Tekno

About

Tekno v1.1 includes a brand-new creative sequencer built around two core ideas. 1. Fast beat generation: Use smart randomization, auto-fill and quick on/off and velocity controls to create new beat ideas in an instant. 2. Optional unpredictability: Create evolving polyrhythms with variable step lengths and lane speeds. Assign chance values to introduce randomness. Drag and drop any sequence into your DAW as a MIDI file for further editing.

Stop browsing for the perfect sample and create your own infectious electronic drum sounds instead – with total control. Tekno offers 18 fully synthesized drum engines, spanning kicks, snares, clap, hats, percussion and more. Craft unique drum kits full of punch and analog flavor to suit any musical genre. Use MIDI to sequence Tekno directly. Or simply drag and drop your sounds into any DAW or folder for external sequencing.

To build Tekno Baby Audio teamed up with Jatin Chowdhury, one of the leading engineers in analog circuit modeling. Our goal was to create a modern spiritual successor to the legendary drum machines of the 20th century. Not an emulation, but more.

Features

• Fully synthesized drum creation – Design punchy, original drum sounds from scratch with complete flexibility
• 18 custom drum engines – Covers kicks, snares, claps, hats, percussion, and more for any genre
• Humanize function – Add subtle variations for natural, expressive drum grooves
• Deep tweakability or instant inspiration – Dive into detailed controls via ‘Gear’ icons or use ‘Dice’ icons for smart, randomized drum generation
• Extensive preset library – Start with 73 global kits and 1314 voice presets from top sound designers like Virtual Riot
• No samples required – Stop digging for the perfect sample—create unique drums with total control
• Drag-and-drop export – Easily move sounds to any DAW or folder for fast workflow integration
• MIDI sequencing support – Trigger and sequence directly via MIDI in any setup
• Analog-modeled effects suite – Includes tape saturation, excitation, compression, and a mix-cutting limiter/clipper
• Uniquely crafted FX – All effects are purpose-built, with no generic or recycled processing
• Engineered for next-gen sound – Built with analog circuit-modeling expert Jatin Chowdhury for unmatched punch and depth
• Modern classic drum machine design – A spiritual successor to vintage hardware, updated for today’s producers
• Testimonials
• "Tekno is the perfect plugin to start drum ideas in. All the sounds are fresh, and the plugin algorithm just seems to have this glue which makes even just a kick and snare pattern sound like a record. One of the most creatively inspiring plugins I've used in a while! Instant vibe."
• Venus Theory
• "Tekno is a drum machine that finally emulates the one major characteristic that makes hardware drum boxes magical."
• "Tekno is by far the most playable, creative and fun to use drum synthesizer I know! I really enjoyed making some of the presets"