GoranGrooves have released AAX versions of their 15 sampled drum instruments, allowing users to use all Handy Drums plugins inside Pro Tools.
The 1.4.0 update also brings several significant updates, such as Apple silicon M1/M2 native support allowing use on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs.
Free trial versions with full functionalities have been introduced for all sampled instruments.
The plugins add several new features and functionalities aimed at further streamlining usability while staying within the concept of simplicity:
- New Percussion Tab in all plugins now includes finger snaps and metronome samples.
- New Drums Subgroup with dedicated volume control and meter allows easier balancing of drums vs. percussion.
- Variable Hats CC4 can now be assigned to any CC using either MIDI Learn or by manual selection. The animated Hi-Hats icon and virtual mod wheel represent the variable hat movements.
- Drum Mapping "Note Learn" has been introduced, enabling users to assign any note to any component by a "select and strike key" method. The process is aided by a "note indicator," which illuminates next to the sound being triggered. A panel indicating which key or CC is triggered by the MIDI controller is available at the top of the GUI.
- New Preset Manager allows saving of the complete plugin's state.
- Performance improvement with Encapsulated Round Robin groups triggers a different sample each time a component is triggered, independent of any other component in the instrument.
- Default levels of individual components have been adjusted to improve the kit's overall balance.
- Hi Hat decay time has been tweaked to make the transition from open to closed hat sound more natural.
- GUI improvements include the Main Output Meter and Expandable Panel for subgroups with further tweaks to initial overlay, notifications, dropdown menus, panels, and buttons. Users will also notice an additional Zoom Setting on the main panel allowing those on smaller screens more effortless adjustment on first start-up. Serial No is now hidden by default.
- Version 1.4 has several fixes:
- Multi-Out now works in the FL studio.
- Multi-Out has been fixed on all instruments.
- Master fader has been reconnected.
- Removal of illogical MIDI Learn functions.
The new version also brings some rebranding changes with Ballad Rock, now called Power Rock, and Vintage Ludwig, renamed Vintage Standard.
Pricing:
- Users who have previously purchased Handy Drums Sampled Instruments can upgrade free of charge and get free access to the new AAX versions for Pro Tools.
- All instruments are available as 64-bit VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and Standalone versions for both PC and MAC and can be purchased from GoranGrooves Library at discounted prices ranging from $20-49 per instrument.
- Existing users of individual instruments wishing to upgrade to the entire Producer Collection (all 15 instruments) are given credit on their previous instrument purchases up to $150.
Visit GoranGrooves Library for a complete list of new features and to try the plugins for free.
