Boldly Go Where No Drum Machine Has Gone Before
Forever 89's Visco 2.0 might not have come from outer space, but this drum machine/synthesis plug-in feels out of this world. Rather than diving through menus or fiddling with knobs, Visco 2.0's primary methods of operation focus on Kit mode, Tonal mode, an 8-track sequencer, and the "Blob" — a unique, strangely satisfying way of playing with sound. First, Kit mode is where you'll craft your grooves to perfection, utilizing Visco 2.0's user-friendly 8-track sequencer to quickly and easily sketch ideas. Once you've made a banging beat, switch to Tonal mode and listen in amazement as Visco 2.0 turns your sounds into full tracks with bass lines, chords, and melodies, enabling you to play chromatically across the keyboard. You can then tweak to your heart's content with parameters for Time, Frequency, Timbre, and Velocity, as well as Mixer and Effects sections. Visco 2.0's Modulation Matrix lets you use LFOs, envelopes, and more to breathe life into your creations. And, if all this sounds a little too extraterrestrial, don't worry — Visco's randomize function and integrated presets will have you exploring alien worlds in no time.
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Beware of the Blob!
Sweetwater producers feel that Visco 2.0's most compelling feature is what Forever 89 refers to as the "Blob." This two-dimensional representation of your sound is a real liquid tension experiment, with tools such as a magnet, a hand, an eraser, and a crossfader that enable you to almost "feel" your sound as well as hear it. Each gesture you make changes how the Blob affects your sound, and the results can be truly inspiring. Words don't do it justice; the Blob must be seen, felt, and heard to be believed.
Forever 89 Visco 2.0 Features:
- Unconventional drum machine plug-in with incredible synthesis capabilities
- Kit mode enables you to craft your perfect beats and grooves
- Tonal mode turns each snare, kick, or found sound into other musical elements, including bass lines, chords, or melodies
- The "Blob" — a 2D audio representation that can be interacted with in unique, tactile ways to shape your sounds
- 8-track sequencer makes sketching out beats a total cinch
- Modulation Matrix provides you with LFOs, envelopes, and more for adding motion to make your tracks come alive
- Additional controls for Time, Frequency, Timbre, and Velocity
- Mixer and Effects sections add the finishing touches
- Randomize function plus onboard presets will immediately turn you into a mad sonic scientist
