Hexdrums Deep Dive // All the tones!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"In this video I take a full deep dive into the Erica Synths Hexdrums – exploring every voice, tone, pattern function and performance feature to see just how powerful this drum machine really is.

From 909-style kicks and 808-inspired hats to dirty punchy snares, claps, rim shots, crashes and rides, we’ll go through all 10 drum voices in detail. I’ll show you how easy it is to build patterns, record live, use step programming, adjust exclusivity/fade between hats, and shape everything through the master distortion section for those gnarly, meaty, fat techno rhythms.

We’ll also look at:
✔️ Pattern selection & step sequencing
✔️ Live recording workflow
✔️ Multi-bar patterns (up to 4 bars per channel)
✔️ Individual outs on the rear panel
✔️ Master distortion section
✔️ Sample selection for cymbals
✔️ Performance tricks & groove ideas

If you’re into drum machines, analogue rhythm design, techno, electro, synthwave, or classic 808/909 workflows — this one’s for you.

This isn’t just a quick overview… it’s a proper hands-on demo so you can hear exactly what Hexdrums can do in real-world use."

0:00 The New Boss - Bossanova
2:28 recording a pattern
4:00 Accents
5:36 Mute and Solo
6:55 Ratchets
7:27 Odds and Probability
8:26 Micro Timing
8:51 Pattern Selection and Saving
9:21 Shuffle and Roll
10:27 Config
11:04 BD1
13:06 BD2
14:21 Machine
16:27 Snare
18:00 Clap
19:37 Rim
21:18 Hats
22:27 Cymbals
24:38 Master Section