Sonic Academy KICK 3 v1.1.8

Import, Analyze & Isolate
Drag and drop kick samples for automatic analysis and reconstruction. Full tracks can also be imported to isolate and analyse individual kicks directly.

5 Independent Layers
Build complex kicks using up to five layers, freely combining synthesized Subs, Clicks, transient samples, noise and other textures.

Advanced SUB Design
Shape Pitch and Amp envelopes using high-quality Bezier curves with precise frequency feedback, Zoom and Pan controls.

Additional tools include:
• Selective Keytracking
• Sustain Mode
• Pitch Snap
• Gate
• BPM-synchronised Length
• Expanded SUB Harmonics with Gain, Ratio & Decay
• LOG / LIN editing workflows

Complete Phase Control
Fine-tune SUB phase and use Phase Lock / Phase Align to maintain precise relationships between the sub, transient layers and bassline while editing.

TRIGGER
Use a reference track as a sidechain input and let KICK 3 automatically trigger replacement or reinforcement kicks without manually recreating the MIDI pattern.

→ FX & Processing:
KICK 3 provides two insert FX channels plus master processing, including:

• Clip, Tube, Wave & Tape Distortion
• Bit Crusher
• Ring Modulator
• Delay & Reverb
• Filter & Drive
• Dual Compressors
• 4-Band EQ with real-time spectral analyser

Four assignable FX Macros provide fast access to important effect parameters.
A built-in Master Limiter with Release, Lookahead and pre/post Gain control handles final output processing.

→ Factory Content:
• 540+ Factory Presets
• 500 Click Samples
• 540+ Sub Layer Presets

The factory library covers House, Techno, Trance, Drum & Bass, Trap, Dubstep, Pop, Analog, Live drums, Percussion, Snares, Toms and more.

Sub Layer presets can store Pitch and Amp information independently from Click data, allowing elements from different kicks to be mixed and matched.

→ Workflow & MIDI:
• 30-Step Undo / Redo
• Automatic KICK 2 Preset Import
• One-Click Kick Export
• Drag & Drop directly into your DAW
• Gate
• Velocity
• Portamento
• Keytrack
• Pitch Wheel
• Master Tuning

Finished kicks can be exported at the desired velocity and key and dragged directly into your DAW or another KICK 3 layer.

KICK 3 delivers everything needed to create, analyse, reconstruct, layer, process and export powerful custom kicks from a single dedicated plugin.

Release Notes:
## V 1.1.8 – 16-07-2026

### New Features
– Added a ‘global tuning’ option.
– Added a preset-lock option to the velocity sensitivity.

### Improvements
– Preset path now truncates from the left, keeping the preset name and * visible.

### Bugfixes
– Fixed Preset recalling issue in AAX

Homepage:-https://www.sonicacademy.com/products/kick-3

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