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As the 80s sound is back and has been creeping up in modern chart topper tracks by major artists, as well as new soundtracks for tv series and film, we couldn’t hold back and had to release a drum plugin based on the hit sound of the 80s. Retro Hit is inspired from the pop/ dance and rock sound of popular bands and artists from the 1980s. The plugin provides 50 Drum kits of Kicks, Snares, Hats, Cymbals, Claps, Toms ,FX and Percussion which are available as processed versions already treated with eq, compression and reverb, and also some dry versions. We wanted to provide the processed sounds as well, so that the producer/ musician can be instantly inspired and can get to producing music , rather than tweaking the raw sounds from scratch. Dry untreated versions are also provided for those who want to tweak them on their own. The Plugin provides drum kits of 12 sounds per patch. These as visible as buttons that light up when played on the GUI.

Individual control per drum is also provided for Volume and Pan. Global settings for Pitch, Reverb, Attack and Sustain are also provided. Find mixed kits, kick drums, snares, hats, cymbals, toms, percussion and fx and mixed kits as preset kits to inspire you. All of the 600+ Drum samples are also provided as .wavs to use in other samplers such as hardware samplers and also controller based beatboxes such as Akai mpc and NI machine. You can also load them in any other soft sampler of your choice, or simply place them in your audio track. You can choose your method of production, making this a very versatile library.

These samples were recorded directly from vintage drum machines namely, EMU sp12, OB- MX, LINN DRUM and Fairlight. The sounds were tracked and recorded through a selection of tube and solid state pre-amps and compressors such as NEVE 1073, Thermionic Culture Rooster, and Electrodyne pres, Distressor, Api 2500 and Drawmer 1978.

Hardware Eq, compression and reverbs were applied to the dry samples to re-create the original 80s vibe. These sounds will be instantly recognizable and will inspire you to work fast and sound great.

CONTROLS
Features:
Drum plugin with 12 pads – Contains 600+ drum samples:
100 kick drums
204 reverb snares
103 Dry Snares
44 hats
30 claps
74 Percussion
12 reverse sounds
12 Latin Perc
12 fx
18 hi perc

Global Controls:
Attack: Controls the Attack time for the amp envelope of the Entire Drum Kit.

Release: Controls the Release time for the amp envelope of the Entire Drum Kit.

Reverb: Control and add reverb for the entire kit .

Pitch: Change the tuning of the Entire Drum Kit

Panic: Use this button to rest the current selected Drum Kit, use this in case your midi notes are stuck.

Preset Selector Window: Use this to choose from 50 preset drum kits provided with this plugin, or use the back/forward arrows to browse the presets sequentially.

DRUM PADS and Controls:
12 Drum Pads are provided per path
Individual controls of Volume and Panning are provided for each drum sound.
Sound Output:

The current version of this plugin provides a stereo out (L/R Channels), no multiouts are provided, but are planned for the update.

Known issues:

*The pitch knob does not work on Logic 9 or Logic Pro X on Mac OSX, an update is being developed to fix this for Logic Pro users.


What is Retro Hit?
Retro Hit is an 80s inspired Drum Plugin features over 600 drum hits (both dry and processed) inspired from the pop/ dance and rock sound of popular bands and artists from the 1980s. The plugin provides 50 Drum kits of Kicks, Snares, Hats, Cymbals, Claps, Toms ,FX and Percussion which are available as processed versions already treated with eq, compression and reverb, and also some dry versions. We wanted to provide the processed sounds as well, so that the producer/ musician can be instantly inspired and can get to producing music , rather than tweaking the raw sounds from scratch. Dry untreated versions are also provided for those who want to tweak them on their own. The Plugin provides drum kits of 12 sounds per patch. These as visible as buttons that light up when played on the GUI.

