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Creativity unleashed
With Pad City, your musical creativity knows no bounds. This isn't just a plugin; it's a catalyst for innovation, designed to nudge you towards crafting the sounds of your dreams. Stack up to 12 unique pads, each with its own journey through analog realms, and sculpt them with onboard effects to unlock new sonic territories. Nightfox Audio's commitment to inspiring your music means you get tools like an arpeggiator and melody builder, turning complex soundscapes into playable, expressive instruments. Dive into Pad City and let your creativity run wild.
Character in every note
Every note in Pad City is a testament to the character that defines Nightfox Audio instruments. By retaining the unpredictable artefacts, overtones, and harmonics of real instruments, Pad City offers a virtual instrument that doesn't just sound unique; it feels alive. This tool doesn't replicate sound; it breathes life into your music, inviting you to explore nuances that make your creations stand out. It's not just about the sound; it's about the story each note tells.
Uncompromised quality
Quality is the cornerstone of Nightfox Audio, and Pad City exemplifies this philosophy. From the selection of mics and preamps to the detailed sampling of every key and string, Pad City brings the power of a full recording studio to your fingertips. The dedication to capturing the full velocity range of instruments ensures that you experience the true essence of analog sounds, providing a foundation for music that feels real and immersive.
Versatile and intuitive design
Pad City isn't just about extraordinary sounds; it's about making those sounds work for you in every possible way. Compatibility with all major DAWs through AU, AAX, VST3, and standalone app formats means Pad City fits seamlessly into your workflow. With 1,318 samples requiring about 2.7GB of disk space, onboard mixing faders, and a suite of per-instrument and global effects, Pad City is as versatile as it is intuitive. Whether adjusting the attack, decay, or sustain, or tweaking the customizable filter and arpeggiator, you have the control to shape your sound precisely how you envision it.
Features
- Supplied with four plugin types including AU, AAX, VST3, and a standalone app, ensuring compatibility with all major DAWs, except Garageband
- 12 Sampled Analog Pad sounds captured at 2-5 unique velocities for authentic sound reproduction
- Huge bank of sounds included with 1,318 samples
- Onboard Mixing faders
- Choose between five per-instrument effects including Pan, Width, Input Delay, EQ, and Compression for detailed sound shaping
- Add movement and dynamism to your sound with global pitch and pan controls
- Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release controls along with a visualizer for precise envelope shaping
- Customizable Filter with 10 filter types, Resonance control, and a visualizer for enhanced sound sculpting
- Fully customizable Arpeggiator with options like Hold, Latch, and MIDI Thru modes for creative pattern generation
- Adjustable parameters for the Arpeggiator, including Step Number, Rate, Octave range, Swing amount, Step Size, Keyboard split range, and six Arp patterns
- Additional effects include eight types of drive, phaser, chorus, delay, and reverb for expansive sound design possibilities
- Three LFOs (Gain, Pitch, and Filter) with six shape options for dynamic modulation
- Smooth note transitions with five portamento controls
- All important parameters are fully automation-capable in major DAWs for efficient workflow integration
- All important parameters are fully CC mappable for convenient control customization
- Over 70 presets included, with the ability to create, save, and favourite user presets for quick access
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: Mac OS 10.13+
- Windows: Windows 7+
- Format:
- Mac: AU, AAX, VST3, and standalone app
- Windows: AAX, VST3, and standalone app
- RAM: 8GB
- Disk space: 500MB
- Product code: 1246-2729