Name: D16 Group Drumazon 2 Drum Machine Plug-in
Brand: D16 Group

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The 909 Like You’ve Never Heard It

Treat the charming capabilities of the original Roland 909 unit to a faithful yet extraordinarily expansive overhaul with the D16 Drumazon 2 drum machine plug-in from D16 Group! This software drum machine harnesses the original percussive elements of the 909, but adds in the malleability of a full-blown FX section that delights beat makers around Sweetwater. Program patterns with ease, methodically better the original samples to match your vibe, and construct legendary retro beats with the sonic precision of the 21st century. With over 1,000 presets and patterns at your disposal, plus streamlined MIDI mapping and trigger outputting, your rhythmic creativity is quite simply the only bounds of the Drumazon 2. And speaking of streamlined production, the Drumazon 2 plug-in also comes outfitted with a flexible UI that effortlessly accommodates studio screens of all sizes. Introducing the 909 drum machine — exclusively catered to you.

Spirit of the OG 909

If you’re looking for an entire outfit of faithfully emulated 909 sounds, you’ve come to the right place. The Drumazon 2 plug-in equips studiophiles and beatmakers with all the OG drum sounds, including Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Rim Shot, Clap, Low Tom, Middle Tom, High Tom, and Cymbal assortments. The best part is that it’s all schemed to the sights of the original machine, creating the perfect visual complement to your percussive endeavors. It’s the 909, inside and out.

Superb sonic sculpting

While we all love the classic machine, we also all know the sonic limitations of its standard processing. However, D16 Group devised the Drumazon 2 to deliver the soul of the 909 with an enhanced energy — entirely controlled by you! Start by building from the ground up, courtesy of over 1,000 available factory presets and patterns. A professional-grade FX suite includes Chorus, Distortion, Delay, Reverb, Bit-crushing, and expansive per-channel EQ and Compression for each instrument. All these FX, plus the addition of thorough mastering presets, will help translate the already legendary 909 beats into heavy-hitting, sonically fleshed-out, and perfectly leveled masterpieces.

Rhythmize to the max

The Drumazon 2 makes it easier than ever to sequence your rhythms with a visualized and effortlessly navigable 16-step grid of each programmed instrument. Have your say over a field of configurable tempo-related details, including but not limited to Scale, Length, Shuffle, Articulation, and Velocity. From slow, lo-fi backing beats to the origins of EDM, there’s a programmable rhythm within the Drumazon 2 to scratch every percussive itch.

MIDI, anyone?

For MIDI frequenters, you’ll be impressed by the Drumazon 2’s abilities to accommodate. It boasts flexible MIDI mapping for fluid integration with your controller, DAW, or instrument, complete with MIDI Learn capabilities to make your efforts all the more streamlined. Additionally, similar to the 909’s analog connections, the Drumazon 2 features trigger outputs for use with external devices and instruments. Achieve that 909 “short pulse” effect, and discover all the phenomenal musicality that the Drumazon 2 has to offer.