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BEATFADER

Beats on any fader or knob.

Play beats with any fader, knob or midi controller – 28 notes on a fader, dynamic live looping.

UNIVERSAL MIDI COMPATIBILITY

28 NOTES ON A FADER

DYNAMIC LIVE LOOPING

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€ 79.00
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • VST3 · AU · AAX · macOS & Windows
  • 3 activations

MUSIC BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER.

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Any fader becomes a drum kit

Play beats or trigger instruments with any fader, knob or mod-wheel. beatfader spreads up to 28 notes along a single fader, so one gesture plays a whole groove.

28Notes on one fader
MIDIMap & out
1–16Bar loops
KitsLoad or save your own
beatfader plugin faceplate: channel mixer, loop and quantize, and the performance fader
01 · Shape

Fine-tune your beat

Eight note channels and a master. Each channel has its own controls, so every sound sits where you want it.

GAIN8 channels + masterSet the level of each sound.
PITCH−12 · +12Tune each sound.
FILTERL · HFilter each sound, from low to high.
KitsSelect presetLoad the included kits or save your own.
02 · Loop

Live looping

The last bars you played keep looping, ready to be overwritten for a unique loop performance.

Loop length1 · 2 · 4 · 8 · 16 barsPick how many bars keep looping.
OverwriteOn the flyPlay over the loop to replace it, without stopping.
QuantizeOff · 32NT → 8N · ExtAdjust quantization for a whole new feel.
SyncDAW tempobeatfader follows the tempo of your session.
03 · Play

28 notes on one fader

MIDI map the fader to any fader, knob or mod-wheel on your controller or DJ mixer. One gesture plays a whole groove.

SPREADMin · MaxAdds margins to the sides of the fader and bunches the notes in the middle, e.g. to scratch with the fader edge
SKEW · INVERTNote layoutReshape or flip the note layout
MUTEPer noteDrop single notes for transitions and breakdowns
COUNTERL · R4 sounds triggered on the left or right, which can reset each other
SHAKERSensitivityPlays a note when you change direction (adjustable sensitivity) and transposes other notes according to the kick or snare
MIDI outYour soundsMIDI out to build your own kits or add sounds to your setup

Artist collaboration

Herrmutt Lobby doing a demo

In collaboration with

Herrmutt Lobby

It’s the second in-house Plugin (along with 7DeadlySnares) fully made by the co-founders of BEATSURFING, Herrmutt Lobby.

beatfader was one of their first release in 2011. It was then a Max for live patch and was number one in the Ableton user library for years.

Now that we began creating plugins, we thought it would be nice to share it on a larger scale and build out the features a bit more. It’s a very novel concept that can be layered and used to perform on stage and improvise in the studio.

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beatfader

beatfader

Play beats with any fader, knob or midi controller.

€ 79.00
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  • 14-day money-back guaranteeNo questions asked, just email support.
  • Activate on 3 computersmacOS and Windows · VST3, AU, AAX
  • Early Bird Program includedGet our new plugins before their release, at a special price.

Also included in FULL HOUSE: all 8 paid plugins and 3 sample packs in one bundle.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Windows

Windows 10 or later


2GHz Pentium IV processor or equivalent


At least 130MB free disk space

A DAW that supports instrument plugins in one of these formats:

VST

VST3

AAX

macOS

macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later


Intel or Apple Silicon processor


at least 130MB free disk space

A DAW that supports instrument plugins in one of these formats:

AU

VST

VST3

AAX

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and DRUW Audio srl, also known as BEATSURFING (DRUW Audio) for the use of their plugin(s) (“Plugin”). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Plugin, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. This EULA has no relation to any separate purchase agreement when the Plugin was purchased.

By accepting this Agreement and/or installing or otherwise using the Plugin, you acknowledge that you have read this EULA, understand its terms and conditions, and agree to be bound by such terms and conditions. If you accept this EULA on behalf of a corporation, company, or entity other than an individual, you declare that you are authorized to do so.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. “Plugin” means DRUW Audio’s audio software products, bundles, or any other related DRUW Audio products, such as sample packs, frozen beats or loops and any associated documentation.

1.2. “Intellectual Property Rights” means collectively, copyright rights, trademark rights, patent rights, trade secrets, moral rights, rights of publicity, authors’ rights, goodwill, and all other intellectual property rights as may exist now and/or hereafter come into existence and all renewals and extensions thereof, regardless of the territory or jurisdiction.

1.3. “Use” means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the Plugin as intended according to the terms of this EULA.

2. GRANT OF LICENSE

DRUW Audio grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Plugin on three different devices, subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Plugin and any copies that you make are the intellectual property of DRUW Audio and are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties.

