Attack 3

Attack 3 is the next evolution of one of Waldorf Music's most iconic and longest-running instruments. A true classic reborn, Attack 3 redefines what a modern percussion synthesizer can be.

At its heart lies a mighty analogue-style synthesis engine, delivering 24 individual sounds per kit, with 12 sounds playable polyphonically as pitched instruments. From punchy kicks to melodic percussion, Attack 3 is built for rhythm that moves both bodies and speakers.

Attack 3 captures the unmistakable spirit of legendary 1980s analogue drum machines and the driving electronic club sound of the 1990s — and propels it boldly into today's productions. It's a future-ready instrument designed to shape the drum sounds of the next decade.

Specifications

Sound:

• 24 percussion sounds per kit.
• 64 voice polyphony.
• Per sound:
  • 2 Oscillators capable of virtual analog synthesis and multi samples.
  • Frequency and ring modulation.
  • "Crack" module.
  • Filter with the modes 12/24 dB High-, Low-, Band-pass, Shelf, Bell, Notch as well as Comb +/- and Redux.
  • 2 Envelopes with ADSR and ADBDSR modes.
  • 2 LFOs with adjustable shapes, phase and speed as well additional delay and fade.
  • EQ, Compressor and assignable effect slot.
  • Delay, Drive, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus Reverb effects.

Stereo Outputs:

• 6 Stereo outputs.
• Each output bus with its own EQ, Compressor and 3 assignable effect slots.
• Effect mix adjustable per sound.

Presets:

• 36 percussion kits with over 850 sounds included.
• Preset browser for drum kits and single sounds.

Extras:

• Sounds 12–24 can be played polyphonically via MIDI channels.
• Resizable graphical user interface.
• Global tuning.
• MIDI learn.

Plug-In Formats:

• MacOS: VST3, AudioUnit and AAX.
• Windows: VST3 and AAX.

System Requirements:

• Windows: Windows 10/11, Intel or AMD based (only 64-bit).
• MacOS: MacOS 10.14.x or higher, Intel or Apple Silicon based.

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