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Analog voices that hit with character
HexDrums builds its core kit from ten dedicated voices that cover real world needs. Two different bass drums give you both a tuned oscillator kick with click control and a classic damped sine option with pitch, decay, and tone, so you can blend thump and snap.
The Machine voice layers dual oscillators with a snappy noise section for everything from tuned percussion to gritty bursts. Snare, clap, and rimshot or claves each have focused controls to dial body, noise, and filter behaviour, while open and closed hats share a noise source but operate independently for realistic interplay. The result is a flexible kit that moves from traditional patterns to experimental textures without menu diving.
Sample cymbals with quick recall
Crash and ride are sample based for maximum variety. Choose from ten custom sets, then tune each cymbal and shape its decay for tight hits or sustained washes. A ride loop option can repeat during the envelope for a rhythmic, delay like shimmer that sits well above dense arrangements.
Dedicated level controls on both cymbals keep balance simple. Because every analog drum has its own output, you can route the kit to your mixer or interface for individual treatment while keeping cymbals on the main bus. This hybrid approach makes it easy to build a personal signature kit and recall it at speed.
Stereo glue and grit on the master
Before the main outputs, all voices can be panned in stereo, helping you place elements for width and space. Then a hi fidelity soft knee stereo compressor adds punch with threshold, ratio, blend, and selectable response times, so you can parallel compress without extra gear.
A master drive stage gives saturation from subtle warmth to snarling bite, and a wet dry blend lets you keep transient definition intact. With headphones on the front and balanced stereo out on the rear, the master section doubles as a compact mix hub that is ready for rehearsal, rigs, and recording.
Fast sequencing built for performance
The X0X style sequencer keeps ideas flowing. Program up to 64 steps per pattern in step or tap modes, then refine with accents, per step microtiming, ratchets, and per step probability for evolving parts. Set different track lengths, time divisions, and playback directions to create polyrhythms and movement.
There are 16 banks of 16 patterns, easy copy and save functions, and a song mode to chain parts with repeats for complete sets. Live tools include mute and solo per voice, track shuffle, momentary roll, and instant reload of the stored pattern state. USB B handles backups and firmware, while MIDI in and out plus analog clock keep HexDrums locked into any setup.
Features
- Collaborative analog drum machine combining Erica Synths’ design philosophy with Hexinverter’s circuit heritage
- Authentic analog sound engine inspired by classic drum machines with modern control and flexibility
- Dedicated modulation for each drum voice including decay, pitch decay, sub level, and click level
- Snare drum section includes high-pass and band-pass filters plus a high/mid/low tone selector switch
- Master channel equipped with drive, blend, threshold, ratio, and mid/slow switch for global tone shaping
- Vintage-style sequencer interface featuring tactile computer keyboard-style buttons for hands-on performance
- Data scroll wheel for parameter editing with shift, shuffle/roll, track select, mute, and solo controls
- Machine section provides encoders for membrane pitch, detune, noise pitch, noise decay, pitch decay, membrane decay, noise level, and click level
- Designed for intuitive workflow with performance-ready controls and clear visual feedback
- Delivers the classic punch, warmth, and grit of analog drums in a modern, ergonomic form factor
Specifications
- Memory Backup: Via USB B
- Memory Capacity: 16 Banks Of 16 Patterns
- Dimensions: 45.5 cm x 7.8 cm x 21.5 cm
- Weight: 2.65 kg
- Product Code: HEXDRUMS