Attack 3

The deal

$29 at Plugin Alliance (down from $99) -- 71% off. This 96-hour flash sale ends May 19, 2026.

What it is

Attack 3 is a percussion synthesizer plugin from Waldorf, the legendary German synth maker behind the Blofeld and Wave. It combines virtual analog synthesis with optional multisampling across 24 independent drum sounds per kit, each with dual oscillators, a multi-mode filter, envelopes, LFOs, and a dedicated effects chain. The sonic character draws on classic 1980s-90s electronic percussion with full modern synthesis control.

Who it's for

Electronic producers and beatmakers who want to sculpt drum sounds from the oscillator up -- not just mix samples but dial in the exact punch, decay, and texture of every hit in the kit.

Key features

• 24 individual drum sounds per kit, with 12 of them playable polyphonically as pitched instruments
• Dual oscillators per sound that blend virtual analog synthesis with optional multisample layers
• Per-sound effects chain including EQ, compressor, and one selectable effect slot
• Six stereo output buses for flexible routing and parallel processing of the full kit