Hydrogen version 1.2.5 has been released, further enhancing its status as a sophisticated drum machine designed for both professional musicians and novices. The software emphasizes user-friendliness while providing a powerful platform for pattern-based drum programming.
Key Features of Hydrogen:
- User Interface: The application boasts a modular, fast, and intuitive graphical interface built on QT 4, making navigation and usage straightforward.
- Audio Engine: It features a sample-based stereo audio engine that supports importing sound samples in various formats including .wav, .au, and .aiff, as well as compressed FLAC files.
- Sequencer and Mixer: Users benefit from a pattern-based sequencer that allows for an unlimited number of patterns, enabling users to chain these patterns into a cohesive song. Each pattern can accommodate up to 192 ticks with individual event levels and variable lengths. The mixer supports unlimited instrument tracks with features such as volume control, mute, solo, and pan capabilities. Additionally, instruments can have multi-layer support with up to 16 samples.
- Sample Editor: The new version includes basic cut and loop functions, along with advanced time-stretch and pitch functions that require the rubberband-cli package.
- New Functionalities: Recent updates have introduced several new features, including play-lists with scripting functions, an advanced tab-tempo, a Director Window that offers a visual metronome and song position tags, a time-line with adjustable tempo, and the ability to switch between single and stacked pattern modes. Users can now export and import single patterns into song projects and utilize MIDI learning through a simple mouse-click on GUI controllers. Additionally, song files can now be imported and exported easily.
- Unique Features: Hydrogen incorporates human velocity, human timing, pitch, and swing functions, allowing for a more organic feel when programming drums. It also allows multiple patterns to play simultaneously.
Audio Drivers and Output: The software is compatible with various audio drivers such as JACK, ALSA, PortAudio, and OSS. It supports ALSA MIDI and PortMidi input, enabling users to assign MIDI channels. Users can export their songs in multiple formats including wav, aiff, flac, or ogg files, as well as MIDI files.
Overall, Hydrogen 1.2.5 continues to evolve as a versatile tool for musicians, providing enhanced features that cater to both intricate and straightforward drum programming needs. Future updates may further expand its capabilities, potentially incorporating more advanced sampling techniques, expanded MIDI functionalities, and improved user experience
Key Features of Hydrogen:
- User Interface: The application boasts a modular, fast, and intuitive graphical interface built on QT 4, making navigation and usage straightforward.
- Audio Engine: It features a sample-based stereo audio engine that supports importing sound samples in various formats including .wav, .au, and .aiff, as well as compressed FLAC files.
- Sequencer and Mixer: Users benefit from a pattern-based sequencer that allows for an unlimited number of patterns, enabling users to chain these patterns into a cohesive song. Each pattern can accommodate up to 192 ticks with individual event levels and variable lengths. The mixer supports unlimited instrument tracks with features such as volume control, mute, solo, and pan capabilities. Additionally, instruments can have multi-layer support with up to 16 samples.
- Sample Editor: The new version includes basic cut and loop functions, along with advanced time-stretch and pitch functions that require the rubberband-cli package.
- New Functionalities: Recent updates have introduced several new features, including play-lists with scripting functions, an advanced tab-tempo, a Director Window that offers a visual metronome and song position tags, a time-line with adjustable tempo, and the ability to switch between single and stacked pattern modes. Users can now export and import single patterns into song projects and utilize MIDI learning through a simple mouse-click on GUI controllers. Additionally, song files can now be imported and exported easily.
- Unique Features: Hydrogen incorporates human velocity, human timing, pitch, and swing functions, allowing for a more organic feel when programming drums. It also allows multiple patterns to play simultaneously.
Audio Drivers and Output: The software is compatible with various audio drivers such as JACK, ALSA, PortAudio, and OSS. It supports ALSA MIDI and PortMidi input, enabling users to assign MIDI channels. Users can export their songs in multiple formats including wav, aiff, flac, or ogg files, as well as MIDI files.
Overall, Hydrogen 1.2.5 continues to evolve as a versatile tool for musicians, providing enhanced features that cater to both intricate and straightforward drum programming needs. Future updates may further expand its capabilities, potentially incorporating more advanced sampling techniques, expanded MIDI functionalities, and improved user experience
Hydrogen 1.2.5 released
Hydrogen is an advanced drum machine with a main goal to bring professional yet simple and intuitive pattern-based drum programming.
