Hell Drums: Revive the 80s Rhythms in Your Studio
The Hell Drums plugin from Pianovintage is a true gift for all fans of the classic sound of 80s drum machines. This VST instrument is designed to bring the legendary rhythms and textures from vintage Roland TR707 and TR505 directly into your modern Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). If you’re looking to add the same warm, characteristic “percussion” to your tracks that defined the sound of entire genres, Hell Drums will become an indispensable tool in your arsenal.
The developers at Pianovintage have lovingly collected and processed 16 high-quality samples recorded directly from the original Roland TR707 and TR505 drum machines. These models are known for their unique sounds, which were an integral part of pop music, electronic, and house hits of the time. Each sample in Hell Drums carries a piece of music history, allowing you to use authentic sounds without spending time and money on finding and maintaining physical equipment.
Features and Capabilities of Hell Drums
Hell Drums is not just a sample player. It is equipped with a number of built-in effects that expand your creative sound shaping capabilities and integrate it into your mix. These effects allow you to go beyond standard playback, adding depth, character, and dynamics to your drum parts.
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LP Filter (Low-Pass Filter): This filter allows you to control or change the low-frequency content of your drum sounds. You can use it to remove excess “booming”, make the bass drum tighter, or create the effect of gradually “opening” the sound. This is an important tool for sound design and integrating drums into the overall mix.
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Distortion: Add graininess, warmth, or aggressiveness to your drums using the built-in distortion effect. This is especially effective for the kick drum and snare, giving them a punchy force or a characteristic vintage “sandy” texture, typical of 80s recordings. Distortion can help drums “cut through” the mix and sound more expressive.
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Chorus: The chorus effect adds width and movement to the sound, simulating several slightly detuned copies of the original signal. This can make the cymbals more “airy” or the percussion more lively and rich. The chorus works great for creating a spacious and interesting stereo image of the drums.
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Synch Delay (Synchronized Delay): The built-in delay, which synchronizes with the tempo of your project, allows you to easily create rhythmic echo effects. You can use it to add groove to hi-hats, create interesting patterns with percussion, or to add depth to individual drum sounds. Synchronization ensures that the echo will always be on time.
Perfect for Various Genres
Thanks to its authentic sound palette and flexible processing capabilities, Hell Drums will be a great addition for producers working in electronic, hip-hop, retrowave, synth-pop, industrial, techno, house, and many other genres where the characteristic sound of classic drum machines is appreciated. It offers quick access to recognizable sounds that can become the basis of your track or add a touch of nostalgia to modern production.
The simple and intuitive interface makes Hell Drums easy to use, even if you are new to VST instruments of this type. You can quickly load the plugin, select the desired samples, adjust levels, and experiment with effects, getting results instantly.
Conclusion
Hell Drums from Pianovintage is more than just a collection of samples. It is a compact and effective tool that provides access to the legendary sounds of Roland TR707 and TR505, complementing them with useful effects for further modeling. If you want to fill your tracks with the soul and rhythm of the 80s, Hell Drums will be your reliable assistant. Download it and start creating beats that will not leave any listener indifferent!
