Introducing Mini Ringo – an innovative MIDI groove machine from Fanan Team. This plugin is not a standalone synthesizer or drum machine that generates sound. Its main function is to control other VST instruments in your digital audio workstation (DAW), offering a unique approach to creating and playing back rhythmic parts.
Mini Ringo is inspired by the working principles of hardware arrangers like Korg pa900 and others. It uses the concept of “groove styles,” divided into variations, allowing musicians to build dynamic and live rhythmic foundations for their compositions.
Key Features and Capabilities
This powerful MIDI instrument gives users the flexibility to create their own drum styles and control them instantly using a MIDI keyboard or pads. This is especially convenient for live performances or quick arrangements in the studio.
Variations and Control
Mini Ringo operates with 10 different variations for each style:
- 3 main variations
- 3 “fill” variations for transitions
- 2 intro variations
- 2 ending variations
Each of these variations can be programmed separately in its own sequencer (piano roll) and assigned to a unique MIDI key or pad. This allows you to easily switch between different parts of the rhythm in real-time, creating the impression of a live drummer playing.
Creating Your Own Styles
One of the main advantages of Mini Ringo is the ability to create, edit, and save your own MIDI styles. Once the style is saved in one of the plugin’s library folders, it will automatically appear in the built-in style manager. This makes the process of organizing and selecting your favorite rhythmic patterns extremely convenient.
Additional Functions
- Tempo Synchronization: Mini Ringo automatically synchronizes with the tempo of your DAW, ensuring perfect matching of rhythmic parts to the overall composition.
- Crash Generator: This function allows you to specify which MIDI note will generate a crash cymbal hit on transitions between variations or during “fills,” adding a professional touch to your arrangements.
- MIDI Output Settings: Mini Ringo has its own MIDI settings section, allowing you to route the MIDI output to a specific MIDI channel in your DAW. This gives you full control over which instrument or drum machine will play the generated MIDI data.
The Perfect Tool for Creativity
Mini Ringo opens new horizons for creating rhythmic parts, especially for those who value the flexibility and control that hardware arrangers provide. Whether you’re a producer working on a new composition or a musician performing live, the ability to instantly switch between different parts of a drum groove makes Mini Ringo an indispensable tool in your plugin arsenal.
Thanks to its intuitive interface and powerful features, creating complex and dynamic drum parts becomes a simple and exciting process. Experiment with different variations, create your own unique styles, and gain full control over your MIDI drum instruments.
Mini Ringo supports VST formats (32-bit and 64-bit) and is compatible with the Windows operating system.
