DNA Triaz Expansion by Wave Alchemy drum machine sample and preset pack artwork for Triaz

DNA (Triaz Expansion): Drum Machine Samples and Presets for Triaz

DNA (Triaz Expansion) is a preset and drum sample library from Wave Alchemy for the Triaz synth and Triaz Player. It contains 17,893 drum machine samples and 354 presets, also available as standard WAV files.

REQUIRESTriazHost synth sold separately

All presets for Triaz

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01Overview

DNA is built around drum machines from many eras, from early drum computers and forgotten beat boxes to modern analog machines. Wave Alchemy says the drums were resampled through cassette decks, tape machines, vinyl cutting, live rooms, and guitar and bass amps, so each hit carries its own grit and texture. The library works inside Triaz or the free Triaz Player, and the same samples can be used in any DAW or sampler that reads WAV files.

Best for

Techno drum grooves
Lo-fi house drums
Pop drum patterns
Experimental percussion
Textured electronic rhythms
Drum layering

Developer: Wave Alchemy
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: Triaz
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

17,893 drum machine samples across 40+ machines
354 presets and loops for Triaz
Preview beats on the fly and build custom playlists
Randomize presets to find new rhythm ideas
3,070 kick drums and 2,835 snare drums
1,706 crash and ride cymbals
429 FX samples including chimes and stabs
Samples available as standard WAV files

03In depth

Sound Character and Processing Styles

Wave Alchemy says the drums were processed in several distinct ways. Vinyl-cut drums are described as carrying subtle crackle and natural compression. Tape-printed drums gain saturation and rounded transients. Cassette-processed drums get a lo-fi wobble and weight. Room recordings are made in live acoustic spaces to add natural reflections, and amp-processed drums are described as having harmonic richness and midrange presence.

Because each processing method is kept as its own group, you can pick a character for a whole kit or mix sources from different groups to build a layered sound.

Drum Categories and Workflow in Triaz

The library is organized by drum type, with 3,070 kick drums, 2,835 snares, 2,765 toms, 2,528 hi-hats, 1,051 claps and snaps, 1,706 crash and ride cymbals, 1,783 hand drums and percussion, 963 blocks and bells, 763 rimshots, and 429 FX samples including chimes, melodic chords and stabs.

Inside Triaz, the 354 presets and loops can be previewed on the fly, arranged into playlists, and randomized. Drums can be layered, processed and exported as audio or MIDI.

04Specs