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Ultrabeat is a rhythm synthesizer with integrated step
sequencer.
Ultrabeat’s synthesis engine is optimized for creating electronic and acoustic drum and
percussion sounds.
The sonic diversity possible with Ultrabeat is due to its various synthesis engines. In
addition to a new type of Phase Oscillator, sample playback, FM, and physical modeling
are also put to use.
Special attention has been paid to achieving the greatest possible range of dynamics
for its sounds. Ultrabeat features many extremely versatile functions that can vary the
timbre of the sound, dependent on the dynamics of the performance or other
modulation sources.
Ultrabeat is integrated into Logic as a software instrument. Its synthesis engine can be
directly controlled from within Logic. Ultrabeat also features an integrated step
sequencer, used to create rhythmic grooves comprised of patterns. The sequencer
displays “running light” type controls like those of classic drum machines.
In addition to the entry and playback of note information, the sequencer plays an
important role in the dynamic shaping of rhythms and sounds produced with
Ultrabeat.
The Structure of Ultrabeat
Before taking a closer look at the user interface, here are a few further comments on
the structure of Ultrabeat:
Most software synthesizers offer one synthesizer per plug-in instance. Ultrabeat,
however, places 25 independent synthesizers at your disposal. These synthesizers—
called drum voices in Ultrabeat—are optimized for the generation of drum and
percussion sounds.