Product Description
Loop Slicer
Initial Slice is a loop slicer and beat-making plugin. Load audio loops via drag and drop to slice, loop, reverse, pitch shift or even time stretch them. Initial Slice also comes with multiple built-in piano rolls so you can create sequences right in the box. On top of this, there is an advanced drum sequencer, bass sequencer, playlist editor, 4 effect racks (each with 11 built-in effects) and lots of top quality content.
Over 300 Loops
Initial Slice comes with over 300 loops and over 300 beat starters, as well as over 160 drum samples. Initial Audio have prepared a demo beat for every loop in Initial Slice, easily selected by clicking the “Beat” button that comes next to every preset in the library window. This makes it a perfect plugin for producers looking for new content and ideas to inspire their next hit song.
Initial Slice has been designed with content creators in mind. Lots of features have been added that help with making unique content that stands out. These features enable creators to quickly make a demo beat faster than ever before, really showing off their content to full effect.
Create your own libraries, drum patterns and beat starters and share them with others or even sell them online. Initial Slice saves all samples and drum sounds you use into the project file, users don’t have to deal with files and folders but can simply load new content via drag and drop.
Quality Matters
Initial Slice is powered by Zynaptic's Artificial Intelligence-driven time-stretch algorithm ZTX which is one of the best the world has yet to offer and can handle multitimbral audio like no other. Loaded as a plugin in your DAW everything will be in sync and set to tempo. Initial Slice is a high-quality, easy to use tool for music producers as well as a great platform for content creators to share content with other music producers all across the globe.
Features
- Over 300 royalty-free factory samples including beat starters and drum patterns
- Over 300 Unique Factory Beatstarters
- Over 160 Drum Sounds
- 1.8 GB in size
- Standalone Version for Windows and Mac
- Main editor which lets you slice, time-stretch, pitch-shift, loop, reverse and gate your samples
- 3 effect racks and 1 master rack
- Built-in slice sequencer allowing you to program slice patterns
- Built-in advanced drum sequencer
- Built-in bass sequencer/sampler
- Built-in playlist allowing you to create quick arrangements
- Built-in sample library allowing you to access your drum kits and sample packs in the box
- Digital download after purchase incl. 3 Machine based Serial Keys
System Requirements
macOS
- macOS 10.14 or later (64-bit only)
- Intel or Apple Silicon Processor
- 4GB Ram
- VST, AU or AAX compatible DAW
Windows
- Windows 7 or higher (64-bit only)
- 4GB Ram
- VST or AAX compatible DAW
View Installation Instructions
Please note: Sektor is used as an example.
Registration
1. Click Download in your Sounds Space account or go to https://initialaudio.com/register/.
2. Enter the product code found in your Plugin Boutique account and click 'SUBMIT PRODUCT CODE'.
3. Please login, or create an account by entering your details > 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION'. Your product code is now registered in your Initial Audio Account.
Mac Installation
1. Go to 'My Account > Click 'My Downloads' > Click one of the Mac Download links. (If you have issues with one, try another server).
2. Open the .pkg file once it has downloaded > Click 'Continue'.
3. Select an install location > Click 'Continue'.
4. Click 'Install'.
5. Enter your computer username and password > Click 'Install Software'.
6. The Installation is complete > Click 'Close'.
Activation
1. Open the plugin in your DAW (you may need to restart your Mac and/or rescan your plugins) > Copy the Activation Code displayed > Click the activation hyperlink displayed on the plugin.
2. Enter the name of your device (this can be anything) > Paste your activation code > Click 'GENERATE SERIAL...'.
3. Copy the 16-digit serial that's displayed on this page.
4. Go back to the plugin in your DAW > Enter your 16-digit serial > Click 'Activate...'.
Your software is now activated and ready to use!
Windows Installation
1. Go to 'My Account > Click 'My Downloads' > Click one of the Windows Download links (if you have issues with one, try another server).
2. Double-click the .zip file to extract its contents > Double-click the .exe file to begin the installation > Click ‘Next’.
3. Read the License Agreement > Select ‘I accept the agreement’ > Click ‘Next’.
4. Choose the location for the installation (leave the default if you're unsure) > Click ‘Next’.
5. Select any additional tasks you wish to be performed > Click ‘Next’.
6. Click 'Install'.
7. The installation is complete. Click ‘Finish’.
Activation
1. Load the plugin in your DAW (you may need to restart your PC and/or rescan your plugins) > Copy your Activation Code > Click the activation hyperlink displayed on the plugin.
2. Enter the name of your device (this can be anything) > Paste your activation code > Click 'GENERATE SERIAL...'.
3. Copy the 16-digit serial that's displayed on this page.
4. Go back to the plugin window in your DAW > Enter your 16-digit serial > Click 'Activate...'.
Your software is now activated and ready to use!