Description
Overview
Pick Pocket by YURTROCK is a powerful audio-to-MIDI extraction tool designed to capture the precise “pocket” and feel of any drum recording. Instead of relying on rigid quantization, Pick Pocket analyzes audio—whether from a DAW track, a loop, or a sample—and converts it into unquantized MIDI data. This allows producers and composers to steal the human timing, velocity, and nuance of professional session drummers and apply that organic feel to their own virtual instruments.
Key Details
- Intelligent Extraction: Automatically detects and classifies drum hits into kick, snare, and hi-hat categories.
- Feel Analysis: Measures swing, push/drag, and tightness to the millisecond to ensure the original groove is preserved.
- Comprehensive Groove Editor: A full MIDI note editor allows you to re-voice hits, sculpt velocities, nudge timing, and mute specific steps.
- Direct DAW Integration: Capture audio directly from DAW tracks with automatic loop detection that identifies clean 2, 4, or 8-bar sections for click-free cutting.
- Flexible Auditioning: Preview the extracted groove through a built-in drum kit, either in solo mode or layered over the original audio source.
- Versatile Export Options: Export as standard .mid files with pre-mapped support for major drum software or as Ableton .agr groove files.
Use Cases
- Humanizing Virtual Drums: Convert a static MIDI pattern into a living groove by extracting the timing from a favorite drum break.
- Sample Transformation: Take a drum loop from a sample pack and convert it to MIDI to trigger high-end libraries like Superior Drummer or BFD3.
- Groove Mapping: Create custom Ableton Groove files (.agr) from any audio source to apply a specific “pocket” across multiple tracks in a project.
- Session Analysis: Analyze the exact timing and velocity of a live recording to understand and replicate a drummer’s specific style.
Installation
Pick Pocket is delivered as a digital software license and download. After purchase, you will receive a download link via email. The software requires a one-time internet connection for activation. Once activated, the plugin can be used entirely offline, making it ideal for disconnected studio environments. No iLok or hardware dongle is required.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 11 or later (Native on Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX, and Standalone
- DAW Support: Compatible with Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, and other hosts supporting the listed formats
- Authorization: Offline activation available after initial online registration; supports up to 3 computers with self-serve deactivation
- Export Formats: Standard MIDI (.mid) with sampler keymaps, Ableton Groove files (.agr)
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: YURTROCK
- Delivery Format: Digital software license and download
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: macOS, Windows
- Plug-in Formats: VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
- Plug-in Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
- Sampler Mappings: Pre-mapped for Superior/EZdrummer, BFD3, Slate SSD5, Addictive Drums 2, and General MIDI
- SKU: 1602-1000
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 11+, Windows 10+
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 11+, Windows 10+ (64-bit)
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://yurtrock.com/products/pick-pocket-audio-to-midi-drum-plug-in).
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