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Posted by Tranc3 on Aug-17-2004 17:59:

x0x style drum machine vsti

I remember a while back a few of you (myself included) were looking for a drum machine vsti that was capable of the old-school x0x-style sequencing.

I've only heard the demo, and from that, it seemed to be targeting the electro crowd. However, having not used the demo, I can't be entirely sure. Reviews of the product can be found here:

http://www.kvr-vst.com/get/759.html

The first few reviews slag it for the 16-step sequencer, but I don't think those people know what x0x style sequencing is.

And the company homepage is here:

http://www.soniccharge.com/

I sound like I'm advertising it (and that's only because I want it to be awesome so I can use it), but the electro demo + lack of sampling is giving me second thoughts. Anyone wanna try out the demo and tell me what you think of it for trance/techno style productions? I don't really wanna install it, only to uninstall it later.

Posted by Subtle on Aug-17-2004 18:01:

the same man who designed the Maelstrom designed this one too

Posted by tupsox on Aug-17-2004 19:30:

Its awesome.

But probably not what you want. If you want solely trance production, you're gonna want some sampled sounds especially for stuff like hi-hats. you might be able to get some useful kicks and snares out of this machine though.

On a side note, I wish more developers would write for Mac OS X.

Less people use it, but perhaps thats a good thing.....less piracy.

You write a VST for windows, and in a week a million people will have it, and maybe 20 bought it.

Posted by hey cheggy on Aug-19-2004 12:02:

It's pretty average for trance. I tried the demo a few months back and was dissapointed. You really need something that can sample. I still think (after a long time looking) that redrum is the best X0X style drum sampler out there. You have to rewire which is a pain, but the others are annoying.