Dr. Fill by Basic Wavez drum fill generator plugin interface

Dr. Fill: Drum Fill Generator Plugin by Basic Wavez Free Download

Dr. Fill is a drum fill generator plugin by Basic Wavez that creates fills in one click and drags them straight into your DAW. It runs as VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

VST3AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Dr. Fill is built for the moment a track needs a transition and the fill is not coming together. It generates a drum fill on demand, so you can audition a usable idea quickly. Density, Swing and Humanize shape how busy, loose or natural the groove feels, while Pattern Lock keeps a rhythm you like fixed as you explore new sounds. Fills can be exported as MIDI or triggered from MIDI input, so the plugin fits into an existing workflow.

Best for

  • Transition fills
  • Drum fill ideas
  • Custom kit creation
  • Percussion fills
  • Loop-based fill generation
  • Fast beat sketching
Developer
Basic Wavez
Category
Generators
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Generates drum fills with a single click
  • Kit Builder for loading your own samples
  • Automatic sample type and key detection for tonal material
  • Drag and drop audio directly into your DAW
  • Export fills as MIDI or trigger via MIDI input
  • Density, Swing and Humanize groove controls
  • Pattern Lock keeps a rhythm while changing sounds
  • Fill lengths of ½ bar, 1 bar or 2 bars
03In depth

Sound Palette and Kit Builder for Custom Drum Fills

Dr. Fill includes an expanded sound palette with kicks, bongos, congas and percussion, and you can shape fills with snare, tom, crash and variation controls. Fill lengths of ½ bar, 1 bar or 2 bars give you options for short pickups or longer transitions.

The Kit Builder lets you load your own samples, from drum hits and vocal one-shots to bass hits and textures. Dr. Fill detects the sample type automatically and handles key detection for tonal material, so fills stay in tune with your track. Loop Slicer can also chop drum loops into single samples and generate fills from them.

Workflow, Timing and MIDI Options

Fills can be dragged and dropped directly into your DAW as audio, or exported as MIDI. You can also trigger Dr. Fill with MIDI input, which helps when you want it to respond to your own performance or sequencing.

Timing and velocity are humanized, so the output avoids the rigid feel of a grid-locked fill. Pattern Lock is useful when you want to keep the rhythm steady while swapping sounds or variations.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperBasic Wavez
TypePlugin
CategoryGenerator
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Dr. Fill?

Dr. Fill is a drum fill generator by Basic Wavez. It creates fills with one click and lets you adjust groove, sounds and fill length.

Which formats and operating systems does Dr. Fill support?

Dr. Fill is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. It is 64-bit.

What do I need to run Dr. Fill?

You need Windows 10 or macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, a 64-bit DAW, an Intel i5 or Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 500 MB of disk space. An internet connection is required for license activation.

Can I use my own samples with Dr. Fill?

Yes. The Kit Builder lets you load your own samples and turns them into playable kits, and it detects sample types and keys automatically.

07Developer

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