You are granted the right to use the Plugin’s Sound Content to create original musical works, sample packs, or drum kits. Any original audio material, musical composition, or sample created using the Plugin is your property, provided that:

  • The resulting work involves significant creative processing or transformation.
  • The Sound Content is not redistributed in its raw or original form.
  • The Sound Content is not used to develop, train, or produce another virtual instrument, sample library, or sound engine.

Example: If you create a drum kit using processed drum sounds from the Plugin, you hold the rights to that kit and may sell it commercially. However, you may not extract the raw sounds and use them as part of another instrument or sample library.

4. RESTRICTIONS

4.1. You may not rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, assign, or otherwise transfer the Plugin or this EULA. You may not copy or modify the Plugin, except as expressly permitted by this EULA. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Plugin.

4.2. If the Plugin contains or includes audio content such as samples, sound sets, presets, and/or audio loops (“Audio Content”), you may use such Audio Content to create your own original soundtracks for your commercial or non-commercial projects. You may freely broadcast and/or distribute your own soundtracks that were created using the Audio Content. However, you may not distribute the Audio Content on a standalone basis, nor may such Audio Content be repackaged in whole or in part as audio samples, sound libraries, sound effects, music beds, audio plugins, virtual or other music instruments.

5. TRANSFERS

5.1. You may transfer the Plugin by contacting DRUW Audio. The transferee must have an active BEATSURFING account. Your license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Plugin. Upon transfer, you must: (i) completely unregister your license from the Plugin. The transferee must accept the terms and conditions of this EULA as a condition to the transfer.

5.2. A license to Use the Plugin for free, as a beta version, or labeled NFR (“Not For Resale”) may not be sold or transferred.

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DRUW Audio may provide support and updates for the Plugin. Support and updates are provided at the sole discretion of DRUW Audio, and DRUW Audio has no obligation to provide support or updates. contact support@beatsurfing.com.

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In no event shall DRUW Audio be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Plugin, even if DRUW Audio has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. TERMINATION

This EULA will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination, you must immediately cease using the Plugin and destroy all copies of the Plugin.

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If you have any questions about this EULA, please contact DRUW Audio at support@beatsurfing.com.

By clicking “I agree” or installing or using the Plugin, you acknowledge that you have read this EULA, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

Latest update: March 12th 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a trial version available for beatfader?

While we don’t offer trial versions of beatfader, we do have a 14-day return policy. If you find that Beatfader doesn’t fit your workflow, you can easily request a refund within 14 days of purchase—no questions asked! Just email us at support@beatsurfing.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you with the process.

 

 

What is the 'Early Bird Program' ?

Early Bird is part of our Loyalty Program, reserved for people who already own a BEATSURFING plugin. When we open a new product before its public release, you can get it first at a special price, with every update and fix until launch day. Not every release has an Early Bird: some products launch straight to the public. Early Birds are announced by email, so make sure you allow our emails. For an Early Bird purchase, the 14-day refund period starts on the official release date.

Can I get a refund for beatfader?

Yes, you can! We offer a 14-day refund policy for all our plugins. If you request a refund of beatfader within 14 days of your purchase, we’ll process it—no questions asked!

Before you submit your refund request, please ensure that you unregister your license for beatfader.

Once your request is received, please allow up to 72 hours for processing.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the support team!

Install... for macOS

1. Download beatfader.pkg installer file from your BEATSURFING VSTs account and double-click it to begin the installation process.
2. Click 'Continue'

Screen of the Installation process of the beatfader on mac - step 1

3. Select the destination and Click 'Continue'

Screen of the Installation process of the beatfader on mac - step 2

4. Select the package you want to install and click 'continue'

Screen of the Installation process of the beatfader on mac - step 3

5. Click 'Install'

Screen of the Installation process of the beatfader on mac - step 4

6. Click 'Close' and restart your computer

Screen of the Installation process of the beatfader on mac - step 5

 

 

Install... for Windows

1. Download beatfader.zip and unzip the installer file "beatfader.exe" to a folder of your liking. Open it and choose the location where you want to install the VST3 and then click 'Next'

beatfader - PC Installation - step1

2. Do the same for VST3 and VST, then click 'Next'

beatfader - PC Installation - step2

beatfader - PC Installation - step3

3. Click 'Install'

beatfader - PC Installation - step4

4. Click 'Finish'

beatfader - PC Installation - step5

Activate it on 3 devices

After purchasing beatfader your License key appeared on your Licenses page: https://beatsurfing.com/my-license/
Note: Each license can be activated on 3 devices either for macOS or Windows.

License page for beatfader in your account on BEATSURFING vst website

1. Copy your License number
2. Open beatfader from your DAW
3. Enter your license key number while launching the VST

License activation in beatfader

 

User Guide

Find answers to your questions in our beatfader user guide pdf file.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check our knowledge base and if you don't find your answer send and email to support@beatsurfing.com.