that gritty vinyl atmosphere.

Drill

You know the flex, hard-hitting 808 drum kits with a deadly modern twist. Tights kicks are designed to complement the 808 bass, snappy snares and bright hi-hats to cut through any mix.

EDM

This is our biggest selection within the plug-in as we had to incorporate many styles under one umbrella. Everything from Tech House, Future Bass, DnB, Dubstep, Afrobeats, UK Garage and even old school Disco!

Live

We have included an amazing collection of perfectly sampled live drum kits ranging from Jazzy brush vibes to heavy rock drums and everything in between. Perfect for a whole variety of genres that require a live kit.

LoFi

We’ve created a collection of hazy LoFi drum kits with that Boom Bap essence softened for the Chillout, study beats crowd. Dripping with warmth and soothing character.

Machines

A complete collection of sampled vintage drum machines perfect for all styles of production ranging from classic 80’s pop to modern-day cyberpunk and synth-wave.

Trap

Huge, hard-hitting festival and club sounds take the 808 drum kit aesthetic and move it onto another level. Just what you need to make your drum beats hit bigger than ever before.

Weird

We choose this weird category for all the drum kits that didn’t quite fit into any established genres. Expect off the wall drum sounds designed for experimental drum patterns and productions.




Features

  • 300 High-quality drum kits for almost every style imaginable.
  • 300 MIDI drum patterns for all styles inc Trap, Drill, LoFi, Boom Bap, Rock, EDM, House, DnB and more.
  • Built-in flexible pitch, pan and gain controls.
  • Includes a built-in analogue style reverb.
  • Includes a built-in Hi/Lo Pass Filter
  • Stereo output level meter.
  • Stereo or Multi-Out routing options.
  • Ultra low CPU usage [perfect if you own a  laptop / tablet / low spec PC/MAC].
  • Ultra-fast patch loading [flick through patches in lightning-quick times].
  • Program your drum MIDI patterns manually or use a MIDI/USB controller/keyboard/MPD.

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Windows

  • Windows XP or later (Windows 11 supported) (32 or 64-bit)
  • 800 MB Disk Space
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 32 / 64-bit VST host

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.4 and later (Intel only) (64-bit only)
  • 800 MB Disk Space
  • 2 GB RAM 
  • 64-bit AU or VST host

Please Note: This product is not compatible with Pro Tools.

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Loopcloud DRUM + House and Techno Rush Bundle

Drum Machine by Loopcloud



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When it comes to creating drums, every producer is different. Whether you create kits from scratch or intricately edit loops, Loopcloud DRUM will enhance the way you work with beats. DRUM turns samples into expressive kits, bringing together pro-quality sounds and unique rhythm combinations to inspire unexplored grooves.

What's included?

The Rush Bundle comes with a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM together with over 2000 one shot samples and 100+ Loopcloud DRUM kits for House and Techno producers, flowing through many sub genres such as Dub, Tech, Funky, Mainstage, and more. The sounds in this bundle feature the hottest and most essential drum samples and melodic stabs that you can hear on the dancefloor today – expect fat kicks, snappy snares, crisp hats, stunning FX and ear-catching synths.

Loopcloud DRUM Rush pulls together the best House and Techno sounds from both Loopcloud and the Loopcloud DRUM store, featuring drum kits from artists such as Carl Cox, Umek, Steve Lawler, and Marshall Jefferson, together with five pulse-racing Loopcloud DRUM EXP collections loaded with extra samples and starter kit templates.

Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn limitless kit creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

Move the dancefloor with Loopcloud DRUM Rush Today!

  • 2168 One Shot Samples
  • 25 Full Production Kits
  • 83 Starter Kits

Building beats from scratch?

DRUM’s 16 powerful pads have everything you need to create unique loops and kits. You can use DRUM to sequence, trigger, or play in rhythms easily. Patterns can be programmed and edited quickly with nudge, timing, and velocity controls available at every step, mixing each sound on the fly with adjustable parameters on all 16 pads.

If your drum library is a little light, DRUM’s 1000 sounds and 30 kits will instantly inspire. And when you’re ready, Loopcloud’s extensive catalogue is ready to open up a world of sound. Every sample comes with the Loopmasters stamp of approval. If it’s not professional quality, it doesn’t make it into the Loopmasters library.

The intelligent Kit Generator inspires fresh ideas with every click. Set an instrument per pad, hit ‘Generate kit’, and 16 pads are instantly filled. Complete kits or individual sounds can be swapped instantly. To create your perfect kit, keep pressing ‘Generate kit’ as you search and preview samples in real-time, locking the pads you like. DRUM works with any sample, whether it’s loaded up from Loopmasters’ huge collection or your own personal library.

Creating and chopping up loops?

DRUM is your very own loop factory. Every time you shuffle kits, patterns, or samples, you’re creating new rhythms and loops to explore in your tracks. Simply export the audio or MIDI directly to your DAW and save it for future sessions. DRUM remembers every kit in its history, allowing you to rework and revisit rhythms that have the potential for future productions. DRUM will inspire the current tracks you’re working on, or you can use it to grow an ever-expanding loop library that will inspire you across genre, BPM, style, and beyond!

When your rhythm is ready to add to your DAW, drag-and-drop audio or MIDI files straight into your session, or route individual drum sounds to specific tracks with DRUM’s intuitive multi-outputs. Every element of your percussive patterns is yours to control.

Need to organise your samples?

Tagging is an essential part of managing your samples and loops, and when DRUM links with Loopcloud, all the hard work is done for you, automatically. Veteran producers will love the intuitive workflow for tagging, organising, and getting creative with your samples. Loopcloud uses its advanced AI-powered tagging technology to add instrument tags to all your content. No more manual sorting and organising – just smoother sample searches and a faster production workflow.

Add a tag to any folder with label and genre tags. Label tags mark your personal sound folders – for example, ‘Modular Synth Samples’ – so you can quickly locate specific samples to create custom-made kits. Genre tags keep your genre-specific samples in check. Want to make a kit just using House and Garage samples? Just filter the genre tag you need. DRUM will find your sounds whether they’re on your laptop, hard drive, or in the cloud.

If you want to strengthen your library, more sounds can be added directly from the Loopmasters library. With 20 years of music production knowledge and expert sample curation, millions of expertly designed sounds and kits are at your fingertips. Find every sample from your personal collection alongside your Loopmasters library: tagged, organised, and ready to go.

What's included?

Loopcloud DRUM comes with over 1000 drum samples and 30 ready to go presets to kickstart your beat creations.

Included in this package you will receive a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM alongside a curated selection of drum and percussion sounds and featuring full drum kits from artists such as Maribou State, Breakage, Sebastien Leger and, together with one Loopcloud DRUM EXP collection loaded with extra percussion samples and starter kit templates.

Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn new creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

  • 1300 One Shot Samples
  • 20 Full Production Kits
  • 11 Starter Kits



Features

  • Loopcloud connected Kit Generator

  • Single button press swaps the samples on 1>16 pads with samples from your library
  • Kit Generation history to quickly reload 32 previous Kit Generations
  • Pad lock, keeping loaded sample on any pad locked from the Generator
  • Use any factory sample, or import your samples from your local drive
  • Loopcloud AI will auto-tag all samples with the correct drum/instrument type
  • Or drag and drop any .wav or .aiff file directly to the pads
  • 16 pad drum sampler with following controls

  • Volume and pan
  • Fine and coarse pitch
  • Amp Envelope
  • HP and LP Filter
  • Delay and Reverb Send
  • Mixer with FX and multi outputs

  • Delay and Reverb send controls
  • Master Lo-Fi, Distortion, ‘DJ’ filter, and Limiter
  • 16 assignable stereo outputs
  • 16 step, 8 bar chainable sequencer with swing

  • Velocity and roll per step
  • Micro timing, step nudge, pattern generator per lane
  • Triggerable using keys C3-G3 with instant pattern jump
  • Audio MIDI export

  • Drag and drop audio mixdown or MIDI file to your DAW
  • All exports are imported and AI tagged in the Loopcloud app

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Number of Presets


Mac OSX

  • OSX 10.15 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3, AU plugins.
  • Note: M1 not currently supported.

Windows PC

  • Windows 10 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3 plugins

Additional Information

  • Internet connection required for first time launch of the plugin.
  • The Loopcloud application is installed with Loopcloud DRUM. It is required to be running on your computer for Loopcloud DRUM to work.

OS Compatibility



Loopcloud DRUM + Hip Hop and Trap Flow Bundle

Drum Machine by Loopcloud



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When it comes to creating drums, every producer is different. Whether you create kits from scratch or intricately edit loops, Loopcloud DRUM will enhance the way you work with beats. DRUM turns samples into expressive kits, bringing together pro-quality sounds and unique rhythm combinations to inspire unexplored grooves.

What's included?

The Flow Bundle comes with a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM together with over 2000 one shot samples and 100+ Loopcloud DRUM kits for Hip Hop and Trap producers and includes kits and sounds for Boom Bap, Lo-fi, Drill, Trap, and more. The sound bundle for this collection features the hottest and most essential drum samples and melodies that define the rich tapestry of Hip Hop music – expect booming kicks, cracking snares, sizzling hats, tight percussion, and dusty melodics.

Loopcloud DRUM - Flow pulls together the best Hip Hop and Trap sounds from both Loopcloud and the Loopcloud DRUM store, featuring drum kits from artists such as The Mouse Outfit, Hanz, Freddie Joachim, and Evil Needle, together with four dope Loopcloud DRUM EXP collections loaded with extra samples and starter kit templates.

Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn limitless kit creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

Get beat making with Loopcloud DRUM - Flow Today!

  • 2104 One Shot Samples
  • 50 Full Production Kits
  • 65 Starter Kits

Building beats from scratch?

DRUM’s 16 powerful pads have everything you need to create unique loops and kits. You can use DRUM to sequence, trigger, or play in rhythms easily. Patterns can be programmed and edited quickly with nudge, timing, and velocity controls available at every step, mixing each sound on the fly with adjustable parameters on all 16 pads.

If your drum library is a little light, DRUM’s 1000 sounds and 30 kits will instantly inspire. And when you’re ready, Loopcloud’s extensive catalogue is ready to open up a world of sound. Every sample comes with the Loopmasters stamp of approval. If it’s not professional quality, it doesn’t make it into the Loopmasters library.

The intelligent Kit Generator inspires fresh ideas with every click. Set an instrument per pad, hit ‘Generate kit’, and 16 pads are instantly filled. Complete kits or individual sounds can be swapped instantly. To create your perfect kit, keep pressing ‘Generate kit’ as you search and preview samples in real-time, locking the pads you like. DRUM works with any sample, whether it’s loaded up from Loopmasters’ huge collection or your own personal library.

Creating and chopping up loops?

DRUM is your very own loop factory. Every time you shuffle kits, patterns, or samples, you’re creating new rhythms and loops to explore in your tracks. Simply export the audio or MIDI directly to your DAW and save it for future sessions. DRUM remembers every kit in its history, allowing you to rework and revisit rhythms that have the potential for future productions. DRUM will inspire the current tracks you’re working on, or you can use it to grow an ever-expanding loop library that will inspire you across genre, BPM, style, and beyond!

When your rhythm is ready to add to your DAW, drag-and-drop audio or MIDI files straight into your session, or route individual drum sounds to specific tracks with DRUM’s intuitive multi-outputs. Every element of your percussive patterns is yours to control.

Need to organise your samples?

Tagging is an essential part of managing your samples and loops, and when DRUM links with Loopcloud, all the hard work is done for you, automatically. Veteran producers will love the intuitive workflow for tagging, organising, and getting creative with your samples. Loopcloud uses its advanced AI-powered tagging technology to add instrument tags to all your content. No more manual sorting and organising – just smoother sample searches and a faster production workflow.

Add a tag to any folder with label and genre tags. Label tags mark your personal sound folders – for example, ‘Modular Synth Samples’ – so you can quickly locate specific samples to create custom-made kits. Genre tags keep your genre-specific samples in check. Want to make a kit just using House and Garage samples? Just filter the genre tag you need. DRUM will find your sounds whether they’re on your laptop, hard drive, or in the cloud.

If you want to strengthen your library, more sounds can be added directly from the Loopmasters library. With 20 years of music production knowledge and expert sample curation, millions of expertly designed sounds and kits are at your fingertips. Find every sample from your personal collection alongside your Loopmasters library: tagged, organised, and ready to go.

What's included?

Loopcloud DRUM comes with over 1000 drum samples and 30 ready to go presets to kickstart your beat creations.

Included in this package you will receive a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM alongside a curated selection of drum and percussion sounds and featuring full drum kits from artists such as Maribou State, Breakage, Sebastien Leger and, together with one Loopcloud DRUM EXP collection loaded with extra percussion samples and starter kit templates.

Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn new creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

  • 1300 One Shot Samples
  • 20 Full Production Kits
  • 11 Starter Kits



Features

  • Loopcloud connected Kit Generator

  • Single button press swaps the samples on 1>16 pads with samples from your library
  • Kit Generation history to quickly reload 32 previous Kit Generations
  • Pad lock, keeping loaded sample on any pad locked from the Generator
  • Use any factory sample, or import your samples from your local drive
  • Loopcloud AI will auto-tag all samples with the correct drum/instrument type
  • Or drag and drop any .wav or .aiff file directly to the pads
  • 16 pad drum sampler with following controls

  • Volume and pan
  • Fine and coarse pitch
  • Amp Envelope
  • HP and LP Filter
  • Delay and Reverb Send
  • Mixer with FX and multi outputs

  • Delay and Reverb send controls
  • Master Lo-Fi, Distortion, ‘DJ’ filter, and Limiter
  • 16 assignable stereo outputs
  • 16 step, 8 bar chainable sequencer with swing

  • Velocity and roll per step
  • Micro timing, step nudge, pattern generator per lane
  • Triggerable using keys C3-G3 with instant pattern jump
  • Audio MIDI export

  • Drag and drop audio mixdown or MIDI file to your DAW
  • All exports are imported and AI tagged in the Loopcloud app

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General Ease of Use

Number of Presets


Mac OSX

  • OSX 10.15 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3, AU plugins.
  • Note: M1 not currently supported.

Windows PC

  • Windows 10 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3 plugins

Additional Information

  • Internet connection required for first time launch of the plugin.
  • The Loopcloud application is installed with Loopcloud DRUM. It is required to be running on your computer for Loopcloud DRUM to work.

OS Compatibility



Sequel

Drum Machine by BeatSkillz



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Upgrade note: This is the full version of Sequel, an Upgrade from RetroHit, Synthwave Drums or Breakdance Drums is also available.

Vintage Drum Sampler / Sequencer

The Sequel is a Sampling Drum Machine with a Vintage Vibe (Virtual Instrument Plugin).  The plugin comes with a BIG Library of the famous 80s Drum Machines found on countless hit records from the 80s and is still used as a standard today. 

Not only is the Sequel a drum sampler, but it also includes an 8 part Sequencer, where you can sequence not only the drum hits but also sequence pitch, levels, and note length per step. 

The Sequel also comes with over 150 Patterns and fills, over 600 drum sounds, and over 100 Drum Kits. Just drag the patterns as a MIDI file straight into your DAW. 

Create your patterns with the included sounds or use your sounds and sculpt your next hit. Tempo Sync with your DAW automatically.

The Library

The Drum Kit Library included is also organized by vintage machines, processed kits and also, as single category hits like: kick, snare, hats, etc. 

This makes it easy to access these beautiful sounds and quickly get a beat going effortlessly, so you can produce and compose faster.  

This is like having all the famous vintage drum machines in one box, at your finger tips, without the exorbitant prices they go at today.

Key Features

Want to replace any of the sounds in a kit with your sounds? No Problem. Just drag and drop your sample file onto the pads or choose from an included file browser built into the plugin. 

The Sequel is a complete drum sampler with parameters such as pitch shift, Lp / Hp filters, pan, levels, and reverse sample, per pad/sample. You can also trim your samples by using the sample start and end controls. 

This truly brings the quick and straightforward workflow of the Vintage Boxes to your finger tips. Also, Sequel features a "Vintage" knob which allows you to downsample, bit-crush, and filter your beat to sound like any of the older machines. 

There is also a drive control that emulates the drive of analogue pre-amps built into the vintage samplers. 

Further, process your sounds using the multi-output for each sample pad to your daw channels and use your plugin collection. Assign any pad to any MIDI Keynote on a keyboard or controller.

*Additional features include sample content moving, so you can easily move your samples and content with one click to another drive without any hassle of copying ofconfigurations.

Beatskillz studied all aspects of vintage drum machine production and tried to give you a fast workflow & ease of use without compromising quality, usability, and inspiration.

Interface

KIT PAGE

The Kit page is pretty straightforward, and as you can see, everything is laid out visually.

  • 1 - 8 Sample Pad Slots
  • 2 - Vol, Pan Pitch controls per Pad present under each Pad
  • 3 - Side Panel: Control additional parameters per Pad such as:
    • a: Sample Waveform (display) Sample Start and Endpoint controls for trim.
    • b: Sample Reverse
    • c: Sample select dropdown for choosing and auditioning other samples for placing on the Pad. You can choose from the included library or load your own WAV, diff, Flac, or mp3 format samples. (*Sample length restricted to 5000 ms.)
  • 4 - Sample Release Time
  • 5 - Filters: Hi-pass & Low passfilters provided for tone shaping per Pad.
  • 6 - MIDI Note Assignment: Click and assign the selected Sample Pad to any note on your keyboard or MIDI Controller.
  • 7 - The PAD selector button on top of each Pad lets you select the Pad whose parameters are to be modified in the control panel on the right.
  • 8 - Drag and drop your audio sample straight to any pad, Upon saving the preset, the samples will be copied automatically to your preset folder.

SEQUENCER PAGE

Playback:

  • 1 - The Seq page layout lists each of the8 Tracks (pads)vertically on the left with the sample names assigned. 
  • 2 - The Grid window displays the 32 steps labelled. 
  • 3 - When the sequencer plays in sync with the DAW or internally, you can see a marker on the 32steps, which moves to indicate the current step the sequencer is playing.
  • 4 - Clicking on any step numbers will create a loop in the sequence that cycles between Step 1 and the Selected Loop End step. It will turn the colour of the selected step number to Orange to visually indicate the Loop Endpoint.
  • 5 - The clear button on the top left corner will clear the entire sequence and reset it with a single click.

Sample Triggers:

  • 1 - The orange squares represent each step-per track which is empty and doesn't have a trigger on it. If a trigger is placed on a step, its colour changes to yellow. Clicking the mouse button on the square will enable the trigger or disable it in a toggle-button-like fashion and turn the colour of the step number to Orange. 
  • 2 - One can also click the mouse and drag in a row for continuous trigger placement or steps. 
  • 3 - The same can be done for erasing steps continuously.


Seq Row Parameters:

  • 1- Each row has three controls you can use:
    • X: Clears the entire row & deletes all triggers placed in that row.
    • M: Mutes the triggers in the row temporarily; if you press again, it will again unmute and play the programmed sequence.
    • S: Solo button will play the sequence programmed in the row and mute all these sequences for the other pads.
  • 2 - Swing: These controls (knobs) per pad are placed near the bottom row of the sequence window. These create a shuffle or swing % per sample pad sequence.
  • 3 - Sequence Parameters: Click on the row to expand the three rows for sequencing:
    • Pitch per step (-12 to + 12 semitones)
    • Note Length (range : 0 to 3 ms )
    •  Velocity per step per sample PAD ( range: 0 to 127 )

Drag upwards on a step on the desired parameters and pre-program its value on each step, and you can also click and hold down the button and draw the shape across the steps. This is great for creating a dynamic movement within the pattern for more expression in the sequence.

PATTERN SECTION

  • 1 - MIDI DROP: Click on this button, drag and drop the current MIDI sequence into your DAWs MIDI or instrument track, and then switch off your sequencer using the SEQ On/off button on the bottom left corner of the interface. Now your pattern has been transferred to your DAW and will play from there. This is an excellent way to make many patterns and arrange your song within your DAW for a more complex arrangement made from patterns created in Sequel.
  • 2 - Time Division Drop Down Menu: Select a time division for the sequencer per step. Choose from: 1 BAR, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 & 1/64 Time Divisions per step.
  • 3 - Pattern Navigation: Choose a pattern slot from the five slots available. Store your own patterns or use the factory patterns included per drum kit. You can also change the pattern online using the "< "and">" buttons from the selection of 5 patterns per Kit.
  • 4 - Pattern Save & Clear: Save your own pattern using this button and then save the drum Kit to retain all the kit settings and the sequencer patterns. Use the Clear button to delete a saved pattern and make room for a new one.


GLOBAL CONTROLS

  • 1- Tempo Display: This displays the current tempo set in your DAW and will update to any tempo changes you make in your DAW. Sequel's sequencer will sync to your DAW tempo.
  • 2 - Play/Stop: This button will play or stop the pattern selected or created on the SEQ page. This works in conjunction with the SEQ on/offswitch. If the SEQ switch is set to on, the sequencer will play the pattern; else, it will not play the pattern.
  • 3 - Vintage Control: This control uses Beatskillz' special DSP (also present in Beatskillz' SampleX plugin) to add some bit crushing, sample rate reduction, and filtering to sounds like vintage samplers. This effect adds more "bite" to your sounds with just one control. A highly desirable effect for which people still pay $$$$ on the vintage drum sampler market. This only works on outputs 1-2. If you are using outputs 3-4 and other multi-outs, it will not effect the sounds assigned to those muti-outs.
  • 4 - Drive Control: This adds and emulates the desired saturation found on many pre-amps, which were built into the early digital samplers. This is also a sought aftereffect and is sometimes considered the "mojo" of those vintage machines.
  • 5 - Output: This controls the output mix level of the drum machine. Everythingassigned to the main output 1-2 is mixed here, and the overall level of the plugin can be controlled here. The range is -inf to +6dB.
  • 6 - Pads Clear "x": This v small button is located on the top right corner of the GUI. Its function is to remove all samples assigned to all 8 pads. The primary use is to clear up a preset so that the user can load their one desired sound from scratch and build their own kits.
  • 7 - Settings: This v small button is located on the top right corner of the GUI, just above the "x" button. This button allows the user to change the default location of the sample library to the user's desired location, maybe on an external drive to save space on the Operating System drive of their computer.

PRESETS SECTION

This allows the user to select and navigate between the different factory presets and folders and the user-created kits with ease. Save and Delete kits on the fly quickly. Navigate forward or backwards in the preset list with the "< "and ">" buttons.



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Mac

  • macOS 10.14 Mojave or later (macOS Big Sur / M1 Mac supported)
  • VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or later / AMD Athlon 64 or equivalent
  • 2 GB RAM / 300 MB HD Required
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768

Windows

  • Windows 10 or later
  • VST3, AAX (64-bit only)
  • Intel i5 or later / AMD Athlon 64 or equivalent
  • 2 GB RAM / 300 MB HD
  • Screen resolution: 1024×768

OS Compatibility



DrumComputer

Drum Machine by Sugar Bytes



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Synthetic Beats

Calculating Beats...

DrumComputer is the new specialist for synthetic drums, combining classic and modern synthesis with flexible modulations and luxurious sequencing. Intelligent randomizers, elegant pattern editing and import of your own samples are just a few of the mind blowing possibilities. Enjoy new drums everyday and get inspired by all the creativity that DrumComputer sets free. Just because, there still is all the unheard of.

Key Features

  • 8 Sound Engines, each one layering a Resonator, Wavetable/Analogue Oscillator and Resynth/Sampler
  • Filter, Compressor, Overdrive and 2 kinds of Send Reverbs: Room and Hall
  • 2x Env/LFO, plus Synth-Engine-Modulators, Sequencer-Modulators, ModMatrix
  • Intelligent Randomizers for endless Drum Sounds
  • 16 Step Sequencer and Pattern Generator, Probability, Rolls, +/- Step Delay, Swing, Humanize
  • Auto- und Manual Remixing/Fills
  • Easy Keyboard Mapping for Patterns, Mutes and Engine Triggers
  • Keyzones for Rolls, Pitch and Modulation
  • MIDI File Drag & Drop
  • Multiple Audio/MIDI Outputs

New in Version 1.2.0!

  • A Sampler Mode has been added
  • Improvements and minor fixes

Sound Engines

8 individual sound engines contain all the DSP goodies and share presets, so you can exchange sounds between engines. 3 synthesis layers cover a broad variety of timbres, from a classical analog Resonator to Wavetable, plus the awesome Resynth, which brings you liquidized cymbals, snares and synths. We also added a Sampler Mode to play back your own sounds.

Multimode filter, Compressor, Distortion and 2 kinds of Send Reverbs provide a vast toolset to carve the drums of tomorrow. Enjoy the 2 included ENV/LFO hybrids with lots of waveforms and the flexible modulation matrix with sources and targets all over the instrument.

Easy Access

The Kit Page provides the most important functions of the sound engine. Each of the eight kit channels provides a preset browser for the individual sound, controls for global pitch and decay, a modify knob and a profiled random function. Define a Mute group in oder to make a trigger on one engine choke the sound on another engine and use Choke Groups for open/closed hihat choking, but also for interesting synth sounds.

The Finalizer is a well balanced recipe of transient shaper, compressor, maximizer and saturation. Use it to bring out the Attacks of your drums and let the room breath.

Millions of Drum Sounds

Drum sound randomizers with profiles and the MakeKit button will keep on surprising you with new drum sounds and kits. Simple patterns turn into livid tracks with the Auto Fill feature, which inserts fills and parameter changes at certain song positions. The revolutionary Remix control creates crazy fills and covers lots of groove and fun.

The Pattern, Mute & Mapping section offers you extensive live-performance-oriented control over DrumComputer. Enjoy total freedom when it comes to assigning drum sounds to your keyboard and use Key zones for rolls, pitch, and modulations. 8 keys are reserved for the mute function, perfect for live-re-arranging of your beats. 16 pattern keys plus pattern chain allow for easy pattern editing and sequencing.

Sequencer

The 16-step/16-pattern sequencer is packed with features. While it provides Tempo, Direction and Step Length per track, its also capable of generating complete, complex patterns with more than just triggers, you have to try it to believe it.

