The latest instrument from Sonicware sees the company kick off an all-new Deconstruct series with a compact drum machine, sampler and bass synth. Described as a “hypnotic groove machine”, the Deconstruct Minimal draws inspiration from an array of classics, and as with all of the company’s offerings, packs some serious features into its modest footprint.
Built around a 10-track drum machine, the new arrival provides some in-depth yet intuitive editing capabilities, and features a sample-based engine along with synthesis on its BD1 and SD (kick and snare) channels. Users can freely chain together four different parts, and the machine offers a choice of three groove feels: 808, 909 and Minimal Original. Track 10 includes a dedicated loop sampler, while tracks 7–9 can function as additional sampler tracks.
Along with its drum capabilities, the instrument is also equipped with an analogue-modelling bass synth. Equipped with a selection of waveforms, a sub-bass oscillator and a dedicated overdrive, the synth is capable of producing a whole host of classic electronic bass sounds, as well as pushing them into new, modern territory. Finally, the machine includes a collection of onboard effects, including reverb and tape-style delay. The drum track then benefits from its own Isolator effect, which delivers everything from subtle tonal shaping to obvious low-end boosts. a master effects section then includes a DJ-style sweep filter, phaser, distortion, snip loop, and ducking compressor, all of which have been designed as ‘punch-in’ effects for live performances.
Key Features
- Legendary Groove DNA: Built on the rhythmic and pitch drift of the legendary drum machines — designed to create hypnotic minimal grooves.
- Deep 10-Track Drum Machine: Intuitive, deep groove editing with per-track accents, random velocity, swing, sub- steps and phrase rotation.
- Sonic Expansion Sampler: Drum machine-integrated four-track sampler with a four-bar loop track — beyond drums through textures and phrases.
- Elastic Bass Synth: Fluid analogue-modelling bass synth delivers acid bass lines and driving techno leads.
- Live-Boosting Effects: Live-focused real-time effects for dynamic groove control and performance intensity.
Pricing & Availability
The Deconstruct Minimal is available to pre-order now, and Sonicware are offering a reduced price of £269 including VAT for the first 1000 units.
