Standalone & Plugin Drum Workstation

TOMiC 0.4

Next-generation drum synthesizer architecture. 16 channels, dual layer A/B morphing, 33 Braids macro-oscillators, 12 analogue-modelled filters, and 15 per-voice DSP effect processors.

Built in 100% Lock-Free Pure Rust (VST3 · CLAP · Standalone · WASM)

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Full TOMiC 0.4 Workstation Interface

Drum Synth Channels

Braids Osc Algorithms

Per-Voice DSP Effects

Analogue ZDF Filters

Steps per Channel

Modulator Engines / Voice

Macro Knobs (7 Channel + 4 Global)

Heap Allocations on Audio Thread

01 / Sound Engines & Audio Architecture

Synthesis Modules, Noise
& Audio Signal Path.

Each of TOMiC's 16 channels features an independent synth signal chain — dual oscillators, stereo noise generator with 10 noise types, SnareWire physical modeling, zero-delay feedback analogue filters, integrated sample browser, and Stutter / Beat Repeat glitch FX.

Primary Synthesis

Oscillator & Synthesis Layers

Poly-BLEP Virtual Analog (Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Pulse), FM synthesis, Ring Modulator, Cluster Oscillator with selectable harmonic ratios, and a pure Rust port of 33 Mutable Instruments Braids algorithms.

Poly-BLEP Anti-AliasingFM Self-FeedbackCluster Ratios33 Braids Algos

Noise & Sampler

Stereo Noise Generator (10 Types), Multi-Sample Round-Robin & Physical Modeling

Dual independent noise generators with 10 synthesis algorithms (White, Pink, Brown, Metallic, Velvet, Sample, Karplus-Strong, Clocked Digital S&H, Cluster Inharmonic Noise, and 8-bit Chiptune LFSR), SnareWire spring modeling, and a 4-Slot Multi-Sample Round-Robin engine. Features 1-click batch generation of 4 ElevenLabs AI micro-variations.

10 Noise Types (inc. Chiptune LFSR)4-Slot Multi-Sample Round-Robin1-Click 4× ElevenLabs AI VariantsKarplus-Strong FDN & SnareWire

Audio Path & Summing

Channel Mixer & Dual Layer A/B Morphing

Two independent sound layers (A & B) with a seamless Morphing crossfader. Dedicated control over volume, panning, sub-mix routing, and master FX sends.

Dual Layer A/B MorphSub-Mix RoutingStereo Pan & GainSend Busses

Analogue Filtering

12 Analogue-Modelled ZDF Filters

Precision Zero-Delay Feedback filters including Moog Transistor Ladder, 303 Diode Ladder, Korg 35 Sallen-Key, Vowel Formants, Comb FDN, and OB-Xd State Variable with drive saturation.

ZDF State Variable303 Diode & Moog LadderKorg 35 Sallen-KeyVowel Formants

Sample Management

Integrated Sample Browser & Live Waveform Preview

High-speed file browser panel with directory tree navigation, WAV/FLAC audio preview with live waveform display, favorite folder shortcuts, and seamless drag-and-drop loading directly into noise generator layers.

Folder Tree NavigationLive Audio Waveform PreviewFavorite FoldersDrag-and-Drop Sample Load

33 Braids Macro-Oscillator Models (Mutable Instruments Rust Port)

From wavetable sweeps and vocal formant synthesis to 3D chaotic attractors and percussion physical models.

CSaw (Comb Saw)

Morph

SawSq

SinFold (Wavefolder)

Buzz (Harmonic Pulse)

3×Saw (Triple Saw)

Harmo (Additive)

FeedFM

ChaosFM

WTable

WLine

WMap

Swarm (7-Voice)

3×Ring

Toy (Chiptune Glitch)

FltNoise (Color Morph)

TwinPk (Dual Formant)

Particle

Grain

VOSIM

Vowel

VowelFOF

ResLP

ResBP

Lorenz Chaos

Rössler Chaos

Pluck (Physical)

Blown (Physical)

FltPk

FltHp

AnalogBD (Plaits)

AnalogHH (Plaits)

12 Analogue-Modelled Filters (Zero-Delay Feedback)

Zero-phase-delay feedback filters with drive saturation, resonance warping, and variable slope characteristics.

Clean SVF (ZDF)

303 Diode Ladder

Moog Transistor Ladder

Vintage Lowpass

Korg 35 (Sallen-Key)

Child Genius (Formant)

Comb FDN

Ladder 4-Pole

OB-Xd State Variable

Cutoff Warp

Resonance Warp

Sample & Hold

02 / Modulation Matrix & CV Modulators

12 Modulator Engines
& Generative CV Sources.

Every voice carries 12 distinct modulator engines — 4× LFOs, 4× ADSR Envelopes, Marbles CV generator, and 7 generative CV sources (Markov, Lorenz, Cellular, Tidal, Orbital, Chladni) — driving over 70 parameter destinations simultaneously.

ADSR Modulator

4× ADSR Modulation Envelopes

Envelope generators with selectable curve responses (logarithmic, linear, or exponential) for precise attack, decay, sustain, and release shaping.

