Description
The Cre8audio Boom Chick Desktop Drum Machine is a powerhouse of analog drum synthesis and intuitive sequencing crafted in collaboration with Pittsburgh Modular. Built from the ground up to deliver tactile raw percussion power Boom Chick blends handcrafted analog circuits with a performance-ready sequencer that rewards exploration and immediacy. Designed for electronic musicians producers and beatmakers seeking punchy analog tone with deep rhythmic control Boom Chick features five richly sculpted drum voices (kick snare hats and two multi-functional channels) all controlled by a streamlined knob-per-function interface. Its sequencer offers step-by-step editing or live performance modes with polyrhythm swing chance and generative rhythm tools for endless grooves. If youre crafting complex tracks in the studio or triggering chaos onstage Boom Chick is built for serious beat crafting with no menu-diving or workflow friction. Handcrafted analog percussion with sonic flexibility At the core of Boom Chick lies a set of five bespoke analog drum voices each engineered by Pittsburgh Modular for flexibility punch and creativity. These arent just samples or vintage rehashes—theyre entirely new analog designs. The kick drum delivers massive low end with precise envelope shaping and overdrive letting you dial in anything from tight electronic kicks to massive fuzzy booms. The snare covers realistic hits and abstract noise patterns with equal ease. Two additional sound design channels offer dual oscillators FM noise and wave shaping giving you a playground of percussive and melodic tones. The hi-hats employ a custom noise matrix for sharp metallic textures. This isn’t a machine that merely mimics vintage boxes; it invents its own category of analog drum synthesis offering sound design potential well beyond traditional limitations. Deep sequencing with a modern brain Boom Chicks built-in sequencer is designed to balance ease of use with deep musical possibilities. With two primary modes (Step Mode and Live Mode) you can program intricate beats note by note or capture spontaneous rhythms as you play. Up to 64 steps are available per track and per-voice polyrhythmic lengths let you layer evolving rhythms that never repeat the same way twice. Creative tools such as Step Probability Rolls and Euclidean pattern generation let you add subtle variation or chaos depending on your vibe. Features like Swing and Humanize make your grooves feel organic or tightly quantized based on what you need. Everything from tight techno grooves to abstract IDM polyrhythms can be created and saved to 64 onboard memory slots. Hands-on control for live or studio setups Boom Chick is all about immediacy. With a dedicated knob or button for every key function there’s no need to scroll through screens or guess at hidden menus. Tweak envelope shapes adjust pitch or dial in overdrive in real time with clear visual feedback. Each channel features a mute button and real-time performance functions let you improvise fills breaks or entirely new patterns during playback. Its sturdy desktop enclosure is compact but solid making it ideal for travel live rigs or permanent studio installations. Modular-ready and fully connected Designed with integration in mind Boom Chick includes individual trigger inputs for each drum voice allowing full control from your modular system or external sequencer. Every drum voice also has its own individual output for multitrack recording or external processing. Clock I/O ensures tight sync with other gear and full MIDI implementation via MIDI in/out gives you the flexibility to sequence Boom Chick from a DAW or control other instruments using its sequencer. Dual output options(headphone and line level) make it easy to jam privately or plug straight into a mixer or interface for recording and performance. Creative analog rhythm machine for modern producers Cre8audio’s Boom Chick is more than just another drum machine. It’s a fully analog performance instrument crafted with unique analog circuits a forward-thinking sequencer and enough connectivity and control to slot into any setup. Whether youre building tracks in a DAW-less environment or augmenting your existing studio with rich raw drum tone Boom Chick offers the punch detail and personality that only analog can provide. Features Fully analog drum machine with handcrafted circuits by Pittsburgh Modular Five expressive analog drum voices including kick snare hi-hats and two sound design channels Live and Step sequencing modes with up to 64 steps per pattern Built-in tools for polyrhythm swing probability and generative rhythm creation Dedicated knob-per-function interface for immediate hands-on control Trigger inputs and individual outputs for each drum voice for modular integration Full MIDI in/out and analog clock sync for seamless gear connectivity Performance-friendly features including real-time mutes fills and rolls 64 memory slots for saving and recalling patterns Durable desktop form factor designed for both studio and live use Specifications Drum Voices: 5 (Kick Snare Drum 1 Drum 2 Hats) Drum Trigger Inputs: Individual Drum Outputs: Individual MIDI Connectivity: 3.5mm Type A TRS MIDI In And MIDI Out Clock I/O: Clock In And Clock Out Reset I/O: Reset In And Reset Out Line Output: Mono 3.5mm TS Headphone Output: Dual Mono 3.5mm TRS Drum Mutes: Individual Drum Sequencer: 6 Channel 64 Step Play Modes: Step And Live Sequence Memory: 64 Sequences Song Memory: 16 Songs Sequencer Effects: Step Shift Roll Chance Clear Pattern Length Pattern Extend Clock Division Humanize Swing Quantize Generate Sequence Euclidean Pattern Generator Tap Tempo Size (W x H x D): 207mm x 138mm x 61mm Weight: 826g Compatibility: Eurorack Compatible Enclosure: Can Be Used Standalone In Included Case Or As Eurorack Format Module Eurorack Module Specifications: Width: 40hp Depth: 30mm Power Draw (+12V Rail): 250mA Power Draw (-12V Rail): 200mA Included In The Box: 1x Boom Chick 1x Boom Chick Wall-Wart Power Supply 1x 3.5mm To 5 Pin (Type “A”) MIDI Din Pigtail Product Code: Boom Chick
