Optik

i love optik. it's gui is awesome, as are others designed by pm. author responds to e-mails. similiar sound to drumatic, but simpler interface and more inspiring.

can get some great 808-type sounds, with hi-hats being really flexible, a great plus over just using straight 808 samples.

i'm giving a 9 instead of 10 for sound because the metal setting could have better use/different sounds. at best, you can get a chime sound out of it. at its harshest, prob good for industrial. i'd like to see the metal setting offer something unique...thanks jack!

guess i have to write more...i also use 'tron and really like that as well...filter/delay unit.

in short, optik is my "go-to" when creating tekno beats in my midi sequencer. i just love the snare/bass and 'hats are especially good.

the author has created a secondary parameters section for the drums which opens up tone/filter/release/click section. this allows you to fine tune your sound.

if you like "simple" but effective, this is your ticket. it's not loaded with complexities but rather streamlined to deliver the goods.Read Review