SUNSET DRUM MACHINE
SUNSET DRUM MACHINE
programmed by Remo De Vico
Sunset Drum Machine – A Filter-Based Drum Synth for Max for Live
Sunset Drum Machine is a minimal yet powerful Max for Live drum synth that generates all its sounds from scratch—without using any samples. The kick drum is built from a pure sine wave, while snare and hi-hats are shaped from pink and white noise using filter sculpting techniques.
At the heart of Sunset Drum Machine is a simple 3-row, 16-step sequencer. Each row corresponds to a drum voice and allows flexible pattern programming. You can adjust the rhythmic scan speed, linked to Ableton’s global tempo, for each voice. Filter types and parameters can be customized in real time through an intuitive graphical interface.
Additional features include step randomization per row and independent randomization of snare and hi-hat filter settings. Since all sounds are synthesized from basic waveforms and noise, they are highly responsive to external effects—perfect for crafting modern electronic textures or vintage-inspired rhythms with an ‘80s feel.
