Cableguys and composer/synthesist BT have introduced Snapback, an “instant drum layering effect”, for Mac & Windows.

Snapback does realtime layering and transformation of drum sounds, featuring a library of samples from drum designers BT, Goldbaby, Virtual Riot and Cyclic, detailed editing capabilities and and a built-in limiter.

Here’s how it works:

“Add Snapback as an effect to any drum track and it detects each hit, layering new samples on top in perfect time. Stack a click on a dull kick for instant attack. Layer stereo sizzle onto thin snares. Beef up boring hits with analog sauce samples. Add punch, style and flair in a way that EQ, compression and distortion cannot.

Next, add missing groove and magic with the one-of-a-kind Snapback section that places a special “snapback” sample before each hit: a quick “whip” of reversed sound that gives digital hits a lively, believable attack.

Never before possible in a plugin, this secret trick of pro producers for animated grooves is now only clicks away. Get classic pre-shifted claps in seconds. Add unique reversed textures before kicks and snares. And avoid boring, over-quantized grooves with exciting between-the-beats motion.”

Snapback Overview Video:

Features:

• 200+ Professional samples – Enhance your drums with over 200 professional transients and “snapbacks” by BT, Virtual Riot, Goldbaby and Cyclick. From pro punch and presence to indefinable vibe and character.
• Punchy Transient layer – Choose a sound from the Transient menu to instantly add it to your drums, synced to every hit. Explore specialized kick and snare layers for attack, presence and space. And stack vinyl crackle, vocal cuts and foley hits for unique results.
• Unique Snapback layer – Add a special “snapback” sample before each hit, for a “whip” of reversed sound.
• Sample import – Drag any sample straight onto the Transient or Snapback layer. Store it to your library permanently with a click of the Save button.
• Detailed controls – Shape your transients and snapbacks with the extra controls. Lock layers tightly in phase with your drums, adjust their envelopes, transpose them and more.
• Smart features – Fine-tune the audio triggering with three modes, adjustable response and external sidechain. Trigger from MIDI for total control. And lock in your levels with the transient-aware Limiter.
• Precise visuals – Easily understand your drum layers with the color-coded waveform display. See how it all sums together with Output mode and zoom right in with Detail view – your audio microscope for aligning transients.
• Pro presets – Get started in seconds with pro-designed presets for all the key use cases. Sync your presets to the cloud so you never lose them.
• Not limited to kicks, claps and snares – you can use Snapback on anything.

Pricing and Availability:

Snapback is available now for $29 USD (normally $49).