Sonic Academy KICK 3 v1.1.8 macOS [pac]

Sonic Academy's award-winning kick drum synthesizer returns as
KICK 3
, combining advanced kick synthesis, sample analysis and reconstruction, multi-layer sound design, detailed phase control and a complete effects section in one dedicated instrument.
Create kicks from scratch or
import and analyse existing kick samples
. KICK 3 separates the transient/click characteristics while reconstructing the sub component, allowing imported kicks to be reshaped with the flexibility of synthesized sounds.
It can even
isolate and analyse kicks directly from full tracks
, making it possible to recreate kicks from reference material without preparing isolated samples first.
→ Feature Highlights:
Import, Analyze & Isolate
Drag and drop kick samples for automatic analysis and reconstruction. Full tracks can also be imported to isolate and analyse individual kicks directly.
5 Independent Layers
Build complex kicks using up to five layers, freely combining synthesized Subs, Clicks, transient samples, noise and other textures.
Advanced SUB Design
Shape Pitch and Amp envelopes using high-quality Bezier curves with precise frequency feedback, Zoom and Pan controls.
Additional tools include
• Selective Keytracking
• Sustain Mode
• Pitch Snap
• Gate
• BPM-synchronised Length
• Expanded SUB Harmonics with Gain, Ratio & Decay
• LOG / LIN editing workflows
Complete Phase Control
Fine-tune SUB phase and use Phase Lock / Phase Align to maintain precise relationships between the sub, transient layers and bassline while editing.
TRIGGER
Use a reference track as a sidechain input and let KICK 3 automatically trigger replacement or reinforcement kicks without manually recreating the MIDI pattern.
→ FX & Processing:
KICK 3 provides
two insert FX channels plus master processing
, including
• Clip, Tube, Wave & Tape Distortion
• Bit Crusher
• Ring Modulator
• Delay & Reverb
• Filter & Drive
• Dual Compressors
• 4-Band EQ with real-time spectral analyser
Four assignable
FX Macros
provide fast access to important effect parameters.
A built-in
Master Limiter
with Release, Lookahead and pre/post Gain control handles final output processing.
→ Factory Content:
• 540+ Factory Presets
• 500 Click Samples
• 540+ Sub Layer Presets
The factory library covers House, Techno, Trance, Drum & Bass, Trap, Dubstep, Pop, Analog, Live drums, Percussion, Snares, Toms and more.
Sub Layer presets can store Pitch and Amp information independently from Click data, allowing elements from different kicks to be mixed and matched.
→ Workflow & MIDI:
• 30-Step Undo / Redo
• Automatic KICK 2 Preset Import
• One-Click Kick Export
• Drag & Drop directly into your DAW
• Gate
• Velocity
• Portamento
• Keytrack
• Pitch Wheel
• Master Tuning
Finished kicks can be exported at the desired velocity and key and dragged directly into your DAW or another KICK 3 layer.
KICK 3 delivers everything needed to create, analyse, reconstruct, layer, process and export powerful custom kicks from a single dedicated plugin.
Release Notes
## v1.1.8 - 16-07-2026
### New Features
- Added a 'global tuning' option.
- Added a preset-lock option to the velocity sensitivity.
### Improvements
- Preset path now truncates from the left, keeping the preset name and * visible.
### Bugfixes
- Fixed Preset recalling issue in AAX
System Requirements
• macOS 10.13 or later
• Apple Silicon or Intel Core processor

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