Borsta is a unique virtual drum instrument designed for musicians and producers who want to explore drumming and percussion. This app stands out because of its innovative brushing feature. It lets you create lifelike brushing phrases and rhythms with continuous intensity changes, which is hard to achieve with regular sample-based instruments.

With Borsta, you have an internal sequencer that allows you to control exactly when each stroke begins, how its pressure and speed change over time, and when it should end. Each drum instrument also comes with a couple of multi-sampled one-shots, featuring advanced choking capabilities. This means you can have even more control over your sound.

In its first version, Borsta includes 18 different instruments. Each time you use the plug-in, it emulates just one drum instrument at a time. However, switching between different drum sequences can be done easily using MIDI. You can also trigger additional one-shot samples through a standard MIDI track.

All the instruments in Borsta are MIDI-mapped uniformly. This means you can apply the same drum sequences across various instruments effortlessly. For example, if you play a traditional swing pattern, it will sound correct whether you choose the Frame Drum, Tambourine, or Snare Drum. It will simply sound as if the musician has switched instruments.

Each of the 18 different instruments is built on over 400 high-quality samples. These samples are recorded to capture a range of playing velocities and round robins, offering a rich sound experience.

Borsta also features 230 pre-made factory sequences that musicians can use as starting points for their compositions. You will find 60 sound genre presets to help you easily find the sound you’re looking for. To customize your sound further, there are options like separate volume control and velocity curve control for each sound type. You can also take advantage of the room simulation feature, which provides nine different room acoustics. The adjustable reverb offers six algorithms with decay time options, helping you shape your sound as needed.

Another neat feature is the timbral adjustment control, allowing you to tweak harmonics and overall pitch. Plus, there’s a three band equalizer to further refine your audio output.

In addition to being powerful, Borsta is also flexible. It works as a standalone application and as an AUv3 plug-in. This means it can seamlessly integrate with your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and other instruments, making it a versatile choice for creating dynamic music.

In summary, Borsta is a fantastic tool for anyone looking to use a virtual drum instrument or percussion instrument. With its advanced features, including continuous intensity changes, a variety of high-quality samples, and MIDI integration, you can bring your musical ideas to life. Instruments like the Rusty Bucket, Tambourine, Frame Drum, Cajon, Djembe, Pandeiro, Bakestone, Snare Drum, Pizza Box, and Iron Sticks all offer unique sounds to explore, making Borsta an essential addition to your music-making toolkit.