Egoist by Sugar Bytes groovebox plugin interface with slicer, bass and beat sections

Egoist: Groove-in-a-Box Plugin by Sugar Bytes Free Download

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Egoist is a groovebox plugin by Sugar Bytes that combines a slicer, a bass synth, a drum machine and an effect sequencer for sketching tracks. It runs as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and standalone on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Egoist is built around a pattern-based workflow: you chop a sample or loop into slices, add a bassline and a drum pattern, and shape each step with per-step effects. The developer positions it as a track sketching tool for the studio and for travel. It ships with a factory sample library and a set of presets, and it can be played from your DAW's MIDI or run as a standalone application.

Best for

Track sketching
Acid bassline programming
Sample chopping
Drum pattern creation
Live groovebox performance

Developer: Sugar Bytes
Category: Grooveboxs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Slicer, bass, beat and effect sequencer in one plugin
Up to 16 slices with per-slice pitch, direction, attack, decay and volume
Bass section with saw and pulse oscillator options
Drum module with kick, snare and open and closed hi-hats
Seven per-step effect processors including Reverb, Delay and Tape Stop
Pattern-based song arranger with MIDI triggering from the DAW
Factory library of over 400 sounds and more than 200 presets

03In depth

Slicer, Bass and Beat Sequencing in One Plugin

Egoist's core is a slicer. Each slice has its own controls for pitch, direction, attack, decay and volume, so repeating the same snippet can produce a different result on every step. You can arrange up to 16 slices with that level of detail.

The bass section is a 303- and SH101-style synth. You can run the oscillator in saw or pulse and adjust resonance, decay and cutoff modulation to produce round, fat basses or sharper acid lines.

The drum module provides kick, snare and hi-hat sounds, with pitch, loudness and velocity controls and a Mix and Match option for combining kits.

Per-Step Effects and DAW Integration

Effects in Egoist are assigned per step rather than applied globally, so an effect can act as a one-shot moment in the arrangement. The seven processors are Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Filter, Lo-Fi, Tape Stop and Looper, and they can be applied to the slicer, beat and bass.

For performance and arranging, Egoist can be driven from your DAW. A Slice Key Mode lets you trigger patterns or individual slices from MIDI, and the sequencer clock can follow the internal source or your host.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Sugar Bytes
Type	Plugin
Category	Groovebox
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Egoist support?

Egoist is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and standalone. It runs on Windows 7 or higher and macOS 10.12 or higher, including Apple Silicon M1, and only in 64-bit.

What do I need to use Egoist?

Egoist needs a 64-bit Windows or macOS system with a minimum monitor height of 800 pixels. It runs as a plugin in a compatible DAW or as a standalone application.

What audio files can I import into Egoist?

You can import .wav, .aiff and mp3 files via the Load Sample function to use as slice sources.

Does Egoist come with sounds?

Yes. The factory sample library contains over 400 sounds in 16 folders, the drum machine includes more than 1,000 sampled drum sounds, and there are more than 200 pre-produced presets, including a number from Detroit producer Mike Huckaby.