Product Description

• Transformative drum processor ELEVATE EVERY HIT Mix Drums is a modern audio effect that delivers present
• impactful drums without the complexity. Designed for producers
• it offers characterful tones and enhanced presence - fast
• so you can stay creative and focused. Co-developed with acclaimed producer and mixer Emre Ramazanoglu (Brian Eno
• Lily Allen
• David Holmes)
• Mix Drums blends phase-coherent parallel processing
• distortion and tone shaping
• transient control
• and more — all in an intuitive
• flexible plugin. Whether you’re building a track from scratch or putting the final touches on a mix
• Mix Drums brings instant presence and professional weight to your drums. Emre Ramazanoglu is a London-based songwriter
• producer
• mixer
• programmer
• and drummer renowned for his versatility across various music genres. Born in Portsmouth on the UK's South Coast
• Emre moved to London to pursue a career as a session musician. His diverse skill set has led him to collaborate with a wide array of artists
• including Noel Gallagher
• David Bowie
• Lily Allen
• Richard Ashcroft
• David Holmes
• Paloma Faith
• Carly Rae Jepsen
• and many more. He is also a recipient of a Music Producers Guild Award
• recognizing his exceptional contributions to music production. PRO SOUND IN SECONDS Mix Drums puts the power of a professional drum sound at your fingertips. It delivers instant tone
• weight
• and impact. Whether you're refining raw recordings or enhancing loops
• Mix Drums brings mix-ready results fast
• with the flexibility to go deeper when needed. With a carefully selected 40 presets
• curated by artists and tailored for genres like indie rock
• electronica
• pop rock
• and pop
• it offers bold
• powerful tones that keep your creativity flowing. 10 Cool Things to have fun with Auto-set your input and hit the ceiling - It sounds basic
• but it’s the most important step. Set your input loop or drum bus so it peaks at the ceiling level. We’ve made it easy with the Auto Set button
• it analyzes your drums
• sets the perfect level
• and locks your ceiling. From there
• dive into the huge range of presets
• from subtle presence to full-on punch
• and find the perfect sound to complement your track. Transform your drums with phase-coherent shaping - This isn’t to be used as a parallel effect. It’s designed to be placed on your dry signal
• either on a loop or drum bus. It’s fully phase-coherent
• meaning you can shape your drums without worrying about or cancellations. Dial it in subtly or go all-in to rework your sound. It’s taken some of my demos from “sketch” to “release-ready.” Transient shaping that hits just right - The transient shapers are seriously fun to use. Whether you're looking for gentle control or bold
• punchy hits
• they let you shape the impact and groove of each sound. Fix weak kicks with analogue tone and precision - Got a weak kick in your loop? Sending it through the opamp distortion path for some rich body
• then blending it back with the parallel dry signal. Add some transient shaping for punch
• and suddenly that flat kick is pumping and grooving. Subtle tape warmth with crossover control - Sometimes
• just using the Low path and the Tape in the Mid/High crossover is enough. Open the Low & Mid/High tab
• dial in your kick
• and activate only the Tape path. It won’t radically change the sound
• just adds a touch of warmth and helps it sit more confidently in the mix. Explore new colours with distortion model presets - I often start with a preset
• then customize it by exploring the different distortion types
• from analog-modeled germanium (watch your CPU) to bitcrush or rectifier. It’s a great way to uncover new flavours and better understand how each model shapes your loop. Be ready to adjust output levels when switching models. Blend your textures with pre/post tone shaping - In the Mid/High section within the Distortion module
• open the Low & Mid/High tab. Get creative with the pre/post filters
• crossovers
• and distortion models. Pair them with the Tape section to build textures that are crunchy
• warm
• aggressive—or totally unique. Clean highs = great highs - This one’s a sneaky but amazing feature. After low-passing the distortion path using the distortion crossover
• use the Clean Highs control to bring your untouched cymbals and hats back in
• perfectly in phase. It’s a great way to restore sparkle and clarity while keeping the rest of the signal gritty or saturated. Creative delay for drum flavour - Head to the Space section and dial in a tape delay that syncs with your beat. Whether it’s subtle slapback
• dub-style repeats
• or ambient tails
• this adds another layer of character to your loops and drum buses. Add grit and texture with hidden Noise - Tucked into the EQ section is a powerful feature: Noise. It includes vinyl crackle
• tape hiss
• and electronic noise textures that can be placed pre or post-processing. Add it subtly to inject character
• or push it louder for lo-fi
• industrial
• or experimental vibes. Features Auto Input Ceiling Calibration - Simply play a loop — the plugin analyzes the average peak of your drum bus
• and with one click
• applies optimal gain staging to ensure maximum impact without clipping. Dual-Band Signal Processing - Split your signal into low (kick and toms) and mid/high (snare
• hats
• and toms) bands for targeted treatment. Each path offers dedicated distortion
• dynamics
• and tonal shaping tailored to its role in the kit. Parallel Distortion Architecture - Blend clean and distorted signals to add warmth
• weight
• and depth
• without sacrificing transients or clarity. Multiple saturation paths allow you to shape your sound
• from subtle enhancements to more intense distortion. Filter Sculpting - Inject life into your drums by shaping distortion with expressive high-pass and low-pass filters. These controls not only refine your tone but also add musical character and focus to otherwise flat or lifeless sounds. Phase-Coherent Parallel Paths -  phase alignment keeps dry
• distorted
• and filtered signals perfectly in phase
• ensuring clean summing with no phase issues
• which is essential for maintaining weight
• clarity
• and impact. Transient Shapers on Both Bands - Control attack and sustain independently on both low and high paths to shape and body with surgical precision. Dynamic Space Section - Send your processed drums into a versatile reverb and delay engine
• featuring Convolution Reverb with multiple room options
• Tape Delay
• Algorithmic Reverb
• and Digital Delay. Perfect for creating a tight
• mix-reactive ambience that enhances the groove without adding muddiness. Corrective EQ & Tone Shaping - A 3-band output EQ provides subtle corrective EQ for cleaning up your tone and fine-tuning the mids. The Tilt EQ in the Mid/High section lets you adjust brightness or warmth
• offering precise control before hitting the master clipper. Signal path Clipper with RMS Boost - Boost perceived loudness across the entire signal path while keeping peak levels in check. The clipper maximizes impact without introducing harshness or overtly audible clipping
• ensuring a powerful sound throughout the mix. Preset Browser with Genre Tags - Discover a growing collection of 40 expertly crafted presets
• categorized by drum type and creative intent
• from subtle enhancements to full-on transformations. Whether you're refining kicks
• snares
• toms
• or claps
• explore presets across three styles: Natural (bigger sound
• minimal tonal change)
• Processed (distorted and punchy)
• and Creative (bold
• transformative effects). System Requirements Required configuration VST
• Audio Unit
• NKS (64-bit DAWs only). Windows: Win 10+ (64bit) 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU
• 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) 1GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU ARM processors not supported on Windows Apple: Mac OS 10.13+ 4 GB RAM 4 cores CPU
• 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU 1GB free hard disk space OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU Work with ASC An elegant and simple solution to help you install
• activate
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