KICK 1.4 by Carl Albert Groner
KICK 1.4 by Carl Albert Groner

KICK 1.4 by Carl Albert Groner

The update to version 1.4 introduces several user-focused enhancements aimed at improving usability during live sessions or quick sound design, while minor optimizations ensure smoother performance across devices.

  • Pulsing trigger button that acts as a visual metronome in Run mode
  • Haptic feedback on iPhone for tactile response
  • Compatibility with iOS 17.0 and later
  • Minor optimizations for smoother performance

KICK is a dedicated kick drum synthesizer app that focuses on delivering powerful, thumping sounds with minimal controls. Designed for iPhone and iPad, it emulates classic analog synthesis techniques, featuring a pitch envelope for frequency sweeps, tunable decay for varying lengths, and tone adjustment for added attack. The app supports velocity sensitivity, enabling dynamic performances, and operates as both a standalone tool and an AUv3 plugin compatible with hosts like GarageBand.

With its retro-inspired design, KICK allows users to craft sounds ranging from tight techno kicks to deep bass booms, suitable for basslines or rhythmic elements. The app’s standalone demo mode includes a metronome function via host integration, adding utility for practice or timing. Overall, it serves as a specialized tool in mobile music production workflows.

Main Features:

  • Analog-style kick drum synthesis with pitch envelope, decay, and tone controls
  • Velocity-sensitive triggering for dynamic performances
  • Standalone mode with demo metronome functionality
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility for integration in DAWs like GarageBand
  • Simple interface without complex menus for quick sound design
  • Supports iPhone and iPad

App price: $0.99


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