Baby Audio Tekno V1.1 Adds Sequencer

Baby Audio have been getting some user feedback since Tekno  - the 18 engine drum synthesizer plug-in was first introduced and today have announced a v1.1 update which adds a sequencer to the feature lists (it was one of the most requested features)

Sequencer features:

• Input trigs and adjust velocity dynamically while retaining control over the selected drum voice parameters.
• Step input with option-click to fill steps up to the selected point.
• Randomization options for each lane or the entire sequence using dice icons; holding option deepens randomization.
• Speed control: double or halve tempo on individual lanes or all lanes simultaneously.
• Chance controller introduces probabilistic step playback, adding variability and groove.
• Polyrythm creation by shortening lanes with a stop icon.
• Drag-and-drop export of sequences as MIDI files for DAW integration.
• Swing function to add groove and feel.
• Sync modes:
  • D mode syncs with DAW tempo.
  • Free mode operates independently.
  • Sequencer can be turned off to trigger Techno via external MIDI.

• Choke Groups
  Techno now supports four choke groups, enabling only one sound to play at a time within each group, mimicking acoustic drum behaviour:

  • Classic use case: open and closed hi-hats in the same choke group to cut off one another naturally.
  • Can also limit decay interactions between sounds like kick and snare.

• Customizable MIDI Configuration
  Users can freely reassign MIDI controls:

  • Tap MIDI icon to enter config mode.
  • Use pencil icon to enable MIDI learn on pads.
  • Save and recall custom MIDI mappings via drop-down menu.

• Humanize and Calibration

  • Adjustable humanize settings per voice, controlling sensitivity to global randomization and timing variations.
  • Synth voice calibration enables precise tuning of this effect per drum sound.

• Export and Audio Routing Enhancements

  • Batch export of all drum sounds at once by dragging the export kit option into an audio track.
  • Reverb return can now be routed to a dedicated output bus.

• Improved Randomizer Controls

  • Individual drum voices can be excluded from the global randomizer by locking them.

• Workflow and Usability Enhancements

  • Copy-paste settings between paired instruments (e.g., high and low congas or toms) via right-click.
  • Option to disable Techno's animations for less distraction.
  • Global undo and redo buttons provide better editing control.

• Platform Expansion

  • Techno 1.1 will also be available as AuV3 for iOS and iPadOS, 

Baby Audio Tekno v1.1 is available as a free update to existing users and is $129 MSRP with a $79 intro sale.

Note, Baby Audio are also offering a rent to own program:

• Full access to all Baby Audio and Denise Audio products
• Choose any plugin to own forever every 6 months (including Tekno)
• Cancel any time and keep the plugins you collected
• Get first month for £0.77 with code "COLLECT"

More information

https://babyaud.io/tekno

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