amphioniq releases dm4 - a modern homage to the classic LM-4 drum module

The useful part

dm4 is intended as a playful way to celebrate the legacy and simplicity of the LM-4 as a VST3 plug-in. Introduced in 1999, LM-4 was Steinberg's first commercial VST Instrument, following the launch of the VST 2.0 interface. Written by Charlie Steinberg, it was a tribute to Roger Linn's first drum machine, the venerable LM-1, which had debuted 19 years earlier.

How it works

• An example set is provided, as a belated nod to 909 day – the intended release date for the this plug-in.
• Faithfully loads LM-4 drum sets in the original text (*.txt) file format, making it easy to edit to create your own.
• Along with Steinberg's original content, there are numerous third-party kits available in the depths of the Internet.
• 18 Pads, offering independent pan, pitch, and level controls, with each allowing for up to 127 velocity zones.
• A global mode offers an overall volume control (responding to MIDI controller #7), along with tuning and velocity sensitivity controls.

What to take from it

6 outputs: a stereo mix, complemented by four additional, assignable outputs. Compatible with VST3 hosts running on Windows 11-based x64, ARM64EC, or ARM64 systems.

Details worth keeping

Supports 16- or 24-bit, Wave or AIFF, stereo or mono audio files.