For Immediate Release
IK Multimedia introduces MODO DRUM -
the
breakthrough physical modelling drum virtual
instrument
New modal synthesis acoustic drums instrument offers
unprecedented customization and levels of detail
June
20, 2019 - IK Multimedia, the leader in
software modelling technology, is proud to present MODO
DRUM®, its first physical modelling drum
virtual instrument. A sequel to IK's award-winning MODO
BASS software, MODO DRUM brings musicians of all styles
and genres a new level of customization, detail and
realism, that is unprecedented in any plug-in and
standalone software to date.
Using a powerful combination of modal synthesis and
advanced sampling, MODO DRUM offers 10 deeply
customizable, virtual drum kits with real-time access to
every parameter of each drum (kick, snares and toms) -
from size and tension, to shell profile and playing
style, and more. Cymbals can also be tuned and damping
adjusted to ensure incredibly realistic music tracks.
To further shape their sound, users can place their kit
in different acoustic environments and take advantage of
a full mixer with sends and buses, as well as 19 studio
processors and effects from IK's acclaimed T-RackS and
AmpliTube software titles to add the final polish to any
kit. An integrated Groove manager featuring more than
1,400 patterns allows users to create beats right out of
the box.
Real-time drum synthesis
Unlike traditional sample-based virtual instruments,
MODO DRUM utilizes IK's award-winning modal synthesis
technology and an ultra-optimized sound engine to bring
drums to life. The result of 11 years of research and
development with one of the oldest universities in
Europe, each drum's acoustic behaviour is determined by
its physical parameters: dimensions, materials, skin,
and more, as well by the playing style, the interaction
of the drum head with the body, the effect of
sympathetic vibrations and the acoustic interaction with
the room. MODO DRUM creates incredibly authentic sound
in real time, recreating those ever-changing
interactions between the player, drums, and room on the
fly in a new way that no current sample-based software
can do.
10 drum kits, infinite possibilities
MODO DRUM offers 10 iconic drum kits to cover every
style and genre of music. From jazz to grunge kits and
maple shells to exotic bubinga, each kit has been chosen
to represent a particular style, genre or time period,
for the widest possible range of timbres and tones.
Three complete cymbal sets are also included, as well as
tambourine, cowbell and claps for full General MIDI
compatibility.
Unprecedented sound customization
MODO DRUM offers the most customization options ever
seen in a drum plug-in, allowing users to control the
entire act of playing drums - from the kit itself, to
playing style, stick selection, room choice and effects.
The Customize section allows users to add, remove, swap
and rearrange drums from starter kits. For each drum in
the kit, users can then adjust a wide selection of
elements on the fly, including the skins, tuning,
damping, diameter, height and the shell profile of the
drum itself.
For snare drums, the type and tension of the snare can
be adjusted, and for both kick and snare, users can even
adjust the sympathetic vibration of nearby drums.
Cymbals can be tuned up and down, and damping can be
adjusted to precisely shape their sound and performance.
Any element can be saved as an individual preset; entire
kits can also be saved for future use.
Meet your new drummer
Beyond basic kit construction, users can also control
the way the "drummer" plays each drum and cymbal, using
the Play Style section.
Users can adjust the location and accuracy of each drum
hit to shape the sound and give their grooves a more
precise or more relaxed feel, and also select from a
range of cymbal articulations. The kick drum can be
customized to indicate a heel up or down technique and
to select the type of beaters (felt, plastic or wood). A
selection of stick types is also available for each
hand.
For added realism, MODO DRUM's infinite round robin
feature ensures that no two hits sound identical. As
with a real drummer, it offers a subtly different
performance every time.
Rooms that make a difference
MODO DRUM's Room section offers an array of drum
placement scenarios, from a dry drum booth to
acoustically treated recording studios, to clubs,
cathedrals, garages and more. MODO DRUM uses convolution
to ensure each element of a kit interacts naturally with
the space and with each other. Let it ring or add gates
and compression on the room tone for more creative drum
sounds.
Fine-tuning made easy
The built-in mixer provides total control over the
recorded sound. Users can adjust levels and panning per
element as well as mute, solo, and flip phase. Elements
can be grouped in buses, and each element has two sends
to process multiple elements with the same global FX,
for a more cohesive feel.
A massive suite of 19 studio processors and effects
derived from IK's T-RackS and AmpliTube is also
included, to professionally sculpt the final flavour of
each kit (distortion, modulation, reverb/delay, and
more). Tracks, buses, FX returns, and the master output
each host an 8-band parametric high-end EQ plus four
additional effects slots for endless sound shaping
possibilities.
Start groovin' out of the box
For music-making inspiration, MODO DRUM provides an
integrated Groove manager with more than 1,400 grooves
in a wide array of styles and moods. The Groove section
contains MIDI patterns and variations to easily build
song sections with just few clicks. Smart filters help
users pinpoint specific loops by categories such as
genre, length, and time signature. These loops were
handcrafted by IK's team to be unmistakably unique,
authentic, and inspiring. Users can trigger all loops
from within MODO DRUM, or drag and drop them into a DAW
for additional possibilities.
Pricing and availability
MODO DRUM will ship in August 2019 and is now available
for pre-order from the IK Multimedia online store and
from IK authorized dealers worldwide for a special
introductory price of $/€299.99*.
Existing users of any IK product that retails for
$/€99.99 and up are eligible to pre-order MODO DRUM at a
further reduced crossgrade price of only $/€199.99.
As a special thank you, current owners of IK's MODO BASS
software who log in will receive an automatic coupon for
$/€50 that can be applied to the crossgrade pricing.
Pricing as of August 2019 will be as follows: regular
version $/€399.99, crossgrade $/€299.99.
* All prices excluding taxes
For more information about MODO DRUM,
please visit: www.mododrum.com
To see MODO DRUM in action: www.mododrum.com/video
Best regards,
Tiia
Hassinen
International PR Manager
IK Multimedia. Musicians
First.
T: +39 059 285496 | www.ikmultimedia.com
About
IK Multimedia: IK Multimedia is a leading
music technology company that harnesses advanced
software and hardware design to make professional
quality tools accessible to everyone - from its
ground-breaking AmpliTube, T-RackS and SampleTank
software, to its acclaimed iRig series of music
creation tools for iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac/PC;
from the award-winning iLoud reference monitors, to
its first analog hardware synth UNO Synth. With
millions of installations and registered users
worldwide, IK leads the way for musicians in the
studio, on the go or on the stage.
MODO BASS, MODO DRUM, AmpliTube, and T-RackS are
trademarks or registered trademarks of IK
Multimedia. All other trademarks are property of
their respective owners.
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