Classic 80s Drum Synth Emulated

Iconic Instruments has released Iconic V, which they say emulates one of the most recognisable drum synths of the 1980s within Kontakt or Kontakt Player.

A spokesperson told us, "The Iconic V lets you recreate throwback grooves in the style of great artists like Duran Duran, Howard Jones and Naked Eyes, or put your own spin on a classic era. You get eight fully tweakable drums and cymbals, plus a comprehensive mixer, onboard effects, and new circuit-bent parameters that weren't available on the original."

Features
• Eight original drum units painstakingly recreated, including the ultra-rare hi-hat and cymbal modules.
• Comprehensive synthesis controls for a broad range of classic beats, plus nostalgic preset kits.
• Circuit-bent controls that go beyond the original: Snare FM, Filter Resonance, Click Defeat.
• Mix console with effects – Drive, Comp, Transient Shaper, HP/LP Filters, EQ, Tape Saturation.
• Delay and Reverb sends with authentic 80s-era reverb impulse responses including gated and non-lin reverb.
• 64 output buses for routing to DAW channels.
• Achieve instant and precise drum tuning, or play a single drum across your keyboard with Target mode.

Pricing and Availability:
Available now for $79, rising to $99 on July 1.

More information:

• Iconic V

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