Modulation sequencers for probability, rolls, step delay and also pitch- decay- and mod sequencers are included. And the best part: A complete MIDI drag and drop feature generates a MIDI file that contains everything from triggers, modulation sequences to auto fills and their related CCs.



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Mac

  • OS X 10.9 or higher (Apple Silicon M1 supported) (64-bit only)
  • AAX, Audio Unit (AU), VST2 & Standalone Application

Windows

  • Windows 7 or higher (64-bit only)
  • AAX, VST2 & Standalone Application

Important note: This software is only available in 64-bit format for both Windows and macOS and will not function on 32-bit systems.

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Boom

Drum Machine by AIR Music Technology



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Crossgrade Note: Customers who already own Pro Tools, AIEP 3, AKAI VIP or MPC Software can Crossgrade HERE.

Air Music Technology originally created Boom as part of the Creative Collection of instrument plug-ins included as part of Avid™ Pro Tools™.  As the popularity of Pro Tools grew, more and more musicians and producers relied on the incredible sonic firepower of this amazing Drum Machine. Boom continued to evolve, and demand grew. Boom is now available on its own by popular demand, available to anyone who demands instant creativity in AU/VST formats.  

Boom features a slick modern interface that pays homage to the most popular vintage drum machines of the past.  Boom has been used on many famous projects since its launch, ranging from hit albums, feature films and radio projects. It’s one of the most loved Pro Tools Plugins.  

Boom includes a diverse collection of 10 different classic electronic drum kits, offering variations on the classic 808 and 909 kits, more aggressive Dance and Urban-style kits and a powerful retro-style kit modelled on the concept of a 'CR78 merged with a 606'.  Each one has been created with great attention to detail and provides serious sonic impact. 

Each kit contains 10 different drums, and you can adjust the panning, volume, tuning and decay of each drum within a kit. Each drum channel also contains a special tuning screw that can be turned to make a sonic adjustment, specific to a particular drum. This tweaking ability provides for nearly limitless possibilities with a user-friendly interface.  

You can mix and match drums from different kits to make your own custom kit, and the drum sounds can be triggered individually via standard MIDI pitch mappings. 

For instant inspiration, over 50 presets are included cover contemporary, classic electronic/urban musical genres. Boom also has an onboard sequencer that enables you to create and trigger your own patterns, which can be saved and recalled as presets.

You can select different patterns using the keys along the bottom of the interface when you're in Pattern Select mode, and these are conveniently colour coded to show you how they map to a MIDI keyboard from middle 'C' upwards for remote selection.

The Matrix display in the top left enables you to program a pattern, but if you prefer you can also use the keys along the bottom, this time with Pattern Edit mode selected. You'll find some nice touches, such as the ability to copy one pattern to another, and some simple controls for adjusting the way in which the pattern plays back within your host: normal, double, half or triplet time, and there's even a swing control mirroring classic MPC’s and other vintage drum machines/samplers.



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Mac:

  • macOS 10.8.5 - 12 (macOS 12 Monterey supported) (64-bit only) (M1 Mac not supported)
  • Core Duo Processor (Core i5 or i7 Recommended)
  • Minimum RAM 1GB (2GB or more Recommended)
  • 1GB free hard drive space (Download and Installation)
  • A 64-bit compatible host application is required*
  • Internet access (Download and Authorisation)
  • FREE iLok account & Licence Manager is required to authorise this software (a physical USB iLok is not required).

PC:

  • Windows 10, 8 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (64-bit only)
  • Minimum Dual Core 2GHz (Intel Core i5 or i7 Recommended)
  • Minimum RAM 1GB (2GB or more Recommended)
  • 1GB free hard drive space (Download and Installation)
  • A 64-bit compatible host application is required*
  • Internet access (Download and Authorisation)
  • FREE iLok account & Licence Manager is required to authorise this software (a physical USB iLok is not required).

Formats:

  • Compatible with AU and VST only.
  • Mac: VST64 is qualified for Cubase 6 (64-bit) and Ableton Live 9 (64-bit). AU64 is qualified for Logic X (64-bit).
  • PC: VST64 is qualified for Cubase 6 (64-bit) and Ableton Live 9 (64-bit).
  • Pro Tools AAX & RTAS versions are not available.

Important notes: 

  • FREE iLok account & Licence Manager is required to authorise this software (a physical USB iLok is not required).
  • An internet connection is required to authorise this software.

OS Compatibility



Heartbeat

Drum Machine by Softube



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Classic drum synthesis is back with a vengeance! Flexible and tweakable—Heartbeat is your source for familiar, yet unique, drum machine sounds. Use the built-in effects and the innovative Auto Layer Machine to take your beats to unexpected places. Or use Heartbeat's instrument and EQ modules in Modular. 

Heartbeat is likely to cause severe palpitations. It is the drum synth of your dreams, combining modeled analog synthesis of yesteryear with forward-thinking features and flexibility. The modeled analog sound engine, the Auto Layer Machine and the included top-of-the-line effects turns Heartbeat into a killer package for your beats.

The Synthesis Engine 

While Heartbeat draws inspiration from the best analog drum synths from the 1980s, it does not emulate any existing drum machine. The sound mostly originates from Softube's own modeled analog synthesis, which has been augmented with carefully selected waveforms.

The core of Heartbeat consists of the eight instrument channels. You will find two different bass drum channels, which can be as punchy and deep as you want them, but are also perfectly capable of producing snappy and hard hitting woody textures. The two dedicated snare drum channels have six parameters each which allows you to achieve anything from edgy rimshots, soft and whispery snare rolls to machine-like claps.

The percussion channels are identical and can be used to model anything from 80s style synthetic toms to cowbells and noise drops. And just like the other channels, the hihat and cymbal channels offer flexible synthesis engines—tweak to your heart's desire!

The Effects 

In order to make Heartbeat your one stop shop for beat programming, we added a fully featured effects section. It includes slightly adapted versions of our beloved model of Valley People Dyna-mite and one of our top sellers of all time, the TSAR-1 Reverb. The Dyna-mite is a dynamic shaping Swiss army knife with a serious attitude. Limiting, compression, gating, sidechained ducking—Dyna-mite handles it all. And TSAR-1 is simply the most gorgeous plug-in reverb ever created.

The all new Filter Echo is a filtered delay effect with adjustable Cut Off and Resonance parameters. And finally, the output saturation can go from juicy to gritty and is not taken from any existing Softube product.

Each of the eight channels has a dedicated mixer channel with controls for volume, pan, ping-pong (auto panning), EQ (adapted specifically for each instrument) and send levels to the reverb and delay effects.

A Mind of its Own 

Heartbeat is not only about sound, it's also about inspiration and interaction. This is where the innovative Auto Layer Machine comes in. The Auto Layer Machine has four channels that can each be used to layer sounds or trigger a chain of events. This can be used to create new sound textures or create automatic fill patterns in up to four steps.

If things still get too predictable, move the Chaos sliders to the right—these add an element of randomness, ranging from subtle variations to massive trigger-riot mayhem!

Flexible global velocity parameter knobs for volume, pitch, attack and decay can make Heartbeat responsive to velocity changes. Time Gate shortens the overall decay to create a stuttery and stiff machine sound.




Features

  • Eight channels of drum sounds, mostly based on modeled analog synthesis
  • Mixer with volume, EQ, effect sends and panning for each channel
  • Four channel Auto Layer Machine for layering sounds or triggering beat patterns
  • Chaos slider adds randomness to the behavior of Auto Layer Machine
  • Adapted versions of TSAR-1 Reverb and Valley People Dyna-mite included, as well as Filter Echo and output saturation
  • Use Heartbeat's instrument and EQ modules in Modular (this applies only to these components, not TSAR-1 and Dyna-mite)
  • No iLok USB dongle required

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  • Mac OS X 10.13 or newer (older OS versions will not work) (64-bit only).
  • Windows 10 64-bit (older Windows versions may work but are not tested) (64-bit only).
  • Mac: Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon - M1 support pending.
  • Windows: Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon / AMD Quad-Core or newer.
  • Screen resolution 1280x800 or larger.
  • Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo.
  • 8 GB RAM or more is recommended, as well as at least 8 GB hard disk space for installation (individual plug-ins take less space, while sample libraries may require additional disk space).
  • A Softube account is required to register and install the software.
  • An iLok account is required for authorisation of the software.
  • Internet access for downloading installer and managing licenses.
  • iLok generation 2 and up, if you intend to use a physical iLok dongle for authorizing your plug-ins (note that an iLok dongle is not a requirement).
  • In theory, any 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX (11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work.
  • The most recent maintenance release of the DAW application is recommended.

However, due to plug-in host differences between DAWs - and Softube's own rigorous testing standards - Softube only officially test their plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Digital Performer, Reaper and Sonar. Softube plugins are not tested in the non-listed systems, but they most likely work as long as the system requirements are met.

Important note: make sure that you always use the latest iLok License Manager. It is not included in the Softube installer but can be downloaded from www.ilok.com​

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SR-88

Drum Machine by AudioThing



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SR-88: Analog Drum Machine from the 80s

SR-88 is a sample-based plugin emulation of the Sound Master Memory Rhythm SR-88, a rare analog drum machine from the 80s.

The instrument features 5 classic analog sounds: Kick, Snare, Hi Hat 1, Hi Hat 2, and Cymbal, which can be pitched, panned or mixed independently. You can additionally shape the sound with the Low Pass Filter (Zero Delay Feedback), Overdrive, Compressor and Reverb. The sequencer lets you easily build patterns that can be dragged and dropped to your DAW/host.




Features

  • 5 classic analog drum sounds
  • 15 Factory Presets / 15 Factory Patterns
  • Low Pass filter with Zero Delay Feedback
  • Overdrive, Compressor, and Reverb Effects
  • Sequencer with MIDI Drag to DAW
  • Preset system with randomizer
  • Size: MAC 158 MB / PC 110 MB
  • Formats: VST, AU, and AAX (64-bit only)
  • Platforms: OSX, Windows

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Mac:

  • OS X 10.7 – macOS 10.15
  • 2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, AU, or AAX (64-bit)

Windows:

  • Windows 7, 8, 10
  • 2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, or AAX (64-bit only)

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Beat Machine 2

Drum Machine by DopeSONIX



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Beat Machine 2.0 – VST/AU – Hip Hop Drum Machine

Beat Machine 2.0 is a completely brand new Hip-Hop drum machine VST/AU plugin for MAC or PC. This has been specifically designed for producers who require the huge range of Hip Hop drum sounds made famous over the last 30 years.

All 600 kits are already pre-mixed and eq’ed to improve your beatmaking workflow. No more spending hours looking for the perfect Kick, Snare and Hi-Hat combination, with Beat Machine 2 we’ve done all the hard work for you!…buy, download and take your beats to the next level.

Three Decades of Hip Hop Drums

Firstly, this isn’t a replacement for Beat Machine 1, we intended this to be a companion to that fantastic plug-in. Beat Machine 1 was designed purely for the Hip Hop producer looking for that old school dusty vibe while Beat Machine 2 covers the entire range of Hip Hop drums sounds used over the last 30 years.

1990’s

The 1990’s, for many people are the golden years of Hip Hop production. The fat dusty beats were usually made by chopping live kicks, snares and hi-hats from 70’s funk and soul records then reconstructing those elements to make new distinctive drum patterns. The end result sounded raw, punchy and very very dope.

The first 100 presets in Beat Machine 2.0 are influenced by greats such as Lord Finesse, Pete Rock, The Bombsquad and J Dilla, so be prepared for heavy kicks, cracking snares and dusty live hi-hats all featuring that 12bit sound made possible by the EMU-SP1200 and the Akai-MPC 60.

2000's

As the Hip Hop world entered the 2000’s, the sound of the beats evolved into a whole range of different styles. While Boombap was still represented by heavyweights such as Alchemist, Havoc and DJ Premier, the emergence of a new breed of producers such as Timbaland and The Neptunes shifted the genre into a cleaner, more syncopated sound while the south emerged with Lil Jon pushing the 808 driven style and Dr Dre bringing the West Coast vibe into the public conciousness.

The second 100 presets in Bass Engine represent this unique era in Hip Hop with a massive variety of drum sounds ranging from hard hitting East Coast drums, funky West Coast Kits and Timbo-esque snaps and claps.

2010’s

With the dawn of a new decade, the Hip Hop drum sound also transitioned into a whole new vibe. The 808 became king and the sound of the south and Toronto seemed to dominate the genre. Its true, many underground beatmakers did still utilise the Boombap heavyness but producers such as Lex Luger and DJ Mustard brought the Trap sound from the hoods while Noah “40” Shebib introduced a more ambient and sparse soundscape into our studios.

The final 100 presets included reflect the contemporary sound of Hip Hop, 808/909 inspired drums, huge Justice League style live kits and OVO influenced sounds are all catered for.




