Sonic Academy KICK 2 v1.1.7 [MacOSX]

KICK 2 is Sonic Academy's dedicated kick drum synthesizer, giving producers complete control over the creation and shaping of custom kick drums. From the initial transient and pitch attack through to the body, sub and decay, every important element can be precisely designed and tuned. At its core, KICK 2 uses synthesized waveforms combined with flexible Click layers, detailed envelopes and dedicated processing to create everything from deep subs and punchy club kicks to acoustic-style drums, percussion and experimental sounds. → Feature Highlights: Precision Kick Synthesis Shape the pitch, amplitude and character of your kick using flexible node-based envelopes with high-quality Bezier curves . The Pitch and Amp sections provide detailed control over the complete evolution of the kick, allowing smooth transitions and precise shaping from the initial attack through to the final decay. High-Quality Bezier Curves Detailed Pitch & Amp Envelopes Snap to Key Pitch & Length Control Gate Keytrack Portamento Flexible Click Layers Combine the synthesized SUB with multiple Click layers to create anything from sharp digital transients to natural acoustic attacks. Use the extensive collection of included Click samples or simply drag and drop your own samples directly into KICK 2. Each Click can be individually shaped using: Length Control Low-Pass Filter High-Pass Filter Fine Pitch Adjustment Sample Browser & Drag-and-Drop Browse and audition samples directly inside KICK 2 and quickly load the sounds you want to use. Your own samples can be dragged directly into the Click sections for fast and intuitive sound design. Sub Harmonics Transform the clean synthesized SUB using dedicated harmonic controls to introduce additional weight, texture and character while retaining precise control over the fundamental. → Sound Shaping & Processing: KICK 2 includes a comprehensive collection of processing tools specifically suited to kick and low-frequency sound design. Distortion Multiple distortion algorithms allow the kick to move from subtle saturation and added harmonics to aggressive, heavily processed sounds. Tube Distortion Clip Distortion Wave Distortion Analog-Style Distortion Graphical EQ Shape the frequency spectrum using the integrated graphical EQ, making it easy to control the sub, body, punch and transient areas of the kick. Compression & Limiting Dedicated Compressor and Limiter sections provide control over dynamics, punch and final output level without leaving the plugin. → Factory Sounds & Presets: KICK 2 comes with an extensive collection of professionally designed presets and Click samples covering a broad range of electronic and contemporary production styles. Included sounds cover areas such as: Analog 808 & 909 House Techno Trance Drum & Bass Trap Pop Live Drums Percussion Snares & Toms Industrial Experimental The preset system provides instant starting points while retaining full access to every synthesis and processing parameter for further customization. → Workflow & MIDI Control: KICK 2 provides extensive control over how MIDI interacts with the synthesized kick. Gate Control Keytrack Portamento Snap to Key Velocity Control Note Selection Pitch & Length X/Y Controls This makes it possible to use KICK 2 as a traditional kick generator or create tuned and playable kick sounds that respond dynamically to MIDI. → Quick Kick Export: Finished kicks can be quickly rendered from inside KICK 2. Select the desired note and velocity and use the Generate function to create the final kick for direct use in your production. Design, tune and process the sound inside KICK 2 and then continue working with the rendered audio directly in your DAW. KICK 2 combines precision kick synthesis, detailed envelope editing, flexible Click layering, harmonic shaping and dedicated effects in a streamlined environment built specifically for designing powerful, perfectly tuned custom kicks. Release Notes: ## v1.1.7 - Fixed issues with online activation timing out before response received - Fixed issue with missing text in the Sub field when closing / reopening the GUI Supported Operation System: macOS 10.8 or later Apple Silicon or Intel Core processor Sonic Academy KICK 2 v1.1.7 Team HCiSO