Product Description

• Classic drum synthesis is back with a vengeance! Flexible and tweakable—Heartbeat is your source for familiar
• yet unique
• drum machine sounds. Use the built-in effects and the innovative Auto Layer Machine to take your beats to unexpected places. Or use Heartbeat's instrument and EQ modules in Modular.  Heartbeat is likely to cause severe palpitations. It is the drum synth of your dreams
• combining modeled analog synthesis of yesteryear with forward-thinking features and flexibility. The modeled analog sound engine
• the Auto Layer Machine and the included top-of-the-line effects turns Heartbeat into a killer package for your beats. The Synthesis Engine  While Heartbeat draws inspiration from the best analog drum synths from the 1980s
• it does not emulate any existing drum machine. The sound mostly originates from Softube's own modeled analog synthesis
• which has been augmented with carefully selected waveforms. The core of Heartbeat consists of the eight instrument channels. You will find two different bass drum channels
• which can be as punchy and deep as you want them
• but are also perfectly capable of producing snappy and hard hitting woody textures. The two dedicated snare drum channels have six parameters each which allows you to achieve anything from edgy rimshots
• soft and whispery snare rolls to machine-like claps. The percussion channels are identical and can be used to model anything from 80s style synthetic toms to cowbells and noise drops. And just like the other channels
• the hihat and cymbal channels offer flexible synthesis engines—tweak to your heart's desire! The Effects  In order to make Heartbeat your one stop shop for beat programming
• we added a fully featured effects section. It includes slightly adapted versions of our beloved model of Valley People Dyna-mite and one of our top sellers of all time
• the TSAR-1 Reverb. The Dyna-mite is a dynamic shaping Swiss army knife with a serious attitude. Limiting
• compression
• gating
• sidechained ducking—Dyna-mite handles it all. And TSAR-1 is simply the most gorgeous plug-in reverb ever created. The all new Filter Echo is a filtered delay effect with adjustable Cut Off and Resonance parameters. And finally
• the output saturation can go from juicy to gritty and is not taken from any existing Softube product. Each of the eight channels has a dedicated mixer channel with controls for volume
• ping-pong (auto panning)
• EQ (adapted specifically for each instrument) and send levels to the reverb and delay effects. A Mind of its Own  Heartbeat is not only about sound
• it's also about inspiration and interaction. This is where the innovative Auto Layer Machine comes in. The Auto Layer Machine has four channels that can each be used to layer sounds or trigger a chain of events. This can be used to create new sound textures or create automatic fill patterns in up to four steps. If things still get too predictable
• move the Chaos sliders to the right—these add an element of randomness
• ranging from subtle variations to massive trigger-riot mayhem! Flexible global velocity parameter knobs for volume
• pitch
• attack and decay can make Heartbeat responsive to velocity changes. Time Gate shortens the overall decay to create a stuttery and stiff machine sound. Features Eight channels of drum sounds
• mostly based on modeled analog synthesis Mixer with volume
• effect sends and panning for each channel Four channel Auto Layer Machine for layering sounds or triggering beat patterns Chaos slider adds randomness to the behavior of Auto Layer Machine Adapted versions of TSAR-1 Reverb and Valley People Dyna-mite included
• as well as Filter Echo and output saturation Use Heartbeat's instrument and EQ modules in Modular (this applies only to these components
• not TSAR-1 and Dyna-mite) No iLok USB dongle required System Requirements macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13 Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Windows 11 Softube account iLok account Computer with AU
• VST3
• and/or AAX-compatible DAW host software Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses) Supported CPU Families  Apple macOS computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Apple silicon (M1 or newer) CPU. Apple silicon is supported natively.  Windows computers with quad-core Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD quad-core processors with SSE 4.2 support. Other Intel processors (Celeron
• Pentium
• and Xeon) are compatible if they support SSE 4.2 instructions.  Supported Host Software (DAW)   Any 64-bit VST
• VST3
• or AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work. However
