FXpansion releases Tremor: software drum machine with synthesis, effects, modulation and step-sequencing
FXpansion has released Tremor, a new software drum machine with synthesis, effects, modulation, and step-sequencing.
DCAM circuit-modeled sound generation is designed to produce original sounds with the punch and extreme sound pressure of old-school analogue. Tremor's dance drums, funky beatscapes, abstract machines and undiscovered sonic terrain are suited to all kinds of electronic, urban and experimental music.
Central to each of Tremor's 8 synthesis engines is a specialized DCAM oscillator with harmonic partials akin to a drumskin's modes of vibration. Mixed with a sub-oscillator and tuned noise source, the signal is sculpted by modeled drive/filter/FX sections and razor-sharp envelopes. Tremor's diverse output includes classic kicks, snares and claps, organic hats and body-shaking subs alongside futuristic zaps, scrapes, textures and sounds that defy classification.
The TransMod modulation system in Tremor is easier and deeper than a mod-matrix. It offers new sound design possibilities and lets the user animate sounds with LFOs, step-automation sequences and real-time macro controls while the synthesis engine reacts just like real analogue circuits. Tremor's sonic potential is showcased with an included suite of presets created by a team of elite sound designers.
Feature Highlights:
- Synthetic drum machine software.
- DCAM-modelled synthesis and FX.
- Specialized oscillator with drumskin vibration partials.
- Filtering and drive with multiple responses.
- Deep, intuitive TransMod modulation system.
- Poly-rhythmic pattern step-sequencer.
Pricing & Availability
Tremor is available for 32- and 64-bit Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS (32-bit) plug-in formats. Demo versions are available.
MSRP is $149 / €119 / £99 (inc. VAT) but Tremor is available for $99 / €79 / £69 (inc. VAT) for all registered owners of Geist or DCAM: Synth Squad (and for customers purchasing Tremor at the same time as Geist or DCAM: Synth Squad) until 9 February, 2012.
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