Cerebrum – Hybrid Groovebox Drum Machine for Creating Unique Rhythms
Immerse yourself in the world of rhythmic experiments and basslines with Cerebrum – a unique hybrid groovebox drum machine from Psychic Modulation. This plugin is a real find for musicians and producers who want to create complex and dynamic beats right during a live performance or studio session. Cerebrum combines the power of drum synthesis and the flexibility of samples, complemented by a built-in bass synthesizer, giving you full control over your rhythmic foundation.
Designed with an emphasis on interactivity and speed of work, Cerebrum allows you to easily manipulate patterns, mix them and add elements of randomness so that your beats never sound monotonous.
Drum and Bass Modules
The heart of Cerebrum is its various sound modules. The plugin is equipped with 5 drum synthesis modules and over 150 built-in drum sounds, covering a wide range of timbres – from classic electronic kicks and snares to unique percussive sounds. In addition, you have a built-in bass synthesizer at your disposal, which allows you to create dense and melodic basslines, perfectly integrated with your beats.
- 4 drum synthesis modules.
- 5 drum sample modules.
- 1 bass synthesizer module.
- Kick, Snare, Hihat, and Percussion1 modules are drum synthesis modules with built-in samples for layering.
- The second percussion module is a dedicated synthesizer of built-in samples with its own Wavlayer for layering custom samples.
Powerful Sequencers and Control
Each module in Cerebrum has its own sequencing system, which significantly expands your creative possibilities. The two-channel A/B sequencer for each drum module allows you to easily create variations and switch between them. The Auto-Mix function helps to quickly mix different patterns.
Cerebrum is designed for live work, offering intuitive tools for quick pattern modification:
- 2 16-step pattern sequencers for each module.
- Automatic beat matching functions for each sequencer.
- 2 accent switches for each sequencer (for boosting, reverse, glide, glitch, etc.).
- 2 velocity grids for each sequencer (for pitch, level, filter, glitch speed, etc.).
- 4 types of random probability for each sequencer.
- Each sequencer has independent control over speed, direction, length, etc.
- Host sync.
- MIDI options for starting each sequencer.
- Each drum sequencer can be assigned to start with a separate key.
- The bass sequencer can be assigned to different octave ranges.
- Polyphony option for all synthesizers, as well as the bass sequencer.
Mixing, Outputs, and Presets
For complete control over your sound, Cerebrum includes a built-in drum mixer. You can easily adjust the volume and pan of each module, as well as use Mute/Solo functions to isolate individual elements. The plugin supports multiple audio outputs (channels 1-6), which allows you to separately process each instrument in your DAW.
Quickly find inspiration using the pattern randomization function for each module, or explore 32 ready-made presets that demonstrate the capabilities of Cerebrum.
- Volume/pan vectors.
- Built-in drum mixer.
- Mute/Solo switches for each module.
- Pattern randomization for each module.
- Multiple audio outputs (channels 1-6).
- 32 presets.
Compatibility and Conclusion
Cerebrum from Psychic Modulation is a tool that will not only help create a solid rhythmic foundation for your tracks, but will also become a source of endless creative inspiration thanks to its flexible sequencers and randomization capabilities. If you are looking for a drum machine that goes beyond the ordinary, Cerebrum is worth your attention.
The plugin is available in VST format and is compatible with the Windows operating system (32-bit).
