RANDOM Metal by BEATSURFING percussive synth plugin interface

RANDOM Metal: Percussive Mono Synth by BEATSURFING

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RANDOM Metal is a percussive mono synthesizer plugin by BEATSURFING for creating metallic cymbals, shakers, hi-hats and unconventional percussion. It is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX.

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01Overview

RANDOM Metal is built around sound exploration rather than sample browsing. Its percussive engines cover a wide range of textures, from aggressive metallic cymbals to shakers, hi-hats and odd percussive hits. A randomization button, with adjustable deviance, lets you shift a sound subtly or dramatically in one click. The developer describes the instrument as useful for basic percussion, but especially for experimental sounds that fall outside conventional drum kits.

Best for

Metallic percussion hits
Shaker and hi-hat textures
Experimental drum sounds
Glitchy sound design
Unconventional rhythm elements

Developer: BEATSURFING
Category: Drum Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

40+ percussive matter types, from metallic cymbals to shakers and hi-hats
RANDOM button with adjustable deviance for subtle or dramatic changes
XY pad with hundreds of parameters that differ for each engine
Two modes: 12 trigger pads or chromatic note playing
Individual pad controls for instability, impact, decay, curve and pitch shift
Loud and quiet knobs for shaping dynamic range
Separate dry/wet FX color amounts for loud and quiet signal parts
Pan and stereo controls with width and depth adjustment

03In depth

Sound Engines and Randomization

RANDOM Metal offers more than 40 percussive matter types. Each one gives a different base texture, so you can move quickly from metallic cymbal-style hits to shaker or hi-hat character without building a sound from scratch.

The RANDOM button is the fastest way to find new material. Its deviance control sets how far each change can go, so you can keep a sound close to what you have or push it into unfamiliar territory.

The XY pad gives access to hundreds of dynamic parameters, and these differ between engines, so the same movement will not produce the same result on every type.

Pad Mode and Per-Pad Controls

RANDOM Metal can run in two modes. One triggers 12 individual pads, each with its own sound. The other plays notes chromatically, which suits melodic or pitched percussion ideas.

Each pad has its own controls for instability, impact, decay, curve, gain, pitch shift, FX color and type. Loud and quiet knobs shape how the amplitude of high and low frequencies sits within the dynamic range.

For placement, pan and stereo controls let you set the sound's position in the field and adjust width and depth. Dry/wet FX color can be set separately for louder and quieter parts of the signal.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	BEATSURFING
Type	Plugin
Category	Drum Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is RANDOM Metal?

RANDOM Metal is a percussive mono synthesizer by BEATSURFING. It generates percussion sounds from a set of percussive engines and is aimed at creating unusual, evolving textures.

Which formats and operating systems does RANDOM Metal support?

RANDOM Metal is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run RANDOM Metal?

On Windows, you need Windows 10, a 2GHz Pentium IV or equivalent processor, and at least 16MB of free disk space. On macOS, you need macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later, an Intel or Apple Silicon processor, and at least 52MB of free disk space. A host that supports 64-bit VST or AudioUnit is required.