Teletone Audio has announced the release of an update to its Kontakt Player-powered Tympo drum instrument. Version 1.2 of comes with various improvements.

Tympo lets you easily create, perform and bend beats through the innovative beatmaker and sound design controls.

Changes in Tympo v1.2

  • ‘Start/Stop’ button has been added to allow you to compose your beats in the Beatmaker looped and uninterrupted.
  • You can now play back any of the Factory or User Beats in half time or double time.
  • Added a more robust EQ to the Drum Details. With a Pultec inspired Mid Frequency sweep and musical Low and High frequency dials you can easily shape the tone of each drum.
  • All-new Swing dial allows you to easily add Swing to any of your beats.
  • Easily copy and paste any lane data in the Beatmaker. This includes Velocity, Feel, Spread, and Tune.
  • “Save Beat” option added (Previously only “Save As”).
  • Solo Drum Tabs with Double-Click.
  • Sample menus for selecting drums are no longer cut off.
  • Added button to reset all details for a drum.
  • Added “Width” control, affecting stereo field.
  • Display value readouts on all Tone controls when you move them.
  • Slight volume boost.
  • PitchWheel Filter is now a 2-pole instead of a 4-pole filter for smoother control and movement.
  • Various other improvements and fixes.

Tympo for Kontakt and Kontakt Player 6.7.1 or higher is available to purchase for $129 USD. The update is free to existing owners from the PULSE download application.

More information: Teletone Audio