MATRIXSYNTH: Kicker - Kick Drum & Low Frequency Percussion Synth


Thursday, July 29, 2010

Kicker - Kick Drum & Low Frequency Percussion Synth


via this auction

"Kicker is the latest all-analog electronic instrument from Abstract Data.

This awesome Kick Drum & Low Frequency Percussion Synth is capable of all types of Kicks, Hits, Sub Drops and more.

From Electro Percussion to proper, floor-shaking Techno Kick Drums, from warm, rounded Ambient Booms to hard, sharp, Dub Drops - Kicker can kick it.

It's impossible to understate how important good bass-frequency instruments are to many types of modern music
and for the biggest, baddest, phattest bottom end - you'll need analog.

What does it sound like?

Every sound in the demo below is from Kicker. This track was recorded using 8 separate overdubs and some live tweaking.
There are no effects and the only post-processing is a Limiter on the Master Output.


The demo below gives a small example of some simple but vital electronic kick drum sounds. This track was recorded using just 1 of the 2 Kicker oscilators.
Again, there are no effects or post-processing.


You will need speakers with a good low frequency response to fully appreciate the depth of these recordings.

What are the features?
* 100% Analog, hand-made and tested in-house
* Dual sine-wave oscillators with independent Pitch control
* Punch switch for aggressive, high-impact sounds
* Attack switch & Envelope Decay control
* Can be Triggered using line-level Audio or a CV Pulse
* Kick drums, sub drops, bass hits and more
* Capable of very low frequencies
* Manual available for download as a PDF file
* Chrome-plated case & pro hardware
* Limited-edition run, on sale while stocks last
* Runs off a standard 12 Volt DC adapter (not included) at approx. 300-500mA with a Negative Tip.

What are the specs?
* Switches (Top to Bottom): (Power) On, (Output) Punch, (Attack) Slow
* Knobs - Row 1 (L to R): OSC1 Pitch, ENV Decay, OSC2 Volume
* Knobs - Row 2 (L to R): OSC2 Pitch, OSC2 Param1, OSC2 Param2
* Inputs (6.5mm Mono): Trigger In (Audio), Trigger In (CV Pulse)
* Output (6.5mm Mono): Audio Out
* Power (not included): 12V DC, 2.1mm Socket, Tip = Negative
* Dimensions (mm): (W) 132 x (H) 68 x (D) 77
* Weight (kg): (Unpackaged) 0.43
* Case Construction: Chrome-plated 0.9mm Mild Steel (CR4)"

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