Pulsar 23 BD

Strong, powerful, and super flexible. It’s not just a kick — it’s an instrument

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If you’re looking for a kick and bass that go far beyond samples digital boredom – this is it!

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Bring the analog punch of SOMA Laboratory’s Pulsar-23 kick module into your DAW — with more control, more flexibility, and more low-end power than ever before!

The sound that will blow your mind!

Pulsar 23 BD is the only official virtual bass drum based on the legendary hardware, approved by SOMA founder Vlad Kreimer and built by simulating in real-time the original schematics.

We also added features not available in the hardware version: dynamic and chromatic triggering that allow you to transform your Pulsar 23 BD kick drum into a solid and fat bass line.

Stop wasting time on sample packs. Start building hits with the only plugin you need for your kick and bass.

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Solve these common producer problems

Your kicks sound flat and lifeless?
Pulsar 23 BD delivers real analog-style punch and saturation
Struggling to make your kick and bass sit together?
Tune it precisely by note or Hz for perfect low-end cohesion
Kicks not cutting through the mix?
Built to hit hard, stay solid, and work across any genre
Missing energy in the low-end?
Switch it into bass synth mode and build a deep, moving foundation
Overwhelmed by complex plugin UIs?
This one is clean, focused, and easy to dial in — fast!
Tired of stacking up 5 plugins just to shape a kick?
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CRAFT KICKS AND BASS — IN ONE INTUITIVE INTERFACE

Reviews

Tim Kroker

Head of Education
Sample Music Festival

“A great and very good sounding plug-in that extends the functionality of the original. Especially the possibility to tune the bass drum or even use it as a bass is great.”

Jens Hecht @ Amazona.de

Somewhere between electronica, dub, ambient and UK bass. Freelance producer, sound designer and lecturer with a preference for synthesizers and Eurorack.

“For me, the Hunt Instruments’ Pulsar 23 BD exudes 100% of the charm of its role model. Attributes such as powerful and assertive best describe the sound.”

Marek Walaszek

Addicted To Music, CEO

“Pulsar 23 BD is my to go KD and Sub bass synth. It’s easy to dial in and simple enough to not go down the rabbit hole with too many unnecesesary settings.”

Aleksander Dębicz

Pianist and composer. Improviser and performer of classical music. Composes film and theater music and concert works.

“The plug-in’s strongest point is its sound, which is very lively and juicy.”

Rafał Poławski

Sound engineer, music producer, guitarist and founder of ARTREPUBLICA Sound Studio.

“Pulsar 23 BD by HI is a great plugin with really organic sound and amazing punch. Very simple to use, it allows to create good sounds in a moment, so I can focus on creativity instead of technicalities.”

Michał Szturomski

Musicologist and music producer

“Pulsar 23bd by Hunt Instruments is my new favorite plugin. Beautiful in its simplicity yet incredibly complex, with endless creative possibilities. It’s fast, great-sounding, and extremely versatile.”

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mac OS | WINDOWS

macOS 11.7 Big Sur or later
Format: AU, VST3
HDD: ~10 MB
Any DAW supporting AU or VST3

Windows 10 or later
Format: VST3
HDD: ~11 MB
Any DAW supporting VST3

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FAQ

Our support team is made up of both tech experts and music producers – real people who understand your workflow and are here to help. If you need assistance, reach out to us at anytime. We guarantee support! Below you can find answers to some frequently asked questions.

Can I activate the plugin on more than one computer?

A single purchase entitles you to activate the plugin on up to 2 computers. At any point you can review and remove the activations you have made by going to your My Account→Orders and clicking on View.

Can I use the plugin on an offline computer?

In order to activate the plugin you need an internet connection. However, to use the plugin you do not have to be online.

I cannot access your website. What should I do?

Some internet providers have a very restrictive policy on accessing less known websites such us ours. While we are a small and growing startup, our website has been designed using professional tools and undergoes on a regular basis strict security checks. Therefore, we encourage you to add our website to the list of allowable websites in the configuration of your internet provider.

I have a Mac with an Apple Silicon processor so I installed the silicon version of your plugin. However, I cannot see the plugin in my DAW. What is the problem?

Your DAWs might be running in the Rosetta mode in order to ensure compatibility with older “intel-only” plugins. If this is your case, please install the intel version of our plugin. Otherwise, please uncheck the Rosseta mode. You can verify the running mode of your DAW by right clicking on its APP file and selecting ‘Get info’.