Apr 29 2005

GURU: Perfect Software Drum Machine?

by Peter Kirn

Based on the spec list for GURU, due at the end of May, it sounds like the folks at FXpansion may have heard our drum machine wish list:

Integrated, advanced step sequencer

Automatically (or manually) slice and map audio to extract kick, snare, hat, etc. out of audio

Full audio (WAV/AIFF/REX) and MIDI loop import

2 GB of included samples

Total MIDI mapping / remote control

Every format: standalone, ReWire, Mac/Windows VST, DXi, AU, RTAS

Yes, it’s everything we want: loop slicer, drum sampler (with a huge 128 slots), beat box, loop player, all in one box with an interface that actually looks usable. I’ve got Battery 2 here, so I’ll be interested to see how these compare. (Sorry, Reason ReDrum, I think you’re outclassed.) (via GearJunkies, though they missed the price — it is announced.)

Pricing: US$249 / Eur 199 / GBP 129

beats, drum-machines, drums, Mac, Plug-ins, Software, Windows,

mikeg

im looking for software that will allow me to create drum tracks so i can make music without having to look for a drummer. basically what im asking is does this software allow me to use it like a "digital" drum machine to mimic the sound of a drum set without needing an electric drum set? i am confused on whether this is just a midi mapping software and i need an elec. drum set to use it or if it just does it on its own. thanks
mikeg

um email me with the answer to my question via armakith@hotmail.com