Features

  • 600 Brand new pre-mixed quality drum kits that cover the entire spectrum of Hip Hop
  • 300 Stereo kits
  • 1200+ dope drum samples included, already EQ’ed and treated for instant use
  • 30 years of Hip Hop drums in one unit inc Boombap, East Coast, West Coast, Trap and more!
  • 50 Brand new Hip Hop MIDI drum patterns included
  • Easy stereo or more flexible sub-mix output options
  • Separate kick, snare, hi-hat & percussion volume and pan controls
  • Built in flexible pitch and drive controls
  • Includes a built in analogue style reverb
  • NEW Five drum pads for tablet and touchscreen users
  • NEW 12 Segment output level meter
  • NEW Global Hi & Low Pass Filter Control
  • Ultra low CPU usage [perfect if you own a  laptop / tablet / low spec PC/MAC]
  • Ultra fast patch loading [flick through patches in lightening quick times]
  • Program your drums manually or use a MIDI/USB controller/keyboard/MPD
  • Available DopeSONIX Beat Machine 2 Expansion Packs:

  • Beat Machine Expansion: The Knock 01
  • Beat Machine Expansion: Live Elements 02

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Mac:

  • OS X 10.4 and above
  • 410 MB disk space required
  • 2 GB RAM
  • Audio Units (AU) or VST DAW compatible host required (64-bit only)

Windows:

  • Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10
  • 410 MB disk space required
  • 1 GB RAM
  • VST compatible DAW host is required (32 or 64-bit)

Optional USBs / MIDI Controllers:

  • Native Instruments Maschine
  • Behringer
  • Novation
  • M-Audio
  • Arturia
  • Line 6
  • Alesis
  • Korg
  • Akai
  • and more!

Important Note: This software is not compatible with Pro-Tools!

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Nithonat

Drum Machine by D16 Group



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Pound for pound, the classic 606 sound

Nithonat is a fully synthesized drum machine based on the classic 606. The unique sound of this machine has been used by many artists over the years in the production of Electro, Hip-Hop and Rnb. The original 606 has been perfectly emulated. However, since Nithonat is software-based, D16 were able to enhance the original with extra functionality.

Expanded Controls? Yes please.

On the original 606, the only sound parameter was volume. In order for it to stand up to the flexibility of its bigger siblings (Ie the 808 and 909), D16 implemented extra controls which allow each sound to be shaped in ways never before accomplished by the original.

A whole spectrum of sounds is now at your fingertips – rumbling kicks, barky snares and completely unique, ear-grabbing toms and hi-hats. For the first time since its release in the 80s, you can explore what the 606 would have truly been capable of!

One of a Kind

Nithonat was designed completely from the ground up. Its synthesis is special, even when compared to Nepheton's. It has very unique and characteristic hi-hat and cymbal sounds which are due to the emulated structure of the circuits in the original. The bass drum has unparalleled attack character and strong punch. The snare sounds sandy.

These unique attributes guarantee that our 606 is not a sub-standard 808 but is a great instrument with a unique timbre which will bring an old school feel to any track it is used on.

Proudly Different

Nithonat was designed from the ground up not only as a 1-to-1 emulator but as a standalone instrument in its own right. Its synthesis is quite special – even compared to D16'sother offerings such as Nepheton. Its quirky, characteristic hi-hat and cymbal sounds come from emulating the exact structure of the original circuits. The untouched bass drum has tons of attack and character, but add to that D16's exclusive ‘Tune’ ‘Attack’ and ‘Decay’ parameters and you’ll be packing your mix with more kick than hot-sauce covered in ghost peppers. D16 followed the same ethos in emulating the snare; all the familiarities of the original, but with the added ‘Tune’ ‘Tone’ and ‘Snappy’ controls for a snare that really grounds a track and creates a sonic palette ready for production.

These unique attributes guarantee that this 606 stands apart with old-school timbres, squeezing its vibe to any track whether its progressive house or R&B.

Beauty in Flexibility

Nithonat has a powerful built-in internal sequencer with a clean GUI and simple, intuitive controls. In addition to having many internal sequencer modes, Nithonat can also be used as a sound module. All sounds and functions within Nithonat can be controlled via your host DAW, offering creative, familiar results. Operation of Nithonat is very similar to Drumazon and Nepheton – so if you’ve already delved into D16's previous instruments you can skip reading the manual!

Another D16 Classic

D16 truly believe that this is a drum machine legend, not simply because of its exacting emulation but because of its expanded controls unique to D16's design. It doesn’t rest its laurels on just “sounding the same.”

Features

  • Fully synthesized drum sounds - no samples, more flexibility.
  • Additional parameters to get never-before control over each module.
  • Multiple operation modes:
    • External mode (Drum MIDI triggers the modules)
    • Internal sequencer (patterns trigger the modules)
  • Internal sequencer:
    • 8 banks with 12 patterns per bank
    • Each pattern up to 16 steps of length
    • Each pattern defined with one of four available measures
    • Shuffle mode
    • Trigger out
    • Global accent track
    • Tap mode
    • Chain mode
    • Shuffle (swing) and tempo values defined per pattern
    • Built-in randomizer
    • Patterns import/export via human-readable xml files
  • Two modes of synchronization:
  • Precise synchronization to the host tempo
  • Synchronization to internal clock - tempo controlled in the range 30-300 BPM (+-0.1)
  • Mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggering not just the signal)
  • 8 individual outputs available
  • Drum kits organised into groups
  • Quick MIDI learn function
  • 64bit internal processing


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Windows

  • Windows 7, 8 and 10 (32 or 64-bit)
  • CPU - 1.5 GHz with SSE (Multicore system 2.0 GHz recommended)
  • RAM - 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
  • Software - VST compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.7 - macOS 10.15 (32 or 64-bit) (The product isn't yet compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur or macOS 12 Monterey)
  • CPU - Intel-based 1.5 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended)
  • RAM - 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
  • Software - AU / VST compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Please note: This is not a standalone program - a host application (DAW) is required to use it.

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Drumazon

Drum Machine by D16 Group



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Drumazon synthesis emulates all the sounds of the original 909

Synthesis

Drumazon synthesis emulates all the sounds of the original 9O9. All the instruments are synthesized in exactly the same way as the original. All the nuances and detail of the original are captured perfectly. In addition, all Drumazon instruments have enhanced controls. This extra functionality allows the user to adjust the sounds further than on the original unit. This opens up a whole new world of sound creation.

Outputs

Drumazon has a flexible output configuration. Every instrument's audio signal can be routed to any of the 11 outputs. This allows users to further shape sounds individually or in groups via their favourite plug-ins. Each individual output can be set to mono or stereo. Every instrument also has a Mute and Solo button. Mute will not just silence the sound, it will stop the sound being triggered. Solo will stop all other instruments from being triggered and only allow the selected sound(s) to play.

Control

Drumazon has extensive midi control. Midi notes can be used to trigger each individual sound. Alternatively, the internal sequencer can be used. This can be set to play using Drumazon's internal clock or set to synchronize perfectly to the host sequencer. Most of Drumazon's parameters can be automated within the host and also controlled using MidiCC with an external controller. An easy-to-use Midi Learn function allows reassignment of any of the parameters.

Internal Sequencer

Within the internal sequencer, patterns are stored in 8 banks. Each bank can store up to 12 patterns. Each pattern consists of 16 steps. Each pattern location has a midi note number assigned to it. The patterns can be edited traditionally using the step buttons or using the tap function.

The internal sequencer has various modes of operation. In Chain Mode, a range of patterns are selected from the internal banks and are played through in a circular fashion. Patterns can also be triggered freely by selecting the corresponding midi note (for example, from a midi controller keyboard). External controllers can be used in any mode to provide full control over pattern playback.

A Randomizer function is also provided within the internal sequencer. It can be used to make simple changes to a pattern or create a whole new one - ideal when your creativity needs a boost! Randomizing can be applied to specific instruments and specific steps. The frequency of occurrence can also be adjusted to give you just the right amount.

Files are stored in the XML format. This allows single patterns or whole banks to be exchanged between users easily. XML allows the files to be edited in a text editor. Ideal if you want to post or share a pattern on a web site - just post the text!

Presets

The settings for each instrument can be stored in its own preset. Each instrument preset can be loaded in individually. This allows maximum flexibility when putting kits of instruments together. A dedicated Preset Manager is provided to help the user manage the sounds within their own unique library.

Features

  • True emulation of each individual module
  • Scaled knob ranges: small modifications offer deep tone variations.
  • DSP-exclusive controls of modules' sound
  • User-defined routing preferences
  • Mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggerring not just the signal)
  • Fully controllable via MidiCC
  • Quick midiCC assignation with MidiLearn function
  • Multiple sequencing options:
    • External mode (note mode)
    • Internal sequencer (pattern mode) with 3 submodes
  • External mode:
    • MIDI map equivalent with the classic drum machine's map
    • MIDI tune and velocity controls instruments' levels and tunes
  • Internal sequencer:
    • 8 banks with 12 patterns per bank
    • Each pattern up to 16 steps of length
    • Each pattern defined with one of four available measures
    • Each step can be defined normal or flamed and accented or not
    • Shuffle mode
    • Flam mode
    • Tap mode
    • Chain mode
    • Shuffle, Flam and TotalAccent values defined globally and per pattern
    • Scale function and intelligent Rescale (automatically stretches pattern to the chosen measure)
    • Tweakable randomizer (module-specific, step-specific and chance)
    • Patterns import/export via super simple xml files
    • Tempo Sync to internal clock (30-303 BPM +-0.1) or to host
  • Individual presets per instrument with a preset manager to easy control



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  • Windows 7, 8 and 10 (32 or 64-bit)
  • CPU - 1.5 GHz with SSE (Multicore system 2.0 GHz recommended)
  • RAM - 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
  • Software - VST compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.7 - macOS 10.15 (32 or 64-bit) (The product isn't yet compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur or macOS 12 Monterey)
  • CPU - Intel-based 1.5 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended)
  • RAM - 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
  • Software - AU / VST compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Please note: This is not a standalone program - a host application (DAW) is required to use it.

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Microtonic

Drum Machine by Sonic Charge



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Sonic Charge Microtonic is a VST / AU plug-in for Windows and Mac featuring a unique drum and percussion synthesizer combined with a pattern based drum-machine engine.

You can use Microtonic as a sound module to play drum sounds from your MIDI keyboard or sequencer, or you can use the built-in pattern engine to play drum patterns in sync with your sequencer. The sound of Microtonic is 100% synthetic and rendered in real-time. No samples or pre-rendered waveforms are used.

Sonic Charge Microtonic was created by Magnus Lidström. Magnus is known for his work with Propellerhead Software and XLN Audio. In particular, he was the brain behind the highly acclaimed Malström synthesizer introduced in Reason 2.0.

Microtonic is thoroughly unlike anything you have heard or worked with so far.




Features

  • Eight-channel drum and percussion synthesizer.
  • Pattern-based drum-machine engine, synced to the host.
  • 100% synthetic sound, rendered in real-time. No samples!
  • Over-sampled oscillators and sample-accurate triggering.
  • Extremely low CPU utilization, less than 5% on any low-end system.
  • Easy to use interface with context menus, popup hints etc.
  • Plenty of creative editing options like morphing, smart alteration and randomization.
  • Comes bundled with loads of factory sounds and patterns.

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  • Microsoft Windows XP or later
  • A host application that supports VST 2.4 32-bit plug-ins

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.9 or later
  • Intel-based Mac
  • A host application that supports VST 2.4 or Audio Unit 2 32-bit plug-ins

Available Interfaces

  • VST
  • AudioUnits

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Hats

Drum Machine by AudioThing



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Hi-Hats and Cymbals Synthesiser

Hats is a drum synthesizer plugin dedicated to hi-hats and cymbals sounds, which features two independent sources: synthesized noise and sample section. Instead of generic white or pink noise, the noise section features 6 square wave oscillators with different pitches and phases, like the famous 808 - the result is a noise sound with a controllable metallic character.

The factory bank comes with more than 50 samples, ranging from rare analog drum machines to real acoustic hi-hats and cymbals. Some of the samples were also processed with a classic Aphex Aural Exciter and recorded to tape with a vintage Revox B77 MkII.

Both sources can then be processed with 4 effects: Ring Modulator, Bit Crusher, Filter, and Reverb. The effects can also be arranged in any order with a simple drag and drop. The filter section features a HighPass and BandPass in series; both filters are 12dB/oct state variable filters with zero delay feedback.

Features

  • Two Sources: synthesized noise and custom sample
  • 55 Samples / 80 Presets
  • Ring Modulator, Bit Crusher, Reverb, Filter (SVF/ZDF)
  • Preset system with randomizer
  • Formats: VST, AU, and AAX (64-bit only)
  • Platforms: OSX, Windows



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  • Mac OS X 10.9 - macOS 12 Monterey (64-bit only)
  • 2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
  • Universal 2 Binary

Windows:

  • Windows 7 - 10 (64-bit only)
  • 2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, AAX

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BreakTweaker Expanded

Drum Machine by iZotope



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BreakTweaker Expanded = BreakTweaker with 4 Expansion Packs.

Click HERE to buy BreakTweaker as a single product.

Future Beat Machine

Make beats you've never heard before. Built on a futuristic MicroEdit Engine, BreakTweaker turns everything you know about rhythm on its head.

