DSK DrumZ MachineZ

Music no longer requires instruments as mandatory components for composition, now what the computer can be fitted with different virtual synthesizers and processors. Complex sound machines can be created, and linked together, and DSK DrumZ MachineZ provides a wide array of samples from popular types of drum sets.

A compatible host application is required for DSK DrumZ MachineZ, such as VSTHost. Placed in the appropriate location, or manually loaded through the program’s configuration settings, the plugin can also run once the host is launched.

It automatically links itself to the output in order to save some time. Three link nodes are available for management, with the possibility to have more instances active, and linked throughout the project. Every preset shows the waveform in a preview area, with an additional button to trigger playback.

Each instance can be set to play a specific program. There are 17 different types of programs, each to emulate various, popular drum machines such as the Roland TR808, Acetone Rhythm Ace, Akai XE8 or XR10, Alesis HR16, Boss DR55 and DR220, Fricke MSB512, Kawai R50, Korg DD1, Mattel Synsonic, MXR 185, DrumTracks, SCI Tom, or Yamaha RX11.

Programs can also be scrolled through the corresponding settings panel. Different preset sound libraries of kick, snare, clap, cymball, hit hat, or percussion can be set from appropriate slots. There are well over 200 preset sounds, and each component with its own knob sets for pan, and level.