The Drumaxx percussion modeling instrument gives you total control over 16 physically modeled drum pads that can be routed to independent outputs for external effects processing.

Extended information

Drumaxx is not based on samples or even commonly used 'synthesis' techniques, where oscillators are mixed and the result is always 'electronic'. Drumaxx uses modeling algorithms to create bass drums, hi-hats, snares, realistic and electronic sounds too. But what about the traditional 'Achilles' heel' of synthesis, cymbals? Drumaxx creates cymbals and metallic percussion also.

At the core of Drumaxx is a model where the vibrating membrane is represented as a mesh of interconnected points. Each point is given physical properties including mass, inertia, stiffness, damping, and all that good physics stuff. For the musician, this means Drumaxx gives you control over multiple parameters such as material, thickness, tension and shape. More importantly, the parameters can be modulated in real-time as a function of velocity or external controls. The drum body is also under user control too, including body material, size, vibration damping, and shape. All this gives you multi-dimensional performance options, a Matrix of variables providing nearly infinite possibilities.

Technical specifications

16 Physically modeled drum pads
Multi-output for individual effects processing on each pad
Huge range of modeling possibilities covering sounds from cymbals to kettle-drums
Velocity modulation matrix for detailed expressiveness
Integrated Stepsequencer with trigger-key playback
Integrated effects
Single-pad version 'Drumpad' available for tight integration with FL Studio

Content:
130 drumkits
900 drum patches
200 drum patterns

Operating System :
Windows XP/Vista/7
OSX 10.4 (Tiger)
OSX 10.5 (Leopard)