Attack is a true percussion synthesizer for the VST PC and Mac platform. It seamlessly integrates the sound of the 80's analog classics and the ambitious electronic club drums of the 90's into the VST system of the 21st century. Attack generates all sounds in real time, giving you the freedom to alter all parameters directly.

Extended information

Attack has 24 sounds available per percussion set, spread over two octaves. The sound architecture is extremely flexible as one would expect from a Waldorf synthesizer. Two oscillators, each with nine waveforms, represent the sources. Additionally to the well-known analog waveforms, Attack offers three samples to create Hihats or Crash Cymbals. Ring Modulation and Frequency Modulation expand the sound spectrum with a metallic component and FX sounds. The integrated "Crack" module takes care of reproducing analog handclaps authentically. Attack contains a filter section with 6 filter types, resonance up to self-oscillation and an overdrive up to +52dB. The two envelopes are used to alter oscillator pitches and FM amount, filter cutoff and the output volume. Two modulation delays and eight outputs (2 stereo, 4 mono) connect Attack to the VST world. Seamless integration into the VST 2.0 interface means all parameters to be addressed via MIDI controller allowing you to create powerful dynamic changes.

What's more: twelve sounds of a drum set can be played melodically. With this you can create tom fills, conga grooves or other percussions in no time, you can even play bass, melody or sequencer lines. The sound quality of Attack is outstanding. Waldorf again proves, as they did with D-Pole and PPG Wave 2.V, that software sound modules can rival their hardware equivalents. Even better - MIDI and audio cables become obsolete as does timing inaccuracy thanks to sample accurate sync within VST!

Attack - the percussion tool for any style of music. Plug one in to VST today. Your groove deserves it. Virtual analog sound synthesis

31 sounds kits with over 700 sounds included

24 percussion sounds per set

Per sound (editable): 2 oscillators with each 9 waveforms (triangle, sine, square, sawtooth, sample&hold, noise, hihat closed, hihat opened, crash) FM and Ring Modulation 'Crack'-module for authentical analog hand claps 6 filter types with resonance up to self oscillation and overdrive 2 envelopes for pitch, fm amount, filter cutoff and loudness

All parameters addressable via MIDI controller

8 audio outputs (2 stereo, 4 mono)

Two integrated and synchronizable Modulation Delays for the stereo outs

Percussive Bass und Lead sounds - polyphonic playable

Technical specifications

Minimum system requirements PC

Processor: Pentium II
Processor speed: Pentium 300 MHz processor (Pentium II 400 MHz or better recommended)
RAM (Cache): 64 MB RAM
Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME/2000
Host application: Cubase VST (since 5.0), Nuendo (since 1.5) or other VST Instrument compatible host software
Other Components: PC equipped according to the specifications of the host software
Minimum system requirements Mac

Processor: Power Macintosh or compatible system
Processor speed: 604e/300 MHz processor (G3 or better recommended)
RAM (Cache): 64 MB RAM
Operating system: Mac OS 8.0 or higher
Host application: Cubase VST (since 5.0), Nuendo or other VST Instrument compatible host software