Sub51 and Soundtrax have just announced the launch of an updated and improved version of their innovative sample-based virtual instrument. Capable of blending up to four custom sound sources, Drop Pad 3 retains the intuitive drag-and-drop operation of its predecessor, but delivers a range of enhancements and now boasts deeper integration with supported hardware controllers thanks to full NKS support.
Key Features
Here’s an overview of what the latest version of Drop Pad has to offer:
- Full NKS integration.
- Works with Kontakt 8 Player or Kontakt 8 Full.
- Intuitive Main, Edit, Mod, FX and Preset Browser windows.
- Auto/manual Morph controls.
- Drag-and-drop sample import, including pitch detection.
- Sample randomiser.
- Low-pass, peak and high-pass filters controllable by Warp LFOs.
- Pan and pitch LFOs.
- Modular effects section with 14 insert or main effects, six delay models and six reverb algorithms.
- On-board Preset browser for quick loading, saving and renaming of Presets
- Host automation.
- Nektar Panorama CS12 integration.
- 2.2 GB WAV sound library containing drum loops, tonal loops and textures.
- 144 new Sound Sets plus 293 Legacy Drop Pad Sound Sets included.
“We are passionate about instrument design and sound creation, so we wanted to create something that would provide users with the tools and flexibility to easily capture, create and modulate between sound sources.” - Andre Abshagan and Paul Joyner, Drop Pad’s developers
Compatibility
Drop Pad 3 runs in Native Instruments Kontakt Player 8, or the full Kontakt 8, which are supported on PCs running Windows 10 and above, and Macs running macOS 13 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-ins are available, along with standalone applications.
Pricing & Availability
Drop Pad 3 is available now, and is being offered at an introductory price of £67.20 until 13 July 2025, when it will increase to its full price of £84.
www.lootaudio.com/category/kontakt-instruments/soundtrax/drop-pad-3
