Plugin Alliance has released a flexible new drum machine that delivers the color and control of iconic drum synths, with the sampling features and approachability of a modern drum machine.

Developed by Unfiltered Audio, Battalion is perfect for generating beats of any genre in minutes, or for tweaking and experimenting with rhythms that are completely original.

Battalion lets producers create studio-quality beats from the ground up with the synth section, a vast sample library, or with your own original samples.

Battalion makes arranging beats both intuitive and inspiring. Arrange beats into compelling combinations with the intuitive graphic sequencer, create patterns from scratch, or build from existing presets.

Battalion also features a performance mode for DJ sets or live performances, which allows users to trigger, loop, and manipulate sounds on the fly with ease and flair.

Battalion features

  • BLEND slider for seamless mixing between synth and sampler generators.
  • 20 synthesis engines with unique controls.
  • Eight voices with advanced mix interaction controls.
  • Unfiltered Audio effects: SHATTER DELAY and HEADSPACE REVERB.
  • Channel Strip with DELAY, REVERB, PAN, VOICE GAIN.
  • Multi-mode filter and non-linear distortion.
  • Filter algorithms including Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass.
  • Distortion algorithms including Bitcrush, Rate Crush, Wavefold, Phase, Tape, and Tube.
  • Performance mode.
  • Controls for EQ and pitch.
  • CLIPPING MODE selector for managing signal clipping behavior.

Battalion for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX) is available to purchase for the intro priced of $129 USD (regular $199 USD). For a limited time only, a purchase includes Unfiltered Audio’s LION synth for free.

More information: Plugin Alliance