Stylus RMX Xpanded
by Spectrasonics · Drum Instrument · Groove and loop instrument
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Groove module for sliced drum loops and beats, with real-time groove editing and mixing. Now listed among Spectrasonics' legacy instruments but still sold as a download.
Best for: Drums. Genres: Hip-Hop & Trap, Electronic & EDM, Pop.
What it does
Stylus RMX Xpanded is Spectrasonics' groove instrument for sliced drum loops and beats, now listed among its legacy instruments but still supported.
- Library: core library with about 10,000 grooves and sounds, including five S.A.G.E. Xpanders, 500 Multi Grooves and 250 Kits; REX files can be added.
- Editing: Time Designer for feel and time signature, Chaos Designer for variations, and Edit Groups for individual beats.
- Other: 8-part multitimbral, 27 effects and drag-and-drop MIDI export.
Source: Spectrasonics product page
When to use it
Stylus RMX is a loop-based drum instrument that lets you reshape grooves in real time. It is best for audio-groove editing rather than one-shot drum sampling.
- Best for: building and remixing beats from processed loops.
- Genres: hip-hop, electronic, pop and film music.
Where to buy
- Best Service: $399
- Spectrasonics: $399
Tutorials and reviews
- Stylus RMX Tutorials ALL IN ONE MOVIE (remastered)
- ADSR Pro Spectrasonics Stylus RMX Tutorial in Cubase Music Production Tips and Tricks
- Stylus RMX tutorial - how to create rythms - multiple outputs
- Spectrasonics Stylus RMX Xpanded Realtime Groove Module Virtual Instrument Software
- Stylus RMX From Spectrasonics - Is It Worth it?
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