Chris Liebing is a German techno DJ, producer, and one of the most influential figures in the global techno scene. Known for his powerful, hypnotic sound and innovative approach to electronic music, he has been shaping the genre for decades through his productions, DJ sets, and the CLR label.
This PunchBox plugin basically generates any kind of kick drum. You can do anything with it. It’s literally the most versatile kick drum making tool on the planet.
Richard Devine is an American electronic musician, sound designer, and producer known for his experimental approach to sound. Blending intricate sound design, complex rhythms, and cutting-edge synthesis, he has created a distinctive sonic identity across electronic music and audio technology.
Punchbox is hands down the most versatile goto plug in for creating unique juicy kick drums. The flexibility of parameters enables quick and effective creativity without stumping your flow. These days the Kick is the root of all music and has become possibly the most prominent groove setter in all realms of genre. Punchbox brings all the juicy warmth with buckets of grit however without losing the punch it’s title suggests.
Robert Babicz is a German electronic music producer, DJ, and mastering engineer known for his distinctive blend of melodic techno and deep, atmospheric sounds. With a career spanning decades, he has released music on renowned labels and developed a signature sound combining warmth, emotion, and powerful grooves.
One of my goto places for a kick at the moment, very punchy and flexible kicks from the PunchBox.
DJ Shah, also known as Shah and Sunlounger, is a German DJ and producer recognized for his melodic and atmospheric approach to trance and progressive electronic music. His productions combine emotional melodies, warm harmonies, and immersive soundscapes, earning him a respected place in the global trance scene.
Punchbox is a really cool toolbox to create the perfect bass drums, fast and simple for almost any dance genre. The presets are great starting points and you can shape it fast and easy into any direction, just the way you need it. I also like the way it is structured and if you are not a sound designer you can even learn how to layer a perfect bass drum.
Jason Nevins is an American DJ, producer, and remixer known for his crossover success in electronic dance music. His remixes and productions have topped international charts, including his acclaimed remix of Run-D.M.C.’s “It’s Like That” and others remixes for Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry & more.
PunchBox 2 is an amazing kick generator. One of the best I`ve worked with. There is a massive amount of incredible speaker pounding kicks. The presets are all completely different in texture and sound – which gives the user so many choices to match to the project you’re working on.
The real beauty of this plugin – is that you can simply dial a preset and it truly sounds amazing or you can tweak it endless ways to get your own specific sound. This is one of those “no-brainer” purchases- you’ll improve your drums the second you load this on a track!
Punchbox is one of the most advanced and editable bass drum / kick synths out there. Although I have other similar pluins- which do have their own great features…Punchbox delivers an amazing sound design backend as well. It basically has a 500 series rack of gear just for your drums. Bitcrusher, distortion, filter, eq and limiter are all built in. You start with the basic drum sound, whether a 909, 808, 606 or sine wave and tweak away from there. You can completely customize your sound to the smallest definition of what you are looking for. The faceplate is very cool as well- completely retro and realistic. This was well thought out and the sound is incredible!
For complextro bass sounds- its hard to find much better than this. The bass sounds are hard as HELL ! Mostly already arpeggiated- which is amazing, these sounds are straight up complextro or dubstep. Either way- they sound perfect. The leads are ok, but the fx sounds and bass sounds are what you are buying this for. Great job by CFA !! Rating: 10/10
I love what the D16 did with their plugins. Easy to use, raw sounding and it gives me endless possibilities to modulate my sounds to where they are unique.
Thomas Gold is a German DJ and electronic music producer known for his energetic blend of progressive house and electro house. His productions and remixes have received international recognition, earning him performances at major festivals and clubs around the world.
First of all, I love the GUI, it looks gritty and vintage but still is very intuitive and easy to use. You start the plugin and basically no manual needed. Dial in a sound and there you go. To put it simple, the overall sound is amazing. The kicks are fat, warm, tight, punchy, clean, dirty, long, short, etc. – anything is possible. Kicks are either fixed note or playable over the keyboard which is great. Regarding the sound design, I absolutely love the fact that you have so many options.
