Perc8

Perc8 is a professional drum synthesizer and step sequencer designed for techno, acid, industrial, and experimental electronic music. Create everything from tight four-bar loops to complete arrangements using eight independent synthesizer voices. Each voice is a fully-featured drum instrument with its own engine, filters, effects sends, and modulation.

SOUND DESIGN

Design unique percussion sounds with multiple engine families including kicks, snares, claps, cymbals, hats, and noise percussion. Each engine offers eight expressive macros for intuitive, musical control. Shape tone with 7 filter types and multiple distortion algorithms. Process the entire drum kit with professional effects: delay, reverb, and chorus/flanger.

SEQUENCING & ARRANGING

Build sophisticated patterns with a step sequencer featuring probability-based triggers, conditional fills, per-step parameter locks (p-locks), and variable-length retriggering. Chain patterns into full songs with timeline-based automation. Modulate any parameter across your arrangement with the Chain editor.

STANDALONE & AUV3

Use Perc8 as a standalone app or as an Audio Unit plugin in your DAW. Route individual voices to separate outputs. Export patterns and kits. Create and organize presets: voice presets, full kits, and complete projects.

KEY FEATURES

• 8 independent voices: each with full synth controls • Multiple percussion engines: kicks, snares, claps, cymbals, hats, synth, noise • Advanced filters: 7 filter multi-mode, resonant types • Distortion & drive: 7 saturation types • Dual LFOs: per-voice modulation with sync and phase control • Step sequencer: probability, conditions, parameter locks, retriggering • Pattern chaining: build full arrangements with slot-based structure • Timeline automation: per-parameter long-form shape with interpolation • Fill variations: dynamic pattern switching without manual editing • Effects: delay, reverb, chorus, flanger with parallel sends • Master mixing: gain, pan, mute/solo, EQ, master drive, stereo width • MIDI support: multi-channel routing, pattern triggering, full learn • Audio Unit plugin: integrate into AUv3 hosts like AUM • Standalone app: work independently or on the go

MANUAL & TUTORIALS

• See the "Help" page in the app for the full manual and tutorials • Alternatively, visit https://terrarum.net/perc8.html to read them online