Sonic Sidekick have released Extreme DrumSynth, a VST drum synthesizer for Windows. Here's what they have to say about it... What Extreme DrumSynth can do:

• Emulate acoustic drums and cymbals.
• Recreate many of the sounds of classic drum machines.
• Create custom sound effects.

How to synthesize drum sounds To build a sound:

• Start by Layering and modulating up to 14 basic oscillators to create anything from a simple harmonic spectrum to a complex inharmonic spectrum.
• Shape the sound as it passes through a custom resonant band-pass filter.
• Mix in noise filtered through the same type of flexible band-pass filter to round out the sound.
• Add movement by adding lfos and seperate envelopes to almost any combination of parameters.
• Assign velocity and cc responses to any combination of parameters so that the sound responds well to your playing.
• Finally, you can adjust the overall level, attack, release, and compressor settings to taste.

The end result:
a synthesized drum sound that is flexible, dynamic, sounds interesting, and responds well to your playing.
Pricing and Availability:
Extreme DrumSynth is available through June 1st at an introductory price of $35 (a saving of $25). More information:

• sonicsidekick.com
  
  
  

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