Flex Beat sampler plugin interface by AIR Music Technology with pattern pads

Flex Beat: Rhythmic Sampler Plugin by AIR Music Technology Free Download

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Flex Beat is a rhythmic sampler plugin by AIR Music Technology that uses 16 performance pads to trigger beat chops, scratches, gates and pitch patterns on your audio.

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01Overview

Flex Beat is a sampler-style plugin from AIR Music Technology built around rhythm. Its 16 pads each play a pattern rather than a single sound, so you can chop, gate, reverse or stutter a loop in real time. The developer describes it as a tool for giving you control over the timing and groove of your music, and it works with samples from any genre.

Best for

Beat chopping
DJ-style scratches
Trance gates
Reversed and half-time loops
Pattern-based live performance

Developer: AIR Music Technology
Category: Samplers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

16 performance pads for pattern presets
Loop, One Shot and Hold play modes per pad
Pads controllable via MIDI sidechain input
Quantized pattern launching keeps timing tight
Detailed pattern editor with snap and envelope tools
Pattern export and import in .fnv format
Library of pad presets with preview function
Dry / Wet mix control

03In depth

Pattern Pads and Playback Modes

Each of the 16 pads holds a pattern preset that you can trigger during playback. Every pad can run in one of three modes. Loop keeps the pattern repeating while the pad is active. One Shot plays the pattern to completion and then returns to the previous pad. Hold plays the pattern only while you keep the pad pressed, then returns to the previous pad.

Patterns can be launched quantized, so changes land on the beat and your timing stays intact. The pads can also be controlled by MIDI through the MIDI sidechain input, which lets you play them from a keyboard or sequencer.

Pattern Editor and Presets

The pattern editor works on pitch, velocity and steps. You can snap notes to the grid, adjust curve types, use envelope tools and edit values directly in the sequencer. Patterns can be saved as presets, and you can export or import them in the .fnv format, which is compatible with Gross Beat.

A library of pad presets comes with a preview function, so you can audition patterns before loading them. A Dry / Wet mix control lets you blend the processed signal with the original.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	AIR Music Technology
Type	Plugin
Category	Sampler
Formats	VST2, AU
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Flex Beat support?

Flex Beat is available in VST2 and AU formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Flex Beat?

Flex Beat needs a VST 2/3 compatible host on Windows, or a VST 2/3 or AU compatible host on macOS. It requires 4GB RAM (8GB recommended), a dual-core 2.5GHz CPU and 1GB of disk space. An internet connection is required to authorise the software.