Synthesis

Drumazon's synthesis emulates all the sounds of the original 9O9. All instruments are synthesized exactly the same way as the original. All nuances and details of the original are perfectly captured. In addition, all Drumazon instruments have enhanced controls. This additional functionality allows the user to adjust the sounds more than in the original unit. This opens up a whole new world of sound creation.

Outputs

Drumazon has a flexible output configuration. The audio signal of each instrument can be routed to any of the 11 outputs. This allows users to shape the sounds individually or in groups through their favorite plugins. Each individual output can be configured in mono or stereo. Each instrument also has a Mute and Solo button. Mute will not only silence the sound, but also stop the sound from triggering. Solo will stop all other instruments from triggering and only allow the selected sounds to play.

Control

Drumazon has extensive MIDI control. MIDI notes can be used to trigger each sound individually. Alternatively, the internal sequencer can be used. This can be set to play using Drumazon's internal clock or can be set to sync perfectly with the host sequencer. Most of Drumazon's parameters can be automated within the host and can also be controlled via MidiCC with an external controller. An easy-to-use Midi Learn function allows the reassignment of any of the parameters.

Internal Sequencer

Within the internal sequencer, patterns are stored in 8 banks. Each bank can store up to 12 patterns. Each pattern consists of 16 steps. Each pattern location is assigned a MIDI note number. Patterns can be edited traditionally using the step buttons or using the touch function.

The internal sequencer has several operating modes. In chain mode, a range of patterns from the internal banks is selected and played in a loop. Patterns can also be triggered freely by selecting the corresponding MIDI note (for example, from a MIDI controller keyboard). External controllers can be used in any mode to provide full control over pattern playback.

A Randomizer function is also provided within the internal sequencer. It can be used to make simple changes to a pattern or create a completely new one, ideal when your creativity needs a boost! Randomization can be applied to specific instruments and specific steps. The frequency of occurrence can also be adjusted to give it just the right amount.

Files are stored in XML format. This allows users to easily exchange individual patterns or entire banks. XML allows you to edit the files in a text editor. Ideal if you want to publish or share a pattern on a website, just publish the text!

Presets

The settings of each instrument can be stored in its own preset. Each instrument preset can be loaded individually. This allows maximum flexibility when assembling instrument kits. A dedicated preset manager is provided to help the user manage the sounds within their own unique library.

Features

• True emulation of each individual module
• Scaled knob ranges: small modifications offer deep tone variations.
• Exclusive DSP controls for the module sounds
• User-defined routing preferences
• Mute/solo for each instrument (affects the trigger, not just the signal)
• Fully controllable via MidiCC
• Quick MidiCC assignment with the MidiLearn function
• External mode (note mode)
• Internal sequencer (pattern mode) with 3 submodes
• MIDI map equivalent to the classic drum machine map
• MIDI melody and velocity control the levels and melodies of the instruments
• 8 banks with 12 patterns per bank
• Each pattern up to 16 steps long
• Each pattern defined with one of the four available time signatures
• Each step can be defined as normal or flam and accented or not
• Random mode
• Flam mode
• Touch mode
• Chain mode
• Globally and per-pattern defined Shuffle, Flam, and TotalAccent values
• Smart scale and key change function (automatically stretches the pattern to the chosen measure)
• Modifiable randomizer (module-specific, step-specific, and chance-based)
• Pattern import/export via super simple XML files
• Tempo Sync to the internal clock (30-303 BPM +-0.1) or the host
• Individual instrument presets with a preset manager for easy control

System requirements

Windows

• Windows 7, 8, and 10  (32 or 64-bit)
• CPU: 1.5 GHz with SSE (a 2.0 GHz multi-core system is recommended)
• RAM - 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
• Software: VST-compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Mac

• Mac OS X 10.7 - macOS 10.15 (32 or 64-bit) (The product is not yet compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur or macOS 12 Monterey)
• CPU: 1.5 GHz Intel-based (2.0 GHz recommended)
• RAM - 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
• Software: AU/VST-compatible host application (32 or 64-bit)

Please note:  this  is not a standalone program: a host application (DAW) is required to use it.