Trix

What Trix is

Trix is a paid plugin that recreates a Japanese rhythm machine from 1973 through real-time models of its original electronic circuits. It uses no samples. Built-in rhythm patterns, a step sequencer, and a pattern editor let users create, edit, and save rhythms. Controls cover individual instruments, extended Noise and Metal parameters, Master Tone, and Over Drive. Timing can follow Trix’s internal clock, a host clock, or MIDI clock. A Low Conga voice extends the original percussion architecture. Trix uses hybrid sequencing and supports MIDI. On macOS, it runs as AUv2, VST3, or Standalone on Universal arm64 and x86_64; Windows provides VST3 for x64. A purchase includes a macOS universal ZIP and a Windows x64 VST3 ZIP. The product page lists a minimum purchase price of 5.00 USD and requires purchase before download. Hügelton Instruments, founded by Leo Kuroshita in Kobe in 2020, provides a community topic for bug reports and feature requests.

Who it suits

Trix suits producers seeking a circuit-modeled rhythm-machine plugin with step sequencing, editable patterns, and MIDI timing. It is available for macOS and Windows in the listed plugin formats.

Limits

There is no free plan. The minimum $5 USD purchase is required to download Trix; the purchase supplies the listed macOS and Windows ZIP packages.

Getting started

1. Open the Hügelton Instruments Trix product page
2. Purchase the Trix plan for $5.00 USD once
3. Download the included macOS universal ZIP or Windows x64 VST3 ZIP
4. Install the AUv2, VST3, Standalone, or Windows VST3 release supported by your system
5. Load Trix in a compatible plugin host or run the macOS Standalone version

Verdict

Trix focuses on recreating a 1973 rhythm machine with circuit-based synthesis and flexible sequencing. Its lack of sample import and purchase requirement define the workflow and access model.