4 Mod Envelopes per voiceLog / Lin / Exp CurvesOne-Shot Triggers

LFO Generator

4× LFOs per Voice & Sync

6 shapes (Sine, Tri, Saw, Sq, Random, S&H) with DAW tempo sync, phase offset, and 70+ modulation destinations.

4 LFOs per voiceTempo Sync & Phase Offset6 Waveforms

2D Controller

Interactive 2D XY Modulation Pad

Seamless 2D gesture control. A single XY drag simultaneously modulates dual X and Y targets with zero phase desync.

2D Gesture PadDual Target RoutingLive XY Dragging

Custom Curves

Custom Curve Drawing & Hand Gesture Recording

Hand-draw custom 512-sample modulation shapes and record live XY pad motion trajectories with automatic loop playback.

512-Sample Wave DrawingXY Motion RecordingLooping Trajectories

Stochastic CV

Marbles Stochastic CV Generator

Port of Mutable Instruments Marbles stochastic generator. Control rate, spread, bias, Deja-Vu loop, and jitter.

Mutable Marbles PortDeja-Vu LoopJitter & Bias Controls

Stochastic Ring

Markov (Stochastic Ring)

8-node probabilistic ring matrix generating evolving CV modulation signals based on state transition probabilities.

8-Node Stochastic RingProbability MatrixState Transitions

Deterministic Chaos

Lorenz Attractor

3D deterministic chaos equations generating infinitely varying, non-repeating modulation curves for frequency and filter morphing.

3D Chaotic AttractorNon-Repeating CurvesSmooth Drift

Cellular Automaton

Cellular Automaton (Wolfram Rules)

1D cellular automaton (e.g. Rule 30/110) producing organic, evolving rhythmic CV pulses based on cellular grid evolution.

Wolfram 1D RulesGrid EvolutionRhythmic CV Pulse

Fractal Noise

Tidal (Fractal Noise Drift)

Multi-layered slow fractal noise generator simulating ocean tides for long, evolving filter sweeps and spectral motion.

Fractal Noise DriftSlow TidesOrganic Filter Sweeps

Gravity Physics

Orbital (Gravity Physics Sim)

Gravitational body attraction simulator with note-on kick impulse triggers and orbital decay trajectories.

Gravity Physics SimNote-On Kick ImpulsesOrbital Decay

Standing Waves

Chladni (Plate Wave Resonance)

2D standing-wave diffraction model on a Chladni plate generating nodal CV textures from acoustic plate vibrations.

Standing Wave PlateNodal Surfaces2D Resonance CV

03 / Macro Controls, Sequencer & Song Mode

Control Architecture
& Song Arrangement.

Master dozens of parameters at once with 11 Macro knobs, automate values per sequencer step, and chain patterns into full songs in Song Mode.

Macro Management

11 Macro Knobs (7 Channel + 4 Global)

One macro knob fans out to up to 15 parameter destinations with independent depth and Bi / Uni+ / Uni- polarity. Global Macros control parameters across all channels plus Master Bus Comp & Limiter.

7 Channel + 4 Global MacrosUp to 15 Targets per MacroBi / Uni+ / Uni- Polarity

Step Automation

Per-Step Macro & Parameter Automation

Lock macro values or individual parameter settings to any of the 64 sequencer steps for precise per-step micro-editing.

Per-Step Parameter LocksMacro Step AutomationRatchet & Nudge Integration

Song Arrangement

Song Mode & Pattern Arranger

Dedicated Song Mode arranger. Chain 12 pattern slots (A–L) plus Fill pattern into full song arrangements with per-pattern automation and MIDI export.

13 Pattern Slots (A-L + Fill)Pattern Chain ArrangerMIDI Pattern Export

Polyrhythmic Engine

64-Step Sequencer with Per-Lane Polymetry

Elektron-style conditional triggers (Ratio x:y), Euclidean rhythm generator, micro-timing nudge (±100 ms), ratchets (1-4 rolls), and per-lane polymetry — allowing pan or pitch lanes to drift independently from the trigger lane.

Live Sequencer Matrix

KICKSNARECLAPHH

04 / Per-Voice DSP Effects Arsenal

16 DSP Effects Processors
per Voice Channel.

Every channel carries its own dedicated stereo DSP effects chain operating with zero latency.

FX 01 / Saturation

Distortion & Saturation (8 Algorithms)

Multi-mode distortion: ArcTan, Soft/Hard Clip, Tape Saturation, Tube Warmth, Fuzz, Rectify, Diode, and Wavefolder drive.

8 Saturation AlgosWavefolder DriveAsymmetric Shaping

FX 02 / Quantization

Bitcrusher & Sample-Rate Reduction

TPDF dither with dual Xorshift PRNG for bit quantization noise and ZOH (Zero-Order Hold) sample-rate reduction.

TPDF DitherXorshift PRNGBit & Sample-Rate Reduction

FX 03 / Modulation

Stereo Ring Modulator

Stereo phase-offset ring modulation with selectable carrier waveforms (Sine, Tri, Saw, Sq) for metallic textures.

