RT-7070
Key Features
- 20 drum kits built from the original TR-707 samples, each processed through different chains of vintage and modern dynamics and effects
- Per-channel volume mixer with individual pan controls for precise stereo placement of every drum sound
- Built-in LP/HP filter and reverb for quick sound shaping without leaving the plugin interface
- Main Decay control to globally adjust the tail length of all drum hits across the active kit
- Assignable outputs allowing individual drum channels to be routed to separate mixer tracks in your DAW
- Lightweight on CPU resources, making it practical for sessions with many instances running simultaneously
- Includes all drum samples as royalty-free WAV files (44.1 kHz, 16-bit) for use outside the plugin
Description
RT-7070 by Electronik Sound Lab is a drum rompler inspired by the Roland TR-707, one of the most influential rhythm composers of the 1980s. It ships with 20 drum kits including the original 707 kit and 19 additional kits that have been processed through a range of modern and vintage dynamic processors and effects.
The plugin provides per-channel control over volume, pan, and decay, along with a built-in LP/HP filter and reverb for shaping each kit on the fly. Assignable outputs let you route individual drum channels to separate mixer tracks for detailed processing inside your DAW.
The original 707 samples were recorded by Ala@n Valdez, preserving the punchy, digital-meets-analog character that made the TR-707 a staple in synth-pop, acid house, industrial, and electro. The additional 19 kits expand the palette from clean and crisp to heavily saturated and lo-fi, covering everything from classic house grooves to modern electronic production.
Users consistently praise the plugin for its authentic sound, low CPU footprint, and the variety packed into its 20 kits. One known quirk to be aware of: the VST3 version may not recall settings between sessions in some DAWs, though the VST2 build reportedly handles recall without issues.
RT-7070 runs on Windows (8.1/10, 32 and 64-bit) and macOS (10.13.6 and above) as a VST, VST3, or Audio Units plugin. The download weighs roughly 44 MB and unpacks to about 101 MB, including WAV samples at 44.1 kHz / 16-bit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the RT-7070 recall its settings when reloading a DAW session?
The VST3 version has been reported to lose settings between sessions in some DAWs. If you experience this, switch to the VST2 version, which handles preset recall without issues according to multiple users.
Can the included WAV samples be used in other samplers or DAWs?
Yes. RT-7070 includes all drum samples as royalty-free WAV files at 44.1 kHz / 16-bit (53 MB). You can load them into any sampler, drum machine plugin, or DAW arrangement directly.
How does RT-7070 compare to the official Roland TR-707 plugin?
The Roland TR-707 Software Rhythm Composer uses ACB circuit modeling to recreate the original hardware's analog output stage and includes an advanced sequencer. RT-7070 is a sample-based rompler that focuses on providing the core 707 sounds with 19 additional processed kits, built-in effects, and assignable outputs.
What is the difference between the 20 drum kits?
Kit 1 contains the original, unprocessed TR-707 samples. The remaining 19 kits apply different combinations of vintage and modern dynamic processors and effects to those same source recordings, ranging from clean and bright to heavily saturated and lo-fi.
