Meet Zapkit from GTG – a plugin that takes you to the golden age of electronic music, inspired by the legendary sound of Kraftwerk. This is not just another drum machine, it is a drum synthesizer designed to create those same, recognizable, almost “mechanical”, but full of character rhythms that have defined entire genres.
In a world dominated by samples, Zapkit offers a fresh perspective, allowing you to synthesize drum sounds from scratch. This gives incredible control over each element of your rhythm, allowing you to finely tune each hit – from a bouncy kick drum to a hissing hi-hat.
The Heart of Sound: Synthesis and Control
Zapkit is built on the principles of synthesis, which distinguishes it from regular samplers. Each drum sound is generated programmatically, which means you have direct access to its parameters at the deepest level. This opens the door for experimentation and the creation of completely unique percussive textures.
Key Features:
- Kraftwerk Inspiration: Get access to a palette of sounds reminiscent of electronic music pioneers. Create rhythms that breathe with the spirit of minimalism, technology, and hypnotic repetition.
- Individual Control: Forget about standard presets. Each drum in Zapkit has its own Pitch, Decay, and special Mod parameters. This allows you to sculpt the sound with high detail.
- Pitch Parameter: Change the pitch of the drum. This can be used for fine-tuning, as well as for creating melodic percussive lines or downshifting/upshifting effects.
- Decay Parameter: Control how long the hit will sound. From short, sharp clicks to long, resonant toms – everything is under your control.
- Mod Parameters: These parameters add a unique character and movement to the sound. They can affect different aspects of synthesis, allowing you to create something truly original.
Mixing Flexibility: Multiple Outputs
One of the most important advantages of Zapkit is the presence of multiple outputs. This is critically important for professional mixing. Instead of getting the entire drum mix on one stereo channel, you can direct each drum element (kick drum, snare drum, hi-hat, etc.) to a separate track in your sequencer (DAW).
This gives you complete processing freedom:
- Apply different compressors and equalizers to each drum separately.
- Use different reverbs and delays to create space.
- Add distortion or other effects only to certain elements.
- Precisely control the panorama and volume of each sound.
- Easily create complex layers and textures.
Who is Zapkit For?
Zapkit is the perfect tool for:
- Electronic music producers of any genre (Techno, House, Electro, Industrial, Synthwave, etc.).
- Musicians looking for unique and “vintage” percussive sounds.
- Sound design experimenters.
- Those who want to move away from using standard samples and create something of their own.
- Fans of Kraftwerk and analog drum machine sounds.
Technical Details
Zapkit is available in VST format and is compatible with the Windows operating system (32-bit). This ensures easy integration into most popular DAWs on this platform.
Conclusion
GTG Zapkit is more than just a drum machine. It is a powerful drum synthesis tool that allows you to create unique, characteristic rhythms with a distinct electronic flavor, inspired by the classics of the genre. Its deep control capabilities and flexible routing through multiple outputs make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any music producer or sound designer who wants to get a fresh sound for their drums.
Try Zapkit and discover new horizons in creating electronic rhythms!
