Beat #204 - Exclusive software
15 GB of valuable plug-ins and samples for download
Bitwig 8-Track offers the perfect introduction to the powerful performance DAW on eight tracks. A high inspiration factor is provided by hybrid tracks that can play both audio and MIDI, MIDI sequencers with Operators known from Elektron gear, complex modulators and even an integrated modular system. Convolution Reverb is awesome for natural sounding room simulations and a great sound design tool, as the Spaces Deluxe Megapack impressively shows: Convology XT from Impulse Record and Wave Arts already comes with 126 impulse responses. With 4 GB of additional impulse responses, you‘re ready for a huge range of reverb effects and room simulations.
What does it sound like when you combine Mongolian throat singing, ethereal whispers or mystical elf choirs with synth sounds? Our new soundset Mystic Voices provides the sonic answer. And our sample collection in this issue offers exciting sonic contrast, with some fresh drum samples, including from the Roland TR-808 and Clavia Nord Drum, fat synth sounds from Moog Mother-32, and inspiring guitar, ambient and modular loops.
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Angle Studios Virgin Choir
The Angle Studios Virgin Choir, an expressively playable female choir, is a wonderful addition to our Mystic Voices sound set. You can switch between the vowels with a key-switch, and a sequencer allows you to create patterns from different vowels.
Download: see page 9
Xfer Dimension Expander
Dimension Expander is based on the effect of the same name from NI Massive. This plug-in creates a four-part chorus, resulting in lush stereo effects. It is worth experimenting with it on drums and percussion, synthesizer sounds and acoustic instruments.
Download: see page 9 | Info: www.xferrecords.com
Ronan Fed RF-DSP
This plug-in not only looks chic, but also has it sonically in itself! The effect processor combines a 3-band EQ, Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, Stereo Enhancer, Delay and Reverb. A wonderful playground to run the most diverse sounds through the wringer!
Download: see page 9 | Info: www.ronanfed.rf.gd
Kindz KranchDD
The name Kranch says it all here, because the Multimode Filter with integrated distortion is not for the faint-hearted; here it gets really brutal. Unspectacular beats turn into brutal monster grooves in no time, tame synthesizer sounds turn into screaming textures. A must for fans of Industrial, Hardcore, Gabber, Hardstyle & more!
Download: see page 9 | Info: www.kindza.net
Kiive Audio Xtressor NUKE
Xtressor NUKE is inspired by the high-end Empirical Labs EL8 X Distressor dynamics processor and allows for powerful compression and hefty limiting. This plug-in excels at brutal drum compression - perfect for banging electronic drums or rock drums.
Download: see page 9 | Info: www.kiiveaudio.com
Quilcom SIM-THROAT
Wicked! This plug-in allows you to turn any vocal recording into throat singing. The sound character and the overtone spectrum of the result can be flexibly shaped. Tip: Try SIM-THROAT on synth, guitar, piano or even drums!
Download: see page 9 | Info: flowstoners.com/quilcom