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KICK 3 Drum Synthesizer

Our multi-award-winning KICK drum plugin just got a monumental upgrade.

KICK 3 allows you to effortlessly sculpt, shape, and create the perfect kick drum tailored to your tracks, now with groundbreaking new features that push sound design to new heights.

No longer limited to synthesizing the sub element yourself, KICK 3 lets you import and analyze your favorite kick samples directly in the plugin.

With KICK 3, you can recreate and breathe new life back into your old sample collection.

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Import & Analyze your Kicks

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Discover new possibilites of creativity with KICK 3's groundbreaking Import & Analyze feature. For the first time, you can seamlessly integrate your personal library of kick samples into the plugin and unlock unprecedented control over their sound.

Whether you're enhancing a classic kick or crafting something entirely original, the Import & Analyze feature bridges the gap between sample-based and synthesized kick drums.

Finely Tuned Import Algorithm

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Our kick sample import algorithm has been meticulously crafted and perfected using thousands of kick drum samples from a diverse range of genres, ensuring unparalleled accuracy

Simply drag and drop your favorite kick drum sample, and watch as KICK 3 works it’s magic to isolate the click and resynthesize the sub

Import & Isolate From Full Tracks

You don't need to have single kick samples to make use of this feature. Want the kick drum from your favorite track? Simply drop the full song into KICK 3 and use the built in tools to isolate the kick you want to analyse and extract for use!

THE DEATH OF THE KICK SAMPLE PACK

"This thing makes BETTER versions of imported kicks. You can straighten out years of resampling on each kick"

Sean Tyas

Logarithmic or Linear Workflow

You can now select between Logarithmic or Linear workflows, giving you the freedom to change to a more intuative visual representation of what you are doing.

Use the LOG scale for precise control over the pitch of your sub, then switch to the LIN scale for clear visual feedback when adjusting volume dynamics.

Used by the World's BEST Producers

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David Guetta
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Deadmau5
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Armada Music
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Diplo
Major Lazer
ZEDD
Zedd
Interscope, Spinnin Owsla, Dim Mak
Andrew Bayer
Andrew Bayer
Anjunabeats
Nicky Romero
Nicky Romero
Protocol Recordings
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Calvin Harris
Love Regenerator
BT
BT
Warner, Perfecto, Armada, Anjunabeats
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Madeon
Mau5trap, popcultur, Mom + Pop Music
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Sebastian Ingrosso
Axwell Ingrosso
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Introducing TRIGGER

Use a reference track as a Sidechain input to trigger KICK 3 without the need to manually sequence in any MIDI. Replace or even augment kicks in your productions.

Five Layers of Freedom

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Limitless creativity with 5 layers at your disposal, allowing you to mix and match Clicks and Subs on any layer. Craft the ultimate kick drum by stacking and blending sounds in endless combinations.

Add a sub layer to create a frequency based, synthesised layer for your kick, then add multiple click layers taking advantage of the built in click samples as well as experimenting with noise and textures.

GUYS HOLY SH***! KICK 3 is AMAZING!

"Great JOB!! I took some old school kicks to drag them to the bottom in 2 seperate parts, this is epic!! LOVE IT"

Ilan Bluestone

Selective Keytracking

Introducing our new Selective Keytracking feature. Now, you can choose exactly which nodes in your SUB layer respond to keytracking, allowing you to keep essential elements untouched while applying pitch variations to others.

This means your kick drum retains its powerful low-end foundation across all keys, giving you the freedom to craft kicks that are consistent, dynamic, and uniquely yours.

Add Sustain

You are no longer limited by time, if you have area that you want Kick to extend out indefinitely, just activate the sustain mode and your kick will loop between the keytracked nodes until you let go, at which point it will continue and then end.

Swappable & Expanded FX

An all-new, FX suite packed with powerful effects like Clip, Tube, Wave and Tape Distortion, a Bit Crusher, Ring Modulator, Delay, Reverb, Filter, Drive, dual Compressors, and an EQ. Apply these effects on any of the two insert channels and route your five layers through them for intricate control.

Plus, utilize the master channel to add the perfect finishing touches. With this enhanced FX section, crafting impactful and unique kick drums has never been easier.

EQ with Spectral Analysis

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Sculpt your kick drums with pinpoint accuracy using our advanced 4-band EQ equipped with a real-time spectral analyzer. This powerful combination allows you to visualize the frequency spectrum of your sound in detail, enabling precise adjustments to each band.

