Softube Heartbeat Explained

Softube’s Heartbeat captures the sound and experience of early 80s drum synthesizers, and Sami Rabia’s video tutorial series teaches you how to use it to create your own modern masterpieces!

Videos

• Introduction (01:20) - Sound Designer Sami Rabia gives a quick introduction to Heartbeat.

• GUI Overview (04:06) - In this video we get a feel for the GUI layout.

• Kick Drum (07:05) - Sami Rabia explains the parameters of the simple but powerful Kick modules.

• Snares & Claps (06:30) - We take a look at the sounds on offer in the Snare & Clap modules.

• HiHats (03:03) - A close look at the hihats module and how the choke works.

• Percussion (05:25) - Understand the parameters and modes on the versatile percussion modules.

• Cymbal (01:29) - We take a look at the final drum module, the cymbal.

• Mixer & Multi-Out (09:47) - Sami shows explains controls on the mixer as well as demonstrating the multi-output option.

• Velocity Mapping (05:38) - In this video learn how velocity can be mapped to affect different aspects of Heartbeat.

• Effects Section (10:12) - We take a close look at the controls and features of the Reverb, delay & Compressor.

• Auto-Layer Machine (06:56) - Capable of both simple sequencing and extreme chaos, Sami explains the ins and outs of the Auto-layer machine.

• Sound Design: Vintage Drums (07:12) - Sami reveals some programming ideas for a vintage drum machine sound.

• Sound Design: EDM Kicks (03:42) - In this final video, Sami uses layering within Heartbeat to program a punchy EDM kick.