OneShot 2 is a drum sampler that adds a Motion Engine for evolving rhythmic textures, with deep sample control, effects, and multi-output routing.
Purpose
OneShot 2 is a drum sampler designed for single hits, focusing on nuance and realism. It builds on the original OneShot by adding a Motion Engine that lets you create continuous sounds like cymbal swells, shaker patterns, and foley textures that shift in intensity over time.
The instrument remains a percussive workstation, with 24 slots for instruments, each having its own mixer channel for volume, pan, pitch, two FX inserts, and two FX sends. It includes multi-output support for routing sounds to separate DAW tracks, and it can import your own samples to turn them into playable instruments.
Key Capabilities
The Motion Engine offers two main features: Motion Slots for continuous sounds that can change intensity, and Motion Triggers where intensity is controlled by envelope or MIDI CC and poly aftertouch. Stack Triggers let you play multiple sounds with one MIDI note, expanding creative possibilities.
The sample engine includes velocity layering, round robin, humanize, choking, dynamic attack time, and filter frequency. Built-in effects range from EQ, compressor, and distortion to reverbs, a room simulator, gate, bitcrush, delay, and a master finalizer. Reverb2 comes from the Walls plugin, and the Transient Adder adds dynamic noise and tone.
Workflow
OneShot 2 integrates smoothly into a DAW environment with a complete mixer that allows loading up to 24 instruments simultaneously. The workflow includes smart preset import/export, copy and paste for effects, and direct preview of sounds within the slot browser. Custom user folders in the slot file browser help organize your own samples.
Velocity layering and round robin are easily accessible, and the humanize controls add organic feel. The optional Motion Controller app, available for iPhone and macOS, uses the accelerometer to control motion sounds via gesture, turning physical movement into expression. This can be particularly useful for live performance or intuitive sound design.
Practical Applications
OneShot 2 is suited for creating realistic drum tracks, from acoustic kits to electronic percussion. The Motion Engine enables crafting cymbal swells, shaker patterns, brushed textures, and foley elements that evolve over time, adding movement to static rhythms.
You can use it for film scoring, sound design, or music production where nuanced percussion is needed. The multi-output routing allows for separate processing of each drum sound, and the ability to import samples makes it a versatile tool for building custom instruments. Expansion packs provide additional sonic variety, from classic kits to unique textures.
Key features
- Motion Slots for continuous sounds with shifting intensity
- Motion Triggers controlled by envelope, MIDI CC, or poly aftertouch
- Stack Triggers to play multiple sounds with one note
- 24 instrument slots with individual mixer channels
- Two parallel FX buses and master output with effects
- Velocity layering, round robin, humanize, and choking
- Multi-output routing for external DAW processing
Best for
OneShot 2 is best for producers and sound designers who need a versatile drum sampler with organic feel, and who want to create evolving rhythmic textures like cymbal swells and foley patterns. It also suits those who prefer deep control over drums with multi-output routing and built-in effects.