KICK IS A REAL GEM - 10/10

"There are plenty of bass drum sample libraries available, but not many offer the power and simplicity of Sonic Academy's"

Jono Buchana - Future Music #278

Complete Phase Control

You now have complete control of your Sub phase alignment with our brand new phase adjustment tools, making it easier than ever to keep your Sub layer in phase with your Click and Bassline. You can now rotate the phase of your Sub layer using the phase control tool.

Phase Lock & Phase Align

Select a node at any point in time and lock the phase from this point onwards. This allows you to make adjustments to the start of your Sub without interfering with the phase alignment that interacts with your bass.

Using the Phase control when phase lock is enabled will rotate the phase around your locked node.

Pitch Snap

Keep your nodes in key by snapping them to the nearest harmonic note

Gate

Control the length of your KICK using the length of your MIDI notes by using the GATE feature

Import Presets

Kick Import

Bring all your user kicks from KICK 2 straight into KICK 3 with our auto import feature

Export

Kick Export

Export your kick with a single click at your desired velocity and key. Drag it out into your DAW or drag it onto a new layer in KICK 3.

Length

Our beat grid is matched to your project BPM and shown behind your waveform. Use the length control to set your desired work area. Sync length across your layers or have independent lengths for each layer.

Edit

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New readouts show what frequency you are working on when adjusting nodes within the AMP space, so you can see exactly what frequencies you are adjusting.

Harmonics

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We've expanded the SUB HARMONICS section. You can now dial in on the Gain, Ratio and Decay amount for your generated sub harmonic, or make use of our ready made presets

Undo / Redo

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Accidently tweak your nodes? You now have 30 steps of undo / redo to ensure any changes you make can be recovered or stepped back.

Bezier Curves

Bezier Curves

Adjust the Pitch and Amp of both the sub and clicks of your kick using the node based envelopes and high quality Bezier curve algorithms to smooth transitions between frequencies.

Zoom & Pan

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New zoom and pan controls make it easier than ever to focus in on your waveform

540+ Presets Included

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We've expanded our preset library from 230 to over 540 expertly crafted presets. Designed to cover every corner of the EDM spectrum—including house, trance, dubstep, techno, and more—these presets provide instant inspiration for your productions.

and 500 Click Samples

We've also upped our click library to 500 meticulously crafted click samples give you the tools to shape the perfect transient for your kicks.

Combine and customize clicks to design kick drums that not only punch through the mix but also add unique character to your tracks.

With this extensive collection at your fingertips, the possibilities for creating distinctive and impactful kicks are virtually limitless.

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540+ Sub Layer Presets

When you import your analysed kick sample, as well as providing you with a finished preset to use and save, we also save all Pitch and Amp information from your Sub Layer and the individual click data into two different areas.

You can then mix and match subs and clicks from all of your recreated kicks to create truely endless possibilities.

We've included the sub layer presets from all 500 of our factory presets for you to make use of.

Built in Master Limiter

Achieve powerful, distortion-free kicks with KICK 3's built-in master limiter. Featuring adjustable release and lookahead options, you can fine-tune how the limiter responds to your sound, ensuring maximum loudness without unwanted clipping.

The flexible gain control lets you choose between pre- or post-limiter settings, giving you precise control over the dynamics and final output level of your kick drum.

This means your kicks will not only hit harder but also sit perfectly in the mix, all while maintaining clarity and punch.

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FX Macros

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We have added 4 easy access FX Macros that can be easily assigned to any of the internal FX within KICK 3.

Total Control

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Take total control of how MIDI input effects the length and pitch of your kick by making use of the Gate, Velocity, Portamento, Keytrack and Pitch Wheel features

Use the Master Tuning feature to shift the entire plugin by cents to perfectly match your track's key.

Explore the worlds best Kick Drum Synth

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Expand with Presets

Our KICK 3 drum plugin comes bundled with over 500 factory presets in a wide range of styles including Analog, Drum & Bass, House, Live, Percussion, Pop, Snares, Toms, Trance and Trap.

It’s also expandable with over 20 preset packs from artists like Ost & Meyer, Nicky Romero and Diskord, plus check out genre-inspired packs like Big Room and Festival, Techno, Future House, EDM and Psytrance.

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The Perfect Accompaniment

ANA2 is a powerful 6-voice synthesizer with a full suite of sound design tools that includes a Chord Memory Device, 64-step arpeggiator, analog-modelled filters and 24 FX modules.

This exceptional level of control makes ANA2 the perfect accompaniment to our KICK 3 drum plugin.

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