xKick 999 and Erika Bass Drum: Free Kick Synths by TMPLT Sounds
TMPLT Sounds has introduced two analog-modeled instruments designed to give producers total control over their low end. The developer offers xKick 999 and Erika Bass Drum as free kick drum synth plugins via Gumroad on a pay-what-you-want basis. Both instruments avoid static samples in favor of synthesized punch, delivering responsive transients and deep sub frequencies for modern music production.
Modular Character with Erika Bass Drum
Erika Bass Drum recreates the aggressive tone of the Erica Synths Black Series Bass Drum Eurorack module. At the core of the engine sits a self-oscillating bridged-T network, following the circuit lineage shared by the Roland TR-808 and TR-909. This architecture generates authentic analog resonance with dedicated controls for pitch modulation, decay time, and output drive, making it a capable choice for techno, electro, and industrial tracks.
Punch and Tone Shaping with xKick 999
While Erika leans into modular distortion, xKick 999 provides a focused kick synthesis workflow geared toward modern dancefloor mixes. Both instruments allow producers to tune the kick fundamental to match the song key, ensuring a tight relationship with the bassline.
Key features across both instruments include:
- Analog-modeled bridged-T network oscillator synthesis
- Fine envelope control over pitch sweep, attack snap, and decay length
- Onboard drive stages for added presence and saturation
- Direct tuning capabilities to align fundamental sub frequencies
- Complete royalty-free sound generation for commercial releases
TMPLT Sounds offers both synths as pay-what-you-want downloads with no mandatory fees. You can claim your copy of Erika Bass Drum and xKick 999 directly via the TMPLT Sounds Gumroad store.
FAQ
Is Erika Bass Drum really free?
TMPLT Sounds hosts both synths as pay-what-you-want downloads, allowing you to enter zero at checkout to get them for free.
Are sounds created with these plugins royalty-free?
All audio generated by Erika Bass Drum and xKick 999 is 100% royalty-free for commercial and personal projects.
Do I need an account to download the plugins?
Gumroad requires an active email address to deliver your download links, but no paid membership is necessary.