Egoist from Sugar Bytes is a groove instrument that loads any audio file and creates grooves out of it. It accepts any samples or MP3s to use as a sound source. The additional onboard bass, beat and effects units make the plug-in a perfect track-sketch tool in the studio or on the road.
Slicer
- Arranges up to sixteen slices of the loaded sample
- Apply different parameters like reverse, attack, decay, level and pitch with the sequencer
- Using the sixteen available patterns, up to sixteen different samples can be used at any time
Bass and Beat
- Bassline synthesizer/sequencer with low-pass filter flavors and overdrive
- Sequencer is capable of notes and pitch bends of any length
- Beat box offers kick, snare and hi hat, along with a simple sequencer
- Change the drum sounds with each pattern
Effects
- Brings funky hiccups to tracks
- Engage tape stop, looper, reverb or filter at any time
Song Sequencer
- Chain patterns
- Create breakbeats by changing patterns quickly
- Internal part/song sequencer allow for sketching pattern progressions and lining out the next track
Slice Keys
- Turns the software into a slice keyboard
- Play the sequencer steps on the keyboard with all their settings and effects