AudioThing B00GA: Microsound to Rhythm & Drone Plugin

AudioThing, in collaboration with Hainbach, has released B00ga, a new plugin designed to transform microsounds into complex rhythms and drones. This instrument offers distinctive textural sound design capabilities for producers and musicians. Notably, 800GA draws inspiration from the vintage Hewlett-Packard Word Generator 800GA, a piece of lab equipment.

Essentially, B00ga reinterprets the word generator concept. It sequences clicks, pulses, and noise in a novel way. Consequently, users can create tight grooves, off-kilter beats, and evolving micro-sound patterns. Furthermore, speeding up these patterns allows for the generation of rich drones and tonal structures.

Deep Dive into B00ga’s Capabilities

At its core, B00ga functions as a dual sequencer for both pulses and noise. It offers a wide speed range, from 0.1 Hz up to 5 kHz. Also, the plugin includes a crossfading sample player. This allows for selection from 29 factory banks or the incorporation of user-provided samples. The ability to crossfade between sounds creates new combinations. Randomization further ensures that patterns remain dynamic and never sound identical. Moreover, a dedicated noise synthesizer section provides tools to generate, filter, and shape noise bursts. This is particularly useful for crafting percussion and crackling textures.

Features

• Dual sequencer for Pulse and Noise signals
• Variable speed from 0.1 Hz to 5 kHz
• Crossfading sample player with 29 pulse banks and user sample support (WAV, AIFF, FLAC, OGG)
• 8 patterns per preset
• Extensive step randomization options
• Integrated multi-FX section with four rearrangeable effects: Tape Echo, Octave Filter, Phaser, and Spring Reverb
• Resizable window for flexible display
• Brightness and contrast controls for interface customization
• Available as VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP plugin formats
• Compatible with macOS (native Apple Silicon + Intel), Windows, and Linux
• Also available for iOS as an AUv3 plugin and standalone application

Price
Introductory (Desktop): 39€ (regular 69€)
Introductory (iOS): $12.99 (regular $19.99)

The plugin is part of AudioThing’s Black Friday sale, offering significant discounts for a limited time. It runs on multiple platforms, ensuring broad accessibility for electronic music producers.

More info here: AudioThing | B00GA