Audio software innovators KIT Plugins and creative platform NOIZ Hub are set to make waves at NAMM 2025 with a diverse range of new products. From professional-grade drum software to nostalgic free plug-ins and even their first foray into hardware, the companies are pushing boundaries in multiple directions.
Drum Locker Joe Chiccarelli: Elevating Virtual Drums
KIT Plugins’ flagship offering at NAMM 2025 is the highly anticipated Drum Locker Joe Chiccarelli. Built on the new KIT Drums V2 platform, this plug-in brings the signature sound of Grammy-winning producer and engineer Joe Chiccarelli to your DAW.
Key Features:
- Signature Sound: An extensive library of drum samples recorded by Chiccarelli at the legendary Power Station New York.
- Preset Paradise: A wealth of presets designed by Chiccarelli and the KIT team, offering instant access to pro-level drum tones.
- Next-Gen Realism: Powered by NOIZ Hub’s cutting-edge technology for unparalleled detail and dynamic control.
New in V2:
- User one-shot support for integrating your own samples
- Multi-instrument linking for cohesive drum production
- Redesigned GUI for improved workflow
Exclusive Channel Strip:
- Neve-style saturation for added warmth
- API-inspired EQs for precise tonal shaping
- Custom program-dependent compressor
Visitors to NAMM can experience Drum Locker Joe Chiccarelli firsthand at booth #14108 throughout the event.
FET BSTRD: KIT’s Hardware Debut
In an exciting move, KIT Plugins and NOIZ Hub are stepping into the hardware realm with their first-ever physical product: the FET BSTRD guitar pedal.
What to Expect:
- Transformer-based analog circuit
- Hybrid boost/drive characteristics
- Unique tonal shaping possibilities
The first prototype of the FET BSTRD will be available for demo during NAMM, offering guitarists a taste of what’s to come from this software-turned-hardware innovator.
Prime Series: Nostalgia Meets Modern Production
NOIZ Hub is also introducing the Prime Series, a collection of free essential plug-ins designed to inject fun and nostalgia into your production workflow.
Highlights:
- Retro-inspired user interfaces reminiscent of classic handheld gaming devices
- Effects including 8-bit processing and distortion
- Powerful DSP foundation beneath the playful exterior
The Prime Series will be freely available on the KIT Plugins and Stacks Audio websites, as well as part of the NOIZ Hub subscription service.
Stay tuned for more details on release dates and pricing for these exciting new offerings from KIT Plugins and NOIZ Hub. As always, we’ll keep you updated on the latest developments in the world of music technology.
