ordrumbox 0.9.07

Overview

Ordrumbox 0.9.0.7 is a comprehensive desktop drum machine software that gives you the ability to create complex drum patterns with nothing more than a mouse and a keyboard. With a primitive, yet intuitive design, this software is amongst the easiest musical production tools to learn how to use.

Installation

Installation can be performed in less than 2 minutes, and all of the steps are relatively self-explanatory. With a nominal file size of only 6.2 MB, Ordrumbox boots up rather quickly and uses an impressively small amount of computer resources during operation.

Interface

The main user interface of Ordrumbox 0.9 .07 consists of nine main modules - Step Sequencer, Pattern Sequencer, Piano Roll, Appregiator, Mixer, Drum Kit, Softsynth, Scales, and Settings. Together with the tempo, compressor kit, and volume knobs at the top of the interface, the aforementioned modules give you complete control over every aspect of your musical patterns. Every time a button is clicked to select one of the main modules, a cascaded window appears within the main screen. To make the module disappear, you must click the button again so that it is no longer highlighted.

Pros

• Automatic composition mode quickly improvises to help you come up with random patterns on-the-fly

• Automatic track matching capabilities let you quickly sync multiple tracks together based on tempo and rhythm

• Utilizes natural language processing technology to categorize sounds and match them to appropriate tracks

• Quickly and easily import .wav files to incorporate into your drum samples

• User-friendly step sequencer lets you easily assemble instruments and percussion to create surprisingly complex songs

• Appregiator lets you generate beat variations and complicated rhythms using artificial intelligence combined with melodic scale programming

• Control the number of beats in each pattern to gain greater flexibility in your production practices

• Use an unlimited number of sounds, tracks, or patterns in any song

• Take advantage of genre-specific presets to begin your own rhythm patterns based on well-known musical concepts

Cons

• Not as aesthetically appealing as some digital drum machines

• Individuals that do not have a solid understanding of step sequencing and pattern creation may have a slight challenge ahead of them

• An unattractive DOS window loads every time the software starts

Alternatives

Some alternatives to Ordrumbox in Music Creation include Fast Tracker, HighC, and Fruity Loops Studio, although the latter is more of a complete music workstation than just a drum machine. In terms of simplicity and basic functionality, Ordrumbox is a unique digital drum sampler that is perfect for novice to intermediate users.

Conclusion

If you want to begin using a digital drum machine to incorporate high-quality rhythmic patterns into your music, Ordrumbox can give you the perfect practice platform. This software is an ideal learning tool for musicians that are trying to learn the art of sampling, mixing, adding effects, building patterns, and understanding scales. Whether you're a complete amateur or have been experimenting with drum machines for quite some time, Ordrumbox offers the tools and resources to accommodate your skills.