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Microtonic
Stockholm, Sweden
What it is
Microtonic is a drum and percussion synthesizer combined with a pattern-based drum-machine engine for macOS and Windows. It generates and renders sounds in real time through synthesis, without samples or pre-rendered waveforms. Eight drum and percussion channels can play from a MIDI keyboard or sequencer, while patterns stay synchronized with a host sequencer. Sound-design tools include over-sampled oscillators, sample-accurate triggering, morphing, smart alteration, and randomization. Factory sounds and patterns are included. Patternarium adds thousands of computer-generated presets for royalty-free use; users can hear them online, download or copy them into Microtonic, and vote on them. The Mac edition includes a standalone application plus VST 2.4, VST3, and Audio Unit 2 plug-ins. Windows requires a suitable VST host and has no standalone application. Hosts must support VST 2.4, VST3, or Audio Unit 2. Microtonic costs $99 as a one-time purchase and includes a 21-day trial, free support, service updates, and full usage rights.
For and against
For
- Real-time synthesis without samples
- Eight MIDI-capable drum channels
- Pattern synchronization with host sequencers
- Thousands of royalty-free Patternarium presets
- Includes 21-day trial
Against
- Windows requires a compatible host
- No Windows standalone application
- No sample import
The verdict
Microtonic focuses on synthesized percussion, eight-channel pattern sequencing, and extensive preset exploration. Check host-format compatibility, especially on Windows, before purchasing.
Who it suits
Microtonic suits music producers and performers who want synthesized drums, MIDI control, and pattern sequencing inside a compatible host. Mac users can also use its standalone application.
Plans and prices
Microtonic
Full usage rights · free support · service updates
Read 7 Oct 2026 · soniccharge.com
On the record
- Channels
- The synthesizer has eight drum and percussion channels.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Company attribution
- The site footer attributes the site to NuEdge Development.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Host formats
- Sonic Charge says its plug-ins require a host that supports VST 2.4, VST3, or Audio Unit 2.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License and support
- A purchase grants full usage rights, free support, and service updates, and the license is linked to the checkout email address.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Mac formats
- The Mac version includes a standalone application and VST 2.4, VST3, and Audio Unit 2 plug-ins.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Patternarium actions
- Users can listen to Patternarium presets online, download or copy them into Microtonic, and vote on them.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Presets and patterns
- Microtonic includes factory sounds and patterns, and its Patternarium offers thousands of computer-generated presets for royalty-free use.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Microtonic is a VST/AU plug-in for Windows and Mac that combines a drum and percussion synthesizer with a pattern-based drum-machine engine.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Sequencing
- Its pattern engine plays drum patterns in sync with the host sequencer.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Sound design
- Features include over-sampled oscillators, sample-accurate triggering, morphing, smart alteration, and randomization.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Sound generation
- Its sound is synthesized and rendered in real time without samples or pre-rendered waveforms.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Sound module
- It can play drum sounds from a MIDI keyboard or sequencer.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The three-week trial begins the first time Microtonic is opened in a host sequencer.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Windows requirement
- The Windows version has no standalone application and requires a suitable host with VST 2.4 or VST3 support.soniccharge.com · read 7 Oct 2026
