D16 Group teases PunchBOX

[m00gie]

Hi guys,

On behalf D16 Group I'd like to announce upcoming release of our latest creation: PunchBOX - Bass Drum Synthesizer. Designed in cooperation with sound designers from Sound Of Revolution and CFA Sound. The instrument combines synthesis, sampling and built-in FX'es to give you all you need to build the right kick easily. Watch the video bringing PunchBox closer and wait for other details to be revealed soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQPeG7-R1Xk

Kind regards,
Sebastian

[thecontrolcentre]

Can't wait.

[crystalmsc]

Love the concept and the looks!

[wagtunes]

Okay, I don't mean to be a downer on this because it looks really cool, but it's a kick. I didn't hear any sound (the kicks) that I can't make in any synth or by using Battery 4 or any other drum library. And we're not talking about a whole drum set. We're talking about a kick.

I know there are very specialized plugins like EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, etc. But seriously, it's a kick drum. The price on this thing would have to be so ridiculously low to even consider getting it. I mean who in their right mind (just pulling a price out of thin air) would pay $99 just to make a kick drum? Even $49.

What am I missing here? What makes this so special? Or is this going to be a very low priced item (would have to be under $30 for me) that makes it a no brainer to get?

Because I am just not seeing it.

Is it just me? If it is, what am I missing?

[e@rs]

[recursive one]

Okay, I don't mean to be a downer on this because it looks really cool, but it's a kick. I didn't hear any sound (the kicks) that I can't make in any synth or by using Battery 4 or any other drum library. And we're not talking about a whole drum set. We're talking about a kick.

I know there are very specialized plugins like EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, etc. But seriously, it's a kick drum. The price on this thing would have to be so ridiculously low to even consider getting it. I mean who in their right mind (just pulling a price out of thin air) would pay $99 just to make a kick drum? Even $49.

What am I missing here? What makes this so special? Or is this going to be a very low priced item (would have to be under $30 for me) that makes it a no brainer to get?

Because I am just not seeing it.

Is it just me? If it is, what am I missing?

Vengeance Metrum is 120 usd and requres a dongle. Still people buy it and praise it everywhere.

Kick is super important in certain music genres.

[thecontrolcentre]

Is it just me?

Looks like it

[wagtunes]

Okay, I don't mean to be a downer on this because it looks really cool, but it's a kick. I didn't hear any sound (the kicks) that I can't make in any synth or by using Battery 4 or any other drum library. And we're not talking about a whole drum set. We're talking about a kick.

I know there are very specialized plugins like EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, etc. But seriously, it's a kick drum. The price on this thing would have to be so ridiculously low to even consider getting it. I mean who in their right mind (just pulling a price out of thin air) would pay $99 just to make a kick drum? Even $49.

What am I missing here? What makes this so special? Or is this going to be a very low priced item (would have to be under $30 for me) that makes it a no brainer to get?

Because I am just not seeing it.

Is it just me? If it is, what am I missing?

Vengeance Metrum is 120 usd and requres a dongle. Still people buy it and praise it everywhere.

Kick is super important in certain music genres.

I understand it's important. It's the backbone of all dance music along with the bass. But you're telling me you can't make a usable bass with your existing synths that you're also using to make this same genre based music?

[discoDSP]

Nice one, I always wanted to do some kind of drum plug-in but never got time for it.

[Robmobius]

I'm sure it will be good as it's from D16.

Looks great... But what does it sound like?

Teasers just annoy me.

[Mushy Mushy]

Looks mega.

Love D16

[sprnva]

Is it just me?

Nope. I don't see the point either. I understand kicks are important for some, but surely any (drum) synth could do this.. and the rest of the kit. It's like buying a sampler that can only play C notes.

But then there's clearly a market. We're just not it.

[djshire]

Okay, I don't mean to be a downer on this because it looks really cool, but it's a kick. I didn't hear any sound (the kicks) that I can't make in any synth or by using Battery 4 or any other drum library. And we're not talking about a whole drum set. We're talking about a kick.

I know there are very specialized plugins like EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, etc. But seriously, it's a kick drum. The price on this thing would have to be so ridiculously low to even consider getting it. I mean who in their right mind (just pulling a price out of thin air) would pay $99 just to make a kick drum? Even $49.

What am I missing here? What makes this so special? Or is this going to be a very low priced item (would have to be under $30 for me) that makes it a no brainer to get?

Because I am just not seeing it.

Is it just me? If it is, what am I missing?

Vengeance Metrum is 120 usd and requres a dongle. Still people buy it and praise it everywhere.

Kick is super important in certain music genres.

I understand it's important. It's the backbone of all dance music along with the bass. But you're telling me you can't make a usable bass with your existing synths that you're also using to make this same genre based music?

of course you can make it with existing synths and effects. No one is stopping you.

That being said, the ability to make a kick (like any sound) your own can and is very important. I could go through the (unknown, too many, I really need to organize the damn thing...) kick samples that I have, and possibly not find one that suits what I want to do, so having a synth plug-in just for a kick would be nice (even though I know drum synthesis, it was one of the first things I learned).

Also, this is d16 that's making it, so at the very least, we're getting something decent, if not good. I'm very glad that d16 continues to make new products, especially non-emulations. I've been a d16 user since I started making music, as I got into the Silverline group buy years ago.

[wagtunes]

Okay, I don't mean to be a downer on this because it looks really cool, but it's a kick. I didn't hear any sound (the kicks) that I can't make in any synth or by using Battery 4 or any other drum library. And we're not talking about a whole drum set. We're talking about a kick.

I know there are very specialized plugins like EQs, Compressors, Reverbs, etc. But seriously, it's a kick drum. The price on this thing would have to be so ridiculously low to even consider getting it. I mean who in their right mind (just pulling a price out of thin air) would pay $99 just to make a kick drum? Even $49.

What am I missing here? What makes this so special? Or is this going to be a very low priced item (would have to be under $30 for me) that makes it a no brainer to get?

Because I am just not seeing it.

Is it just me? If it is, what am I missing?

Vengeance Metrum is 120 usd and requres a dongle. Still people buy it and praise it everywhere.

Kick is super important in certain music genres.

I understand it's important. It's the backbone of all dance music along with the bass. But you're telling me you can't make a usable bass with your existing synths that you're also using to make this same genre based music?

of course you can make it with existing synths and effects. No one is stopping you.

That being said, the ability to make a kick (like any sound) your own can and is very important. I could go through the (unknown, too many, I really need to organize the damn thing...) kick samples that I have, and possibly not find one that suits what I want to do, so having a synth plug-in just for a kick would be nice (even though I know drum synthesis, it was one of the first things I learned).

Also, this is d16 that's making it, so at the very least, we're getting something decent, if not good. I'm very glad that d16 continues to make new products, especially non-emulations. I've been a d16 user since I started making music, as I got into the Silverline group buy years ago.

Okay, let me ask you a question. If you were interested in a plugin like this, what would you pay for it? What would make it worth it to you?

[deastman]

The earliest drum machines featured synth voices specifically tuned for a particular type of sounds, such as kick or snare. In software, the earliest one which comes to mind is DR-008, which offered a selection of algorithms for specific types of drum sounds. These days, there are a number of kick drum synth on the market, each offering a narrowly focused set of parameters appropriate to those types of sounds. They usually combine synthesis with a selection of samples which can be layered together. There is nothing new or novel about what D16 are doing, and I mean that in the nicest possible way. Their plugins always sounds great, and I'm looking forward to their take on a dedicated kick drum synth.