Sound examples of ABL3 - Our latest 303 emulation plug-in for VST/AU

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Part two of my re-working of Fat Boy Slim’s classic ‘Everybody Needs a 303’ is now up for free download! This is the 'Re-Funk' which focuses on the funky bassline sampled in the original. Incidentally the bassline and the vocals come from Edwin Starr’s 1977 classic funk tune ‘Everybody Needs Love’. Edwin Starr is also who I've drawn in this picture! Enjoy! 😊

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***FREE DOWNLOAD*** Everybody Needs a 303 (Kid Kenobi Re-Funk) - Fat Boy Slim

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Redominator

Thx to DUCKTRONIC for sum of the Patterns. :)

My Lieblings 303 Pattern Imitationen

"Dominator" hoover example by our friends at IllFormed

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Re-Do-Mi-Nator

ABL3x doing that HSOC thing. Two instances of ADM1x (our 909 emulation drum machine), Snare from @joshwink1 loaded into ADM1x as a sample, and additional drums from Visco @forever89studio (an amazing drum resynthesis machine)

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Artist: Ronny Pries
Title: Zero Four Zero
Track Title: NGC 4889
Label: Abstract Rhythm
Cat #: ABSTRCT RTM 009
Release date: 09.05.2025
Format: vinyl, digital

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Ronny Pries is finally back, releasing his new EP ‘Zero Four Zero‘ on Abstract Rhythm. He contributes four brilliant detroitish influenced techno and electro tracks, perfect for creating some late night heat on the worldwide dancefloors.
As those tracks mean a lot to Ronny, especially ‘This ain’t Jazz‘, he felt like they belonged to be released the oldfashioned way, on 12‘‘. Ronny has been releasing electronic music since the 90’s. Zero Four Zero is his first EP after a long release-absent time where he was focussing on several other music and non-music related projects. ‘‘So, as much as this release marks the beginning of something, as much does it conlcude something. There’s no (such thing as) time.“

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Premiere | Ronny Pries - NGC 4889 (ABSTRCT RTM 009)

Track: This ain't Jazz
Artist(s): Ronny Pries
Label: Abstract Rhythm
Catalog: ABSTRCT RTM 009
Format: Vinyl, Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 09. May 2025
Mastering:  Mattias Fridell
Artwork: Difuz

Artist links: https://linktr.ee/rktic
Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/ronnypries
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Label links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/abstractrhythmrecords
Bandcamp:https://abstractrhythm.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstractrhythm/

Pre-Order Link: https://abstractrhythm.bandcamp.com/album/zero-four-zero-ep

GTG Premiere | Ronny Pries - This ain't Jazz [ABSTRCTRTM009]

From the very first beat, Joit’s “Work it” announces itself with a confident swagger. This isn’t just another club track—it’s a sonic sculpture carved from the raw materials of classic electro, Detroit techno, and glitchy futurism. Joit doesn’t just want you to dance; he wants you to listen, to feel, and to decode.

🌀 Sound Design & Atmosphere
The track opens with a crisp, syncopated rhythm that feels like a nod to Kraftwerk’s mechanical precision, but it quickly evolves into something more organic and unpredictable. The kick drum punches through with a dry, analog warmth, while the hi-hats chatter like robotic insects. There’s a subtle swing in the groove that keeps it from feeling too rigid—this is machine music with a heartbeat.

Layered atop the rhythm is a cascade of glitchy textures and warped vocal snippets. The titular phrase “Work it” loops like a mantra, chopped and reassembled into a hypnotic hook. It’s not just a vocal sample—it’s a rhythmic instrument, a percussive element that drives the track forward. The way Joit manipulates the voice—pitching, stretching, and stuttering it—feels playful and slightly sinister, like a cyborg trying to learn human speech.

🔊 Structure & Progression
“Work it” doesn’t follow a traditional verse-chorus structure, and that’s part of its charm. Instead, it unfolds like a DJ set in miniature: rising tension, subtle drops, and unexpected twists. Around the two-minute mark, the track strips back to its skeletal rhythm, only to rebuild with new layers of synth stabs and distorted FX. It’s a masterclass in restraint—Joit knows when to hold back and when to let loose.

The breakdowns are particularly effective. Rather than relying on dramatic silence or white noise sweeps, Joit uses negative space and minimalism to create anticipation. A single filtered kick, a distant echo, a warped vocal fragment—these moments feel cinematic, like the soundtrack to a neon-lit chase scene in a retro-futuristic city.

🎛️ Influences & Innovation
There’s a clear lineage here: Drexciya, Underground Resistance, early Aphex Twin. But Joit isn’t just paying homage—he’s updating the blueprint. The production is clean but not sterile, polished but not overproduced. There’s grit in the basslines, distortion in the transitions, and a sense of controlled chaos throughout.

What sets “Work it” apart is its refusal to settle. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Joit throws in a new texture, a reversed snare, a detuned synth that sounds like it’s melting. It’s experimental without being alienating, cerebral without losing its dancefloor appeal.

🕺 Vibe & Impact
This track isn’t for passive listening. It demands engagement. Whether you’re in a dark Berlin basement club or zoning out with headphones, “Work it” pulls you into its world. It’s hypnotic, kinetic, and slightly dystopian—a soundtrack for the post-human rave.

There’s also a sly sense of humor here. The chopped vocal, the glitchy FX, the unexpected pauses—it’s as if Joit is winking at the listener, saying, “You thought you knew where this was going? Think again.”

📝 Final Thoughts
“Work it” is a bold, genre-blurring statement from an artist who clearly knows his craft. It’s a track that rewards repeat listens, revealing new details each time. Joit has created something that feels both timeless and futuristic—a track that could’ve dropped in 1995 or 2095 and still sound fresh.

If you’re into electro with brains, techno with teeth, or just music that challenges your expectations while making you move, “Work it” is essential listening.

Work it

Someone asked for a low resonance sound example of ABL3, so here it is playing Luke Viberts great I Love Acid pattern

I <3 ACID (ABL3)

Sound example showcasing ABL3's improved audio quality compared to ABL2. Same sound settings in both examples.


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International Tribe is a weekly mix series hosted by Thris Tian.

This week’s International Tribe mix comes from DJ Minx.

Detroit's 'First Lady of Wax' DJ Minx, has focused her energy on creating platforms for other female artists via her own collective, Women On Wax. She has been DJing for almost three decades, maintaining residencies on Detroit’s WGPR, Red Bull Radio and more. Minx was named one of the “20 Women Who Shaped the History of Dance Music” by Mixmag and one of the “Best house music DJs of all time” by TimeOut New York.

DJ Minx described her International Tribe mix as '...four on the floor beats, a bit of deep, but groovin' all the way through.'

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International Tribe: DJ Minx

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