- Type
- Instrument
- Author
- robenkleene
- Version
- 0.8.2
- License
- None
- Live version
- 12.2.7
- Max version
- 9.1.0
- Downloads
- 1,668
- Updated
- 2025-11-20
Thwomp is an Instrument for Ableton Live by robenkleene, distributed as freeware, with no license specified by the author. It targets Live 12.2.7 and Max 9.1.0. On maxforlive.com it has 1,668 downloads. First published 2019-10-22, last updated 2025-11-20.
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Description
Thwomp is a four oscillator drum synthesizer for Max for Live. It's a subtractive synthesizer that specializes in making drum sounds with the following features:
- Full Ableton Push support (from Live and standalone)
- Fixed frequency by default, as most drum sounds aren't played chromatically.
- Prominent pitch envelope for creating kick drums.
Thwomp's interface is designed to be transparent and predictable. Every parameter is labeled with its unit type.
Full documentation can be found at https://github.com/robenkleene/thwomp