Image-Line has announced the release of a beta version of Groove Machine, a groove box instrument plug-in by Maxx Claster.
Groove Machine is a performance-oriented multichannel (drum)sampler, multitimbral hybrid synthesizer, sequencer and last but not least a ‘Groove Box’ inspired by hardware Groove Boxes. Special attention is paid to live performance via MIDI controllers.
Image-Line Groove MachineGroove Machine features
- Step sequencer with integrated Note Editor driving 8 sampler tracks, 5 synth tracks and 10 performance oriented effects for every track.
- Synthesizer features a hybrid additive, FM & RM design.
- Per step automation with automation graphs.
- Pre-mapped to general MIDI keys.
- Stutter, beat repeat effects module.
- 2 envelopes, 2 LFO’s.
- Multi-mode filter.
Groove Machine beta is currently available to download as a VST plug-in for Windows for registered Image-Line users.
More information: Image-Line
Lookin’ good.
Even though it’s really not my kind of thing, I’m pretty excited about giving this a go.
I’m just kind of surprised that the synthesizer section is not for drums or percussion.
hybrid additive, FM & RM design; what’s going to stop you from creating percussive sounds?
There are not any percussive presets to demonstrate the potential. Some of the more recent drum/groove machines feature percussive sounds to layer with the samples. This product seems fine, but depending on price, Punch might be better option for me.
looks really cool
Nice example of what can be done with a 2 bar loop! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOs49PBR0oQ
Reminds me of the Korg Electribe line.