• due to plug-in host differences between DAWs—and our rigorous standards—Softube only officially test their plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools
• Logic Pro
• Cubase
• Ableton Live
• Studio One
• and Reaper. Softube plug-ins are not tested regularly in non-listed systems. They will likely work if the system requirements are met. However
• the manufacturer cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems.     Softube strongly recommend using VST3
• as some of their plug-ins have features that are not present in the older VST format. Supported sample rates: 44.1
• 88.2
• 176.4
• and 192 kHz
• in both mono and stereo. The most recent maintenance release of your DAW application is recommended. AAX DSP is not currently in active development. TDM/VENUE/RTAS are no longer supported. See Legacy Installers. Important Note: Make sure that you always use the latest iLok License Manager. It is not included in the Softube installer but can be downloaded from www.ilok.com​ Alan Braxe "What I particularly like is that Heartbeat is simple
• no frills
• no unnecessary showing off. There is just this big sound and the right ingredients to be able to focus on creating." Recording.de "Whether beginner or expert: Heartbeat is an effective workhorse for daily production." Mixmag "Definitely a must-have! The sound is huge
• and you have endless possibilities even though the controls are few and simple." Important Note:  Spring Reverb is used as the example Installation Video <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bY_0kx5bzw" width="560"></iframe> Note: Before starting the installation
• you are required to create a FREE iLok user ID and install the iLok License Manager. Please take a look at this Help Centre Guide for more information. Registration 1. Click 'DOWNLOAD' in your Plugin Boutique Account. This will direct you to the Softube login page. 2. Enter your details > tick the Privacy Policy box > click 'Sign up' to create an account. (If you already have a Softube account
• please log in and skip to step 5). 3. Go to your email account > find the Softube registration email > click 'ACTIVATE MY ACCOUNT'. (Your account has now been successfully created) 4. Go back to www.softube.com (you should now be logged in) > click 'MY ACCOUNT'. 5. Click 'REGISTER LICENSE'. 6. Enter the License Code (referred to as serial number on our site) found in your Plugin Boutique User Account > click 'REGISTER LICENSE'. 7. Click 'GO FOR IT!'. Your product is now registered. Mac 1. On the My Products page
• click 'MAC' > you will be directed to the Mac Installation page.  2. Click 'HERE (highlighted in orange) to start downloading Softube Central. 3. Once it has downloaded
• open the Softube Central PKG file > click 'Continue'. 4. Read through the Software License Agreement > click 'Continue'. 5. Click 'Agree'. 6. Click 'Install'. 7. Enter your password > click 'Install Software'. 8. Click 'Close'. 9. Open Softube Central > click 'INSTALL' to install all the necessary iLok licensing components. (This may take a few minutes) 10. Sign in to your Softube account. 11. Your product will now be displayed in Softube Central. Please note: if it says 'DISCONNECTED' at the top of the window
• please go to the settings and click 'RESTART'
• close Softube Central and then open it again. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW. Windows 1. On the My Products page
• click 'WINDOWS' > you will be directed to the Windows Installation page.  2. Click 'here' (highlighted in orange) to start downloading Softube Central. 3. Once it has downloaded
• open the Softube Central download > click 'Yes'. 4. Read through the Software License Agreement > click 'I Agree'. 5. Softube Central will now open > click 'Install' to download the necessary iLok licensing components. 6. Please wait for the iLok licensing components to download. (This may take up to 5 minutes). 7. Click 'Yes' > the Softube Installer Helper Setup will now run. 8. Click 'Next >'. 9. Read through the License Agreement > click 'I Agree'. 10. Click 'Next >'. 11. Choose the VST file path (we recommend the default location) > click 'Install'. 12. Click 'Finish'. 13. Softube Central has now been successfully installed > click 'START'. 14. Sign in to your Softube account. 15. Click 'INSTALL'. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW.

Additional Information

About the Softube Heartbeat

The Softube Heartbeat represents excellent craftsmanship in the Drum Machine category.

Why Choose the Softube Heartbeat?

• •Authentic Softube craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Softube's respected Drum Machine lineup

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