Quick Start
Click Launch KX1000 to start the audio engine.
Choose a Starting Point if you know the kick character you want.
Press Discover to generate a complete Transient / Body / Sub stack.
Shape the kick with Punch, Impact, Depth, Drive, Tone and the layer levels.
Use Low-End Key in the Creator License version when the kick needs to fit your track’s key.
When it hits right, press Download WAV in the Creator License version.
Best first move: choose a Starting Point, press Discover, then adjust only one or two controls. KX1000 is built for controlled discovery.
Free vs Creator License
The free version lets you build and hear kicks instantly. The Creator License unlocks the full professional workflow.
| Feature | Free | Creator License |
|---|---|---|
| Build kicks from Transient / Body / Sub | Yes | Yes |
| Play and preview in browser | Yes | Yes |
| Discover / Randomize | Yes | Yes |
| Starting Point styles | Limited | Full |
| Low-End Key / Key Match | Locked | Unlocked |
| WAV export | Locked | Unlocked |
| Full KX1000 library | Locked | Unlocked |
Creator License
Free preview: build and hear kicks instantly. Creator License unlocks every style lane, Low-End Key, WAV export and the full library for your DAW.
Kick Architecture
KX1000 separates the kick into three controllable parts so you can build the foundation around your track instead of searching endlessly for a sample that almost works.
Transient
The attack, click, snap and front edge. Transients are usually UNPITCHED and act as key-neutral attack layers.
Body
The punch, knock and mid-low force. Bodies may be KEY when they have a clear musical root, or UNPITCHED when they are mainly knock/texture.
Sub
The low-end foundation. Subs are the key-critical layer when Low-End Key is used.
Simple rule: Sub carries the root. Body gives the kick force. Transient gives the kick its edge.
Starting Points
Starting Point chooses the kick character. Random and Discover stay inside that lane while you still keep full manual control.
| Starting Point | Character |
|---|---|
| All | Full discovery across every kick character. |
| Afrobeats | Warm, rhythmic, danceable, controlled low-end. |
| Drum & Bass | Short, fast, punchy, tight tail. |
| Dubstep | Sharp, heavy, bassline-friendly. |
| Hard Dance | Hard, bright, aggressive, high-impact. |
| Hip-Hop | Warm, weighty, body-first. |
| House | Warm, rounded, bouncy. |
| Techno | Tight, driven, controlled club pressure. |
| UK Garage | Tight, bouncy, clean, swing-friendly. |
Low-End Key
Low-End Key controls the musical root of the low-end. This is a Creator License feature.
| Key Match | How it behaves |
|---|---|
| Root | The Sub targets the selected root. |
| Root + Fifth | The Sub stays on the root. Body can use root or fifth. Transients remain attack-focused. |
| Extended | The Sub stays on the root. Body can use root/fifth. Transient may use root, third or fifth only if useful. |
Key tags refer to the most useful musical root where one is clearly present. Attack and texture layers may be labelled UNPITCHED when no reliable root exists.
Keyed and Unpitched
The verified library uses clearer labels so the file names are useful without pretending every sound has a stable key.
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| KEY_C | A stable, useful musical root is clearly present. |
| UNPITCHED | Mainly attack, click, noise, texture or no reliable musical root. |
| NO_CLEAR_KEY | Pitch is unstable or ambiguous, so it should be chosen by ear. |
Transients are usually UNPITCHED. This is intentional. They are used for attack and definition, not for the musical root of the kick.
Main Controls
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Master | Overall output level. |
| Drive | Saturation, density and attitude. |
| Tone | Brightness or darkness. |
| Punch | Body/chest force without adding extra click. |
| Impact | Slam and front/body authority. |
| Depth | Low-end weight and sub/body reinforcement. |
| Transient | Attack layer level. |
| Body | Body layer level. |
| Sub | Sub layer level. |
Layer Controls
Each layer can be locked, changed, soloed or randomized.
Lock
Keeps that layer unchanged while other layers change.
Previous / Next
Steps through sounds in that layer.
Solo
Auditions one layer on its own.
Rand
Changes only that layer while keeping the rest of the kick intact.
Timing
Timing controls how the kick starts, ends and sits in time.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Offset | Moves the kick earlier or later. Leave at 0 unless you need micro-timing adjustment. |
| Length | Controls how much of the kick tail is kept. Starting Points can set a musical length automatically. |
| Fade | Applies an end fade to avoid clicks. |
KX1000 also applies tail de-click protection so shortened kicks end more smoothly.
Export
In the Creator License version, Download WAV exports the current kick for use in your DAW.
Export names include KX1000, a generated kick name, the word KICK, and the selected key tag when Low-End Key is active.
The generated kick name stays the same while the Transient, Body and Sub stack stays the same.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Play |
| D | Discover |
| P | Punch |
| W | Weight |
| C | Cut |
| S | Smooth |
| L | Polish |
| E | Export in the Creator License version. |
Tips
Build around the track
Choose a Starting Point based on the track, then adjust the layers.
Lock what works
When the Sub works, lock it and explore Body/Transient.
Control low-end first
If the kick fights the bass, reduce Depth or use Low-End Key.
Do not overdrive
Drive can add excitement, but too much may reduce clean low-end headroom.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Try this |
|---|---|
| No sound | Click Launch KX1000, then Play. Some browsers require a user click before audio starts. |
| Kick clicks at the end | Increase Fade slightly or lengthen the kick. |
| Kick feels too clicky | Lower Transient, Impact or Tone. Try Smooth. |
| Kick feels too muddy | Lower Depth or Sub, shorten Length, or choose a tighter Starting Point. |
| Low-end clashes with bass | Use Low-End Key in the Creator License version, or reduce Depth/Sub. |
| Download is locked | Download WAV is unlocked with the Creator License. |