DrumComputer
by Sugar Bytes · Drum Instrument · Drum synthesizer
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Synthesis-based drum machine with a built-in sequencer and per-voice synthesis engines for electronic drum sounds.
Best for: Drums, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM.
Keywords: sequencer, analog, drum machine, sample-based, sound design, subtractive, wavetable.
What it does
DrumComputer is a drum synthesizer with a built-in sequencer for making electronic drum sounds.
- Sound engines: 8 engines mixing resonator, wavetable/analog oscillator and resynth/sampler layers.
- Processing: filter, compressor, overdrive and reverb.
- Sequencer: 16 steps with pattern generation, probability and swing, plus randomizers.
- Content: 400+ global presets and 450 engine presets; MIDI drag and drop. Version 1.3.6.
Source: Sugar Bytes product page
When to use it
A drum synth that also programs the patterns, useful for building kits from scratch rather than loading samples.
- Best for: techno, house, electro and other electronic drums with custom sounds.
- Look elsewhere if: you want acoustic-style kits; it is a synthesis tool.
Where to buy
- Best Service: $129
- Sugar Bytes: $129
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Tutorials and reviews
- Checking Out DrumComputer by Sugar Bytes!
- Jam - DrumComputer Tutorial
- DrumComputer from Sugar Bytes
- DrumComputer by Sugar Bytes - Demo & Tour
- DrumComputer by Sugar Bytes Deep Dive
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