Psylus Audio has released a new virtual instrument geared towards kick drums for genres such as Hard Techno, Hardstyle, Rawstyle, Hardcore, Uptempo, Hard- & Psy Trance, Hard EDM, and more.
Designed for kick drum creation, layering and pitching, Hard Kick comes with over 5,000 sounds in the factory library, and 180 presets to get you started. A randomize function lets you create virtually unlimited unique combinations.
Hard Kick features
- Layered sound engines: Combine multiple layers of different sounds (kick, bass, crunch, attack, rumble and sfx) to create dynamic kicks that stand out in any mix. Blend pre-made sample-based sounds with a sub osc generator to craft the perfect hybrid kick.
- Customizable kick designer: Shape your kick samples with a powerful sound design engine. Control the pitch, decay, and timestretching with precise real-time sliders and knobs.
- Key tracking, timestretch & more: Easily play the kick in your desired note thanks to the dedicated pitch & timestretch algoritm modelled to industry standard results.
- Distortion & saturation: Add weight and character to your kicks with an array of distortion algorithms. Whether you want a clean, hard hit or a gritty, raw edge, HardKick has you covered.
- Envelope modulation: Shape the envelope of each layer for complete control over how your kicks evolve over time. Use the envelope to create tighter or more sustained tones, adding even more variation.
- Built-in FX rack: Enhance your kicks with a built-in effects chain featuring EQ, reverb and distortion. Fine-tune each layer and add character to your sound without leaving the plugin.
- Presets & soundbank: Instantly access a library of professionally-designed presets, featuring hard kicks for various genres, from extreme distorted kickdrums to techy punch kicks and rolling kicks & bass combinations.
Hard Kick for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX) is available to purchase for the introductory price of €89.95 EUR until December 31st, 2025 (regular €150 EUR).
More information: Psylus Audio
