AudioThing SR-88 1.5 for Mac
Mac AudioSR-88, from AudioThing, is a sample-based drum machine plug-in that recreates the Sound Master Memory Rhythm SR-88, a rare analog drum machine from the 1980s. Version 1.5 for Mac captures its five classic analog sounds and adds modern extras the hardware never had, including a step sequencer and built-in effects. It is a small, characterful instrument for producers who want simple, punchy retro drums rather than a huge sampled kit library.
Key Features
- Five analog sounds: Kick, Snare, Hi Hat 1, Hi Hat 2 and Cymbal
- Pitch, pan and mix each sound independently
- Built-in step sequencer for programming patterns inside the plug-in
- Built-in effects including distortion, reverb and compression, plus a resonant low-pass filter
- VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats, with factory patterns and kits included
How to Download
- Make sure your Mac DAW supports VST3, AU or AAX instruments.
- To get the installer, use the green Download button on this page to reach the developer's website and find SR-88 in the AudioThing catalogue.
- Install, load SR-88 on an instrument track, and start the step sequencer to hear the factory kits.
System Requirements
SR-88 1.5 needs a recent version of macOS and a 64-bit plug-in host. It is a lightweight sample-based instrument, so it runs easily alongside other plug-ins on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs in supported hosts.
FAQs
Is SR-88 based on real hardware?
Yes. It is a sample-based emulation of the Sound Master Memory Rhythm SR-88 from 1981, a rare programmable analog drum machine that is now hard to find in working condition.
Does SR-88 include presets?
Yes. It ships with factory drum kits and patterns to get you started, and you can save your own kits and sequences for later sessions.
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