cre8audio Boom Chick

cre8audio Boom Chick: Pure analog drum machine for creative beats

The cre8audio Boom Chick is a revolutionary analog drum machine based on the warmth and character of redesigned analog drum circuits from Pittsburgh Modular. With five powerful and expressive percussion voices and an advanced sequencer designed for intuitive creativity and deep rhythmic exploration, Boom Chick sets a new standard in analog percussion. Inspired by the performative hands-on quality of iconic analog drum machines, Boom Chick offers exceptional flexibility and precise sound shaping that will delight modern musicians and producers alike.

Manufacturer: cre8audio & Pittsburgh Modular

The cre8audio Boom Chick is developed by the renowned brand cre8audio in collaboration with Pittsburgh Modular. Both companies are known for their innovations in the field of modular synthesizers and analog instruments. Pittsburgh Modular, known for its handcrafted synthesizers and circuits, brings its expertise to the development of the Boom Chick to create a unique and expressive percussion instrument. The combination of creative vision and quality craftsmanship allows the Boom Chick to not only pay tribute to the past of analog drum machines, but also to shape the future of analog beat production.

Technical details of the cre8audio Boom Chick

The cre8audio Boom Ch ick features five carefully designed drum voices (kick, snare, drum 1, drum 2, hats) for maximum flexibility and expressiveness. Each voice has been designed for maximum sonic impact and offers a variety of sonic possibilities, from rough, distorted rhythms to precise and clear beats. The kick sound uses a special sawtooth oscillator to create the desired punch and depth with overdrive and precise envelope. The snare sound impresses with modern, powerful snares that mimic the physical characteristics of a real snare or can be expanded into creative new dimensions.

Drum channels 1 and 2 offer even deeper sound design possibilities thanks to two oscillators, waveform modulation and noise generation. From subtle percussion to wild, expressive sound textures, you can create a variety of sounds ranging from toms and claps to unusual effects such as cowbells, congas and even space sounds. The hi-hats use a bespoke oscillator noise matrix system to create brilliant, metallic sounds that are ideal for complex rhythmic patterns.

Boom Chick's sequencer offers a combination of depth and simplicity. With two main modes - Step Mode for precise programming of each drum note and Live Mode for real-time rhythm creation - users can create and perform their beats in a variety of ways. Functions such as Step Shift, Step Roll and Chance can be used to create interesting timing and variation patterns that maximize creative potential. Timing options such as Humanize, Swing and Quantize allow the user to adjust the timing of the rhythms to create either perfectly locked-in or looser, more natural sounding sequences.

Recommended buy: Why Boom Chick is the perfect choice for modern musicians

The cre8audio Boom Chick is a powerful and versatile analog drum machine suitable for both studio recordings and live performances. Its intuitive workflow and analog sound quality make it an indispensable tool for anyone who loves the character and warmth of analog percussion. Whether you want to program detailed beats or perform spontaneous live sessions, the Boom Chick offers you all the possibilities to turn your rhythmic ideas into reality.

Another outstanding feature of the Boom Chick is its integration into modular setups. With the ability to operate as a Eurorack module, as well as MIDI in and out connections, trigger inputs and outputs, it can be used in any environment and can be seamlessly integrated into existing studio configurations or live rigs. Whether used as a standalone instrument or as part of a larger modular system, the Boom Chick offers flexibility without compromising on sound quality.

With the Boom Chick, you get a tool that will take you to new creative heights. It's ideal for musicians who want to get the best out of analog sounds and modern, versatile sequencers. Whether you're an experienced producer or a budding beat maker, the Boom Chick will inspire you with its limitless creative freedom and exceptional sound quality.

Features:

• Drum voices: 5 (kick, snare, drum 1, drum 2, hats)
• Individual drum trigger inputs
• Individual drum outputs
• 3.5mm TRS MIDI In and Out
• Clock In and Clock Out
• Reset In and Reset Out
• Mono 3.5mm TS line output
• Double mono 3.5mm TRS headphone outputs
• Individual drum mutes
• 6-track 64-step drum sequencer
• Step and live play modes
• 64 sequence memory locations
• 16 song memory locations
• Sequencer effects: Step Shift, Roll, Chance, Clear, Pattern Length, Pattern Extend, Clock Division, Humanize, Swing, Quantize, Generate Sequence, Euclidean Pattern Generator, Tap Tempo
• Dimensions: 207mm x 138mm x 61mm
• Weight: 826g
• Compatible with Eurorack
• Can be used as a standalone device in the supplied housing or as a Eurorack module
• Specs in Eurorack mode: width: 40hp, depth: 30mm, power consumption: +12V: 250mA, -12V: 200mA
• Scope of delivery: 1x Boom Chick, 1x power supply, 1x 3.5mm to 5-pin MIDI DIN adapter

Specs:

• MIDI Inputs: 1 Port
• MIDI Outputs: 1 Port
• Type of sound generation: Analogue
• Type: Drum Computer
• Theme: Recording and Studio

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (3.59 MB)

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