Icebreaker Audio has introduced Bitrate, a semi-modular, digital drum machine for Native Instruments Reaktor 5.

Offering a variety of sound generation styles, all based on digital synthesis from the late 80s and early 90s, BitRate is a gritty device with a retro heart of silicone.

Icebreaker Audio Bitrate

BitRate offers the most accurate chip-style synthesis available for Reaktor.

Bitrate features

  • 5 drum slots into which you can load any one of 13 different sound modules.
  • 4 main sound engine types, each based on a different style of lo-fi digital sound generation.
  • A built-in sequencer with 2 modulation sequences per drum.
  • Automatic tempo-synchronization when used in a host.
  • EQ, Compressor, and Speaker Simulator master effects.

BitRate is available for the introductory price of £15 GBP until March 31st, 2013 (regular £25 GBP). Requires Reaktor 5.8 or higher.

More information: Icebreaker Audio / Bitrate