606 Koncept: Rebirth of the Legendary 80s Drum Beat
Immerse yourself in the golden age of electronic music with 606 Koncept from SampleScience – a virtual instrument that breathes new life into the iconic analog drum machine of the eighties. This plugin doesn’t just emulate the classic sound, it enhances it, offering modern capabilities for creating unique rhythmic patterns.
The Heart of the Plugin: Accurately Recreated Sound
Every sound of the original drum machine has been carefully sampled, preserving the authenticity and characteristic sound that defined countless hits of the past. The samples are accurately mapped according to General MIDI standards, making 606 Koncept intuitive and easy to integrate into your workflow, whether you’re using a MIDI keyboard, drum pads, or programming beats directly in your DAW.
More Than Just Samples
606 Koncept goes beyond simple reproduction. It offers unique sound layers that can be added to each drum sound for creating texture and depth:
- Vinyl: Adds the warmth and character of vinyl records.
- Tape: Simulates the saturation and slight compression of analog tape.
- Sub: Emphasizes low frequencies, adding power and groove to your beats.
These layers can be activated separately or in combination, opening up wide possibilities for sound design.
Creative Control Over Sound
The plugin is equipped with a range of powerful tools for shaping and modulating sound:
- Unique Summing Pitch Mixer: Allows you to raise or lower the pitch of each drum sound individually, opening up space for experimentation and creating new sound variations based on classic samples.
- Multi-LFO: Provides the ability to apply different low-frequency modulation shapes to sound parameters, adding dynamics and movement to your beats.
- Room Reverb: Allows you to place your drums in a virtual space, adding a sense of volume and atmosphere.
- Highpass/Lowpass Filter: An essential tool for sculpting sound and integrating drums into the overall mix.
- Amplitude Range Controls: Allows you to precisely adjust the dynamics and volume of each element of the drum kit.
Flexible Playback Modes
For maximum convenience and creative freedom, 606 Koncept supports three voice playback modes:
- Polyphonic: Allows you to play multiple sounds simultaneously, ideal for creating complex rhythmic structures and chords (although this is less typical for a drum machine, it offers interesting possibilities).
- Monophonic: Each new sound stops the previous one, which is classic for most drum machines and percussion instruments.
- Legato: When playing notes in succession, the plugin does not restart the amplitude envelope, allowing you to create smooth transitions between sounds.
Technical Details and Availability
606 Koncept is available as a 64-bit VST plugin for the Windows operating system (compatible with Windows 8.1/10). This ensures stable performance and compatibility with modern digital audio workstations (DAWs).
Developed by SampleScience, known for its high-quality and often free instruments, 606 Koncept is offered on a “pay what you want” basis. You can get it for free by entering “0” as the price, or support the developer with a small donation. This is a great opportunity to add classic sound to your musical palette without significant expense.
Whether you’re creating house, techno, hip-hop, synth-pop, or any other genre that requires the distinctive groove of the 80s, 606 Koncept will become a valuable addition to your VST instrument collection. Its combination of authentic samples, modern features, and flexible control makes it a powerful tool for producers and musicians.
