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HARD KICK 1.2

Hard Kick 1.2 Plugin
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Feature 01 of 07

Workflow

Import Sound
Easy Split

Import any audio file and instantly split it into two independent parts, perfect for extracting the attack punch from the body and tail of a kick drum. Or the bassline from the Kick & Bass. Drag the split point directly on the waveform, then route each region to any layer you choose.

Toggle Set ADSR to auto-shape the envelope at your exact split point, or use Cut Sample mode to trim each part cleanly, removing the tail from part A and the head from part B directly in the audio sample.

Waveform Split A / B Routing Set ADSR Cut Sample Bulk Import
Works across all layers
Route the attack to KICK or ATTACK, the tail to CRUNCH, RUMBLE, BASS or SFX, or any combination. Bulk import remains fully supported.
NEW Import Sound Easy Split Click to enlarge
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PIANO ROLL MIDI LENGTH ON
C4
B3
A3
G3
1/4 beat
long roll
stabs
kick roll
1 1 bar 2 bars

Feature 02 of 07

Performance

Kick Rolls via
MIDI Length

Before 1.2, Hard Kick always played a one-shot until the next MIDI note. There was no way to leave a gap, making tight, rhythmic kick rolls impossible to control naturally.

Now with the MIDI Length toggle, the duration of your MIDI note directly controls how long the kick plays. Hold for a long roll. Stab for a short burst. The gap between notes is yours to define.

MIDI Length toggle
MIDI Length Toggle Note Duration Kick Rolls DAW & Controller
Perfect for Hard Techno rolls
Programme tight 16th-note rolls in the piano roll with precision gaps, or play them live on pads. The kick respects the exact note-off timing.
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Feature 03 of 07

Sub Oscillator

Delay, Micro Phase
& Pogo on Sub

Three powerful new controls unlock a new dimension of sub crafting in the Clean Sub layer.

Pogo: apply an instant pitch-bend in either direction to create a punchy kick sub from scratch. The Pogo knob shapes the pitchbend depth and direction.

Phase: blend the sub layer with microphase precision. Adjusting the phase offset brings out the bass in a way that's immediately audible. More body, more presence, less cancellation.

Delay: offset the sub layer in time. Get an off-beat drive effect, or tighten the sub against the rest of the kick with sample-accurate timing.

Pogo Pitchbend Micro Phase Delay Offset Phase Invert
NEW Sub Layer — Pogo, Phase, Delay Click to enlarge
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IMPROVED Full Preset Manager Click to enlarge
Preset Right-Click Menu Click to enlarge

Feature 04 of 07

Organisation

Full Preset
Manager

Your preset library is now fully under your control, without ever leaving the plugin. Right-click any preset to access a context menu with everything you need.

Rename Overwrite Show in Filesystem Delete
Overwrite with current settings
Dial in your sound, right-click the existing preset, and hit "Overwrite with current settings". Save iterations without creating duplicate names.
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Feature 05 of 07

Expression

Pitchbend

Use your MIDI keyboard's pitch wheel or your DAW's pitch bend automation for effortless kick glides and creative effects.

Pitchbend automatically applies to all layers that have key tracking (pitch) enabled: your tuned sub, your tonal crunch. Static punch layers like the kick body are unaffected, keeping transients tight while the tonal character bends around them.

MIDI Wheel DAW Automation Key Tracking Layers Glides & FX
Smart layer detection
Static layers (non-pitched kick punches) are not affected. Only pitched layers with key tracking enabled respond, so your transient stays locked.
PITCHBEND: LAYER RESPONSE
+PITCH
−PITCH
KICK (punch)
Unaffected
SUB (pitched)
Responds
CRUNCH (pitched)
Responds
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NEW Post EQ with FFT Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Click to enlarge
EQ Zoom Mode Click to enlarge

Feature 06 of 07

Precision Mixing

Post EQ &
FFT Analyzer

A brand new POST EQ has been added to every layer, sitting after the full effects chain (EQ 1, Reverb, Distortion). Use it for final-stage layer mixing and tonal shaping.

The Post EQ features a real-time FFT spectrum analyzer so you can see exactly what each layer is putting out. Shape by eye, confirm by ear.

The EQ editor (both EQ1 and EQ2) now opens in a full-width zoom view with PRE / POST toggle, giving you the full canvas to work with.

POST EQ per Layer Real-Time FFT EQ Zoom Mode PRE / POST Toggle
After the effects chain
POST EQ processes the signal after EQ1, Reverb, and Distortion, letting you compensate for any tonal changes introduced by the effects without touching the source EQ.
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S
SOLO TOGGLE

Feature 07 of 07

Editing

Solo Mode

A dedicated Solo button has been added to every layer's edit panel. Hit it to hear that layer in isolation. No other layers, no colour from the rest of the kick stack.

Tune your EQ, dial in your ADSR, adjust your effects, all with complete clarity. When you're done, unsolo and hear it back in context.

Per-Layer Solo Layer Isolation EQ Workflow Quick Toggle
Faster editing, cleaner results
The S button sits inline in the layer edit panel, one click away. No need to mute other layers manually or navigate away from the editor.

Hard Kick 1.2

UX IMPROVEMENTS

ADSR Zoom Mode
Edit Panel
ADSR PANEL ZOOM
The ADSR editor now opens in a full-width zoom view. See the entire envelope and waveform with room to breathe. Precise sculpting with no cramped panels.
User Sound Delete
Library Management
USER SOUND DELETE
Right-click any sound in the User bank to delete it from disk or open its containing folder directly.
Dice Up/Down Navigation
Browser
DICE + UP / DOWN PER BANK
Dice and navigate sounds within the selected bank only. Lock to an artist pack and randomise or step through. Extra creative control without crossing into other banks.
Volume Gain Indicators
Mixer
VOLUME GAIN INDICATORS
Every volume slider now shows the exact dB gain amount in real time. No more guessing how hard a layer is running. The number is visible on drag.
Click Name to Open Library
Browser
CLICK NAME TO OPEN LIBRARY
Click the sample name shown on any layer in the overview and the sound browser opens directly to that layer. Faster sound swapping.
Hover Long Sample Names
Browser
HOVER LONG SAMPLE NAMES
Sample names that are too long to display now reveal their full name on hover. No more cryptic truncations in the layer overview.
Clear Recorded Kick
Recorder
CLEAR RECORDED KICK
A new recycle bin icon lets you instantly clear a recorded kick drum. Clean slate in one click.

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Hard Kick 1.2

BUG FIXES

01
Plugin window size not remembered on project load
In several DAWs the plugin window reverted to its default size when loading a project. Resolved. Your window size is now correctly saved and restored per project.
02
Sample start over 50% caused sample shifting
Setting the sample start point past 50% resulted in an unexpected offset in the playback position. The sample now plays from the correct position at any start value.
03
Soundbank import failed to recognise activated license
Importing a soundbank often loaded presets only, without sounds, due to a license detection failure. A clear notice now shows if a plugin restart is needed, and the detection logic is fixed.
04
Dice randomisation with Parameter Mapping caused latency in Ableton
Using dice with Ableton's Parameter Mapping active resulted in the kick playing with noticeable latency. The routing interaction has been resolved.

Free update for all owners

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Hard Kick 1.2 is available now. Update from your Psylus Audio account.

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