With three separate sections for Click, Tops and Tools you have more than enough possibilities to enhance your basic kick sound with any sound you like to, and itâs fun to play around with the filers and strereo spread of these sections. The basic kick processors has a tight sound and all the models sound sick! I also love the different FX options, they really can make your kick sound special and add even more versatility. Really a fan of this beast and I am definitely going to use this for my future productions! 10 out of 10!
Great soundset for massive! the bass sounds are phat and punchy and have great modulations already built-in! also the fx sound section works well for me. the lead sounds could be a bit more edgy and cutting through but all in all a solid package!
Rating: 9/10
Xenia Ghali is a Greek DJ, producer, and songwriter known for her energetic blend of house and electronic dance music. Combining infectious grooves, melodic synths, and powerful vocals, she has released music internationally and founded her own label, Funky Sheep Records.
D16 products have become necessary when I produce. PunchBox is the solution to my kick drum problems and Decimort 2 adds some killer grittiness to my sounds! I highly recommend D16 products, they will rock your world!
Santaflow is a Spanish rapper, singer, songwriter, and music producer known for his distinctive blend of hip-hop, rock, and pop influences. Since beginning his musical career in 1998, he has developed a multifaceted style as a performer and producer, releasing music independently and founding his own record labels.
Tai Jason is a German-English music producer, songwriter, and DJ whose work spans hip-hop, electronic music, and commercial production. With hundreds of productions to his name, he has worked with artists including Sido, K.I.Z., Steve Aoki, and Tiësto. Since 2010, he has also released electronic dance music as TAI.
Guy J is an Israeli DJ and electronic music producer known for his melodic approach to progressive house and techno. His immersive, journey-like DJ sets and acclaimed productions have earned him international recognition, while his Lost & Found label has provided a platform for his own music and other artists.
I love PunchBox! The sound is great! It’s so easy to make changes and i am already using it for my upcoming production!
A*SY*S is the electronic music project of German DJ and producer Frank Ellrich, known for his powerful blend of acid techno and hard trance. Characterized by raw 303 basslines, driving rhythms, and intense synth sounds, his productions have made him a recognized name in the international electronic music scene.
Black Noise was created in 2009 as an alias for Aquasky to release their 4/4 cut-up house experiments that they had been working on in their lab during 2008 onwards. A remix opportunity arose for Norman Cook and from that Black Noise ended up signing to his record label Southern Fried Records.
Awesome set of sounds for Serum all really there’s is lots of variation, covering leads pads and bass. will deffo be getting use out of them as starting points for writing in all different genres .All the sounds are pushed and sounding fat from the get go, you cant really go wrong with this if you want to large sounding synth presets. Rating: 9/10
Dodge & Fuski are a British electronic music project known for their high-energy blend of dubstep, drumstep, and drum & bass. With their distinctive sound design, heavy basslines, and creative production style, they have become a recognizable name in the global bass music scene.
Great library. Lots of usable stuff nicely edited. recommended! Rating: 9/10
Some solid stuff here. Bit pot luck what you find but some cool quotes. Definitely usable in a commercial capacity! Rating: 7/10
You can’t go wrong with this bundle! These are the perfect things for vibe and texture.. And if you’re a turntabelist, then it’s a must have! I’ll be using these quite a bit for my downtempo releases on my new label Downshift. Rating: 8/10
The Thrillseekers is the trance project of British DJ and producer Steve Helstrip, renowned for his melodic and emotionally uplifting sound. Since his breakthrough with “Synaesthesia,” he has released numerous trance classics, collaborated with artists such as Ferry Corsten and Chicane.
Prok & Fitch are a British DJ and production duo known for their groove-driven blend of house and tech house. Their energetic productions have appeared on labels such as Hot Creations, Solid Grooves, and Relief, while collaborations with artists across the global have helped establish their international reputation.
Loving this vsti! There’s so much scope to be experimental and really get your kicks sounding unique. There’s very little need for external processing as everything you have on the front panel sounds ace, especially liking the distortion to give that old school crunch and the option to add a little extra snap to the front of your kick is a cool feature. The built in drum machines to either layer your kick or build a new one are a great touch, so pretty much every base is covered. We’ll be using this a lot!
Perc is the stage name of British techno producer and DJ Ali Wells, known for his uncompromising blend of industrial, experimental, and hard-edged techno. As the founder of Perc Trax, he has developed a distinctive sound built around abrasive textures, pounding rhythms, and forward-thinking electronic production.
