EXD-80: Your Universal Drum Synthesizer
Looking for a fresh, flexible, and fully synthesized sound for your beats? Meet EXD-80 from Third Harmonic Studios — a powerful VST instrument that lets you create drum and percussion sounds of any complexity, from classic drum machines to experimental glitch textures.
EXD-80 is not just another drum sampler. It’s a real synthesizer where each sound is generated from scratch. This approach gives you unprecedented control over every aspect of the sound, allowing you to “sculpt” it exactly as you hear it in your head. Forget about the limitations of samples — here, pure, flexible synthesis reigns supreme.
Unlimited Sound Possibilities
The EXD-80 plugin is designed for maximum versatility. You can easily recreate the warm, rich sounds of vintage drum machines that have become classics of electronic music. Or, dive into the world of experimentation, creating crazy, distorted, and broken glitch sounds that will add uniqueness to your tracks. This synthesizer feels equally confident in both traditional genres and at the forefront of sound design.
Key Features of EXD-80
EXD-80 is equipped with a set of features that make it an indispensable tool in the studio:
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8 specialized modules: Separate sections for creating kick, snare, open and closed hi-hats, as well as 5 modules for various percussion sounds. Each module is optimized for its type of sound but offers deep synthesis capabilities.
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4 stereo output pairs: Separate your drums into separate outputs for more flexible mixing and processing. For example, you can route the kick and snare to separate channels for individual compression and equalization, and the percussion to another pair.
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Effects on each output: Each of the stereo output pairs has its own effects section, which includes powerful Granulator and Waveshaper. These effects allow you to radically transform the sound, adding texture, graininess, or rich harmonic distortion directly inside the plugin.
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Automation support: Full compatibility with VST host automation and MIDI Continuous Controllers (CC) allows you to dynamically change the synthesis and effects parameters during the track, creating lively and evolving drum parts.
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Custom MIDI mapping: Define your own mappings between MIDI notes and module sounds, adapting the plugin to your controller or workflow.
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128 custom drum kits: Save your favorite sound sets and settings. The plugin comes with 16 ready-made preset kits that will be a great starting point for your experiments.
Perfect For…
Thanks to its versatility and power, EXD-80 is an excellent choice for creating beats in many electronic music genres, including:
- Electro
- Glitch
- Industrial
- Ambient
- Dubstep
- Drum & Bass
- Hip Hop
- and many others where a unique and flexible drum sound is needed.
Conclusion
EXD-80 from Third Harmonic Studios is more than just a drum machine. It’s a full-fledged drum synthesizer that gives you the tools to create absolutely unique rhythmic patterns and soundscapes. Its flexibility, depth of synthesis, and built-in effects make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any modern producer working in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, or other compatible VST hosts on Windows. Download EXD-80 and unlock the full potential of synthesized drums!