Designed by BT and developed by iZotope, BreakTweaker is not just a drum machine: it's a drum sculpting and beat sequencing environment that blurs the line between rhythm and melody. Give your beats an ever-evolving depth that gets better the longer they play. Use rhythmic slicing to drive everything from pitched melodic lines to sweeping rhythmic overtures. Top it all off with the best drum sample library in existence, curated by BT, iZotope, and top producers today. Explore a new era of rhythmic possibilities with this forward-thinking and forward-sounding instrument.

Key Features

  • Manipulate audio at a molecular level: Reinvent any beat by controlling pitch, rhythm, and texture at the finest resolution on the market.
  • Free yourself from traditional drum grids: Create complex polyrhythmic beats with unique isorhythm and playback speed settings.
  • Experiment with stunning content: Explore presets, drum samples, and wavetables designed by today's top musicians and DJs, including BT.
  • Craft the perfect drum sound: Blend drum samples with robust synthesis features to generate compelling hybrid sounds.
  • Take control of your beats: Easily trigger and sequence complex patterns and samples using any MIDI controller.

What is BreakTweaker?

BreakTweaker is the beat machine of the future. Powered by three distinct modules, the Sequencer, the Generator, and the MicroEdit Engine, it's a wildly creative rhythmic instrument that can be used with any DAW and MIDI controller. For instant gratification, get started with the diverse presets and content in the Factory Library, a showcase of BreakTweaker's breadth and sonic capabilities. When you want to get deeper, forge new sonic weaponry with BreakTweaker's paradise of tweaky controls and settings.

The Sequencer

Assemble pattern-based beats in the Sequencer, which features six tracks for layering your sounds. The Sequencer can store up to 24 different step patterns, launchable via MIDI for on-the-fly remixing. Design beats that evolve over time with BreakTweaker's advanced isorhythmic step sequencing, which makes it possible for each track to have a unique tempo and step length. Ever heard a 7/8 rhythm against a massive 4/4 breakbeat? You can here.

The MicroEdit Engine

Once you've perfected the ultimate set of drum sounds and sequenced your patterns, it's time for a whole new method of sound design. Enter the MicroEdit Engine. A "MicroEdit" is the division of a single step within your pattern into potentially thousands of slices. These slices can then be contoured and shaped to create harmonic, pitched, and rhythmic effects, resulting in new textures that add maximum ear candy to your ever-evolving beats. By pushing the limits of the brain's ability to perceive sound, the MicroEdit Engine blurs the line between rhythm and pitch, inspiring beats you've never heard before.

The Factory Library

Bringing sounds, patterns, and MicroEdits together into mind-boggling beats, the BreakTweaker Factory Library comes with over 80 global presets that are ready to kickstart your next project. The Factory Library also features over 2 GB of royalty-free sample content designed by electronic production pros. Specializing in a wide variety of percussive sounds, sample categories range from studio essentials like "Kick" and "Snare" to intriguing possibilities like "Glitch" and "Film."

Who Is It For?

BreakTweaker is for anyone looking to create truly original and dynamic beats, both drum-driven and melodic. It's a new platform that inspires different people in different ways, and there's nothing quite like it out there.

EDM Producers

Get "that" drum sound. As a producer, you know the sonic signature of your music is an integral part of what makes it go off in the club. BreakTweaker offers you powerful building blocks for building thrilling beats, like kick and snare hits that have been carefully layered, tuned and synthesized by EDM pros from the Electronica, House, Trance and Dubstep worlds.

Beat Aficionados

Give your beats new, fresh perspective. Whether you want to add BreakTweaker's striking content library to your collection of drum and percussion samples, or find new ways to manipulate and reimagine your existing content, BreakTweaker is for you.

Composers

Create epic percussive rhythms. Combine the isorhythmic Sequencer, MicroEdit glitching, cinematic sample content, and MIDI triggering to create the intense musical effects that underpin many successful film and video game scores and trailers. BreakTweaker is a new breed of rhythmic compositional tool.

The BreakTweaker Story

With their creative forces combined, BT and iZotope bring you an instrument that will change the concept of rhythm, beat and drum programming as you know it. A prodigious producer, technologist, and GRAMMY®-nominated composer, BT is renowned for inventing the "stutter edit" as a musical technique, as found in Stutter Edit, the first product release from BT and iZotope.

BT and iZotope are now back again with BreakTweaker, featuring BT's patented micro edit technology based on pioneering rhythmic sound design research. Fascinated by the brain's cognitive limits, BT has always been intrigued by the way we perceive rhythm, particularly the threshold point of where our ears perceive rhythm as pitch. The idea of exploring and exploiting this threshold inspired BreakTweaker, a tool where BT could finally realize rhythmic possibilities that he had once imagined but had never before been able to hear.




Features

  • MicroEdit Anything

  • Traditional sequencing is so 1984. With BreakTweaker, you can slice and manipulate audio at a resolution that would blow MIDI’s mind (and your DAW’s). Thanks to the MicroEdit Engine within BreakTweaker, each step can be repeated or chopped at an infinitesimally small rate, allowing you to create buzzing musical harmony, texturize a step with extra rhythms, or even use rhythm as a synthesis tool, locking drum hits to individual pitches. Even the most ordinary of drum hits can be transformed into a thing of the future.

  • Glitch and revolutionize any drum sample or rhythm with hi-res pitch, arp, and texture control—all the way down to a micro-slice level.
  • Take a wild ride through the audio space/time continuum by dividing a single sequenced event into up to thousands of unique slices that pulse with sonic movement, as defined by Division, Pitch, Time or Speed.
  • Create the most unique drum sound you’ve ever heard: add tension, slopes and curves to shape the contour and rotation of the slices, then apply additional FX.
  • Quickly change the entire sound of a beat with the Randomize feature, which automatically MicroEdits the selected step in your Sequencer pattern.​
  • Create Evolving Sequences

  • Whether you’re working with drums, bass, or abstract noises, BreakTweaker is driven by the patterns you define in the Sequencer. Freed from the constraints of a pre-defined time signature, BreakTweaker’s Sequencer can program anything from basic patterns to unique tracks of patterns with individual lengths and speeds.

  • Build exciting beats with the 32-step Sequencer, with up to 24 patterns synced to your DAW. Launch, trigger, latch, and switch your way to full-fledged drum sample and synth productions.
  • Evolve and transform your patterns by giving each Sequencer track a unique tempo and step length, allowing the entire beat pattern to develop into new musical ideas over time.
  • Create entire productions, then route the individual Sequencer tracks to separate outputs for optimum mixing with BreakTweaker’s Multi-Out mode.
  • Explore Stunning Content

  • BreakTweaker comes with an extensive Factory Library of samples to choose from for building your next custom kit. Get the latest in cutting-edge drum sound design, as well as an entire suite of carefully produced classic sounds that no self-respecting drum library could be without. Why spend hours building the basics from scratch when BreakTweaker already has it all?

  • Explore today's top sounds, designed by today’s top musicians and DJs, including BT—available royalty free for use in BreakTweaker or your sampler of choice.
  • Wield dubstep power with multi-layered kicks and snares for earth-shattering presence.
  • Elicit cinematic drama with Booms and Hits, Metals, Cymbals and Bells, as well as Vocal Breath one-shots.
  • Kickstart your next track with over 80 beat presets that showcase BreakTweaker’s power.
  • Sculpt Next-Gen Drum Sounds

  • The Generator is a powerful tool for drum synthesis. At its core are two Morphing Wavetable Oscillators—capable of reproducing anything from the simplest to the most complex sounds a synth can pump out. An entire library of custom waveforms by BT and other top producers gives you the building blocks you need to make compelling synthesized timbres.

  • Sculpt the next generation of drum sounds with unique-sounding wavetables, including BT's prized wavetables (never before available!).
  • Go far beyond traditional synth textures—choose from five wavetable synthesis modes: Single, Additive, Ring Modulation, Amplitude Modulation (AM), or Frequency Modulation (FM).
  • Morph and modulate away with quadruple LFO and Envelope modulation routing, perfect for adjusting pitch, wavetables, amplitude and more.
  • Get a start on advanced drum design with inbuilt Generator presets that you can tweak and adjust to taste.
  • Add Movement

  • Make every step of your next track sound more exciting, more musical, and more dynamic. BreakTweaker’s custom-designed LFO and Envelope provide some of the most creative modulation you’ll find anywhere. Each modulation source can manipulate the settings of any Generator parameter, moving the parameter between a modulation range of two values.

  • Modulate anything in the Generator window with one of four LFOs or Envelopes. Assign up to two Modulators per parameter to create new movement, add harmonics, and enhance your productions.
  • Create previously unheard textures with innovative wavetable LFO control, featuring LFO shapes that have never before been available for synthesis.
  • Get Effective

  • To dirty up, filter down, spread out, or otherwise mangle your sound, BreakTweaker’s Generators come fortified with an array of distortion effects, as well as vintage-modeled New York and Tokyo filters for shaping your sound.

  • Smooth samples and meld layers together with the custom-modeled, analog-style New York and Tokyo High Pass, Band Pass, and Low Pass filters.
  • Distort, mangle and transform with dual-stage distortions inspired by the iZotope’s cult classic Trash 2, featuring algorithms such as Warm, Transistor, Hard, Digital, Raw, and Aliasing.
  • Enhance width, add stereo space and create lush drum hits with individual Chorus effects for every sequenced step via the MicroEdit Engine.
  • Discover the Perfect Sound

  • The Discover feature in BreakTweaker is a novel way to narrow down your search for just the right drum sound. Powered by iZotope's MediaMined™ technology, Discover will analyze and display similar-sounding samples when you’re browsing the Factory Library. No more scrolling endlessly through sample lists when your drum sound is close, but not perfect.

  • Easily search the vast Factory Library with an audio intelligence engine that will match complementary drum sounds: not based on meta-data, but on actual musical analysis.
  • Discover new sounds. Click “Discover” and you’ll instantly be shown intelligently-selected, similar-sounding drum hits from the BreakTweaker collection for quick auditioning.
  • Expansions Included

  • Expand your sonic palette with BreakTweaker's add-on Expansion libraries, well-suited to a variety of production styles. Experience analog punch with Vintage Machines, rhythmic tension and release with Cinematic Textures, and industry-defining percussion with Kicks & Snares by Beatport Sounds.

  • Vintage Machines

  • Browse through a treasure trove of heavy, dusty vintage beats and revisit hip hop, trap, upbeat techno, two step, dilla-style off-kilter beats and much more. Vintage Machines delivers an eclectic range of over 200 samples from the greatest drum machines out there, assembled into a unique collection of throwback fun. With 50 kits to choose from and 12 patterns each, you can mix and match your favorite lo-fi goodness and drop some vintage style into your track. Crunchy beats, head-bobbing sub and just a hint of old-school vibes take you back to the era of the greats.

  • 200+ Samples
  • Kick Crispy Fried, Snare of the Month, Hat Dirty Dirt, Ride Clear, Kick Chop Chop...
  • Cinematic Textures

  • The Cinematic Textures Expansion is a collection of rhythmic gestures ranging from esoteric patterns to dense pulses and beats. Designed to enhance film and television scores, and to intensify the texture of electronic and electro-acoustic music, this expansion is geared towards composers, producers and sound designers alike. With 71 presets and over 700 samples, Cinematic Textures was made with sonic exploration in mind. Delve into both percussive and tonal elements to inspire new ideas for your future musical works.

  • 700+ Samples
  • Dark Pulse, Broken Autoharp, Bass Harmonic, Orch Slap Stab, Rolling Synth...
  • Kicks & Snares by Beatport Sounds

  • If anyone knows what makes a track pulse, it’s Beatport, the world’s largest DJ and electronic music community. Exclusively created for iZotope’s BreakTweaker, this impressive-sounding drum sample collection from Beatport Sounds is perfectly suited for modern drum production. With solid kicks, snares, and a little percussion thrown in for good measure, Kicks & Snares will augment your already-stellar Factory Library with fresh flavors from the labs at Beatport.

  • 100+ Samples
  • Kick Thumpin Trap, Kick Housey, Snare Dubstep Hit, Perc Hat, Perc Crash...
  • Modern Grooves

  • Modern Grooves is produced by electronic musician and sound design guru Toby Emerson aka Black Octopus and serves up modern but retro, crisp yet slick, Modern Grooves. Modern but retro, crisp yet slick, Modern Grooves serves up full-fledged starting points for jamming out new track ideas. Prefer to start from scratch? We have you covered there, too. With 300 new audio samples and 40 Generator presets, there’s plenty of rich material for customizing your own productions

  • Take a tour through Electro, Breaks, Deep House, House and more, then spice up any track that needs a lift. Get fresh beats for any genre with Modern Grooves.


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  • Mac: OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) – macOS 11 Big Sur (Intel-based Apple computers only (not yet ARM) (64-bit only)
  • PC: Windows XP (32-bit Service Pack 3) – Windows 10

Plugin Formats:

  • AU
  • VST
  • VST3
  • AAX (64-bit)
  • RTAS (32-bit)

Supported Hosts:

  • Ableton Live 9–10
  • Cubase 9.5
  • Digital Performer 9
  • FL Studio 12
  • Logic Pro X
  • Nuendo 8
  • Pro Tools 10 - 12
  • Reaper 5
  • Reason 10
  • Studio One 3 –4

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Loopcloud DRUM + Bass Music Adrenaline Bundle

Drum Machine by Loopcloud



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When it comes to creating drums, every producer is different. Whether you create kits from scratch or intricately edit loops, Loopcloud DRUM will enhance the way you work with beats. DRUM turns samples into expressive kits, bringing together pro-quality sounds and unique rhythm combinations to inspire unexplored grooves.

