UNMIX DRUMS is the world's first audio plugin that allows attenuating or boosting drums in mixed music, in real-time. Using advanced source signal separation (a.k.a. de-mixing, unmixing, sound extraction, sound isolation) technology under the hood, UNMIX DRUMS provides frequency dependent drum level control that ranges from up to +18dB of boost to virtually complete removal* - while always sounding great. Whether used on a full mix or on a drum bus, UNMIX DRUMS can be used to shape and enhance the impact of your drums in a unique new way. Sporting an intuitive multi-level GUI, frequency dependent control of key parameters, a sample accurate sub-bass (re)synthesizer, our high-precision analyzer display, M/S operation and an output limiter, UNMIX DRUMS opens up exciting new options for mastering, music production, sample-based music creation, mash-up artists, remixers and DJs.
The UNMIX DRUMS features at a glance:
- Source Separation-Based Control of Drum Level in Mixed Music.
- SMOOTH and PUNCHY Boost Modes.
- Sample-Accurate Sub-Bass (Re)Synthesizer.
- Frequency Dependent Control of Key Parameters.
- Intuitive 3-way GUI Design.
UNMIX DRUMS is your after-the-fact fader for the drums. It takes a mixed music input and allows you to change the level of the drums relative to everything else, in real-time. Attenuate the drums to "headphone bleed" levels, or make them sit squarely in your face - the choice is yours. Adjust DRUM LEVEL and THRESHOLD, done.
UNMIX DRUMS doesn't only work with mixed music – you can slap it onto a drum buss, too. Adjusting DRUM LEVEL frequency dependently - using our slick breakpoint editor in the CURVES view - lets you shape the impact and punch of your drums like never before. Without touching a compressor or transient processor, and even if they're inside a full mix. We call this impact equalization. As drum punch connoisseurs, we're proud to say: It's simply awesome.
Speaking of punch: UNMIX DRUMS offers two boost modes, SMOOTH and PUNCHY. The SMOOTH mode was designed with a dry, organic sound in mind, for natural sounding medium boost situations, as well as pre-processing for drum extraction applications. PUNCHY produces a very snappy, tight sound that can really make the drums jump at you. Both modes allow boosting the drum reverb, too, SMOOTH focusing on early reflections and PUNCHY on long reverb tails.
UNMIX DRUMS features the world's first and only sample accurate sub-bass (re)synthesizer. Adding punchy and clean low frequency energy to your music or drums has never been easier. Simply raise the BASS SYNTH slider to taste - no level instabilities, false triggers or phase cancellation included. Whether subtly extending the frequency range on a jazz master or creating earth shattering club beats of woofer destruction, the onboard BASS SYNTH delivers - with minimal effort.
UNMIX DRUMS features an intuitive 3-way Graphical User Interface design. Rather than cluttering up your workspace, this layout ensures you see only the parameters you need to see - when and if you need them. With its level compensation feature, M/S processing, a hard-knee limiter, "kill-switch" style drum level macro buttons, and a plethora of carefully hand-crafted factory presets, UNMIX DRUMS delivers stunning results, easily and in an instant.
This software is available for a variety of 64-bit formats.
On macOS:
- Apple AudioUnits (AU)
- Avid AAX Native including AudioSuite
- Steinberg VST 2.4
- Steinberg VST 3
On Windows:
- Avid AAX Native including AudioSuite
- Steinberg VST 2.4
- Steinberg VST 3
32-bit support incl. Avid RTAS is available by downloading older versions.
- Apple Mac computer
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macOS 10.15.x or newer, 64 bit.
- Apple Silicon CPU, or Intel CPU with at least 2 Cores (i7 or better recommended).
- Apple AU (AudioUnits), Steinberg VST 2.4, VST 3 or Avid AAX Native compatible Host software, processing audio as 32 bit float.
- iLok.com account for machine- or iLok 2/3 based activation (of full as well as demo versions)
- Internet Connection for Software Activation (though not necessarily on the computer used for audio)
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Windows 10 or newer
- CPU with at least 2 Cores; Intel CPU recommended, i7 or better recommended.
- Steinberg VST 2.4, VST 3 or Avid AAX compatible 64-bit host software, processing audio as 32 bit float.
- iLok.com account for machine- or iLok 2/3 based activation (of full as well as demo versions)
- Internet Connection for Software Activation (though not necessarily on the computer used for audio)
UNMIX DRUMS uses the latest PACE copy protection, which allows you to place your activation on your machine or on an iLok 2* (not included). You will need a free iLok.com account to use our software, including the demos – but you do not necessarily need the iLok 2 dongle, if your machine has internet access. All required software is installed along with our plugins, but we generally recommend downloading the latest versions directly from iLok.com.
