KNOCK drum multi-effect plugin interface by KNOCK Audio

KNOCK: Drum Processing Plugin by KNOCK Audio

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KNOCK is a multi-effect drum processing plugin by KNOCK Audio that combines transient shaping, saturation, sub-frequency generation, high-end air and clipping in one tool for making drums punch through a mix.

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01Overview

KNOCK is built around five processing stages for drums: Punch, Saturate, Sub, Air and Clip. KNOCK Audio says the plugin was developed with producer and sound designer DECAP, and draws on the sound of his DRUMS THAT KNOCK drum kit series. The developer says it includes the features DECAP used to craft that sound, along with factory presets made by DECAP. It is offered in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

Best for

Drum loop processing
Kick drum sub tuning
808 saturation
One-shot drum shaping
Breakbeat low end
Drum bus clipping

Developer: KNOCK Audio
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Transient shaper (Punch) for snappier attack
Saturation with soft, medium and hard modes
Sub generator that detects kick drums and adds a tunable sub tone
Air stage with vintage and clean modes
Adjustable hard/soft clipper with selectable curve
Factory presets crafted by DECAP
Available in 64-bit VST3, AU and AAX formats
Runs on Windows and macOS

03In depth

How the Five Drum Processing Stages Work

Punch is a transient shaper that emphasizes the attack of a drum sound, making it snappier. The developer positions it for drum loops and one-shots.

Saturate adds harmonic distortion and compensates for perceived loudness. It offers three selectable modes labeled soft, medium and hard. The developer recommends it for 808s, one-shots and drum loops.

Sub detects when a kick drum is present and generates a layered sub-frequency tone. You can choose the pitch of that tone, which makes it useful for tuning a kick to the key of a track. Air adds high-frequency content with two selectable modes, vintage and clean.

Clipping and Workflow

Clip is an adjustable hard or soft clipper. Its curve can be set harder for a more aggressive tone or softer for a rounder one. KNOCK Audio describes the effect as a way to push drums into a warm, aggressive character.

KNOCK Audio says the plugin is designed to be easy to use for beginners and experienced producers, and that it is light on CPU, so it can be placed on many tracks at once.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	KNOCK Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Multi Effect
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is KNOCK?

KNOCK is a multi-effect plugin for drums from KNOCK Audio, combining transient shaping, saturation, sub generation, air and clipping.

Which formats and operating systems does KNOCK support?

KNOCK is available in 64-bit VST3, AU and AAX formats and runs on Windows and macOS. Windows support is listed for VST3 and AAX, and macOS for AU, VST3 and AAX.

What do I need to use KNOCK?

KNOCK requires 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB recommended, and about 500 MB of free disk space. Supported processors include Intel Core i5, i7, i9 and Xeon, and Apple M1 on macOS. An internet connection is needed every 30 days to validate your license when used through a Rent to Own plan or Beatport Studio membership.