What's included?

The Adrenaline Bundle comes with a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM together with over 2000 one shot samples and 100+ Loopcloud DRUM kits for Bass Music producers, crossing such genres as Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Halfstep, Complex Electro, and more. The sound bundle for this collection features the hottest and most essential drum samples and tones that define the expansive Bass Music genre – expect chunky kicks, brash snares, crisp hats, glitchy FX, and gnarly synths.

Loopcloud DRUM Adrenaline pulls together the best Bass Music content from both Loopcloud and the Loopcloud DRUM store, featuring drum kits from artists such as Icicle, Lenzman and Tisoki, together with four pulse-racing Loopcloud DRUM EXP collections loaded with extra samples and starter kit templates. Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn limitless kit creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

Break beats and boundaries with Loopcloud DRUM Adrenaline Today!

  • 2150 Samples
  • 58 Full Production Kits
  • 68 Starter Kits

Building beats from scratch?

DRUM’s 16 powerful pads have everything you need to create unique loops and kits. You can use DRUM to sequence, trigger, or play in rhythms easily. Patterns can be programmed and edited quickly with nudge, timing, and velocity controls available at every step, mixing each sound on the fly with adjustable parameters on all 16 pads.

If your drum library is a little light, DRUM’s 1000 sounds and 30 kits will instantly inspire. And when you’re ready, Loopcloud’s extensive catalogue is ready to open up a world of sound. Every sample comes with the Loopmasters stamp of approval. If it’s not professional quality, it doesn’t make it into the Loopmasters library.

The intelligent Kit Generator inspires fresh ideas with every click. Set an instrument per pad, hit ‘Generate kit’, and 16 pads are instantly filled. Complete kits or individual sounds can be swapped instantly. To create your perfect kit, keep pressing ‘Generate kit’ as you search and preview samples in real-time, locking the pads you like. DRUM works with any sample, whether it’s loaded up from Loopmasters’ huge collection or your own personal library.

Creating and chopping up loops?

DRUM is your very own loop factory. Every time you shuffle kits, patterns, or samples, you’re creating new rhythms and loops to explore in your tracks. Simply export the audio or MIDI directly to your DAW and save it for future sessions. DRUM remembers every kit in its history, allowing you to rework and revisit rhythms that have the potential for future productions. DRUM will inspire the current tracks you’re working on, or you can use it to grow an ever-expanding loop library that will inspire you across genre, BPM, style, and beyond!

When your rhythm is ready to add to your DAW, drag-and-drop audio or MIDI files straight into your session, or route individual drum sounds to specific tracks with DRUM’s intuitive multi-outputs. Every element of your percussive patterns is yours to control.

Need to organise your samples?

Tagging is an essential part of managing your samples and loops, and when DRUM links with Loopcloud, all the hard work is done for you, automatically. Veteran producers will love the intuitive workflow for tagging, organising, and getting creative with your samples. Loopcloud uses its advanced AI-powered tagging technology to add instrument tags to all your content. No more manual sorting and organising – just smoother sample searches and a faster production workflow.

Add a tag to any folder with label and genre tags. Label tags mark your personal sound folders – for example, ‘Modular Synth Samples’ – so you can quickly locate specific samples to create custom-made kits. Genre tags keep your genre-specific samples in check. Want to make a kit just using House and Garage samples? Just filter the genre tag you need. DRUM will find your sounds whether they’re on your laptop, hard drive, or in the cloud.

If you want to strengthen your library, more sounds can be added directly from the Loopmasters library. With 20 years of music production knowledge and expert sample curation, millions of expertly designed sounds and kits are at your fingertips. Find every sample from your personal collection alongside your Loopmasters library: tagged, organised, and ready to go.

What's included?

Loopcloud DRUM comes with over 1000 drum samples and 30 ready to go presets to kickstart your beat creations.

Included in this package you will receive a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM alongside a curated selection of drum and percussion sounds and featuring full drum kits from artists such as Maribou State, Breakage, Sebastien Leger and, together with one Loopcloud DRUM EXP collection loaded with extra percussion samples and starter kit templates.

Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn new creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

  • 1300 One Shot Samples
  • 20 Full Production Kits
  • 11 Starter Kits



Features

  • Loopcloud connected Kit Generator

  • Single button press swaps the samples on 1>16 pads with samples from your library
  • Kit Generation history to quickly reload 32 previous Kit Generations
  • Pad lock, keeping loaded sample on any pad locked from the Generator
  • Use any factory sample, or import your samples from your local drive
  • Loopcloud AI will auto-tag all samples with the correct drum/instrument type
  • Or drag and drop any .wav or .aiff file directly to the pads
  • 16 pad drum sampler with following controls

  • Volume and pan
  • Fine and coarse pitch
  • Amp Envelope
  • HP and LP Filter
  • Delay and Reverb Send
  • Mixer with FX and multi outputs

  • Delay and Reverb send controls
  • Master Lo-Fi, Distortion, ‘DJ’ filter, and Limiter
  • 16 assignable stereo outputs
  • 16 step, 8 bar chainable sequencer with swing

  • Velocity and roll per step
  • Micro timing, step nudge, pattern generator per lane
  • Triggerable using keys C3-G3 with instant pattern jump
  • Audio MIDI export

  • Drag and drop audio mixdown or MIDI file to your DAW
  • All exports are imported and AI tagged in the Loopcloud app

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Mac OSX

  • OSX 10.15 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3, AU plugins.
  • Note: M1 not currently supported.

Windows PC

  • Windows 10 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3 plugins

Additional Information

  • Internet connection required for first time launch of the plugin.
  • The Loopcloud application is installed with Loopcloud DRUM. It is required to be running on your computer for Loopcloud DRUM to work.

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Ting

Drum Machine by Klevgrand



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Percussion Instrument

Percussion instrument made by everyday objects

Ting is an instrument providing 28 different percussive sounds originating from everyday t(h)ings laying around at home - such as silverware, a sofa, a toy drum, or a pair of car keys. Each sound is carefully multi-sampled and processed with the common goal to be musically playable.

Ting is intended to be a creative tool and a substitute for the ordinary drum and percussion instruments. Altogether ~1500 individual samples are used to make this instrument.

In addition to the sounds, there is an EQ, a room simulator, a reverb, and a compressor.

Anatomy

1. A dozen things - Choose between 28 carefully sampled instruments to populate the 12 sound slots.

2. Watch your tone - A lot easier if you have some EQ.

3. Plenty of room - Two parallel spaces, a convolution room, and algorithmic reverb.

4. Give it a final hug - Single-control compressor for the whole package.




Features

  • 28 different high quality sounds, carefully multi-sampled and processed for maximum playability
  • Built-in EQ
  • Convoluting room ambiance
  • Algorithmic reverb
  • Individual sound parameters for pan, pitch, dynamics, room send & reverb send
  • Master compressor

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  • macOS 10.10 or later (optimized for the M1-processor)
  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • AU, VST-2, VST-3, AAX

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Elecktroid

Drum Machine by AudioSpillage



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PLEASE NOTE: This product is available as a Mac Audio Unit ONLY. No refunds will be issued for incorrect purchasing.

Elecktroid Drum Machine

Elecktroid blends synthesis and sample playback in a single integrated package. Combine the depth and power of drum synthesis with your existing sample collections and sync both to a brand new rhythm oriented step sequencer with more than a few tricks up its digital sleeves.

Synthetic Heart

Pulsing away deep inside Elecktroid you'll find 4 of our exclusive drum synthesis models: BassDrum, WoodDrum, HiHat and Snare. The drum synths are 100% algorithmic and utilise high quality DSP code for a deep, powerful and punchy sound. The synthesis algorithms can be used as the basis of an entire rhythm track on their own or layered with samples to add weight, depth and character to your existing sound sets and rhythms.

Sampler Spine

The backbone of Elecktroid is a high quality low CPU sample playback engine. Load up your favourite samples via the simple drag and drop interface. Refresh and re-animate your existing collection with the pitch envelope, modulation, distortion, filter and graphic loop editing capabilities. Elecktroid can velocity cross-fade between 2 samples per pad and accepts WAV, AIFF and CAF format files.

Sequencer Brain

Forget about stale lifeless rhythms. Elecktroid features custom track lengths and step trigger probability controls opening the door to a world of non-repetitive poly-rhythmic beats. Inject groove and humanoid feel to suit. Elecktroid's sequencer is a resolution-independent design so patterns play at the correct tempo regardless of step length (16th, 32nd etc). Elecktroid also features graphic velocity and parameter control graph editing.



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  • Apple Logic Pro: 7.2.3+
  • Ableton Live: 8.0.5+
  • Presonus Studio One: 1.6+
  • Five12 Numerology SE/Pro: 2.0+
  • MOTU Digital Performer: 6.0+
  • Native Instruments Maschine: 1.6+ (64-bit*)
  • Plogue Bidule: 0.9690+
  • Cockos Reaper: 3.1+
  • Renoise: 2.1+
  • AudioMulch: 2.1+

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Beat Machine 1

Drum Machine by DopeSONIX



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Beat Machine - VST / AU - Hip Hop Drums Plug-In

Beat Machine 1.0 is an innovative authentic raw Hip-Hop VSTi/AU plugin for MAC or PC. This has been specifically designed for  Hip Hop producers who require that gritty 90′s Boom Bap sound, notorious for its fat crunchy drums and dusty beats.

This amazing software includes a huge library containing some the finest drum sounds ever heard in Hip Hop,  sourced directly from legendary producers responsible for some of the worlds most famous beats and instrumentals.

All 500 kits are already mixed and eq’ed to improve your beatmaking workflow. No more spending hours looking for the perfect Kick, Snare and Hi-Hat combination, with Beat Machine we’ve done all the hard work for you!…buy, download and take your beats to the next level.




Features

  • 500 Pre-mixed classic BoomBap drum kits including 100 legendary producer signature kits
  • 1000+ Gritty drum samples included, already EQ’ed and treated for instant use
  • An unrivalled collection of the Finest USEABLE Hip Hop drum kits ever!
  • 50 Classic Boom Bap MIDI drum patterns included, copied from some of Hip Hop’s most famous beats
  • Easy stereo or more flexible sub-mix output options
  • Separate kick, snare, hi-hat & percussion faders
  • Built-in flexible pitch and drive controls
  • Includes a built-in, analog-style reverb
  • Ultra-low CPU usage [perfect if you own a laptop/tablet / low spec PC/MAC]
  • Ultra-fast patch loading [flick through patches in lightening quick times]
  • Program your drums manually or use a MIDI/USB controller/keyboard/MPD
  • Available DopeSONIX Beat Machine 1 Expansion Packs:

  • Beat Machine Expansion 01: The Knock
  • Beat Machine Expansion 02: Live Elements

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Mac:

  • OS X 10.4 and above
  • 280 MB disk space required
  • 2 GB RAM
  • Audio Units (AU) or VST DAW compatible host required (64-bit only)

Windows:

  • Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10
  • 280 MB disk space required
  • 1 GB RAM
  • VST compatible DAW host is required (32 or 64-bit)

Optional USBs / MIDI Controllers:

  • Native Instruments Maschine
  • Behringer
  • Novation
  • M-Audio
  • Arturia
  • Line 6
  • Alesis
  • Korg
  • Akai
  • and more!

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BreakTweaker

Drum Machine by iZotope



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Click HERE to buy BreakTweaker Expanded.

Future Beat Machine

Make beats you've never heard before. Built on a futuristic MicroEdit Engine, BreakTweaker turns everything you know about rhythm on its head.

Designed by BT and developed by iZotope, BreakTweaker is not just a drum machine: it's a drum sculpting and beat sequencing environment that blurs the line between rhythm and melody. Give your beats an ever-evolving depth that gets better the longer they play. Use rhythmic slicing to drive everything from pitched melodic lines to sweeping rhythmic overtures. Top it all off with the best drum sample library in existence, curated by BT, iZotope, and top producers today. Explore a new era of rhythmic possibilities with this forward-thinking and forward-sounding instrument.

Key Features

  • Manipulate audio at a molecular level: Reinvent any beat by controlling pitch, rhythm, and texture at the finest resolution on the market.
  • Free yourself from traditional drum grids: Create complex polyrhythmic beats with unique isorhythm and playback speed settings.
  • Experiment with stunning content: Explore presets, drum samples, and wavetables designed by today's top musicians and DJs, including BT.
  • Craft the perfect drum sound: Blend drum samples with robust synthesis features to generate compelling hybrid sounds.
  • Take control of your beats: Easily trigger and sequence complex patterns and samples using any MIDI controller.

What is BreakTweaker?

BreakTweaker is the beat machine of the future. Powered by three distinct modules, the Sequencer, the Generator, and the MicroEdit Engine, it's a wildly creative rhythmic instrument that can be used with any DAW and MIDI controller. For instant gratification, get started with the diverse presets and content in the Factory Library, a showcase of BreakTweaker's breadth and sonic capabilities. When you want to get deeper, forge new sonic weaponry with BreakTweaker's paradise of tweaky controls and settings.

