Super Modular Drum Machine by 36db
CUSTOMIZABLE DRUM SOUNDS WITH MODULAR FLEXIBILITY
MIX & MATCH DISCOUNT: Choose any three or more 36db products and get 20% off your entire order—discount applies automatically at checkout.
Create, manipulate, and master glitchy, off-kilter drum patterns with complete modular flexibility.
Super Modular Drum Machine by 36db delivers four exclusive Drum Rack kits loaded with 160 custom analogue samples from our modular synth. Each kit offers a unique approach to creating unmistakable, wonky grooves—from glitch delays to irregular timing to unpredictable warping effects. Perfect for producers inspired by Jon Hopkins, DJ Koze, James Holden, Flume, J Dilla, and Aphex Twin.
Inside you’ll find:
- 4 Super Modular Drum Machine kits with unique glitch capabilities
- 160 custom analogue synth drum & percussion samples
- 3 custom Glitch effects racks (Glitchtastic, That Repeater Thang, Warp & Stutter)
- 56 drum & effects presets for instant wonky grooves
- 16 MIDI drum patterns designed for each kit
- 2 custom Max for Live MIDI effects racks
- Deep routing and MIDI mapping for hands-on live control
- MIDI keyboard control for switching effects and sounds in real-time
- Compatible with Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone
Add spice, character, and unpredictability to your drum programming—this is glitchy modular drum design at its finest.
USER GUIDE: 36db Super Modular Drum Machine Content
Super Modular Drum Machine by 36db
CUSTOMIZABLE DRUM SOUNDS WITH MODULAR FLEXIBILITY
MIX & MATCH DISCOUNT: Choose any three or more 36db products and get 20% off your entire order—discount applies automatically at checkout.
Create, manipulate, and master glitchy, off-kilter drum patterns with complete modular flexibility.
Super Modular Drum Machine by 36db delivers four exclusive Drum Rack kits loaded with 160 custom analogue samples from our modular synth. Each kit offers a unique approach to creating unmistakable, wonky grooves—from glitch delays to irregular timing to unpredictable warping effects. Perfect for producers inspired by Jon Hopkins, DJ Koze, James Holden, Flume, J Dilla, and Aphex Twin.
Inside you’ll find:
- 4 Super Modular Drum Machine kits with unique glitch capabilities
- 160 custom analogue synth drum & percussion samples
- 3 custom Glitch effects racks (Glitchtastic, That Repeater Thang, Warp & Stutter)
- 56 drum & effects presets for instant wonky grooves
- 16 MIDI drum patterns designed for each kit
- 2 custom Max for Live MIDI effects racks
- Deep routing and MIDI mapping for hands-on live control
- MIDI keyboard control for switching effects and sounds in real-time
- Compatible with Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone
Add spice, character, and unpredictability to your drum programming—this is glitchy modular drum design at its finest.
USER GUIDE: 36db Super Modular Drum Machine Content
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Additional information
| Controllers | Ableton Push THREE Controller, Ableton Push THREE Standalone, Ableton Push TWO |
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| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 11 Suite |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £20.00
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Super Modular Drum Machine by 36db
Overview & Inspiration
Creating unmistakable and quirky drums is a science within itself. Adding some spice to your tracks is exactly why we created the Super Modular Drum Machine.
This Elements release contains unique analogue drum and percussion samples from our modular synth, plus four exclusive 36db Drum Rack kits—each with a unique flavour for creating glitchy drums and patterns. The 36db Glitchtastic and Warp & Stutter Effects Racks will send your ideas to new realms of sonic goodness that will become essential to your workflow.
If you like the production style of Jon Hopkins, DJ Koze, James Holden, Flume, J Dilla, and Aphex Twin, this selection of Drum Rack kits delivers the tools to create those unmistakable, off-kilter grooves that define experimental electronic production.
The Four Drum Rack Kits
Super Modular Glitch Drum Kit – Macros dedicated to glitching out your drum kit and patterns. Some sounds from the kit are routed to specific effects within the Drum Rack, allowing for glitchy feeds of delay and irregular timing on these pads.
Features the 36db That Repeater Thang with 10 snapshot presets to explore. It’s connected to the Stutter macro in the Drum Rack, and in combination with the Glitch Delay amount macro, gives you cool warped and glitchy effects. You can even select different snapshot presets for the 36db That Repeater Thang rack on your MIDI keyboard from C0 to A0.
Super Modular Drift & Swing Kit – Designed to give you irregular timings and mishap grooves for added wonkiness. The bottom 8 macros connect to our 36db MIDI Noter Offset Max for Live device, which adds delay times to the notes. Each drum pad also contains a groove swing amount, adding feel and swing to each pad for out-of-sync time vibes.
