Cre8audio Boom Chick

Cre8audio Boom Chick - The Pure Analog Drum Machine!

Boom Chick is a revolutionary analog drum machine based on the warmth and character of newly developed analog drum circuits from Pittsburgh Modular. These new analog circuits are combined with a sequencer that’s instantly fun and easy to use, yet offers plenty of depth for those who want to dive deeper.

Beyond the massive sound, what stands out is how effortlessly you can start jamming – controlling the drums with dedicated function knobs and the handy sequencer makes the whole experience very intuitive. But if you want to explore the advanced features, there’s a lot to discover, and it’s well worth it. A classic drum computer with fresh, powerful sounds and the possibility for deeper exploration. All packed into an amazingly compact enclosure.

These powerful, expressive percussion voices are paired with an advanced sequencer designed for intuitive creativity and profound rhythmic exploration. Inspired by the practical usability of legendary analog drum machines, Boom Chick redefines analog percussion with extraordinary flexibility and sonic precision, tailored for modern musicians and producers.

Boom Chick is compact yet incredibly powerful, delivering frustration-free jamming and tweaking with its intuitive knob-per-function layout and straightforward controls. It’s practical and direct, designed for musicians who want a drum machine that feels alive. Turn up the dirt and make some noise!

Handcrafted Analog Circuits by Pittsburgh Modular

Boom Chick was developed by the Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers team and features five carefully crafted drum voices, each designed for maximum flexibility and expressiveness. The sounds are raw, dynamic, and razor-sharp to cut through any mix. The electricity that generates the analog sounds is shaped directly on the surface with dedicated function knobs. No menus, no hassle, just pure, tactile analog beatmaking magic at your fingertips. By focusing on creative, new analog designs, Pittsburgh Modular ensures Boom Chick doesn’t just mimic the past but ushers in a new future for analog beats.

As Deep As You Want to Go

The heart of Boom Chick is a 6-track sequencer that offers deep rhythmic control while remaining easy to use. Inspired by the Voltage Research Lab 2 in Pittsburgh, Boom Chick’s sequencer takes you from quick jams to stunning polyrhythms. This sequencer is designed not only to keep up with you but to lead you to new horizons.

• Step Mode & Live Mode – Program beats step-by-step or play them live and record.
• Generative Rhythm Tools – Built-in Euclidean pattern generator and customizable sequence generator for endless inspiration.
• Step Probability & Roll Functions – Add human-like variations, rolls, dynamic randomness, and probabilities to your beats.
• Per-Voice Polyrhythms – Set different track lengths for each drum for organic, evolving sequences.
• Swing, Quantize, & Humanize – Fine-tune groove with timing variations and shuffle.
• 64 Memory Slots – Save and recall your sequences effortlessly.
• Full MIDI Implementation – Use Boom Chick as a standalone drum machine or sync it with your setup.

Connections

Boom Chick is modular, MIDI-capable, and performance-ready. This makes it a perfect addition to any studio or live rig. Individual trigger inputs and separate drum outs allow you to send each drum separately to a mixer or DAW for external processing or recording. MIDI input and output for sending and receiving clocks, triggering drums, or sequencing external percussion. Analog clock inputs and outputs enable easy integration of Boom Chick into Eurorack setups and other devices. Separate line and headphone outputs make personal jams, recordings, or live performances easier.

Your Drum Sequencer for Studio, Live & Rack!