Axon 3 Upgrade From Axon 2 drum sequencer plugin interface by Audio Damage

Axon 3 Upgrade From Axon 2: Neural Network Drum Sequencer by Audio Damage Free Download

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Axon 3 Upgrade From Axon 2 is an upgrade plugin from Audio Damage that gives existing Axon 2 owners a neural-network-inspired drum sequencer and seven FM/VA percussion voices.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOSLinux64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Axon 3 Upgrade From Axon 2 is a drum sequencer and percussion synthesizer from Audio Damage, offered as an upgrade for owners of the earlier Axon 2. Its sequencer is built around seven neurons that pass triggers to one another, producing repeating rhythms that are hard to program by hand. Each neuron can drive its own synth voice, send MIDI, or do both. The plugin runs as a 64-bit instrument in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Best for

  • IDM drum programming
  • Experimental percussion
  • Live drum performance
  • Generative rhythm patterns
  • Percussion synthesis
Developer
Audio Damage
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Artificial neural network sequencer with seven neurons for repeating rhythms
  • Seven FM and virtual analog percussion voices
  • Buss routing via AM and FM busses into one complex percussion synth
  • Full mixer with pan, level, mute and solo per voice
  • Built-in stereo delay for live playability
  • Rough Rider compressor on the main outputs
  • MIDI in and out for DAW, hardware and cross-device control
  • Resizable vector-based interface with XML preset system
03In depth

Neural network sequencing and percussion voices

Axon 3 uses an artificial neural network sequencer with seven neurons. When a neuron reaches its trigger threshold, it can fire its internal voice, send a pulse out over MIDI, or both. The connections between neurons shape the rhythm, so programming the sequencer means defining how the pattern evolves rather than placing individual steps.

Each of the seven percussion voices is an FM and virtual analog design. The voices can be routed together through AM and FM busses so they act as one larger percussion synthesizer. A full mixer provides pan, level, mute and solo on every voice.

Workflow, sync and presets

Axon 3 includes a built-in stereo delay for playing live, a Rough Rider compressor on the main outputs, and an internal transport for non-synchronized playback. MIDI input and output let it drive its voices from a DAW or hardware sequencer, or drive other software and hardware from Axon.

The user interface is vector-based and resizable. Presets are stored in a cross-platform, human-readable XML format that supports copy and paste, which makes it straightforward to move your own presets or third-party presets between systems.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperAudio Damage
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS, Linux
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Axon 3 Upgrade From Axon 2 support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, and runs as a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems can run Axon 3?

Axon 3 supports Windows 10 or newer, macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer, and Ubuntu 18 or later. It only runs on 64-bit systems.

What do I need to use Axon 3 Upgrade From Axon 2?

This is an upgrade for existing owners of Axon 2. You need a licensed copy of Axon 2 and a compatible host that supports one of the listed formats.

Does Axon 3 have a trial?

Yes, a trial version is available.

07Developer

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