Rytmik beat engine plugin interface by Cinematique Instruments for Kontakt

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Rytmik: Real-Time Beat Engine for Kontakt by Cinematique Instruments

Rytmik is a beat engine plugin for Kontakt by Cinematique Instruments. It generates drum patterns in real time through a 32-step sequencer with up to 24 tracks, using 200+ drum and FX sounds.

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01Overview

Rytmik takes a different approach to beat-making in Kontakt. Rather than playing back audio loops, it generates every beat in real time with a 32-step sequencer, so you can change the pattern, tempo and expression at any point. The library covers electro, hip hop, cinematic scoring and industrial styles, from massive booms and ensemble hits to tonal and ethnic drums. The developer describes it as a source of rhythmic inspiration for finding a personal sound.

Best for

Cinematic percussion
Cue scoring
Electro beats
Hip hop drums
Industrial rhythms
Rhythmic inspiration

Developer: Cinematique Instruments
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

350 beats across themes, production cues, score patterns and textures
200+ drum, percussion and FX sounds
Real-time generated beats with no audio loops
32-step sequencer with up to 24 tracks
Live recording of beats into the grid
Fragment playback of individual beat parts
Real-time shifting of beats and individual tracks
Real-time sound shaping with an assignable controller
Group Load fills a track group by sound theme
Save and load your own beats

03In depth

Sounds and Beat Library

Rytmik includes 350 beats grouped into 50 main themes, 65 production beats, 55 chasing cues, 145 score patterns and 45 textures. A Style, Energy and Color filter helps narrow the selection.

The sound set includes more than 200 drum and FX sounds: massive booms, percussion ensemble hits, bass drums, toms, snares, cymbals, ethnic drums, urban and electronic sounds, and FX slices. Cinematique Instruments combines organic and electronic sources so the results can range from orchestral percussion to electronic grooves.

Sequencing, Recording and Sound Shaping

Beats can be drawn into the 32-step grid or recorded live: press the record button and play, and Rytmik captures your input. Individual tracks or fragments can be played separately, and the whole beat or single tracks can be shifted forward or backward.

Rytmik also offers real-time sound shaping. Velocity, volume, reverb send, LoFi, distortion and low or high pass filter parameters can be assigned to a controller and changed while the beat plays. Group Load fills a group of 5 to 7 tracks with sounds from a theme such as Bass Drums, Acoustics, Low End, Hits or Tonal.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Cinematique Instruments
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Rytmik?

Rytmik requires the full version of Kontakt 5.6.8 or higher. It will run in demo mode in the free Kontakt Player.

Does Rytmik use audio loops?

No. All beats are generated in real time by a 32-step sequencer, which lets you change individual beats, tempo and expression.

Can I record beats into Rytmik?

Yes. You can press a record button and play, and Rytmik records your input. You can also draw notes into the grid by mouse.

What sounds are included?

Rytmik includes over 200 drum and FX sounds, including massive booms, percussion ensemble hits, bass drums, toms, snares, cymbals, ethnic drums, urban and electronic sounds, and FX slices.