Stereo Phase Shift4 Carrier ShapesMetallic Timbres

FX 04 / Pitch Shift

Frequency Shifter (Single-Sideband)

Single-sideband (SSB) frequency shifter for bell-like timbres and microtonal pitch shifting.

Single-Sideband (SSB)Microtonal Pitch ShiftFrequency Offsets

FX 05 / Equalization

3-Band Parametric Biquad EQ

Biquad parametric EQ with independent Low, Mid peak, and High shelf controls for surgical frequency sculpting.

3-Band Biquad EQParametric Mid PeakLow/High Shelf

FX 06 / Spatial

Multi-Stage Stereo Phaser

Multi-stage allpass phaser with rate, depth, feedback, and L/R stereo phase offset.

Multi-Stage AllpassL/R Stereo Phase OffsetFeedback Loop

FX 07 / Modulation

Multitap Stereo Chorus & Bass Mono

Multi-tap stereo chorus with independent feedback path and Bass Mono mode to keep low end tight.

Multi-Tap VoicesBass Mono FocusDecoupled Send & Wet

FX 08 / Delay

Digital Hermite Stereo Delay

High-precision stereo delay with Hermite interpolation, tempo sync, and ping-pong routing.

Hermite InterpolationTempo SyncPing-Pong Stereo

FX 09 / Tape Echo

Tape Echo & Saturation Delay

Vintage tape echo emulation with warm magnetic saturation and wow/flutter drift.

Tape SaturationWow & Flutter SimVintage Tone

FX 10 / Multitap

Multi-Tap Delay & Rhythmic Taps

Multi-tap delay with independently adjustable tap times, high-frequency damping, and rhythmic patterns.

Multi-Tap ReflectionsHigh-Damping FilterRhythmic Sub-Taps

FX 11 / Reverb

Tin Can FDN Reverb Engine

Feedback Delay Network (FDN) reverb with allpass filters for tight, metallic, and experimental acoustic spaces.

FDN Delay NetworkAllpass FiltersTight Metallic Spaces

FX 12 / Dynamics

Dynamics Compressor & Sidechain Keying

ADSR envelope compressor with sidechain keying from any other drum channel or external DAW input.

ADSR Envelope FollowerCross-Channel SidechainMakeup Gain

FX 13 / Granular

Granular Grain Cloud Processor

Real-time grain cloud generator with grain density, temporal scatter, and micro-pitch detuning.

Grain Density & ScatterPitch Cloud DetuneReal-Time Grain Engine

FX 14 / Resonance

Physical Resonator

Physical comb filter resonators modeled for string, cymbal, and metallic percussion decay.

Physical Comb FilterCymbal ResonancePluck & Decay Control

FX 15 / Spectral

Spectral Processor & Morphing

Frequency-domain spectral transformations allowing spectral profile morphing and band filtering.

Frequency Domain MorphSpectral ShapingHarmonic Sculpting

FX 16 / Glitch Slicer

Stutter & Beat Repeat Glitch Processor

Real-time audio buffer slicer with tempo-synced grid timing (1/4 to 1/64), pitch decay, reverse rolls, variation modes (Trigger, Div4, Div16, Auto), and flexible mix routing (Mix, Insert, Gate).

Tempo-Synced Grid SlicingPitch Decay & Reverse RollsVariation Modes (Trigger/Auto)Insert / Mix / Gate Routing

05 / Lock-Free Rust Engine

Forged in
100% Safe Rust.

Built using `nih_plug` and `egui`. Zero dynamic allocations on the audio thread, lock-free `TripleBuffer` thread communication, and SIMD vectorization via the `wide` crate (`f32x8`, AVX2).

Audio Thread AllocationsZero heap allocations — pre-allocated 64-sample blocks

Thread SynchronizationLock-free TripleBuffer (UI / Audio thread isolation)

SIMD VectorizationAVX2 parallel DSP processing via `wide` crate (`f32x8`)

Framework & GUInih_plug + egui (100% vector Rust UI)

Plugin Export FormatsVST3, CLAP, Standalone, WASM

MIDI ControlsC1-G1 Trigger / Finger Drumming, C2-G2 Gate Mode, 35 CC-learn targets

Preset SystemJSON patch / song serialization + MicroTonic .mtpreset import

AI IntegrationElevenLabs HTTP AI synthesis & 1-click 4× RR variant batch generation

Multi-Sample Engine4-Slot Round-Robin (Sequential, Random, Velocity) + Step Slot P-Locking

06 / Live Jam Sessions

Experience TOMiC 0.4
In Live Action.

Watch live freestyle jam sessions demonstrating sound design, polyrhythmic step sequencing, and real-time layer morphing in TOMiC Drum Synth.

Live Performance

Freestyle Live Jam Session #1

Sound Design

Polyrhythmic Sound Sculpting Jam #2

Live Synthesizer

Experimental Performance Jam #3

"Lock-free Rust DSP meets generative polyrhythmic sequencing."