Simple. Effective. Lo-fi.
Chances are that if you listened to electronic, synth pop, new wave, techno, and many other genres of music in the early 1980's, you have heard this little rhythmic rumbler. The Black 55 is based off of one of the first step-write-style drum machines in existence. It was highly underrated, as evidenced by its extensive use with The Cure (Pornography), New Order (Movement), and famously as the first "live" drummer of two seminal bands that defined the era: Depeche Mode and The Sisters of Mercy.
Originally designed so that guitarists and bassists could have accompaniment, the Black 55 falls somewhere in-between a CR-78 and an 808. With simple controls and simple sounds, this small and easy-to-use machine was a tiny force to be reckoned with. From clean, warm, vintage, and lo-fi to punchy, clear, and beefy, the kicks are dynamic, the snares are accentuated, and the hi-hats are as crisp as a new dollar bill. The Black 55 has got your sonic arsenal covered and smeared in minimalistic goodness.
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Samples
Parts
Black 55
- Black 55
- Black 55 Tone Shape
Specifications
- Programs: 25
- P(arts): 2
- Size: 602.5 MB
- 1.760 Real-Time Samples™
- Sample Resolution: 48 Khz / 24 Bit Stereo, .RTS (Real Time Sample) format
Requirements
- Compatible with Windows (Version 10 and above) and Mac (OS X 10.14 and above) on both Intel and Apple ARM (M Chip) architectures. Supported plug-in formats include Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, and AAX. Soundpaint engine is optimized for high-efficiency performance across all major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and hyper optimized for SSD.
- Minimum System Requirements: Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 16 GB of RAM or more recommended. SSD recommended.
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