Apisonic Audio – Speedrum 2 v2.1.1 for WiN

Speedrum is a cutting-edge drum sampler designed with an MPC-style layout. It’s perfect for producers seeking a fast workflow with powerful features that enhance their creativity. Whether you’re looking for simplicity or deep control, Speedrum offers it all. This article will walk you through Speedrum’s key features, making it a must-have tool for any producer.

Key Features of Speedrum

1. Two Flexible Layouts

• 16 Pad A/B Layout: Allows for previewing all pad effects simultaneously.
• 32 Pad Layout: Focus on one FX preview at a time.
• MPC-style pad arrangement for familiar, intuitive use.
• MIDI Triggering: Pads can be triggered by MIDI notes, providing easy integration into any setup.

2. Advanced Pad Controls

• Multi-pad Editing: Copy, share, delete, and drag-and-drop pads for rapid setup.
• Modify FX controls across multiple pads in one go.
• MIDI Learn & Trigger Maps: Easily assign MIDI controls to pads and save/load custom trigger maps.
• Per Pad Customization: Set individual pads to one of 16 stereo outputs with MIDI learn for volume, pitch, and more.

3. Fully Resizable GUI

• Resize the interface from 60% to 200% to fit your screen preferences.
• User-Friendly Interface: Designed for quick access to essential controls.
• Kit Management: Save and load drum kits with ease.

4. Comprehensive File Support

• Supports a variety of file formats including WAV, AIF, FLAC, MP3, and OGG.
• Available as a VST, VST3, and AU plugin, compatible with most DAWs.
• Written in native C++ for optimal performance and low CPU usage.

Main Panel Controls

• Quick Access Controls: Mute, Solo, Volume, Pan, and Pitch for every pad.
• Voice Mode: Choose between Retrigger or Poly voice modes.
• Color Coding: 12 customizable colors to organize pads or groups.
• Humanization Options: Add randomness to velocity, pitch, time, and pan for more organic playback.
• Volume & Pitch Envelope: Custom envelopes for precise pad control.

Main Effects Overview

• Four Main Effects for enhancing your drum sound:
  • Distortion: Various types to fit different styles.
  • Multi-Mode Filter: Easily adjustable for creative filtering.
  • VCA Compressor: Perfect for tightening percussive elements.
  • Transient Shaper: Enhance attack and body of your drums.
• Master Channel Effects: Includes a VCA-type compressor, soft/hard clipper, and master output control.

Sample Layers & Waveform Editing

• 8 Sample Layers per Pad: Each with dedicated controls, including low/high-pass filters and time/pitch stretching.
• Waveform Editor: Non-destructive editing with zoom, navigation, and control over sample start, end, attack, and decay points.
• Drag-and-Drop Support: Easily reorder layers and pads for efficient workflow.
• Multi-Layer Playback: Customize playback modes and edit multiple layers simultaneously.

Slicing & Loop Control

• Cycle Slicer: Slice loops into individual hits for fast drum creation.
• Two Slicing Modes:
  • Transient Mode: Customize with threshold and length controls.
  • BPM Mode: Set BPM and division controls for precise slicing.
• Drag and Drop Slices: Easily move slices into pads or layers for further customization.

Pad Sends & Output Channels

• Two Send FX or output channels per pad.
• Built-in Delay and Reverb send effects.
• Flexible Output Routing: Send all pads to specific output channels for advanced mixing control.

Master Channel Controls

• Dynamics Processing: VCA compressor and soft/hard clipper for mastering your drum sounds.
• Master Output: Control overall output with precision.

Sample & Drum Kit Browser

• Built-In Browser: Easily browse samples and kits with drag-and-drop loading.
• Favorites Feature: 10 favorite folders for quick access to your most-used samples.
• Sample Preview: Audition samples before loading them into your project.
• Autoload Option: Automatically load selected samples into pads for fast workflow.