Sonicware deconstruct MINIMAL is an 11-track groovebox from Japanese manufacturer Sonicware, unveiled at Superbooth 2026 as the first instrument in the new Deconstruct series — a separate line from the LIVEN range. At its core are a 10-track drum machine with sampler integration, an analog-modeling bass synthesizer inspired by the character of the TB-303, and a stereo loop sampler. The Feel parameter switches between 808, 909, and original MINIMAL modes — shifting rhythmic and pitch drift behavior across all percussion tracks simultaneously. Power: 6 x AA batteries or 9V PSU. Built-in speaker. Introductory price: $299/€299/£269 (first 1,000 units); MSRP $399/€399/£359. Shipping from mid-June 2026.
10-track drum machine with Feel mode and sampler integration
Nine percussion tracks draw from a library of 130 sounds across 10 banks and 16 kits; BD1 (bass drum) and SD (snare) each have dedicated synthesis engines, while the HH (hi-hat) models the characteristic sound variations of analog drum machines. Tracks 7–9 can operate as dedicated sample tracks replacing the standard drum voice — enabling import of custom samples or live recording via line input and USB. Track 10 is a stereo loop sampler with time-stretching supporting 4-bar loops. The sampler operates at 48 kHz / 16-bit WAV, mono and stereo. Feel mode toggles between 808, 909, and MINIMAL — each shifting subtle timing and pitch drift per track, organically altering the groove's sense of movement. Per track: accents/de-accents, random velocity, swing, sub-steps, parameter locks capturing knob movements, and phrase rotation. A drum-track isolator provides immediate low-end boost and cut during performance.
Analog-modeling bass synth and performance-focused effects
Track 11 is a newly developed analog-modeling bass synth engine inspired by the TB-303: 4-pole low-pass filter, overdrive, dedicated controls for glide time and curve, decay curve, and gate time. An alternate S01 mode evokes the character of a classic monophonic analog synthesizer with a different waveform set. Parameter locks and phrase rotation extend melodic expression significantly. The effects section covers a send reverb, a tape-echo style send delay, and performance master effects: sweep filter, phaser, distortion, snip loop, and ducking compressor. The sequencer handles 11 tracks with variable step length (1–16), 4 variations (A/B/C/D) chainable to 64 steps per pattern; a project holds 128 patterns. Recording modes: real-time and step. I/O: stereo line in/out, headphone output, USB-C (audio interface + sample transfer + firmware), DIN MIDI IN/OUT, sync, built-in speaker.
KEY FEATURES
- 11 tracks: 9 x drum (BD1 and SD with dedicated synthesis, HH with drift emulation), 3 x sampler (tracks 7–9), 1 x stereo loop sampler (track 10), 1 x analog modeling bass synth (track 11)
- Feel mode: 808 / 909 / MINIMAL — rhythmic and pitch drift per track
- 16 kits + 10 banks x 130 factory sounds
- Sampler: WAV 48 kHz / 16-bit, mono and stereo, time-stretching (loop track), USB import and line-in recording
- Analog modeling bass synth: 4-pole LP, overdrive, glide (time + curve), decay curve, gate time, S01 alternate mode
- Per track: accents, random velocity, swing, sub-steps, parameter locks, phrase rotation
- Sequencer: 11 tracks, 1–16 steps (chain to 64), 4 variations, 128 patterns, real-time and step recording
- Effects: reverb send, tape-echo delay send, drum isolator, master FX: sweep filter, phaser, distortion, snip loop, ducking compressor
- USB-C: audio interface + sample transfer + firmware
- DIN MIDI IN/OUT + sync
- Power: 6 x AA or 9V DC (Volca-style PSU)
- Built-in speaker + stereo line in/out + headphone output
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Tracks: 11 (9 drum + 3 sampler + 1 loop sampler + 1 bass synth)
- Drum: 9 tracks; BD1 and SD with synthesis engines; 16 kits; 10 banks x 130 sounds
- Sampler: WAV 48 kHz / 16-bit, mono and stereo; time-stretching; USB import; line-in recording
- Bass synth: analog modeling, 4-pole LP, overdrive, glide, decay curve, gate time, S01 mode
- Feel mode: 808 / 909 / MINIMAL
- Sequencer: 11 tracks, 1–16 steps (chain to 64), 4 variations (A/B/C/D), 128 patterns
- Effects: send reverb, send tape-echo delay, drum isolator, master FX (sweep filter, phaser, distortion, snip loop, ducking compressor)
- MIDI: DIN IN/OUT + sync
- USB: USB-C (audio interface + sample transfer + firmware)
- Audio: stereo line in/out, headphone out, built-in speaker
- Power: 6 x AA or 9V DC (Volca-style PSU)
- Availability: pre-order open, shipping mid-June 2026; Superbooth booth W317
