Rob Papen Releases PUNCH - Powerful Virtual Drum Synth

New virtual drum synth combines classic and synthesized drum sounds with a whole host of powerful features*

Time+Space, the exclusive UK and European distributor for synth  extraordinaire Rob Papen, has announced the release of PUNCH -- .a brand  new speaker busting, body rattling software instrument that combines  sampled and synthesized drums with breathtaking features for the  contemporary music producer.

Punch gives producers the power to use the drum synthesis to build their  own unique sounding drum kits as well as the ability to load their own  samples into Punch to complete their kit. The sounds can be crafted  using the stunning features, filters and huge synth power we've come to  expect from Rob Papen synths.

* Lets take a look at the key features...

**Drum Synthesis

*Features 16 pads (2 bass drums, 2 snare drums, 2 open hi-hat, 2 closed  hi-hat, 3 tom, 2 claps, 3 user drum) each with different models and a  selection of classic and Punch presets.

Also features 8 Dual Sample slots preloaded with samples and available  for you to load your own samples. Each has their own amp / pitch  envelopes and filter envelope.

Each drum has it´s own 'easy controls', distortion (20 different  models), output destination (to dry or any of the 4 fx channels), and  choke groups and can be previewed by clicking in the Drum Review Pad.

*Internal Sequencer*

Punch has its own internal sequencer that can play eight different  patterns of up to 16 steps long. Each pattern is composed of 4 tracks  with each track having its own drum output. Users can control the  velocity, panning, pitch, envelope speed, flaming, time offset and free  row of each step in each track. Swing, flaming time and humanization  controls are also available.

*Modulation/FX screen*

2 envelopes, 2 LFOs and 8 modulation slots, which allow you to use a  wide variety of modulation sources to control Punch's parameters. The FX  section features 4 FX, each with 26 different tyes of FX.

*Mixer Screen*

Shows the volume and panning of all the controls, plus the FX mix and  panning, allowing you to easily mix the drum sounds.  *Easy Screen* Features easy to use sliders allowing you to alter the main controls on  the fly during use. All are available for midi-latching.  *Bank Manager* Displays all the banks and presets and allows you to load, save, copy  and paste them. Also includes a powerful search function.  *And that's just the tip of the iceberg, try it for yourself -- for FREE!