The Lower Rhythm has released version 2 of D-15/2, a stereo, vintage-style analog drum synthesizer for Windows.
It follows standard trigger placement (for compatibility) and is fully tunable: this means that you can alter nearly every possible parameter that defines how the drum voices sound. With a total of 16 voices (including a twin bass drum channel), global and channel dedicated bit crushers and an output consisting of two stereo channels — clean and dirty (tube amp simulator w/added bit crusher and tube drive stage) — the D15/2 lends an uncommon level of control and variation to the analog drum concept.
Changes in D-15/2 v2
- 40% CPU reduction.
- Redesigned GUI w/smaller footprint.
- Redesigned amplifier with bit crushing and drive stages.
- Additional ‘tubes’ added to amplifier.
- Updated ‘tube’ design.
- Redesigned visual trigger indicators.
- Streamlined internal routing.
- Improvements to bit crusher resolution.
- Bit Crushers added to Snare and HiHat channels.
- Unnecessary reverb circuit removed to improve CPU.
- New and reworked presets.
D-15/2 for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for $19.99 USD.
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The Lower Rhythm has released Rhinoceros v3, an updated version of the effect plug-in for Windows.
Rhinoceros is a rather colored channel-strip-like utility designed to add weight and character to otherwise stale sounds. With a full compressor, three band parametric EQ, dual mode lowpass / hipass filter (12dB/oct and 24dB/oct), variable tube saturation and variable channel voicing, Rhinoceros can take your signal and add anything from subtle refinement to fat, grizzly meat and more. Perfect for breathing life into sequenced drums and DI’d electric bass guitar, or adding some excitement to your string / pad section.
Changes in Rhinoceros v3
- Removal of unnecessary features to improve the interface.
- Redesigned graphics.
- Refined compressor and EQ sections.
- Redesigned tube emulation system.
- Two ‘tubes’ per channel now.
- Redesigned master section with new variable ‘Voice’ knob.
Rhinoceros for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for $18.99 USD.
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The Lower Rhythm has announced the release of Basilisk, a multiband univibe effect plugin for Windows.
Basilisk is a full stereo, two channel multiband ‘vibe’ style effect geared towards electric piano, strings, pads and guitars. The wet channel passes your signal through a 9-Band Equalizer, each band being modulated at an independently set rate with an adjustable waveform (4 choices). In addition, each band has a knob for adjusting the bandwidth for its dedicated center frequency. Next, your signal is fed into a stereo chorus effect (5 selectable waveforms) capable of everything from smooth flange to a glitchy blitter — and for those more ‘crusty’ moods, a very fat lowpass filter is right there in order to trim off some of the highs.
All that’s left is to mix and match your wet and dry signals with two independent volume knobs in order to find that perfect blend.
Basilisk features
- Fully stereo.
- Four master waveform choices.
- 9 bands of frequency divided ‘vibe’.
- Bandwidth / Rate controls for each band.
- Utilizes phasing for smoother effect.
- Chorus effect with five selectable waveforms.
- Fat, Moog style master lowpass filter.
- Independent Wet / Dry signal volume controls.
Basilisk is available to purchase as a VST effect plug-in for Windows PC, priced at $19.99 USD.
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The Lower Rhythm has announced the release of Satyr, a virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows.
Simply put, Satyr is a unique sounding experimental synthesizer that is based around the idea of using your MIDI pitch signals to modulate two Moog-style filters as white noise is crammed through them. Each of these filters offer you up seven different resonance settings that will alter the overall sound differently based on which arrangement they’re in. Throw in optional channels of tube-style saturated drive and ring modulation, with fat global lowpass filtering AND yet another variable white / pink noise blend and you have… well, with this one we’re just going to say: try it and find out.
Satyr features
- Twin noise oscillators ‘pinched’ through Moog style LP filters.
- Seven different resonance settings for each oscillator.
- Global amplitude envelope and LP filter.
- Variable tube-emulated drive/saturation.
- Variable ringmod.
- Additional white/pink noise oscillator array for texture and ‘air’.
Satyr for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for $18.99 USD.
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The Lower Rhythm has announced the release of The Corruption Kit, collection of 112 samples taken directly from the kit of Evan Munger, drummer of the Orlando band Cure the Corrupt.
This is a pissed off sounding sample set, reflecting the fast pace and almost violent playing style Evan brings to the table.
Mic’d with a pair of AT4041′s on overheads, an array of Audix mics (D6, D4, D2) and the classic choice of SM57′s on the snare, this kit lends itself rather well to aggressive music.
Two folders are included: clean and dirty — dirty being a version of the samples processed with our Rhinoceros VST effect.
The Corruption Kit is available to purchase for $19.99 USD.
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The Lower Rhythm has released Noizdumpster, a virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows.
Noizdumpster is adept at creating glitchy, pulsating and looping, siren-like drones. It functions via two operators, each with a chain of three oscillators and two delay units that affect the way the MIDI pitch signal is modulated. In addition, each of the two operators have six toggle switches that connect different parts of the operator together in order to produce relatively unexpected results. Top it all off with a global low pass filter and a completely variable bit crusher.
Noizdumpster features
- Six oscillators
- Four delay units
- Variable (non-stepped) bit crusher
- Global lowpass filter
- Internal rerouting toggles
Noizdumpster is available to purchase as a VST instrument plug-in for Windows PC for $12.99 USD.
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