A hybrid drum synth that models the gritty lo-fi sound of beats from vintage records without sampling. It takes spectral and physically modeled drums, running them through simulated studio reverb, a vinyl or tape player, and finally a digital sampler. The result is a fat and saturated drum machine that creates a vibe of sampling with the control of a synthesizer.
Whispers of a dreaded drum machine with the cold clanging heart of a DX7 in the fearsome frame of a TR-808 echo in dusty backrooms of backstreet recording studios. A contraption conjured under cover of darkness in the heinous pursuit of chart topping tracks, known only as the DX-808. It’s time to bring the beast out of the shadows! Allow us to present the world’s most accurate recreation of an FM drum synth skeptics say never actually existed. Using a DX7 emulator of our own design, we forged each facet of the CRYPTID, reconstructing its wretched inner-workings. From the “Log Drum” Toms to the “Wood Block” Cowbell. Blow that Samba Whistle and hit the Gong! Do you want to believe?
Helios Type 69 consoles are known for their smooth and harmonic sound, heard on legendary records by the likes of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, the Who, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, and Bob Marley. 69 Channel Strip faithfully recaptures this classic tone in plugin form.
The legendary waveshaping sound of Z3TA+ (zay’-ta) is back – and better than ever. New filters, modulatable waveshapers, flexible effects, expressive control and a gorgeous new interface make Z3TA+ 2 one seriously powerful synth. It’s not often that a soft synth can be called a classic, but in the case of Z3TA+ it’s definitely appropriate. Used on countless tracks over the past decade, Z3TA+’s distinctive sound has been a staple of electronic artists the world over.
HawkEye comprises the most versatile audio measuring instruments in one toolset. It has been developed with the highest precision in mind to set a new standard in audio analyzing. Unique features like bit-depth analysis and high-frequency monitoring offer a new window into the world of high-resolution audio recordings. The user experience follows aviation industry guidelines for designing cockpit instruments. Therefore, HawkEye presents all information uncluttered, minimizing eyestrain over extended periods of use. HawkEye’s main view shows all measurement instruments within a single window, yet this is only one mode of operation. To be as flexible as possible any instrument can be undocked in its own resizable window by a simple double-click, and then freely arranged on your screen!
Built in 1926 in New York, this piano has been kept in pristine condition. The ivories, hammers, strings and soundboard are all original. This piano lived through the great depression, World War II and the filming of the movie “Cats.” It produces a resonant, growly tone that only age (and a bit of dust) can accomplish.
