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Native Instruments introduces HEXAGON HIGHWAY MASCHINE Expansion

New MASCHINE Expansion provides the powerful, rhythmically sophisticated
sound of experimental electronic music.

Berlin, September 19, 2016 – Native Instruments today introduced HEXAGON
HIGHWAY – a new MASCHINE Expansion combining up-front, expressive drums
and percussion with advanced multi-effect kits. The expansion is aimed
at producers creating music that lives between the lines of established
genres, with a strong focus on beat making. The expansion was created in
collaboration with Twisted Tools, the team behind NI’s randomizing drum
sampler POLYPLEX. HEXAGON HIGHWAY runs in the latest MASCHINE software
on MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, or MASCHINE MIKRO and is available
exclusively at the NI Online Shop. A compact version for iMASCHINE is
also available via the iMASCHINE in-app store.

HEXAGON HIGHWAY was designed for producers who have a passion for
musical experimentation. A collection of expertly designed drum and
percussion sounds provide a foundation necessary for adventurous,
contemporary electronic music. The expansion also features custom
Multi-Effect kits that make advanced sound manipulation intuitive and
easy. Once a Multi-Effect kit is loaded, producers can cycle through a
host of detailed parameter automations in real time, providing instant
rhythmic and sonic variation during live performances and fresh
inspiration in the studio. A new set of presets for NI’s acclaimed
MASSIVE and MONARK synths deliver a dose of heavy bass accompaniment
that perfectly complements the high-impact drums included in the expansion.

A compact version of HEXAGON HIGHWAY is also available as an iMASCHINE
Expansion, for creating beats on the go. Tracks can be exported to
MASCHINE STUDIO, MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO for completion.
Pricing and availability

HEXAGON HIGHWAY is available now at the NI Online Shop for $49 / 49 € /
£44 / ¥ 6,280 / AU$ 79 and runs in the MASCHINE 2 software.

The iMASCHINE expansion is available at the iMASCHINE in-app store for
$0.99 / 0,99 € / £0.79 / ¥ 120 / AU$ 1.29.
Further product information and press material

Additional information
on HEXAGON HIGHWAY is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/hexagonhighway

FXpansion Releases BFD Metal Snares

Snares with impact & character

 

LONDON, UK (September 16, 2016) - Audio software developer FXpansion, now part of the leading music technology company  ROLI, are pleased to announce the availability of BFD Metal Snares -  a collection of premium metal-shell snare drums for BFD3.

 

"The snare drum is the center of the beat and it can make or break a song," said FXpansion sound designers Drew Vernon and Mike Bugh. "The drums we chose are made by manufacturers like Sonor and Pearl that are renowned for metal snares that really stand out in a mix."

Each snare drum was recorded with 2 top mics, 1 bottom mic and 1 side mic, along with mono room, ribbon room, and far room ambience channels. Two additional stereo reverb channels were added to achieve a massive sound. The five hand-selected snare drums were recorded with wires on and off and are included in both natural and processed versions.

 

"We wanted to capture an array of excellent snares made from various metals like brass, bronze, steel, and aluminum that are full of character and offer huge sound. The end result is a collection of snares that punch and crack with clarity, cut through a mix, and are instantly usable."

 

BFD3 is the third generation of FXpansion's flagship software acoustic drum studio, delivering new levels of detail and realism with stunning new kits, mix-ready presets and modeling technology for tom resonance and cymbal swells. The revamped interface has a new mixer and sound browser for the easiest BFD experience yet.

 

BFD Metal Snares is available to purchase and download directly from FXpansion for USD $70.00 here: https://www.fxpansion.com/bfdmetalsnares

 

BFD Metal Snares requires a registered copy of BFD3 which is available to purchase as a download or boxed USB version from FXpansion for USD $349.00 here: https://www.fxpansion.com/products/bfd3/