Tronic is a generative analog drum synthesizer by Sampleson, available as a VST2 and AU plugin for Windows and macOS. Its Beat Generator creates drum patterns with one click, and every parameter stays editable.
Tronic is built around a Beat Generator that produces drum patterns in one click, using a choice of three generation styles. Its sound is created in real time by two analog-modeled oscillators, a noise generator and a modeled half-ladder filter, rather than by playing samples. A 16-step arranger and 38 fixed semi-modular connections let you route parameters to sequencer notes or velocity. Sampleson describes the generator as a starting point for your own work, and the editor exposes every parameter behind the beat you hear.
Tronic's generator offers three styles. HIT MAKER creates simple drum and bass-like patterns. RAVE MASTER keeps some of those features and adds more elaborate bass and synth parts. SYNTH HERO focuses on synth arpeggios and decorative lines.
Because the sound is synthesized rather than sample-based, you can edit the voice itself as the beat plays. Sampleson suggests saving a beat before tweaking it so you can return to the original at any time.
The arranger has 16 steps, and the semi-modular routing connects parameters to sequencer notes or velocity without patch cables. This makes it practical to shape kicks and other voices with fast pitch envelopes, a technique that suits sine, triangle and square waveforms.
The interface is scalable to HD resolutions, which helps when working with the full set of controls.
Tronic suits producers who want drum patterns as a starting point and then want to dig into the synthesis. Sampleson also positions it for live use, especially at raves and events, where its layout is meant to allow quick changes on the fly for DJs and producers who improvise.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Sampleson |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Drum Machine |
| Formats | VST2, AU |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
Tronic is available as a VST2 and AU plugin. It runs on Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.7 or later.
Tronic requires a VSTi or AU plugin host, about 70 MB of disk space and 4 GB of RAM. Pro Tools is not supported.
No. Sampleson states that Tronic generates its sound in real time, like a hardware synth, rather than playing recordings or samples.
The Beat Generator creates drum patterns with one click. You can choose among three styles, HIT MAKER, RAVE MASTER and SYNTH HERO, and then edit the parameters behind the result.
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