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Without wishing to confuse things further, Drumvolution is very much an evolution of errr well Evolution, and in many ways is identical in operation, the differences from our perspective are both cosmetic and under the hood, therefore for existing blind and visually impaired owners who are taking advantage of the free upgrade, there will be very little in the way of noticeable changes, however if you are new to Komplete Kontrol and looking for a comprehensive collection of some 28,000 drum, percussion, found and FX sounds to boost your beats, read on as Drumvolution may well rattle your proverbial snare drum!
There are five main Kontakt .NKI files, these being the clean unprocessed version of the engine and all drum content, three tape versions with increasing degrees of saturation, and a drumvolution module instrument file, which rather than having the kit and sequencer implementations, instead features a multi layered single drum pitched chromatically across four octaves of the keyboard, which you can edit by mixing together several sound layer elements.
Unfortunately as is the case with many sample libries that adopt the macro approach to GUI interaction, it means there are a host of in depth sound design and creation tools we are unable to access, these being both visual and mouse driven in operation.
At this point, I will point out that what follows is a section taken from my previous review of Evolution, simply because the keyswitching, use and general product methodology is identical within Drumvolution, and whilst not wishing to be accused of laziness there is little point in re-inventing or rather re-writing the wheel!
So the 12 keys from C1 to B1, are designated to 12 drum sounds, however in conjuntion with the 1 to 8 knobs of Page 1 of the edit section, each individual drum sound can be changed and tailored to meet your personal requirements.
For example by tapping D1 you will hear the initial snare sound for the chosen preset, but you can slowly turn Knob 7 (sample) to step through a large variety of snare sounds until you find one you like. Continue tapping D1 and add some reverb, or a little Delay, or adjust Knob 5 (Sample/Drum) to mix between your chosen drum and a second or even third complimentary drum laer.
Continue this approach for each of the 12 drum voices and before you realise it you have completely changed and tweaked the original preset kit into something quite different, and more importantly something personal to you.
Holding D2 Sharp while tapping one of the 12 drum voice keys will select a random drum voice from a selection assigned to that key, and pressing E2 will lock a drum voice to a key when pressed in combination.
Hit G3 and the sequencer is in record mode enabling you to add your own rhythms to the proceedings. G sharp 3 when pressed will reverse the currently playing pattern for as long as you hold down the key.
Pressing and holding B3 and then selecting one of your 12 drum sounds will chromatically spread that drum between C4 and C6, this is a great feature as it means you can create cool little melodies depending on the sound you use, or more conventionally can simply just add a bit of tonality to an otherwise dull fill!
There are certainly a wide variety of samples present within Drumvolution, everything from classic analog drum machines, acoustic, natural, found sounds, modular and more, the focus being on rhythm creation rather than drum emulation, and the included presets demonstrate this admirably.
As always I highly recommend checking out videos and sound demos on the web, but in this instance Wave Alchemy also have a demo version of the product available which is truly the best way to discover if Drumvolution is right for you, and as if this was not enough they also throw in a 7 day money back guarantee.
On the other side of the coin, if you do not already own Evolution then Drumvolution offers a generous number of accessible presets, and whilst we cannot fully interact with all the elements available to sighted users, it still remains a respectable choice for those wishing to make up and create their own collection of drum and percussion kits.
The author accepts no responsibility for subsequent purchase decisions made as a result of reading this article,or Any inaccuracies found within this review. All opinions or product functions stated are based soly on information perceived as a blind user whilst using the product in combination with information gathered from official factual sources on the web or product manual.
Wave Alchemy launched Triaz in 2022 as a drum machine for NI Kontakt. In our review, we praised the instrument's flexible sequencer and extensive sound library, calling it a "smooth and scaleable drum machine to boost your track-building".
This week, Wave Alchemy have redesigned Triaz from the ground up and relaunched the drum machine as a VST3/AU/AAX plugin for Windows and macOS. Though the interface shares similarities with its predecessor, we're told that the new version of Triaz has been built from scratch over two years of development, with an array of new features, effects, sounds and improvements to its workflow.
Arriving bundled with 15,000 drum samples and 700 presets covering acoustic drums, electronic drums and percussion, along with foley and experimental sounds, (that's 5,000 more than its little brother) Triaz comes with a vast array of sonic potential out of the box. You're also able to import and organize your own samples in Triaz, of course, and the plugin offers layering of up to three drum samples on each of its 12 channels.
The plugin's equipped with a powerful sequencer that's capable of crafting complex and evolving patterns through polyrhythmic and probabilistic sequencing, along with independent playback rate, swing, and step length per lane and advanced 'slop' controls to add humanization. There's a dedicated pitch sequencer for creating melodic patterns and a new motion sequencer that can be used to sequence any of the plugins' sound design parameters, which can also be modulated using the onboard LFOs.
Triaz has been kitted out with a considerable range of effects; alongside multi-mode filters for each channel, we've got two reverbs (an algorithmic and a convolution reverb with over 300 impulse responses), a stereo delay, a bitcrusher and saturator modelled on the classic E-mu SP-1200 drum machine, and a mastering section with an analogue-modelled bus compressor, transient shaper, OTT-style multi-band exciter and a four-band mid/side EQ.
There's a strong focus on randomization in Triaz; you're able to instantly generate new kits and patterns with the click of a button and randomize parameters such as volume, tuning, start position, panning and filter cutoff.
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Wave Alchemy has unveiled its latest offering, Triaz, a drum engine plugin compatible with both Windows and Mac. This innovative drum engine is set to revolutionize beat creation with its advanced features and capabilities.
Triaz is designed to elevate music production to new heights. It boasts lightning-fast polyrhythmic sequencing, advanced drum layering, dynamic mixing tools, and intelligent randomization, all of which redefine the art of drum production. With Triaz, users can experience beat-making like never before, thanks to its per-step parameter modulation.
The plugin offers a vast sonic landscape for users to explore, with over 700 presets and 15,000 meticulously designed drums. This extensive library allows for a wide range of sound possibilities, catering to various music genres and styles.
In addition to its impressive features, Triaz also provides a user-friendly interface for importing and organizing samples. Users can effortlessly manage their own samples, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Furthermore, Triaz allows for quick and easy exportation of creations via Audio and MIDI, facilitating the rapid translation of inspiration into tangible output.
Triaz is available as a native AU, VST3, and AAX plugin, making it compatible with macOS and Windows. This ensures that a wide range of users, regardless of their operating system, can benefit from the advanced capabilities of this drum engine plugin.
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