Umlaut Audio has released uBEAT, which they describe as a dynamic new drum loop library for Native Instrument's Kontakt software. They say that, combining a traditional MIDI file library with an eight-pad drum machine-style instrument, uBEAT offers an intuitive workflow and three distinctive styles to choose from - modern hip-hop, pulsating electro and genre-bending hybrid.

Anne Juenger of Umlaut Audio told us, "We're really excited about uBEAT because of its versatility. For example, a composer can use it to create high-quality beats in a time crunch, or a producer can really dig into playing with all its settings to make something completely original."

Here's more details direct from Umlaut Audio...

Ideal for quickly adding beats to any production, uBEAT lets you easily load MIDI loops along with their associated kits. Endless variations of new loops can also be created by swapping out kits and their individual sounds. To make beats all your own, simply drag and drop MIDI files into your sequencer for extensive modification.

Not just a sonically appealing instrument, uBEAT features color-coded drum pads for easy visual grouping of sounds. It also has a built-in "help view," allowing for quick reference without deviating from your work. The software is NKS-ready and additionally provides production-ready factory presets as well as a unique FX Chain setup.

uBEAT Product Highlights:

• Dynamic MIDI loop library with an eight-pad drum machine-style workflow.
• 45 preset kits and 90 MIDI loops per instrument.
• MIDI drag and drop functionality with a dedicated file browser for MIDI loops.
• 1 GB sample library and 700+ individual hits (Bundle), with all sounds categorized by sound type.
• Color-coded drum pads for easy visual grouping of sounds.
• Built-in help view for quick reference of instrument features.
• Instant customization of preset kits by swapping out sounds with others in the same category.
• Production-ready factory presets.
• Unique FX Chain setup with eight separate FX Chains, Global FX and Send FX.
• Conforms to NI's Native Kontrol Standard (NKS).

Pricing and Availability:
uBEAT Hip-Hop, uBEAT Hybrid and uBEAT Elektro are sold separately for $99 each, or together as the uBEAT Bundle for $199.

More information:

• Umlaut Audio

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