This channel features the 36db Glitchtastic Device Rack—a selection of different effects that can be turned on and off using your MIDI keyboard (white notes from C3 to E4). Perfect for performing live jams with your drum patterns. Within the drum patterns under the envelope tab, you’ll find automation that turns different effects on and off within the pattern to add glitchy moments to the groove.
Super Modular Drift & Swing Kit 2 – A more complex beast. The Glitchtastic effect is embedded within the architecture of the kit’s effects, sending a selection of drum pads to different effects. This way, it only glitches out some of the drum sounds, adding ghost trail effects to spice things up. The Glitch Delay is also integrated within this kit.
The first two macros control the quantity of effects within the kit. The blue Glitch offset determines what group of effects are being used (subtle but noticeable). The green Warp and red LFO Offset macros control the Glitchtastic effect on the end of the channel strip, affecting the entire kit. Playing around with all these macros gives you absorbing and unpredictable glitching effects.
Super Modular Drum Kit Selector – A different approach to creating complex patterns and drum grooves. The 16 macros can select different drum and percussive sounds for each pad. Each of the 16 pads has multiple sounds, and by using snapshot presets you can select different combinations to create a variety of kits. This is mapped to your MIDI Keyboard on all keys from C5 to G6 and can be recorded within your MIDI pattern clip to switch the selection of drum sounds.
The single orange macro at the front of the Drum Rack—”Warp & Stutter”—controls the Warp & Stutter Glitch Effects Rack, a combination of the Glitchtastic effect and That Repeater Thang. The Glitchtastic effect selection is controlled by an LFO within the effects rack which briefly and randomly changes the type of effects.
Features & Highlights
160 Custom Analogue Samples – Unique drum and percussion samples from our modular synth rig. These aren’t your typical drum sounds—each one has character, grit, and organic imperfection.
56 Drum & Effects Presets – Snapshot presets for each kit that provide instant access to different flavors and configurations. Mix and match to find your signature glitch aesthetic.
16 MIDI Drum Patterns – Pre-programmed patterns designed to work with each kit’s unique timing and effects. Use them as starting points or templates for your own wonky grooves.
3 Custom Glitch Effects Racks – The Glitchtastic Device Rack, That Repeater Thang, and Warp & Stutter rack—each offering different approaches to creating glitchy, warped, and stuttering effects.
2 Custom Max for Live MIDI Effects Racks – Including the 36db MIDI Noter Offset device for creating irregular timing and swing.
Deep Routing and MIDI Mapping – Hands-on MIDI control for live performance. Switch effects, change presets, and manipulate sounds in real-time using your MIDI keyboard.
How to Use
This section of unique Drum Rack tools gives you instant wonky and glitchy drums. Create off-the-grid patterns that will transform your tracks into unmistakable productions.
Load any of the four kits and start with the included MIDI patterns to hear what each kit can do. Experiment with the macros to dial in glitch intensity, timing offsets, and effect combinations. Use the snapshot presets to jump between different configurations, or create your own and save them.
For live performance, use your MIDI keyboard to trigger effect changes and switch between drum sounds in real-time. Record this automation into your clips, then edit using the envelope tab in the clip editor for precise control over when effects engage.
Ideal For
- Producers creating experimental, glitchy, and off-kilter electronic music
- Artists inspired by Jon Hopkins, DJ Koze, James Holden, Flume, J Dilla, and Aphex Twin
- Beat makers who want to add unpredictable, organic character to drum programming
- Live performers who need expressive, MIDI-controlled glitch effects
- Sound designers exploring the intersection of modular synthesis and drum design
What’s Included
- 4 Super Modular Drum Machine kits
- 3 custom Glitch effects racks
- 16 MIDI drum patterns
- 56 drum & effects presets
- 2 custom Max for Live MIDI effects racks
- 160 custom analogue synth drum & percussion samples
- Deep routing and MIDI mapping of devices
- Hands-on MIDI control for live performance
Requirements
- Ableton Live 11 Suite or higher
- Compatible with Mac and Windows
- Works with Ableton Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone
Bundle Discount
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: Super Modular Drum Machine is a modular drum toolkit designed by 36db for Ableton Live. It provides a flexible and customizable approach to drum programming, utilizing native Ableton devices to create intricate rhythmic patterns.
A: To use Super Modular Drum Machine, you’ll need:
- Ableton Live 11 Suite or higher (Mac or PC)
- Operating System: macOS or Windows
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