Nerve is a dynamic software drum machine designed to enhance your beat-making process within your preferred host sequencer. Available as a VST instrument or AudioUnit plug-in, it offers an intuitive and compact interface that puts essential controls at your fingertips without overwhelming your screen space. Developed by experienced dance music producers, Nerve includes a comprehensive collection of drum kits, presets, patterns, and sounds crafted by leading sound designers, making it easy to start creating immediately or build beats from your own audio files in various formats.

The heart of Nerve lies in its powerful internal step sequencer that allows for visual programming and rhythmic input with minimal effort. Users can drag and drop samples, audition sounds quickly, and explore new combinations using random sample selection features. Advanced on-board editing tools enable slicing, trimming, stretching, and reshaping samples without taxing your CPU during playback. This includes sophisticated loop slicing with adjustable points and multiple time-stretching options to match your project’s tempo, ensuring your rhythms stay tight and natural.

Designed for performance and creative flexibility, Nerve offers features like a unique repeater for live beat variations, individual pad control with separate patterns, and multi-output routing for detailed mixing. Each pad includes a dedicated filter, flexible LFOs, and multi-stage envelopes for expressive sound sculpting. The integrated sidechain compressor simplifies mix pumping, while MIDI support allows seamless integration with controllers and external gear. Whether you want to craft polyrhythmic beats or control other instruments, Nerve delivers a comprehensive, workflow-friendly drum production experience.