We're proud to say that DR-008 is the most advanced VST2.0 and DXi drum module on the market. Not only does it feature comprehensive sampling - 32-bit processing, velocity crossfading / velocity switching, LM4 *.txt and Battery *.kit import, and huge sample-shaping possibilities - it also features support for modular, open-architecture synthesis via plug-in modules. A good set of these are included, and more will become available from FXpansion and third parties.
Features include
96 sampling / synthesis channels
Eight programmable exclusion (choke) groups
Immediate sample preview; drag+drop support
High-quality 32-bit modular sound engine
Available for Windows as a VST Instrument and DXi
Low CPU load
Compatible with Cubase VST, Cubasis VST, Logic Audio series v4.x, Cakewalk SONAR, Sonic Syndicate Orion, Fruity Loops and more...
Two per-channel aux sends, switchable pre/post.
Up to eight stereo outputs and eight stereo aux sends, configurable.
Supports stereo WAV and AIFF files, and bank files in LM-4, DR-005 and Battery format.
Fully automatable
On-line soundbank exchange area for registered users
Modules included in DR-008
Easy Sampler - ultra-lightweight, low-cpu sample player with filter, pitch decay and amp. decay
Quad Sampler - four-way sample player with velocity crossfading and vector mixing
SFX Sampler - creative sampler with loop modulation, ring modulation, drive etc.
Velo Sampler - 128-way velocity switching sampler.
TheEights Bass - fat, juicy bass drum
809 Bass - a recreation of the 80s classics
HiHat - vintage analog-style hi-hat
HiHat2 - vintage analog-style hi-hat #2
808 Hat - accurate 808-like hi-hat
809 Snare - snappy "early 80's" analog snare
Ana Snare - old-school 70's style snare
HxDrum - hard-hitting synth drum
HxBass - hard-hitting bass drum
AnalogClap - analog-style "hand clap"
AnalogCow - cow bell and other percussion
SynPerc - assorted agogos, spoons and glass bottles
HandDrum - bongos, congas etc.