

This is precisely where many drum sample programs fail. The MT Power Drum Kit Sampler differs from other, expensive drum samplers in that we have already pre-processed the sounds with compressors and EQs to make them a perfect fit for any mix. Samples have been specially recorded and processed to make them ideally suited for use in pop, rock and metal productions. The MT Power Drum Kit is a free drum sampler offering the powerful, high-quality sounds of an acoustic, realistic drum kit. ASIO performance and audio tracking worked very well in my tests, as did audio editing and working with MIDI.Multi Layer Drum Sampler AU / VST Instrument It could possibly use a little more refinement - the look might be a bit clinical for some - but its utility is not in question. There’s a handy launch window that contains shortcuts for different types of project, and the app uses a more or less one-window system with tabs and menus that’s pretty easy to get to grips with. It’s worth pausing for a moment here to mention the additional effort that’s gone into making setup easier for less experienced users.

A full list of instruments and effects can be found on the website. Featuring de-esser, gate, reverb, limiter and more, it’s a great selection for everyday mixing tasks. Effects are plentiful too, with the new essentialFX suite bringing 11 core effects with a unified design to your productions. Vita is Samplitude’s native sample-based instrument and you now get three new takes on it: Orchestral Ensemble, Grand Piano and Sansula, which is a kalimba instrument that’s great for scoring tasks. There’s a good selection of VSTs supplied including several completely new models.

You are now able to use up to 32 instruments in a project (twice as many as before) which isn’t as many as some might like, but you can always render tracks down to free up slots. There’s a new 64-bit architecture, multicore support and 24-bit, 96kHz multitrack recording, all of which are essential for a modern music system. This version has got a new look, with a “carbon” style applied across the app which is functional and easy enough on the eye. While it does have some limitations compared to higher-end DAWs, it’s also much more affordable and many of those features are things that producers working at a more intermediate level won’t miss. Samplitude Music Studio is a Windows-only DAW that offers pretty much everything you need to record, mix and edit audio and MIDI.