Punchbox provides all the weight, punch and grit I need from a kick. Kicks are the foundation of my music and are often the only bass element in my tracks, therefore it is essential that they are perfect and with Punchbox the layering options and effects make achieving this easier than with any other software percussion solution. Punchbox has a flexibility and sound quality that will ensure it’s my first choice for kicks for a long time.
Scott Yahney is a New York-based producer, songwriter, and keyboard player. His versatile keyboard style spans classic rock, jazz, R&B, disco, and electronic music, influenced by the sounds of the ’80s, techno, and house. Alongside his work as a musician, he has produced and remixed a wide range of music.
Ralf Hindenbeutel is a German music producer and composer whose work helped shape the Frankfurt techno and trance sound of the 1990s. Known for his collaborations with Sven Väth and the electronic project Earth Nation, he has also built an extensive career composing film and television soundtracks.
Keith Shocklee is an American DJ and record producer best known as a founding member of the influential production team The Bomb Squad and the hip-hop group Public Enemy. Renowned for his innovative sampling techniques and layered production style, he helped shape the sound of influential hip-hop recordings.
Lenny Dee is a New York-based DJ, producer, and pioneer of hardcore techno. He founded Industrial Strength Records in 1991, helping shape the development of hardcore, gabber, and industrial electronic music. His career spans house, techno, and hardcore, with influential performances at major events worldwide.
Torsten Stenzel is a German music producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with a background in piano, synthesizers, and church organ. Active in electronic music since the early 1990s, he has worked across trance, house, and dance music, collaborating with numerous artists and producing under various aliases.
Document One are a British electronic music duo known for their energetic blend of drum and bass, bass-heavy rhythms, and intricate production. Their sound combines powerful dancefloor grooves with melodic elements and detailed sound design, making them a distinctive act in the UK bass music scene.
This pack is what it says on the tin! An awesome array of vintage movie vocals. It’s really extensive and especially good when you put a few samples together to create an orginal phrase or scene. These samples sound really authentic and they’re perfect for placing ahead of a drop! Love it! Expect to use these a lot in future tunes! Rating: 10/10
Kris O’Neil is a Swedish DJ and electronic music producer known for his melodic approach to trance and progressive electronic music. His productions combine uplifting melodies, atmospheric textures, and driving rhythms, earning him recognition within the international trance scene.
A great sounding preset package, highly useful for a great variety of dance music. The presets are conveniently labeled, making them super easy to browse through, and are easily tweaked to make them suit your project. Definitely see myself use some of these presets in upcoming tracks! Rating: 8/10
Dominik de Leon is a German DJ, music producer, and songwriter who first gained recognition as part of the electronic dance music duo DuMonde. Following his work in hard trance and EDM, he expanded into music production and songwriting across a wide range of genres.
I’ve tried out the soundsets extensively right now and I must say I’m very impressed. They suit the sound of today’s dance music very well and even opens up for creative work to sculpture the sound of the dance music to come. Diverse and well made patches that should be a part of every dance music producer out there. I’m especially impressed with the bass patches.
Cutline are a British electronic music duo consisting of Jeryl Wilton and Dan Wilberforce, known for their energetic productions spanning drum and bass, electro house, and dubstep. Their music combines powerful basslines, dynamic rhythms, and a versatile approach to club-focused electronic sounds.
As the vintage Ronseal advert says “it does what it says on the tin.” Here Resonance Sound give you a chunky pack filled with vintage movie samples that instantly conjour up the golden era of the big screen and will add some instant old skool sampler style sheen to your tunes. We’ve already found a space for one of these sample in a track and there’s loads of usable bits in here for all kinds of genres. Great stuff! Rating: 10/10
Axel Karakasis is a Greek DJ and electronic music producer known for his powerful, driving techno sound. With a career spanning decades, he has released music on respected labels such as Intec, 1605, and Kombination Research, while performing at clubs and festivals around the world.
Tom Colontonio is an American DJ and electronic music producer known for his energetic blend of trance and progressive sounds. With a background in diverse musical styles and years of experience behind the decks, he has released productions on labels including Vandit, Armada, and Discover.
