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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 DualWavetable 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
CyDrums Demo Patterns
The Sonicware CyDrums at a glance
With CyDrumsSonicware presents a digital drum computer that uses wavetable synthesis and structure models to create its banging percussion sounds. The compact device is polyphonic with six voices, which works perfectly in combination with the 8-track sequencer. The individual tracks can have a length of up to 8 bars (128 steps), whereby polyrhythmics are also no problem. Up to 1024 sounds can be stored in the CyDrums memory, 550 sounds are pre-installed. Thanks to the extensive effects section with 22 insert effects and 5 master effects, maximum character and sound versatility can be achieved for every drum kit. Anyone looking for drum sounds with their very own charm beyond the tried-and-tested, analog realms will come across wacky, new percussions thanks to the variable Wavetables alone.
Cyber percussions from another dimension
CyDrums uses wavetable synthesis to shape its percussive sounds. The 64 wavetables can be run through in different directions, and the start and end points and speed can also be adjusted. The Wavetables is complemented by a flexible noise generator and TICK, which has a large influence on the attack phase. To make this all the more successful and to take into account the specific characteristics of different sound categories, you can choose from 22 sound structures. These STRUCTURES use oscillators, envelopes, filters, noise and other elements in various combinations. The sound generation is followed by a resonant multimode filter that covers the common characteristics plus parametric EQ. The last element in the signal path is the amp section with its own envelope, Distortion and FX bus. A modulator per track ensures that even more life is breathed into the sounds. Over 60 parameters can be assigned to the three modulation sources velocity, Aftertouch and envelope.
Bassdrum & Closed HiHat Structures
Flexible grid sequencer with 8 tracks
The eight-track sequencer of the CyDrums is divided into tracks and songs. The first step is to determine which task each of the eight tracks should have, with the choice of whether the track is used normally, Random or stutter. The sequencer can be programmed live or step-by-step in the TR grid and has a memory capacity of 128 patternsper project, each of which can be up to 128 steps long, and 16 songs. Recording parameter locks brings life and variety to the patterns. The shuffle (swing) parameter adds more groove and funkiness to the beats. Various live effects in the sequencer bring variations to the current pattern at the touch of a button without having to reprogram anything.
Connections
The USB port allows you to connect a smartphone, enabling audio to be streamed directly into the device. Conversely, it is possible to record the stereo track of the CyDrums directly in the DAW. The impedance of the audio input can be switched so that line, microphone and Hi-Z signals can be processed. The built-in microphone can feed in any sound on the spot. It is therefore ideal for capturing sounds from the environment as the basis for new drum sounds. The stereo output is connected to a mixing console as usual. There are MIDI inputs and outputs as well as Analog Sync In & Out for connecting to other equipment, e.g. to synchronize the sampler with Korg Volca or Teenage Pocket Operators.
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