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- Emulates both Korg KR-55A and KR-55B with 240 original rhythms
- Adds 200 new patterns and genre-tuned kits
- Full analogue-modelled drum synthesis (no samples)
- Advanced editing, mixing and effects for each instrument
- DAW-friendly workflow with MIDI export, automation and individual outs
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Cherry Audio KR-55C Drum Machine - Download
Rated 5 Stars by MusicRadar! "This is a unique and outstanding reincarnation from Cherry Audio, packed with character at both the vintage and contemporary ends of the spectrum. It’s also incredible fun to play and experiment with, and nothing short of a bargain."
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Cherry Audio's KR-55C is a supercharged, best-of-both-worlds software emulation that combines features from two lesser-known drum machines of the post-punk era: Korg's "Rhythm 55" KR-55A and KR-55B. KR-55C boasts all the rhythms from both models, for a total of 240 factory patterns, intros, and fills. Additionally, it adds 200 original patterns and kits that cover a wider range of genres. KR-55C's user interface shifts based on whether the A or B model is selected and includes extra pages that let this beatbox "step out" even further. It features a familiar X0X-style 16-button layout for step-editing and real-time pattern programming, as well as a song mode for chaining up to 99 patterns.
Korg's "Rhythm 55," also known as the KR-55, was introduced in 1979 as a replacement for the simpler Mini Pops 35 and Mini Pops 120 machines. Although all of these models were preset-only with no option for user-programmed rhythms, the KR-55 represented a significant advancement. It featured 48 preset rhythms, 16 intro patterns, and 16 fill patterns. The flexible mixer section allowed users to easily mute or solo individual drum sounds, creating countless variations of the preprogrammed rhythms. Legendary early synth-pop producer Daniel Miller effectively utilized this on early Depeche Mode and Fad Gadget albums, where the KR-55 provided most of the percussion sounds while an ARP2600 synthesizer supplied the kick drums, triggered via the KR-55.
Features
- Software emulation combining features of the KR-55A and KR-55B drum machines
- Includes all original preset rhythms from both models for a total of 240 factory patterns, intros and fills
- Adds 200 original rhythm and sound presets with kits tuned to specific genres
- Analogue-modelled drum tones instead of sample playback
- Instrument Edit panel enables deep sound shaping with parametric EQ, Tone, Tune and Decay per instrument
- Familiar X0X-style 16- or 24-step pattern programming for real-time or step entry
- Flexible copy-and-paste functions for patterns and instruments
- Swing amount control for rhythmic variation
- Real-time step entering using the Trigger button
- All sounds are independently addressable in user pattern mode
- Song Mode allows chaining up to 99 patterns with 99 steps per song
- External MIDI triggering with velocity response and user-assignable note mapping
- Mixer panel provides independent level, pan, mute and solo for each instrument
- Effects Routing Matrix allows selecting which instruments receive each effect
- Effects panel includes overdrive, flanger/chorus, delay and reverb for per-instrument processing
- Global master compressor and bus limiter included
- Drag-and-drop export converts patterns to DAW MIDI tracks (plug-in version) or standard MIDI files (standalone)
- Individual audio outputs (plug-in version) for processing each instrument separately in a DAW
- Extremely accurate DAW sync for tight integration
- User-adjustable oversampling control
- Complete MIDI control and automation support with easy MIDI learn and mapping
- Focus zoom-in feature plus full UI zoom and resize options
- Full documentation accessible online or as a downloadable PDF
- Supports AU, VST, VST3, AAX and standalone formats
- Optional Pattern Theory for KR-55C preset pack available separately
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