New York, NY (September 2, 2025)—Baby Audio has released Tekno today, a new drum synthesis plug-in with 18 entirely synthesized drum engines offering authentic circuit-modeling, advanced synthesis and classic drum machine techniques.
Tekno is not an emulation of any specific hardware unit from the past, but recalls it as it also aims to bring a different approach to the technology. The drum synthesizer does not use pre-recorded audio, so each hit that it produces is unique. Its modeled analog circuits create non-linearities; that, along with variations created by its Humanize feature, allows the plug-in to create a lifelike vibe.
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Designed to be tweakable, Tekno offers flexible sound design with optional fine-tuning down to the individual components of the modeled circuits. The plug-in also makes use of Baby Audio’s smart preset randomizer, helping to produce those drum sounds. Additonally, the plug-in features effects created in collaboration with Jatin Chowdhury; Tekno launches with 73 custom kit presets from producers including Mr. Bill, Richard Devine, Virtual Riot and Yoad Nevo.
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Tekno is compatible with all major DAWs for Mac and PC, including Apple Silicon devices. The plug-in is priced at $129 MSRP with a $79 intro sale.
