Audio Damage has announced the release of the latest iteration of its drum sequencer that is inspired by artificial neural networks.
A complete overhaul of the legendary Axon series, Axon 3 creates a unique dance of precision and chaos that aims to inspire you to make music like never before.
At the heart of Axon 3 lies a sequencer inspired by the complex workings of artificial neural networks. Picture neurons, buzzing with energy, passing triggers in a dance of precision and chaos. When a neuron hits its trigger threshold, it doesn’t just respond; it sings, through its internal synth voice, sends a pulse out into the MIDI universe, or both. The connections between these neurons aren’t random; they’re the building blocks of a rhythm sequencer unlike any. And with a dash of probability magic, we’ve introduced a drum programming style that’s utterly unique.
Changes in Axom 3
- Greatly expanded synthesizer voice, with a full model of the Boomtschack analog drum synthesizer hardware.
- Pitch and scale quantizing of the internal synthesizer voices, for easier melodic programming.
- Extensive randomizer for changing some or all parameters.
- Cymbal oscillator from Tattoo added to noise section.
- Rough Rider compressor added to master output.
- Likelihood of trigger event and ratcheting added to sequencer, to greatly expand the rhythmic potential.
Available for Windows, Mac, Linux (VST3, AU, AAX and CLAP), Axon 3 is priced $89 USD. Users of Axon 2 can upgrade for $39 USD. The iOS/AUv3 version is coming soon.
The plugin is available at the Audio Damage store and from Plugin Boutique.