This plugin is exceptional well crafted. It sound almost exact like the hardware version.
I have this unit together with the Sonic Sweep 2 in my favourite folder.

I have already dit a test and now used it in my music productions.
I recommend this plugin highly!

After the first test, OMG what a sound, You have Drive, Duck, Freeze, Harmonica and Distant functions... that's in a league of its own, wonderful work Rave Generation.

As I more or less expected, this is another fun little toy that stands out from the usual plugins we know. It’s very well-suited for dance music or any genre that allows for some experimentation. It has its own unique character, which is exactly what makes it so enjoyable to use. You can even get a nice, usable distortion on the reverb — great for pads. In short, there’s a lot you can do with it, but you’ll need to spend some time getting to know it. Once you do, it’s pure fun. Yet again, a truly useful tool.

This is the first plugin that allows me to distort my drums in a way I haven't been able to with any other. This is my new gem. For this reason, I'm awarding *****!

5 stars =)

They continue to amaze me, even though there are many chorus plugins out there, this one is special. It emulates the JP 8000 chorus in stereo format. THAT'S AMAZING! Now you can bring your sterile soft synth to life. It's definitely a must-have for any serious hard music producer.

You get the best of both worlds: the low end of a Pultec and the punch of a Maag in a single plugin. What a great way to achieve tone shaping, plus the added bonus of adding a tube input. It's perfect for polishing and enlivening kicks, basses, leads, and percussive instruments like the iconic bells. Another excellent plugin from Rave Generation.

Forget about creating a bell and high shelf in your favorite EQ. Sonic Air immediately gives you that spark for your leads, making you focus on the sound and not the cabinet. I have to say that the Mid Air is beautiful; it gives incredible presence to the material, and the High Air imposes clarity without sounding harsh. I also love the HF Exciter controls and especially the Harmonic Mode. Of course, the Listen Mode option is quite helpful. The fact that it comes with a clipper is a plus—who doesn't like clippers in hard music? Thank you, Rave Generation, for creating these quality tools that save time and resources. It's definitely a must-have.

Finally, a quality distortion where you focus on the sound instead of the display. Here, you focus directly on a compact, well-laid-out GUI with excellent filters and distortion and saturation modules, plus the pre-processing and utility functions are great. The entire plugin itself is very harmonic, simple, compact, yet powerful. I love that it's a specialized tool since you get that hard sound without having to open several plugins, and it's light on the CPU. It replaced my old faithful distortions in minutes. If you want that hard sound without causing so many problems or blowing your CPU, you definitely have to get Rave Distortion 2.

I enjoy working with this Distorted, becoming my favorites one!

This 909 kick plugin sounds so good. I'm testing it in the Mike Dean room on the new VSX 5 software and headphones. Just killer.

I loaded up my other kick tools - the only one I could get close is D16’s PunchBox. I thought Drumazon would be closest but I couldn't get it anywhere near close which was really weird considering it’s probably the best known 909 plugin emulation. I couldn't round it out like the BDX and it was too clicky. There’s some great 909 samples out there too of course but then you don’t get to tweak like with this synthesized kick. Yes, I love the BDX-909!

Rave Generation: Sonic Surge 2

To put it briefly, this is a Pultec EQ that delivers quick results. It also offers much more than just that, as you can easily add air (MAAG Audio style). So, you have the essential Pultec-style Low, which lets you make a bass drum or bassline thump, or even better, let a gentle kick just blow. The drive is an added bonus for slightly distorting, but if you crank up the low end, you should be cautious with the drive. I was instantly hooked, and it's now standard on every kick I use, but you can certainly use it for much more than that. Just give it a try, and anyone reading this will understand!

The BDX-909 is an excellent emulator of the iconic TR-909 kick drum, and it delivers on every level. I compared it directly with the original TR-909, and the results are impressively close, the punch, warmth, and weight are all there. It captures that classic sound while also giving you modern flexibility.

What really sets it apart are the features and automation options. Unlike the hardware, you can dive deep into shaping the kick, automate parameters, and push it into completely new territories. From deep, booming subs to tight, punchy kicks, the range is fantastic and versatile across genres like techno, house, hardcore, and more.

For producers, this is not just an emulator, it’s a creative instrument. The workflow is smooth, the interface is intuitive, and it offers the best of both worlds:
the authenticity of the original and the convenience of software.

Verdict: A very good emulator with powerful features and automation. After comparing it with the TR-909, I can say it’s an outstanding tool for serious music production.