Pornofonic Instruments Klüsterkitt Fabrikator — Free Download

Core Concept

This instrument focuses on creating electronic drum kits that blend acoustic character with synthetic texture. Its sound palette consists of custom-designed elements that range from grungy and glitchy to granulated and distorted, each responding to convolution processing. The design encourages playful experimentation, turning standard kit pieces into deep, echoing kicks, dynamic snares, or shimmering hi-hats with a simple impulse swap.

The engine is built around seven drum kit slots, each carrying its own sample set. Every articulation benefits from six round-robin layers, which helps maintain a natural groove even with fully synthetic sounds. This structure makes the instrument equally useful for crafting unique one-shot samples or building entire performance kits.

Sound Shaping

A central feature is motion convolution sculpting. Each kit slot can be processed with a large collection of custom-designed impulse responses, which color, shape, and spatialize the frequency and texture of the sound. By selecting different impulses, you can radically alter the character of a kick, snare, or hi-hat, adding depth, resonance, or movement without touching the sample itself.

Three dedicated filters per slot—low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass—offer additional tonal control. Each filter has its own cutoff and resonance knob, allowing for on-the-fly switching between filtering styles. Combined with convolution, this provides a flexible approach to shaping the final sound, whether you want to tame harshness or add a distinctive edge.

Performance and Workflow

Performance controls include adjustments to tuning, sample start points, decay envelopes, and sample width. These parameters help you fine-tune how each convolution impulse interacts with the sample, giving you precise control over the instrument’s response. The interface is designed for live tweaking, so you can modify these settings while playing.

Smart randomization is a powerful tool for generating new ideas. It can randomize sample banks, convolution choices, or both, while preserving your performance controls. Two temporary memory slots allow you to compare different randomized combinations before committing to a snapshot of your new kit. This streamlines the creative process, making it easy to explore a wide range of sounds without losing your initial setup.

Practical Applications

The instrument is multi-out capable, meaning each of the seven kit slots can be routed to separate output channels. This allows you to apply third-party effects, automate individual elements, and mix each drum piece independently within your DAW. It is particularly useful for electronic music production, where distinct processing per drum is common.

With over seventy designed kits included, you get a diverse starting point for various genres, from techno and house to experimental sound design. The combination of convolution, randomization, and routing makes it a versatile tool for producers looking to craft signature drum sounds or for sound designers seeking software-generated textures that feel unique and organic.

Key features

• Custom-designed acoustic-synthetic kit elements
• Convolution sculpting with hundreds of custom impulses
• Seven drum kit slots with six round-robin layers per articulation
• Three independent filters per slot with cutoff and resonance
• Smart randomization for samples, convolution, or both
• Multi-out routing for individual kit slot processing

Best for

Producers and sound designers looking for an experimental electronic drum instrument that stands out from conventional libraries. It excels at creating unique, texturally rich kits and offers deep control through convolution and randomization, making it a strong choice for genres like techno, glitch, and avant-garde electronic music.