The Sequencer

Assemble pattern-based beats in the Sequencer, which features six tracks for layering your sounds. The Sequencer can store up to 24 different step patterns, launchable via MIDI for on-the-fly remixing. Design beats that evolve over time with BreakTweaker's advanced isorhythmic step sequencing, which makes it possible for each track to have a unique tempo and step length. Ever heard a 7/8 rhythm against a massive 4/4 breakbeat? You can here.

The MicroEdit Engine

Once you've perfected the ultimate set of drum sounds and sequenced your patterns, it's time for a whole new method of sound design. Enter the MicroEdit Engine. A "MicroEdit" is the division of a single step within your pattern into potentially thousands of slices. These slices can then be contoured and shaped to create harmonic, pitched, and rhythmic effects, resulting in new textures that add maximum ear candy to your ever-evolving beats. By pushing the limits of the brain's ability to perceive sound, the MicroEdit Engine blurs the line between rhythm and pitch, inspiring beats you've never heard before.

The Factory Library

Bringing sounds, patterns, and MicroEdits together into mind-boggling beats, the BreakTweaker Factory Library comes with over 80 global presets that are ready to kickstart your next project. The Factory Library also features over 2 GB of royalty-free sample content designed by electronic production pros. Specializing in a wide variety of percussive sounds, sample categories range from studio essentials like "Kick" and "Snare" to intriguing possibilities like "Glitch" and "Film."

Who Is It For?

BreakTweaker is for anyone looking to create truly original and dynamic beats, both drum-driven and melodic. It's a new platform that inspires different people in different ways, and there's nothing quite like it out there.

EDM Producers

Get "that" drum sound. As a producer, you know the sonic signature of your music is an integral part of what makes it go off in the club. BreakTweaker offers you powerful building blocks for building thrilling beats, like kick and snare hits that have been carefully layered, tuned and synthesized by EDM pros from the Electronica, House, Trance and Dubstep worlds.

Beat Aficionados

Give your beats new, fresh perspective. Whether you want to add BreakTweaker's striking content library to your collection of drum and percussion samples, or find new ways to manipulate and reimagine your existing content, BreakTweaker is for you.

Composers

Create epic percussive rhythms. Combine the isorhythmic Sequencer, MicroEdit glitching, cinematic sample content, and MIDI triggering to create the intense musical effects that underpin many successful film and video game scores and trailers. BreakTweaker is a new breed of rhythmic compositional tool.

The BreakTweaker Story

With their creative forces combined, BT and iZotope bring you an instrument that will change the concept of rhythm, beat and drum programming as you know it. A prodigious producer, technologist, and GRAMMY®-nominated composer, BT is renowned for inventing the "stutter edit" as a musical technique, as found in Stutter Edit, the first product release from BT and iZotope.

BT and iZotope are now back again with BreakTweaker, featuring BT's patented micro edit technology based on pioneering rhythmic sound design research. Fascinated by the brain's cognitive limits, BT has always been intrigued by the way we perceive rhythm, particularly the threshold point of where our ears perceive rhythm as pitch. The idea of exploring and exploiting this threshold inspired BreakTweaker, a tool where BT could finally realize rhythmic possibilities that he had once imagined but had never before been able to hear.




Features

  • MicroEdit Anything

  • Traditional sequencing is so 1984. With BreakTweaker, you can slice and manipulate audio at a resolution that would blow MIDI’s mind (and your DAW’s). Thanks to the MicroEdit Engine within BreakTweaker, each step can be repeated or chopped at an infinitesimally small rate, allowing you to create buzzing musical harmony, texturize a step with extra rhythms, or even use rhythm as a synthesis tool, locking drum hits to individual pitches. Even the most ordinary of drum hits can be transformed into a thing of the future.

  • Glitch and revolutionize any drum sample or rhythm with hi-res pitch, arp, and texture control—all the way down to a micro-slice level.
  • Take a wild ride through the audio space/time continuum by dividing a single sequenced event into up to thousands of unique slices that pulse with sonic movement, as defined by Division, Pitch, Time or Speed.
  • Create the most unique drum sound you’ve ever heard: add tension, slopes and curves to shape the contour and rotation of the slices, then apply additional FX.
  • Quickly change the entire sound of a beat with the Randomize feature, which automatically MicroEdits the selected step in your Sequencer pattern.​
  • Create Evolving Sequences

  • Whether you’re working with drums, bass, or abstract noises, BreakTweaker is driven by the patterns you define in the Sequencer. Freed from the constraints of a pre-defined time signature, BreakTweaker’s Sequencer can program anything from basic patterns to unique tracks of patterns with individual lengths and speeds.

  • Build exciting beats with the 32-step Sequencer, with up to 24 patterns synced to your DAW. Launch, trigger, latch, and switch your way to full-fledged drum sample and synth productions.
  • Evolve and transform your patterns by giving each Sequencer track a unique tempo and step length, allowing the entire beat pattern to develop into new musical ideas over time.
  • Create entire productions, then route the individual Sequencer tracks to separate outputs for optimum mixing with BreakTweaker’s Multi-Out mode.
  • Explore Stunning Content

  • BreakTweaker comes with an extensive Factory Library of samples to choose from for building your next custom kit. Get the latest in cutting-edge drum sound design, as well as an entire suite of carefully produced classic sounds that no self-respecting drum library could be without. Why spend hours building the basics from scratch when BreakTweaker already has it all?

  • Explore today's top sounds, designed by today’s top musicians and DJs, including BT—available royalty free for use in BreakTweaker or your sampler of choice.
  • Wield dubstep power with multi-layered kicks and snares for earth-shattering presence.
  • Elicit cinematic drama with Booms and Hits, Metals, Cymbals and Bells, as well as Vocal Breath one-shots.
  • Kickstart your next track with over 80 beat presets that showcase BreakTweaker’s power.
  • Sculpt Next-Gen Drum Sounds

  • The Generator is a powerful tool for drum synthesis. At its core are two Morphing Wavetable Oscillators—capable of reproducing anything from the simplest to the most complex sounds a synth can pump out. An entire library of custom waveforms by BT and other top producers gives you the building blocks you need to make compelling synthesized timbres.

  • Sculpt the next generation of drum sounds with unique-sounding wavetables, including BT's prized wavetables (never before available!).
  • Go far beyond traditional synth textures—choose from five wavetable synthesis modes: Single, Additive, Ring Modulation, Amplitude Modulation (AM), or Frequency Modulation (FM).
  • Morph and modulate away with quadruple LFO and Envelope modulation routing, perfect for adjusting pitch, wavetables, amplitude and more.
  • Get a start on advanced drum design with inbuilt Generator presets that you can tweak and adjust to taste.
  • Add Movement

  • Make every step of your next track sound more exciting, more musical, and more dynamic. BreakTweaker’s custom-designed LFO and Envelope provide some of the most creative modulation you’ll find anywhere. Each modulation source can manipulate the settings of any Generator parameter, moving the parameter between a modulation range of two values.

  • Modulate anything in the Generator window with one of four LFOs or Envelopes. Assign up to two Modulators per parameter to create new movement, add harmonics, and enhance your productions.
  • Create previously unheard textures with innovative wavetable LFO control, featuring LFO shapes that have never before been available for synthesis.
  • Get Effective

  • To dirty up, filter down, spread out, or otherwise mangle your sound, BreakTweaker’s Generators come fortified with an array of distortion effects, as well as vintage-modeled New York and Tokyo filters for shaping your sound.

  • Smooth samples and meld layers together with the custom-modeled, analog-style New York and Tokyo High Pass, Band Pass, and Low Pass filters.
  • Distort, mangle and transform with dual-stage distortions inspired by the iZotope’s cult classic Trash 2, featuring algorithms such as Warm, Transistor, Hard, Digital, Raw, and Aliasing.
  • Enhance width, add stereo space and create lush drum hits with individual Chorus effects for every sequenced step via the MicroEdit Engine.
  • Discover the Perfect Sound

  • The Discover feature in BreakTweaker is a novel way to narrow down your search for just the right drum sound. Powered by iZotope's MediaMined™ technology, Discover will analyze and display similar-sounding samples when you’re browsing the Factory Library. No more scrolling endlessly through sample lists when your drum sound is close, but not perfect.

  • Easily search the vast Factory Library with an audio intelligence engine that will match complementary drum sounds: not based on meta-data, but on actual musical analysis.
  • Discover new sounds. Click “Discover” and you’ll instantly be shown intelligently-selected, similar-sounding drum hits from the BreakTweaker collection for quick auditioning.

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  • Mac: OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) – macOS 11 Big Sur (Intel-based Apple computers only (not yet ARM) (64-bit only)
  • PC: Windows XP (32-bit Service Pack 3) – Windows 10

Plugin Formats:

  • AAX (64-bit), AU, RTAS, VST, VST3

Supported Hosts:

  • Ableton Live 9 - 10, Cubase 9.5, Digital Performer 9, FL Studio 12, Logic Pro X, Nuendo 8, Pro Tools 10 - 12, Reaper 5, Reason 10, Studio One 3 - 4

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Loopcloud DRUM

Drum Machine by Loopcloud



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Unique Drums in Seconds

When it comes to creating drums, every producer is different. Whether you create kits from scratch or intricately edit loops, Loopcloud DRUM will enhance the way you work with beats. DRUM turns samples into expressive kits, bringing together pro-quality sounds and unique rhythm combinations to inspire unexplored grooves.

Building beats from scratch?

DRUM’s 16 powerful pads have everything you need to create unique loops and kits. You can use DRUM to sequence, trigger, or play in rhythms easily. Patterns can be programmed and edited quickly with nudge, timing, and velocity controls available at every step, mixing each sound on the fly with adjustable parameters on all 16 pads.

If your drum library is a little light, DRUM’s 1000 sounds and 30 kits will instantly inspire. And when you’re ready, Loopcloud’s extensive catalogue is ready to open up a world of sound. Every sample comes with the Loopmasters stamp of approval. If it’s not professional quality, it doesn’t make it into the Loopmasters library.

The intelligent Kit Generator inspires fresh ideas with every click. Set an instrument per pad, hit ‘Generate kit’, and 16 pads are instantly filled. Complete kits or individual sounds can be swapped instantly. To create your perfect kit, keep pressing ‘Generate kit’ as you search and preview samples in real-time, locking the pads you like. DRUM works with any sample, whether it’s loaded up from Loopmasters’ huge collection or your own personal library.

Creating and chopping up loops?

DRUM is your very own loop factory. Every time you shuffle kits, patterns, or samples, you’re creating new rhythms and loops to explore in your tracks. Simply export the audio or MIDI directly to your DAW and save it for future sessions. DRUM remembers every kit in its history, allowing you to rework and revisit rhythms that have the potential for future productions. DRUM will inspire the current tracks you’re working on, or you can use it to grow an ever-expanding loop library that will inspire you across genre, BPM, style, and beyond!

When your rhythm is ready to add to your DAW, drag-and-drop audio or MIDI files straight into your session, or route individual drum sounds to specific tracks with DRUM’s intuitive multi-outputs. Every element of your percussive patterns is yours to control.

Need to organise your samples?

Tagging is an essential part of managing your samples and loops, and when DRUM links with Loopcloud, all the hard work is done for you, automatically. Veteran producers will love the intuitive workflow for tagging, organising, and getting creative with your samples. Loopcloud uses its advanced AI-powered tagging technology to add instrument tags to all your content. No more manual sorting and organising – just smoother sample searches and a faster production workflow.

Add a tag to any folder with label and genre tags. Label tags mark your personal sound folders – for example, ‘Modular Synth Samples’ – so you can quickly locate specific samples to create custom-made kits. Genre tags keep your genre-specific samples in check. Want to make a kit just using House and Garage samples? Just filter the genre tag you need. DRUM will find your sounds whether they’re on your laptop, hard drive, or in the cloud.

If you want to strengthen your library, more sounds can be added directly from the Loopmasters library. With 20 years of music production knowledge and expert sample curation, millions of expertly designed sounds and kits are at your fingertips. Find every sample from your personal collection alongside your Loopmasters library: tagged, organised, and ready to go.

What's included?

Loopcloud DRUM comes with over 1000 drum samples and 30 ready to go presets to kickstart your beat creations.

Included in this package you will receive a full lifetime license of Loopcloud DRUM alongside a curated selection of drum and percussion sounds and featuring full drum kits from artists such as Maribou State, Breakage, Sebastien Leger and, together with one Loopcloud DRUM EXP collection loaded with extra percussion samples and starter kit templates.

Use the provided full production kits as song inspirations, grab a stripped-back starter kit to get your beat up and rolling fast, or choose to spawn new creations with the amazing Generate Kit button.

