Sonicware CyDrums Drum Machine

• digital drum computer
• 8 voice polyphony
• 8 track sequencer
• 128 patterns / 16 songs x 256 projects
• Pattern length up to 128 steps
• Real-time and TR recording
• Live effects including shuffle
• Parameter locks
• Wavetable synthesis
• Sound generation with Dual Wavetable structure, variable Noise & tick
• 22 sound structures as a basis for percussion sounds
• 64 Wavetables with extensive editing options
• Multimode filter
  
• Modulator (over 60 parameters for velocity, Aftertouch & envelope assignable per track)
• Amp section with its own envelope, Distortion and FX bus
• 1024 sounds (550 factory installed)
• 128 Drum kits
• 27 effects (insert, send & master)
  
• Built-in microphone
• 1.5 W mono speaker
• OLED display
• Line / Hi-Z / Mic switchable audio input
• Stereo line output
• Headphone connection
• USB Audio (Stereo In & Out)
• USB MIDI
• MIDI In & Out
• Sync In & Out
• incl. power supply unit

Cyber percussions from another dimension

The CyDrums engine is based on wavetable synthesis, giving users deep control over the harmonic texture of their sounds. You can sweep through 64 wavetables in multiple directions, with adjustable start/end points and scan speed. A dedicated noise generator and TICK element add punch to transients. To enhance the sonic variety, users can choose from 22 different sound STRUCTURES – preconfigured voice architectures that combine oscillators, envelopes, filters, and noise generators in unique ways. Sound shaping continues with a resonant multimode filter, parametric EQ, and an amp section that includes its own envelope, distortion, and FX bus. Each track has an independent modulation matrix where over 60 parameters can be dynamically modulated by velocity, aftertouch, and envelopes, allowing for extremely detailed and expressive drum programming.

Flexible grid sequencer with 8 tracks

The CyDrums features a powerful 8-track sequencer organized into tracks and songs. Each track can be assigned a mode: normal, random, or stutter. Sequences can be entered live or via step programming in TR-style grid mode. Up to 128 patterns per project are supported, each with a maximum of 128 steps, and 16 songs can be saved. Parameter locks allow for precise automation of values per step, while a shuffle function injects groove and swing. In addition, live performance effects offer real-time variations to patterns – ideal for on-the-fly changes without altering the core sequence.

Connections

The CyDrums is well-equipped for studio and live use. A USB port allows connection to a smartphone or computer, enabling direct audio streaming in and out of the device. This allows users to record stereo output straight into a DAW or sample external audio into CyDrums. The input impedance is switchable, accommodating line, mic, and Hi-Z signals. A built-in microphone is also included for instant sampling of ambient or vocal sounds. The main stereo output connects easily to any mixer or interface. For external control, the unit includes MIDI In/Out and Analog Sync In & Out, making it easy to sync with gear like Korg Volca, Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators, or other analog and MIDI-compatible instruments.