Hardstyle Kick Configurator

Description

Note: All kick layers have been created, processed and shaped by A-lusion over the past 10 years.
The software coding has taken many months. We hope you respect the effort put into this and not share your purchase on warez sites and with colleague producers.

Looking for the ultimate Hardstyle Kick VST based on Kontakt?
Watch the video’s below.

Kick Configurator – VERSION 1.2 Walkthrough demonstration video by A-lusion

Kick Configurator – Walkthrough demonstration video by A-lusion

Drag & Drop sample import

The update to version 1.5 is now available. We advise you to use version 1.5 next to the previous versions so don’t overwrite the files. See below for the change log.
Version 1.5 requires Kontakt v6.3.2 to run. If you have a version of Kontakt between 5.6 and 6.3.2 you can use the 1.2.1 version which is also still included in the order download.
Login to your account and download the file of your purchase again.

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Version 1.5 update (28th October 2023)

What’s new and changed in v1.5?

IMPORTANT: this update requires Kontakt 6.3.2 to run.
Please upgrade your Kontakt instance to benefit from the drag & drop sample import or keep on using the Kontakt 5.6 version. (Version 1.2.1)
Version 1.2.1 is still included in every purchase.

– Added Drag & Drop Sample support for all custom layers (1 Attack, 5 Tails, 2 Extra attacks and 3 Sweeps)
– Added fade in control for the custom Tail layers
– Root nodes can be set for custom layers, either manually or via auto-detect
– Added the low D note so a D can also be played in the lower sub range.
– Small UI improvements

v1.5 update: Drag & Drop manual

Version 1.2 update (30th October 2020)

What’s new and changed in v1.2?

– Changed knob units to correct display
– Changed knob values to actual values
– Added Sweep Layer with LFO volume, Intensity, Speed and HP Filter option
– Added Individual Pitch Control Per Layer
– Changed Tail Speed range to maximum
– Change max layer values to 6 DB in stead of 2.7 DB.
– Individual Layer volume improved for better instant configuration
– RawAttack layer renamed to Extra, as it now also holds punch sounds.
– Changed Resonance in the main LP Filter.
– Added default value for knobs. Ctrl (CMD) + Click will reset the knob to the default position
– Added Shuffle mode to randomly select layers
– Improved output sound (compressor settings and limiter settings)
– Added Mono / Stereo enhancer
– Added Layer Effects (Attack Reverb, Tail Distortion and EQ)
– Added 3 Tails, replaced tails 1 and 10 with new kicks
– Replaced 4 attacks (3, 5, 12, 18)
– Removed reverb from Raw Attack 8
– Added 2 punch sound layers
– Added 1 Raw Attack
– Pre-setup automatic Host Automation for automation controls
– Set user-friendly automation control names.

Version 1.1 update (11th July 2020)

What’s new and changed in v1.1?

– Added Pitch Bend for Kick Tails
– Added volume control per sound layer group
– Added high pass filter
– Added RawModulate and Invert to modulate the Raw Attack
– Added 2 Raw Attack Layers
– Added 5 Custom Tail Layers
– Added 2 Custom Raw Attack Layers
– Fixed tuning RawTune to UP & DOWN instead of DOWN only
– Fixed two coding warning issues
– Fixed Speed knob issue for some tail layers

System requirements

This Kontakt Instrument requires Native Instruments Kontakt Full Edition 5.6 or newer.
If you want to use the Drag & Drop sample import, you need at least Kontakt 6.3.2 to run it.
Works in any DAW and OS that supports Native Instruments Kontakt. Installation of Kontakt can be done via Native Access.
Kontakt is a sampler VST by Native Instruments. Read more here.
The free Kontakt Player will enforce a 15-minute DEMO time-out each session, as this Instrument is not licensed through Native Instruments.
The instrument doesn’t have trial period, demo version or return option. If you want to hear some of the sounds and quality, you can check the product walk-through video. Or read the manual to learn about its features.

Q&A / FAQ

Is it a VST plugin with installer?
No, it is a Kontakt Instrument for which you need NI Kontakt version 5.6 or newer. If you want to use the drag & drop sample import feature you need Kontakt version 6.3.2 or newer.
The instrument is in fact a library based on pre-defined samples. You can replace the samples with your own sample if you have those, by replacing the audio files in the folder.

Does this work in FL Studio or other DAW?
It works in FL studio as it runs inside Native Instrument Kontakt. Kontakt works in any DAW that supports VST / AU (Cubase, FL Studio, Logic, Ableton Live, Studio One, et cetera).

Can I use the free Kontakt Player mode?
You actually can but a 15-minute demo timeout is enforced by Native Instruments in every session you use it. You will see a DEMO notice and you can’t save the .NKI.
To fully use the instrument you need the Kontakt full version.

Will future updates of the instrument be included?
Yes, possible future updates can be downloaded from your login account