Please note: Windows and Mac VST versions will be up later. -iMPRESSiVE




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Thank You
  Member 26.03.2016 24
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I'm tired of this crappy products that are invading the market. Sure, I wanna thank Impressive for letting us try it before (not) buying it. Uninstalled it in less than 2 minutes. I really don't understand why anyone would spend time and effort designing a stupid GUI and writing a very limited plugin just to contain some bad quality samples that could have been released as a normal sample pack. No separate outs, so you can't really mix the drum sounds individually. There's a reverb knob that affects the whole kit, but the individual drums already have PLENTY of gated reverbs on them -and that's comprehensible, 'cause it's an 80s drums plugin- but stacking reverbs over reverbs doesn't sound good to me. The attack and decay parameters affect the whole kit, so there's really no way to actually operate on the individual sounds, besides the volume and pan controls. This is bullshit!
  Resident 21.01.2014 46 1515
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At least you weren't the one who bought it and was disappointed. Unfortunately, this was one of my rather regrettable purchases. Mainly due to all the reasons you stated. It doesn't sound the same. I hate the formatting. The GUI is a nightmare. There is little control whatsoever. Personally, I think the Zenhiser 80's Retro Drummer samples I shared some time ago are among the best 80's drum samples I've heard. But this Beatskillz thing is not very good. Hence, another reason why I shared it - to save you from wasting your money. And besides, I shouldn't expect a totally outstanding product for $30 from a company called "BeatSkillz". Sounds like my a soundcloud name for those peaked-in-high-school kids who still live with their Mom at age 35 still convinced they'll become the next Eminem. "Yo I'm MC BeatSkillz, yo checkout mah soundcloud!" Yeah no thanks I'm good, mate.
  Resident 9.06.2013 3 1004
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  Member 26.03.2016 24
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quote by ImpressiveAt least you weren't the one who bought it and was disappointed. Unfortunately, this was one of my rather regrettable purchases. Mainly due to all the reasons you stated. It doesn't sound the same. I hate the formatting. The GUI is a nightmare. There is little control whatsoever. Personally, I think the Zenhiser 80's Retro Drummer samples I shared some time ago are among the best 80's drum samples I've heard. But this Beatskillz thing is not very good. Hence, another reason why I shared it - to save you from wasting your money. And besides, I shouldn't expect a totally outstanding product for $30 from a company called "BeatSkillz". Sounds like my a soundcloud name for those peaked-in-high-school kids who still live with their Mom at age 35 still convinced they'll become the next Eminem. "Yo I'm MC BeatSkillz, yo checkout mah soundcloud!" Yeah no thanks I'm good, mate.


Yeah, I don't expect anything from these companies either - are they even real companies? All I can imagine is some guy in his bedroom designing a GUI and putting some samples he made from somebody else's sample packs in it
  Resident 21.01.2014 46 1515
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quote by Daniele Venanziare they even real companies? All I can imagine is some guy in his bedroom designing a GUI and putting some samples he made from somebody else's sample packs in it

You imagined right. Because that's exactly what it is.
  Member 28.07.2014 87
+3
These samples were recorded directly from vintage drum machines namely, EMU sp12, OB- MX, LINN DRUM and Fairlight. The sounds were tracked and recorded through a selection of tube and solid state pre-amps and compressors such as NEVE 1073, Thermionic Culture Rooster, and Electrodyne pres, Distressor, Api 2500 and Drawmer 1978.


Perhaps we are expecting too much from those recordings of these vintage drum boxes. I have one of those drum boxes and the sound is just that, vintage.
  Member 20.12.2015 65
+33
I hope this doesn't get released for Windows
Thanks, but don't waist your time Impressive....checkout the request section, I bet that this was nowhere near the top 1,000 request.
  Resident 21.01.2014 46 1515
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While you may not find it useful, others may. It's not a popularity contest to me. This is a community. Even if just one person wants it, I will share it. It's not a huge deal.
Now look at it this way - if people can appreciate TrackGod expansions, than they can appreciate this thingy. Again, it's a cheap plugin. It's not a $1,200 Addictive Drums 2. It's a $30 plugin from a developer who doesn't even use any copy protection. Not even a serial number. Just download, install, and it's ready to go. So you can't expect great quality from it. You get what you pay for. You paid nothing.
  Resident 29.01.2012 2060
+215
If this come windows you will download this since you're junkie of plugins.
Prove me that I am wrong. and free Catalonia
  Resident 3.01.2011 1 4432
+559
If This Is Made With a Maize Sample You Can Make a VST Mac Or PC To You Just Need To Download The Maize Sampler / Builder Thanks
  Member 12.03.2015 10
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Classic stuff ! Thank you very much .......
Very Very Nice
  Resident 28.10.2016 20 478
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no matter if it is shit or not, i want to thank you for your effort Impressive
  Member 21.04.2012 96
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Impressive my man.. i think we jumped pn the same train on this one.. I actually took a leap into the void and got the RetroKZ asewell.. Pretty much the same crap as this so called drum plugin. Sure it wasnt that much money but for sure spending the same amount on some presets for Spire or something similair would have made my day.

