Rave Generator 3 by Audio Blast sampler plugin interface

Rave Generator 3: Rompler Sampler Plugin by Audio Blast Free Download

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Rave Generator 3 is a rompler sampler plugin from Audio Blast for building classic rave and 90s techno sounds. It stacks up to 16 instruments and includes 256 presets, available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Rave Generator 3 focuses on the sounds of early rave and hardcore, with a strong emphasis on stab sounds. The developer describes its sound engine as designed to recreate the raw, vintage character of hardware samplers from that era. The library includes more than 1,000 recorded stabs, 500 basses, 150 kicks and 100 leads, so producers can start from a sound close to the target style and shape it from there.

Best for

Oldschool rave stabs
90s techno basslines
Hardcore lead sounds
Vintage sampler textures
Classic kick design

Developer: Audio Blast
Category: Samplers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Rompler and sampler with up to 16 stacked instruments
256 presets combining multiple sounds and effects
More than 1,000 recorded stabs
500 recorded basses, 150 kicks and 100 leads
Four filter modes: LPF, HPF, BPF and BRF
Built-in delay, reverb and phaser effects
Akaize old-fashioned sampler effect
Patch Random function for fast exploration

03In depth

Sound Engine and Library Contents

Rave Generator 3 is a sampler and rompler with a library built around recorded material. Audio Blast says the library covers classic sounds from the early rave and hardcore era, with a particular focus on stabs. Beyond the stabs, the set includes 500 basses, 150 kicks and 100 leads.

Each preset combines several sounds, and presets can also incorporate elements from external sources. The developer notes that a preset is more than a single sample: it is a blend of sounds with its own parameters and effects.

Controls, Effects and Workflow

The plugin can stack up to 16 instruments, which lets you layer sounds within one patch. Effects include delay, reverb and phaser, along with an old-fashioned sampler effect called Akaize. The filter section offers four modes: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject.

A Patch Random function generates new starting points for exploration. You can load and save individual presets, and browse the 256 presets with your host's preset browser.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Audio Blast
Type	Plugin
Category	Sampler
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Rave Generator 3 support?

Rave Generator 3 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Rave Generator 3?

On Mac, it requires macOS 10.14 or later and an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU with 2 GB RAM. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or later, an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU and 2 GB RAM. An internet connection is required to install and update the product.

What kinds of sounds are included?

The library focuses on early rave and hardcore sounds, including more than 1,000 recorded stabs, 500 basses, 150 kicks and 100 leads, plus 256 presets.