iDrum 1.7 adds song editor, 50 new kits, more

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Monday, Nov 17, 2008 5:25am

iDrum 1.7 adds song editor, 50 new kits, more

iZotope has released iDrum 1.7, updating the software-based virtual drum machine with a new song editor, 50 new kits, the ability to create rhythms in differing time signatures and more. The song editor allows users to create drum patterns in iDrum alongside existing tracks, and keeps the effects in time. Added within the new kits are live acoustic drums, hip-hop sounds, dance track effects and others. The software works as a standalone application or as a plugin to GrageBand, Logic, Pro Tools and other sound programs. It has plugin support for RTAS (Pro Tools 7+), VST, Audio Units and MAS. Version 1.7 also supports iDrum apps for the iPhone and iPod touch found on the Apple iTunes App Store.

iDrum ships with more than 500 drum and percussion effects and allows users to sample effects from WAV and AIFF files. It has pitch control, filters and envelopes for designing sounds. Along with the software, iDrum also has a sound portal for downloading new kits. The software requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher and 512MB RAM. It is shipping now for $60.