TAL-Drum is a versatile and intuitive audio plugin that merges the nostalgic character of vintage drum machines with the efficiency of modern production tools. Whether you’re working with drum samples, short loops, or creating entire tracks, TAL-Drum provides the tools to get the job done quickly and effectively. With a rich collection of iconic drum sounds and unique lo-fi resampling capabilities, this plugin stands out for its ability to give your beats a distinctive sonic signature.
Designed with ease-of-use in mind, TAL-Drum enables users to drag-and-drop samples, pads, and mappings with unparalleled speed. With just a few clicks, users can slice samples, map them across pads, and manipulate velocity layers to create dynamic performances. TAL-Drum also features multiple time-stretch algorithms, allowing for the perfect stretching of drum loops and samples. The built-in recording feature allows you to capture and edit samples directly within the plugin, adding even more flexibility to your workflow.
Key Features:
- Superfast Workflow: Drag & Drop sample, pad, and mapping for rapid beat creation and manipulation. Copy pads with CTRL + Drag, and select multiple pads for bulk adjustments.
- 16 or 32 Pads: The interface supports both 16 and 32 pad views, with custom naming and coloring options.
- 4 Mappings Per Pad: Each pad supports up to 4 mappings with velocity layering options, allowing for intricate sound design.
- Voice Groups: 32 voice groups are available, each capable of handling up to 16 voices.
- 16 Stereo Outputs: The plugin features up to 16 stereo outputs, allowing you to mix and apply effects within your DAW.
- Round Robin: Supports both cycle and random round-robin modes for pads sharing the same MIDI note or within the same pad mappings.
- Lo-Fi Effects: Built-in lo-fi effects adjust internal sample rate and bit depth, adding vintage texture to your beats.
- Sample Slicing: Slice samples and assign slices to pads with ease. Auto-slice or manually slice based on BPM.
- Mod Matrix: Modulate pitch, pan, filter cutoff, and more with one LFO, two AHDSR envelopes, and a spline-based envelope.
- Time Stretching: Multiple time-stretch algorithms are available, including a vintage Ak4I cycle time stretcher, for high-quality results.
- Record Samples: Record directly from main or sidechain stereo input channels and edit samples in the plugin.
- Extensive Sound Library: Includes over 20 factory kits and more than 600 samples from Goldbaby, Emptyvessel, Solidtrax, and Saif Sameer.
- Wide Format Support: Supports popular formats such as WAV, AIF, FLAC, OGG, and MP3.
- Lightweight Installation: Minimal footprint; the installer only copies the plugin to the plugin location.
System Requirements
Ensure your system meets the following requirements for optimal performance:
Operating System:
- Windows: Windows 7 or higher
- Mac: OS X 10.9 or higher (Universal Binary 2 with native Apple M1 support)
- Linux: Ubuntu 18 or similar
Hardware:
- CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon
- Memory: 4GB RAM or more recommended
- Storage: Minimal installation footprint
Tested and compatible with most major DAWs. Please ensure you are using the latest version for best compatibility.