Sonivox has announced the release of Big Bang – Universal Drums, a virtual instrument for Windows and Mac.

It features a deeply sampled custom made SJC drum kit played both with sticks and brushes as well as 2 different snare drums and 2 bass drum beaters for flexibility in most musical contexts.

cdbigbangdrums.jpgAn integral part of Big Bang – Universal Drums is a new technology called Intelligent Rhythm Control, or IRC. Intelligent Rhythm Control Technology is a new concept in music production that offers real-time rhythm correction for maximizing in-time musical performance.

I.R.C., intercepts and adjusts MIDI events as they occur, seamlessly integrating each note into the host timeline and enabling users to create propulsive drum & percussion tracks with fluidity and ease. With I.R.C. enabled it is impossible to play out of time.

Big Bang – Universal Drums features

  • Deeply Sampled Custom Made SJC Drum Kit.
  • All programs are multi-velocity, and multi-take round robin for the utmost in realism.
  • SONiVOX’s Intelligent Rhythm Control (I.R.C.) technology.
  • Sticks and Brushes Performance Patches.
  • Bonus Ethnic and Orchestral Percussion Patches.
  • MIDI Learn & Save Function – Big Bang – Universal Drums is instantly compatible with any MIDI controller.
  • Independent Zone (per-drum) Tempo-Synched Variable Resolution Roll/Retrigger Mode.
  • 8 User-assignable stereo outputs and 8 User-assignable effects busses complete with onboard EQ, and tempo-sync delay.

Big Bang – Universal Drums for PC and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS/Standalone) is available to purchase for a MSRP of $149.99 USD; estimated street price is $99.99 USD.

More information: Sonivox