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Kicks and Snares Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank: Drum Presets by Applied Acoustics Systems

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Kicks and Snares Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank is a drum preset collection for Ultra-Analog VA-3 from Applied Acoustics Systems. It includes 30 kicks, 30 snares and 25 rhythm grooves, plus hi-hats and percussion.

REQUIRESUltra-Analog VA-3Host synth sold separately
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01Overview

Kicks and Snares is an expansion pack of drum presets built for the Ultra-Analog VA-3 analog synthesizer. Applied Acoustics Systems designed it around punchy bass drums and cut-through snares, with a mix of sounds inspired by classic analog drum machines and more experimental, processed elements. Beyond the kicks and snares, the pack adds hi-hats, various percussion and 25 rhythm grooves, so it can cover a full drum track in one place.

Best for

  • Electronic drum tracks
  • Techno and EDM beats
  • Analog-style drum machine sounds
  • Experimental percussion
  • Layered drum processing
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02Key features

What you get

  • 30 kick drum presets for Ultra-Analog VA-3
  • 30 snare drum presets with a cut-through character
  • 25 rhythm grooves included
  • Hi-hats and various percussion sounds added
  • Macro controls for shaping sounds quickly
  • Works with automation of macro parameters
  • Can be played in the free AAS Player plug-in
  • Developed by sound designer Adam Pietruszko
03In depth

Kick and Snare Sounds for Ultra-Analog VA-3

The core of the pack is 30 kick drums and 30 snare drums. Sound designer Adam Pietruszko built the presets to cover two directions: classic analog drum machine character and experimental, processed textures. That range gives producers a starting point for both straightforward dance-floor rhythms and more unusual percussive layers.

Because the sounds are presets for Ultra-Analog VA-3, they load directly into the synth and can be edited like any other patch. The collection is aimed at producers who want a solid foundation for a beat without building every drum from scratch.

Macro Controls and Workflow

The presets use macro-control assignments in Ultra-Analog VA-3, so a few controls shape several parameters at once. According to the developer, this makes it possible to reach a wide range of sounds from each preset, especially when the macros are automated within a track.

The pack also includes 25 rhythm grooves, along with hi-hats and percussion, which means the drum sounds and patterns can be built out inside one instrument.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperApplied Acoustics Systems
TypePreset pack / expansion
CategoryExpansion Packs
RequiresUltra-Analog VA-3
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Kicks and Snares?

The pack requires Ultra-Analog VA-3. If you do not own it, you can still play the presets in the free AAS Player plug-in or standalone application.

What is included in the Kicks and Snares sound bank?

The bank includes 30 kick presets, 30 snare presets and 25 rhythm grooves. Hi-hats and various percussion sounds are also included.

How do the presets appear after installation?

If Ultra-Analog VA-3 is installed on your computer, the presets are added to it automatically. Without VA-3, they can be played from the AAS Player.

Who designed the sounds in this pack?

The presets were crafted by sound designer Adam Pietruszko, who is based in Poland and works across cinematic, avant-garde and electronic genres.

07Developer

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