Drum Machines!
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4751 posts since 22 Nov, 2012
i remember when microtonic was a free beta.
so, tonic vs drumcomputer GO!
also, other suggestions welcome, i'm in the market for one of these auto drum machines.
so, tonic vs drumcomputer GO!
also, other suggestions welcome, i'm in the market for one of these auto drum machines.
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- KVRAF
- 4026 posts since 2 Jul, 2005
Microtonic is amazing and rock solid in all the years I've used it. I use it in pretty much everything I make for standard x0x style sounds and blippy little micro sequences for background parts. Drumcomputer is pretty cool but a bit heavy on resources for some reason. I generally use drumcomputer to make loops that I'll resample and jack up with further processing. I've got a nice folder of exported hi hats and kicks from DC for using in my samplers.
I find the sequencers pretty lackluster in both except for the scripted stuff in microtonic (which can add some really cool fuctionality) so if the actual sequencing is a big part of it for you they are capable of many of the same things.
I would add drumatic to your shortlist as well as it has a very versatile engine for drum sounds. Honestly I would go for all of them. I did. I always do.
I find the sequencers pretty lackluster in both except for the scripted stuff in microtonic (which can add some really cool fuctionality) so if the actual sequencing is a big part of it for you they are capable of many of the same things.
I would add drumatic to your shortlist as well as it has a very versatile engine for drum sounds. Honestly I would go for all of them. I did. I always do.
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- KVRian
- 937 posts since 31 May, 2017
For drum synthesis I really like Stix by Xils.
It has a really interesting sequencer and a great percussion synth engine. My only problem is that it’s always been a bit buggy for me so I don’t go quite as deep with it as I otherwise would (because in theory you could go very deep with it in terms of programming both sounds and rhythms).
As for sample based stuff, I really think things like XO and Atlas are the future. (That said I’m still over here using Battery like the dreams of 2010 are still alive).
It has a really interesting sequencer and a great percussion synth engine. My only problem is that it’s always been a bit buggy for me so I don’t go quite as deep with it as I otherwise would (because in theory you could go very deep with it in terms of programming both sounds and rhythms).
As for sample based stuff, I really think things like XO and Atlas are the future. (That said I’m still over here using Battery like the dreams of 2010 are still alive).
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- KVRian
- 937 posts since 31 May, 2017
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- KVRist
- 146 posts since 4 Dec, 2014 from Ukraine, Germany->Munich
Best drum machine it's
Rob Papen Punch2
Many synthesis types for drums and powerful 8 sequencers.
Rob Papen Punch2
Many synthesis types for drums and powerful 8 sequencers.
- KVRAF
- 2825 posts since 8 Jun, 2018
i second that, although owning it for a short time (together with Blade 2).Alex_Longard wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:56 am Best drum machine it's
Rob Papen Punch2
Many synthesis types for drums and powerful 8 sequencers.
MDrummer has some great things, or many, or is a beast.
Arturia Spark 2, used it so much, still great (in combination with the old controller, feels like a real (...) drumcomputer)
when i make stuff in Maschine, maschine performs quite well as a drum machine..
Battery 4 i also have, don't use it much.
(Kong, for reason, is also pretty nice.. but you to have.. reason..)
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- KVRAF
- 5479 posts since 15 Dec, 2011 from Bucharest, Romania
Psychic Modulation PulseCode. And... don't make the mistake to judge it solely by the (lacklustre) GUI.
- Banned
- 7624 posts since 13 Nov, 2015 from Norway
^ Also Psychic Modulation Construct. I love that one. Also TS-808 by Tactile Sounds is a mighty fine drum synth
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- KVRAF
- 11098 posts since 2 Dec, 2004 from North Wales
UVI have some powerful drum machines (Drum Designer, Beat Box Anthology)
NI Maschne is also very good and has a good drum synth internal (as does MPC software now)
XO is the one that probably changed the way I work more than any of the others, turns out I had every drum sound in the world already, I just couldn't find them!
SD 3 is probably the one I used most often, best for 'real drums' and also has great synths kits.
NI Maschne is also very good and has a good drum synth internal (as does MPC software now)
XO is the one that probably changed the way I work more than any of the others, turns out I had every drum sound in the world already, I just couldn't find them!
SD 3 is probably the one I used most often, best for 'real drums' and also has great synths kits.
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- KVRian
- 593 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
it’s not really lackluster. It’s pretty elaborate and functional. More like Serum with a retro skin I’ve seen recently in the “Impressive skins” topic
Weapons of choice (subject to change):
Godin Redline, Kuassa, Fuse Audio, Audiority, Roland A-500pro, Dune, Dagger, TAL, Reaper for Rock & Synthwave pleasures; Viper and FL Studio for guilty EDM pleasures
Godin Redline, Kuassa, Fuse Audio, Audiority, Roland A-500pro, Dune, Dagger, TAL, Reaper for Rock & Synthwave pleasures; Viper and FL Studio for guilty EDM pleasures
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- KVRian
- 593 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
Ugh, apparenly it’s discontinued, I didn’t get to check it. Is it replaced by PulseCode, or just gone?Halonmusic wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:28 am ^ Also Psychic Modulation Construct. I love that one. Also TS-808 by Tactile Sounds is a mighty fine drum synth
Weapons of choice (subject to change):
Godin Redline, Kuassa, Fuse Audio, Audiority, Roland A-500pro, Dune, Dagger, TAL, Reaper for Rock & Synthwave pleasures; Viper and FL Studio for guilty EDM pleasures
Godin Redline, Kuassa, Fuse Audio, Audiority, Roland A-500pro, Dune, Dagger, TAL, Reaper for Rock & Synthwave pleasures; Viper and FL Studio for guilty EDM pleasures
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4751 posts since 22 Nov, 2012
I fell asleep and woke up to only one page, but some good suggestions to check out. I’m a keyboard player, not a drummer, I’m going to need drums aren’t I? Let’s look into some of this.
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- 7624 posts since 13 Nov, 2015 from Norway
Oh its discontinued? I didnt notice that sorry. Got it for free years ago. I dont think PulseCode is a replacement since PulseCode is sample based and Construct is using synthesis but i could be wrong. If you have bought anything from Psychic Modulation maybe send him an e-mail and ask if you still can get Construct anyway?Dencheg wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:59 amUgh, apparenly it’s discontinued, I didn’t get to check it. Is it replaced by PulseCode, or just gone?Halonmusic wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:28 am ^ Also Psychic Modulation Construct. I love that one. Also TS-808 by Tactile Sounds is a mighty fine drum synth
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4751 posts since 22 Nov, 2012
I have geist and geist 2, so was looking for more synthetic stuff, with great sequencing. keep throwing them out tho, ill stumble onto something . the new ujam looks interesting. not sure if it is sampled tho.