Born from a collaboration between Erica Synths and Sonic Potions, this drum synth evolved from a beloved DIY cult classic into a standalone powerhouse released in 2021, packing six specialized voices that punch way above their digital weight.
At its core, you'll find three versatile drum voices for kicks, toms, or percussive hits, plus dedicated engines for snares/claps via subtractive synthesis, FM percussion, and hi-hats—each with over 30 tweakable parameters like oscillators, transient generators, 2-pole state-variable filters, envelopes, and LFOs that can modulate pitch, decay, or resonance. A 64-step sequencer across seven tracks (one extra for open/closed hi-hats) lets you craft polyrhythms with per-step automation, velocity sensitivity, and song mode, all controlled via an intuitive panel of 16 sequencer buttons, voice sliders, four knobs, a data wheel, and a clear display—live-friendly without menu-diving. Effects include drive, ring mod, compressor, and delay, routable to four 1/4" mono outs or a headphone jack, with 16-bit/44.1kHz fidelity and microSD for 64 kits plus morphing between presets. Compact desktop design with MIDI in/out over DIN and USB keeps it connected.
Owners love its raw, expansive sound—capable of analog-like warmth or glitchy digital mayhem—and the sequencer’s depth for performances, though some note the learning curve for full parameter access rewards patient tweaking.
