SONiVOX today announced the immediate availability of their latest virtual instrument release Big Bang – Universal Drums.

Big Bang - Universal Drums is a virtual instrument for Mac OS X and Windows (VST, AU and RTAS). It features a deeply sampled custom made SJC drum kit played both with sticks and brushes as well as 2 different snare drums and 2 bass drum beaters for flexibility in most musical contexts.

An integral part of Big Bang – Universal Drums is a new technology called Intelligent Rhythm Control, or IRC. Intelligent Rhythm Control Technology is a new concept in music production that offers real-time rhythm correction for maximizing in-time musical performance.

I.R.C. intercepts and adjusts MIDI events as they occur, seamlessly integrating each note into the host timeline and enabling users to create propulsive drum & percussion tracks with fluidity and ease. With I.R.C. enabled it is impossible to play out of time.

Big Bang - Universal Drums Features At A Glance:

• Deeply Sampled Custom Made SJC Drum Kit.
• All programs are multi-velocity, and multi-take round robin for the utmost in realism.
• SONiVOX’s Intelligent Rhythm Control (I.R.C.) technology.
• Sticks and Brushes Performance Patches.
• Bonus Ethnic and Orchestral Percussion Patches.
• MIDI Learn & Save Function – Big Bang – Universal Drums is instantly compatible with any MIDI controller.
• Independent Zone (per-drum) Tempo-Synced Variable Resolution Roll/Retrigger Mode.
• 8 User-assignable stereo outputs and 8 User-assignable effects busses complete with onboard EQ, and tempo-sync delay.MAC Standalone, RTAS, VST, and AU compatible.
• PC Standalone, RTAS, and VST compatible.

Price: MSRP of $149.99 and an estimated street price of $99.99.