Earlier this year, German developer Sugar Bytes; known for popular soft synths such as the "Obscurium", "Looperator" and "Effectrix", announced the release of a new drum machine plug-in called "DrumComputer". This versatile drum synthesizer featured a powerful combination of classic and modern synthesis such as Wavetable, as well as sampling, and very flexible modulation and sequencing options, that allow you to dive deep into anything from futuristic drum sounds and patterns, to more classic styles.
Recently, the company announced that it has now also released an iPad version of DrumComputer for those who enjoy making music on the go, and best of all it's free to use, with a full unlock of only $26.99. Considering the versatility and complexity of the original, a mobile version we think will be an absolute hit for aspiring and professional composers alike, so this is definitely one worth checking out if you are in the market for a bonafide drum synthesizer for your iPad.
Features on this new version are:
8 Sound Engines, each one layering a Resonator, Wavetable/Analogue Oscillator and Resynth/Sampler
Filter, Compressor, Overdrive and 2 kinds of Send Reverbs: Room and Hall
2x Env/LFO, plus Synth-Engine-Modulators, Sequencer-Modulators, ModMatrix
Intelligent Randomizers for endless Drum Sounds
16 Step Sequencer and Pattern Generator, Probability, Rolls, +/- Step Delay, Swing, Humanize
Auto- und Manual Remixing/Fills
Easy Keyboard Mapping for Patterns, Mutes and Engine Triggers
Keyzones for Rolls, Pitch and Modulation
Multiple Audio/MIDI Outputs
MIDI File Export
Audio Unit v3 & Standalone
Virtual, Network, External & Bluetooth MIDI
Ableton Link
MIDI Learn & Host Automation
Preset iCloud Sync
Preset Share
You can find more information about Sugar Bytes' new "DrumComputer" app for the iPad, by visiting their website, or watching the video below. Remember DrumComputer is free to download, and $26.99 for a full unlock on iOS. Check the website for the desktop version as well if you are interested.