In other words, i totaly agree that this is a good way to help others from doing the same misstake "we" did. And even if the idea on this and RetroKZ is good its just doesnt cut it. Its poorly and cheaply made and even if they will upgrade it with seperate outs etc it still not even close to desent..
  Member 26.03.2016 24
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Guys, I agree with all of you and that's why I thanked Impressive for letting us try before (not) buying it. I totally admire what he's done here for the community. I was just reviewing the product, which is bullshit to my ears, that's all! Without ppl like Impressive, this comm wouldn't exist and guys like me wouldn't have the opportunity to save tons of money that would have gone wasted instead!
  Moderator 21.01.2012 2373 16092
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I was just reviewing the product,


Yes, and that's exactly what we expect from comments. That's the way they are useful for other members.
Criticizing a product is not lack of respect for the uploader.
If done with real arguments it's really useful for all of us.
  Resident 21.01.2014 46 1515
+4319
Your arguments were valid. I actually appreciate comments like these. They are very helpful. And I'd rather have a couple comments like these than a bunch of simple "Thanks!" comments (there's a thanks button LOL). Although I don't get hostile about that. They're showing gratitude.
Your arguments are valid and civil. You're not being disrespectful to me or anyone else. You're just criticizing a product and I'm sure a lot of us agree. When even the uploader agrees with you on that, you're safe my friend.
  Moderator 21.01.2012 2373 16092
+159151
And I'd rather have a couple comments like these than a bunch of simple "Thanks!" comments (there's a thanks button LOL). Although I don't get hostile about that. They're showing gratitude.


Absolutely , great!! thanks!!! and all this kind of comment are positive, that's why I dont moderate them, but we have the thanks button and the +1 button to express gratitude.
  Member 26.03.2016 24
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quote by ImpressiveAt least you weren't the one who bought it and was disappointed. Unfortunately, this was one of my rather regrettable purchases. Mainly due to all the reasons you stated. It doesn't sound the same. I hate the formatting. The GUI is a nightmare. There is little control whatsoever. Personally, I think the Zenhiser 80's Retro Drummer samples I shared some time ago are among the best 80's drum samples I've heard. But this Beatskillz thing is not very good. Hence, another reason why I shared it - to save you from wasting your money. And besides, I shouldn't expect a totally outstanding product for $30 from a company called "BeatSkillz". Sounds like my a soundcloud name for those peaked-in-high-school kids who still live with their Mom at age 35 still convinced they'll become the next Eminem. "Yo I'm MC BeatSkillz, yo checkout mah soundcloud!" Yeah no thanks I'm good, mate.


Is Zenheiser still in business? Haven't seen new releases from 'em in ages. I guess I'll check their website, but sometimes they just keep the site up and keep selling their products without the company being active
  Member 2.06.2016 145
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quote by ImpressiveAt least you weren't the one who bought it and was disappointed. Unfortunately, this was one of my rather regrettable purchases. Mainly due to all the reasons you stated. It doesn't sound the same. I hate the formatting. The GUI is a nightmare. There is little control whatsoever. Personally, I think the Zenhiser 80's Retro Drummer samples I shared some time ago are among the best 80's drum samples I've heard. But this Beatskillz thing is not very good. Hence, another reason why I shared it - to save you from wasting your money. And besides, I shouldn't expect a totally outstanding product for $30 from a company called "BeatSkillz". Sounds like my a soundcloud name for those peaked-in-high-school kids who still live with their Mom at age 35 still convinced they'll become the next Eminem. "Yo I'm MC BeatSkillz, yo checkout mah soundcloud!" Yeah no thanks I'm good, mate.


Where can find these Zenhiser samples you shared?
  Resident 21.01.2014 46 1515
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They are no longer here because of DMCA takedowns.
  Member 26.03.2016 24
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Jesus! Didn't expect that!
  Member 26.03.2016 24
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quote by Olymoon
I was just reviewing the product,


Yes, and that's exactly what we expect from comments. That's the way they are useful for other members.
Criticizing a product is not lack of respect for the uploader.
If done with real arguments it's really useful for all of us.


Much love <3
  Resident 21.01.2014 46 1515
+4319
the Comment has been Removed

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