  • 1300 One Shot Samples
  • 20 Full Production Kits
  • 11 Starter Kits



Features

  • Loopcloud connected Kit Generator

  • Single button press swaps the samples on 1>16 pads with samples from your library
  • Kit Generation history to quickly reload 32 previous Kit Generations
  • Pad lock, keeping loaded sample on any pad locked from the Generator
  • Use any factory sample, or import your samples from your local drive
  • Loopcloud AI will auto-tag all samples with the correct drum/instrument type
  • Or drag and drop any .wav or .aiff file directly to the pads
  • 16 pad drum sampler with following controls

  • Volume and pan
  • Fine and coarse pitch
  • Amp Envelope
  • HP and LP Filter
  • Delay and Reverb Send
  • Mixer with FX and multi outputs

  • Delay and Reverb send controls
  • Master Lo-Fi, Distortion, ‘DJ’ filter, and Limiter
  • 16 assignable stereo outputs
  • 16 step, 8 bar chainable sequencer with swing

  • Velocity and roll per step
  • Micro timing, step nudge, pattern generator per lane
  • Triggerable using keys C3-G3 with instant pattern jump
  • Audio MIDI export

  • Drag and drop audio mixdown or MIDI file to your DAW
  • All exports are imported and AI tagged in the Loopcloud app

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Mac OSX

  • OSX 10.15 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3, AU plugins.
  • Note: M1 not currently supported.

Windows PC

  • Windows 10 and later (earlier OS should work but are not officially supported)
  • 64-bit VST, VST3 plugins

Additional Information

  • Internet connection required for first time launch of the plugin.
  • The Loopcloud application is installed with Loopcloud DRUM. It is required to be running on your computer for Loopcloud DRUM to work.

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DrumSpillage 2

Drum Machine by AudioSpillage



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12 / Synthesis Algorithms

DrumSpillage is a model based drum synthesizer plugin for Mac OS X featuring 12 exclusive drum models capable of synthesizing a diverse range of electronic percussion sounds.

The models implement a variety of synthesis techniques including classic analog, physical modelling and FM synthesis.

  • Bass Drum - Dual oscillators, multiple waveforms and FM enabled. Tuned for deep kick and bass drums.
  • Bass Drum 2 - Solid analog sounding kick drums with full control over pitch, decay and transient attack.
  • Snare Drum - Snappy electronic snare model. Fully customisable from classic TR sounds to modern snare timbres.
  • Wood Drum - Flexible wooden drum model delivering natural and synthetic timbres from rim-shots to congas.
  • Synth Clap - Synthetic hand clap with control over noise source, clap speed and ambience tail.
  • Hand Bell - Modelled bell sounds with overtone, edge, filter, partials and q controls. Multiple oscillator shapes.
  • Clave - Dual oscillator + noise combination. Fully tuneable with unique flam and presence controls.
  • Hi-Hat - Sweet closed and open hi-hat timbres with precision control over oscillators, noise and dual-filters.
  • Cymbal - Rich source of metallic cymbal and percussion timbres featuring dynamic filter control.
  • Membrane - Modelled after a suspended metal membrane. Generates dense inharmonic sound clouds and glass-like timbres.
  • Noise Drum - 4 band pass filtered noise oscillators with variable Q, pitch and lo-fi effects. Now includes sine generators!
  • FM Percussion - A mini FM synth in itself. Generates a huge range of electronic percussion from sub-bass to snares.

New UI

DrumSpillage 2 features a brand new user interface design. Whilst keeping the version 1 aesthetic intact we've tightened up the overall structure and improved workflow. Modulation and velocity controls are now ultra simple to set up. Extra large easy-to-hit sliders and clearer labelling simplify your drum design process

Upgraded Synthesis

DrumSpillage 2 adds new synthesis controls and significantly upgraded sound quality across the board. The hi-hat and cymbal models now use anti-aliased oscillators for a sweeter sound. Further upgrades include improved filtering, new distortion algorithms, 3-band resonator, frequency shifter effects and an optimised DSP chain to ensure a tight sound with low CPU overhead.

Modulation and Velocity Control

DrumSpillage includes 4 dedicated LFOs per pad and a new dynamic velocity system to control the synthesis parameters in real-time via MIDI velocity. LFOs can be cross-modulated and feature new waveform shapes. These new features combine to create extremely dynamic synthesized drum kits.

New Presets and Stability

DrumSpillage 2 includes a selection of new presets demonstrating the expanded sound design capabilities of the instrument. A lot of development work has gone into making DrumSpillage 2.0 a more robust instrument with respect to preset management and audio stability.



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  • Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
  • AudioUnit Host compatible only (with Cocoa support)
  • (NO PC VERSION!)

Compatible Hosts

  • Apple Logic Pro 7.2.3+
  • Ableton Live 8.0.5+
  • Native Instruments Maschine 1.6+*
  • Five12 Numerology SE/Pro 2.0+
  • MOTU Digital Performer 6.0+
  • Presonus Studio One 1.6+
  • Plogue Bidule 0.9690+
  • Cockos Reaper 3.1+
  • Renoise 2.1+
  • AudioMulch 2.1+

Important notes:

  • This software is AU compatible only and is NOT available in VST format.
  • Ensure that your Machine is running in 64-bit mode.

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Armory

Drum Machine by Stagecraft



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Beef up your Beat Making Toolkit

In addition to all the controls you’d expect from a professional drum plugin, Armory comes with access to a massive catalogue of drum sounds. 

Powerful Visualization Feature

As with all of Stagecraft's plugins, Armory’s display is in-depth and powerful. Stagecraft believes the software should show you visually what it does. This unique approach lets you see exactly how the sound is changing and evolving throughout the track.

Advanced Effects Chaining

Need a kick with massive reverb? Want to add a glitch sequence to the ride cymbal? No problem! You can add any of Stagecraft’s custom effects to any individual sample. Advanced effects chaining gives you millions of options to play around with on any drum kit.

Browse a Massive Integrated Catalogue of Sounds

Armory has 30 Gigs of content, and growing! Armory gives you the ability to browse Stagecraft's massive catalogue and only pay for the samples and presets you want. Armory automatically connects to Stagecraft’s library through wifi giving you access to an almost infinite amount of sounds without ever having to leave its interface.




Features

  • Cue points.
  • Sample-independent tempo and pitch shifting.
  • Advanced effects chaining.
  • Powerful display.
  • Massive catalogue of drum sounds available.
  • 30-days free trial.

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All downloads are full versions that can be used for free for a 30 days trial period.

Mac

  • Mac OS X 10.11 or newer (64-bit only)
  • AAX, AU, VST, VST 3

Windows

  • ­Windows 7 or newer (64-bit only)
  • AAX, VST, VST3

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Spark 2

Drum Machine by Arturia



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Description


Premiere Beat Creation

Spark is an innovative drum production solution. Its cutting edge sound library, multiple synthesis engines and advanced sequencing functionalities will get you creative on your beatmaking tasks. Real-time performance tools and effects are here to explore new sonic territories, in the studio or on stage.

Spark Main Features:

  • 16 tracks drum machine
  • TAE® virtual analog, sampling and physical modeling sound engines
  • Powerful pattern-based sequencing : Real-time sequencer and classic TR-style step sequencer
  • Full-featured mixer with studio effects
  • Modular synth engine for in-depth sound editing
  • Real-time performance loopers and effects

Impressive Library:

  • Covering all musical genres
  • More than 2800 instruments: Drums, one-shots, synths, fx...
  • Multiple banks of patterns for each drum kit
  • Created by professional sound designers

What's New in Spark 2.0 ?

All New Graphics:

  • Tabbed pages
  • Expanded Pattern edit screen
  • New mixer
  • Enhanced Library page for better data management

Extended REX Support:

  • REX file playback per pad
  • Manipulation of REX File slices.

Modular Drum Synth Editor:

  • Create your own patches
  • Edit existing patches

Create Custom Instrument Macro Controls Modules Including:

  • Oscillators
  • Multimode filters and Karplus strong filter
  • ADR envelopes
  • LFOs
  • Mixers
  • RingModulator
  • Bode Frequency Shifter
  • Spring mass
  • CV processor

Song Mode:

  • NEW 16 song segments
  • Song segment triggering from hardware

Ultimate Drum Machine:

  • Spark 2 is arguably the most powerful and creative drum solution available today.
  • It takes the best elements from analog drum machines, sample based beat boxes and cutting edge physical modeling; all of this is rolled into one easy to use, elegant package.

Exceptional Work-Flow:

  • When designing Spark 2 a simple, intuitive workflow was one of the highest priorities. The brand new user interface builds on the best parts of the previous GUI and improves the overall experience by providing a simplified, more elegant solution. We have laid out and organised the new interface to make it as user friendly as possible by placing all the major features at the users fingertips.
  • The new tabbed layout drastically reduces scrolling and provides the user with faster access to all the features contained in Spark 2. 

Multiple Synthesis:

  • Spark 2 includes an extremely powerful audio engine which contains multiple synthesis modes. The included sample engine provides advanced sample playback capabilities in an easy to use package. 
  • Spark 2 also includes multiple physical models, which were developed with great care, to deliver the best in acoustic drum sounds.
  • At the heart of Spark 2 is a truly modular virtual analog drum synth, based on the one developed for our flagship synthesizer, Origin. 

New Layout

We have updated the look and feel of Spark to allow for faster workflow, and created a layout that will allow Spark to grow well into the future. New tabbed pages give a cleaner look, more screen space and fast access to features you need the most.

Modular VA Drum Synth

Spark has always been built on a fully modular Virtual Analog sound engine but only developers had access to this until now. You can add and subtract modules, create your own patch routings, and assign up to 6 macro controls for immediate control. The modular engine that you now have full access to makes Spark the ultimate in drum synthesizers.

REX File Playback

We have added an advanced REX file player into Spark. You can still import REX files and split them across your pads but what if you like the REX loop and want it to play back on a single pad? Now you can open or drag-and-drop your favorite REX file to pad and have it play in sync. With REX file playback, Spark 2 opens up a world of live loop playback and DJing.

Song Mode

The Song mode has been updated to allow for song segments to be configured and then played back at the touch of a button. Now you can create song sections that will play from one pattern to another and then recall these sections, via the step buttons on your Spark or SparkLE controller.

50 New kits

Spark 2.0 adds 50 new kits (that is 800 new instruments) that span many musical genres. Trap, Hiphop, Tech House, Nu Disco, etc. These new kits come with 32 patterns that can be used by themselves or used as the basis for you to make your own beats.



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Mac

  • macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit only) (M1 Mac not yet officially supported)
  • 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Works in Standalone, VST 2.4, VST 3, AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher), Audio Unit, NKS

Windows

  • Win 8.1+ (64-bit only)
  • 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Works in Standalone, VST 2.4, VST 3 and AAX (Pro Tools 11 or higher), NKS

Protection

All Arturia software is protected by the Arturia Software Center.

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Punch 2

Drum Machine by Rob Papen



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The original Rob Papen Punch virtual drum machine made its mark on the map through a combination of professionally designed drum synthesis/samples and the built-in pattern sequencer. Now, by adding even more drum synthesis models, and introducing a fresh, re-designed new main screen which allows you to quickly form unique new drum kits, Rob Papen Punch 2 continues its legacy to be a cutting edge drum machine... but with lots of extra added punch!
 
It doesn't stop there though; the interface and the synthesis sound options have been expanded greatly. Rob Papen Punch 2 now allows you to import your own samples and REX files so you can create your own loops using whatever samples you'd like. You can map out REX files or sample slices to individual pads and combine these creatively with the sounds & pattern sequencer found inside Punch 2 for ultimate usability. Further editing of REX files or Sliced pads is also possible by using one of the many additional features such as filters, envelopes or routing into one of the 4 FX modules. And yes, you can even use granular synthesis on the REX and Slice pads!
 
Feature-wise there is almost too much to mention here! For instance, there is a full new ‘Master’ section with EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Stereo/mono split filter, and layout mixer. Last but not least, Punch 2 also comes with a vast amount of included sounds, ready to groove into your music and productions!



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PC

  • Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)

Formats:

  • VST
  • AAX (Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
  • Compatible with NI NKS system

Mac

  • OS-X 10.9 - 10.15 (64 bit only)

Formats:

  • AU
  • VST
  • AAX
  • Compatible with NI NKS system

Notes:

  • Serial/licence system with activation whilst registering the product
  • 2nd serial for a secondary computer/laptop is available after you have registered the product’s original serial/license.

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Latin Percussion

Drum Machine by AudioThing



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Analog Drum Machine from the 80s

Latin Percussion is a sample-based plugin emulation of the Sound Master Latin Percussion, a rare analogue drum machine from the 80s.

The instrument features 6 classic Latin sounds: Bass, Low Conga, High Conga, Bongo, Claves, and Maracas, which can be pitched, panned or mixed independently. You can additionally shape the sound with the Overdrive and Reverb. The sequencer lets you easily build patterns that can be dragged and dropped to your DAW/host.




Features

  • 6 classic Latin sounds
  • 20 Factory Presets / 9 Factory Patterns
  • Overdrive and Reverb Effects
  • Sequencer with MIDI Drag to DAW
  • Preset system with randomizer
  • Size: MAC 108 MB / PC 70 MB
  • Formats: VST, AU, and AAX (64-bit only)
  • Platforms: OSX, Windows

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Mac:

  • OS X 10.7 – macOS 10.15
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, AU, or AAX, 64-bit host

Windows:

  • Windows 7, 8, 10 (64 bit)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB RAM
  • VST2, VST3, or AAX, 64-bit host

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