Sonic Academy KICK 3 1.1.8 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesMost tracks live or die on the kick, and hunting through sample packs wastes hours. KICK 3 from Sonic Academy takes the other approach. This plugin synthesises the kick inside your session, so pitch, length, punch and click can match the key and tempo of your track exactly. It works in layers, blending a shaped sub tone with samples, and its import tool can analyse a kick you like and rebuild it as an editable preset.
Key Features
- Five layers that mix synthesised sub tones with your own samples
- Import tools that analyse a kick sample or isolate one from a track
- A large effects section with two effect buses and a master bus
- Harmonics controls and phase tools for precise low end shaping
- Hundreds of factory presets and click samples across many genres
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page to get the Mac installer.
- You can also Download from the official site and choose KICK 3.
- Install the plugin, then load it on a track in your music program.
System Requirements
KICK 3 runs on macOS and Windows inside a host that accepts AU, VST3 or AAX plugins, such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live or Pro Tools. It supports Intel and Apple silicon Macs. A licence from Sonic Academy is required beyond any trial offered.
FAQs
Is KICK 3 a standalone app?
No. It is a plugin, so it runs inside your music program and plays from MIDI notes.
Can I use my own samples in it?
Yes. Load your own samples into its layers, and the import tools can analyse one and recreate its shape.
Does it replace KICK 2?
Yes. Sonic Academy lists KICK 2 as end of life and presents KICK 3 as the current generation of the plugin.
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