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FXpansion Geist

Item ID: Geist

Sampling Drum Machine Virtual Instrument/Plug-in - RTAS, AU, and VST (Mac/PC)

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From Our Research Team:

High-octane Beat Production Tool!

Nothing should stand in the way of you and your music. The key to any really good beat production tool is its simplicity. The more outwardly complex a program is to operate, the harder it is to stay focused on the track you're laying down. That's what so special about FXpansion's Geist sampling drum machine and groove production virtual instrument - there's nothing complicated about it. With a single click, you can slice up a loop and assign the slices to pads. Its ultra-streamlined browser makes finding loops and samples lightning fast, and its intuitive layout lets you move between the browser, sampler, effects, and sequencing sections effortlessly. Use prefab loops or sample in your own material. You can even easily resample in Geist, allowing you add new layers of creativity to your own work.



Geist also comes loaded with killer effects, including DCAM modeled compression, filtering and drive. You can use the pattern sequencer to program beats old-school style and define parameter automation, or simply hit record and lay down tracks in real time. Geist's Retro Record function is always recording in the background, so even if you forget to hit record, your performance isn't lost. On top of that, Geist features an integrated song mode, which lets you lay out complex loop and sample arrangements on a linear timeline. And since Geist can run either in standalone or plug-in mode, you can use it as part of your studio setup, or load it up on a laptop and use it live. Any way you adopt FXpansion Geist as part of your music production rig, we're sure you're going to love it.

FXpansion Geist Sampling Drum Machine Software/Plug-in Instrument Features at a Glance:
  • Pattern sequencing, scene switching, and integrated song mode allow creative songwriting
  • Groove sampling and resampling tools let you capture new sounds and loops
  • Full-featured beat slicing, detection, and classification makes sampling simple
  • Real-time recording with retro capture
  • Step-automation for parameters
  • Integrated Dirac3 time-stretch/pitch-shift
  • 30 effect types, including DCAM circuit-modeled filters, dynamics and drive, as well as Overloud Breverb algorithms
  • Intuitive and powerful browser
  • Full MIDI and audio export
  • Standalone operation, as well as RTAS, AU, and VST plug-in format
  • Mac and PC compatible (including 64-bit host integration)
  • Includes exclusive sounds and presets from Goldbaby, Groove Criminals, Armin Van Buuren, D. Ramirez, Dom Kane, KJ Sawka, portion control, and more

Make electronic music and beats simply and creatively, with FXpansion Geist virtual sampling drum machine!
Specification Detail
Software Type Drums
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Supported Plug-In Formats RTAS, AU, VST
Supported Audio Formats ASIO, Core Audio
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86Ghz, 2GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86Ghz, 2GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 and above
OS Requirements - PC XP SP2, Windows 7
Manufacturer Part Number FXGST001

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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

Sweet Beats

by LasoniaD from Sherrill, AR
July 8, 2011
Music Background: Singer, songwriter, pianist
I own Motu Bmp and it is a great beat making tool. I purchase Geist 2 weeks ago and I just decided to play around with it. I must say that Geist is the easiest drum sampler that I have ever used. Slic... read more [+]ing samples and loops is a breeze. I midi mapped my Akai MPD 24 within Geist. The step sequencer is a great feature and it makes song construction effortless. The ease of Geist allow you to focus on making music and not learning to configure the program. So, overall Geist is a great alternative to NI Maschine and Motu BPM, but don't let the plain looking gui fool you because it is a great music making tool. close [-]

worth every penny

by dirty fingaz from jersey city n.j.
May 27, 2012
Music Background: center for media arts graduate, engineer, remixer,
this program is the closest thing you will to get to a mpc , believe me i have been looking for years and tried them all. the gain structure and swing adjust is the closest to the mpc beast. i love th... read more [+]is program....worth every penny. close [-]

Great add on for Reaper, Pro tools, Etc.

by Kenny from Brooklyn\queens, New York
December 17, 2011
Music Background: Student\hobbyist
Great Plug-in for sampling\Chopping & programing drums, Pairs great with programs like reaper, Pro tools, Sonar, Etc. Easy to set-up & get started with. Comes with a decent amount of drums sounds & on... read more [+]e-shots, But this is really works better sampling in your own sounds, If you have a decent understanding of how D.a.w.'s & step sequencers work, you should have no problem with this. Interface is simple enough to understand, Fxpansion has a whole video series on the basics. Paired with a pad controller{i use a Korg Padkontrol},Geist is a great alternative to NI Maschine and Motu BPM close [-]

inSync Review

by: Mitch Gallagher
Producing beats? If so, you need ! introduced this software at the Winter NAMM show last... read more »

Absolutely amazed by the personal service on our order! It is obvious customer satisfaction is a priority. Your company would be the first place we would look for music related items. Great prices, great service and BTW, even the little touch of adding some candy made my kids very pleased! Thank you!


David, Renton, WA

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FXpansion Geist

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