Buy Kickstart
This plugin is life-changing. I’ve told Nicky it would be awesome to make the bass & duck communicate, and he’s done it! Just by moving the slope, I have a perfect sidechain for my kick.
Mixing in 2022 is more important than ever, especially for dance floor tracks. The kick is the most important element in most dance tracks and it really needs a proper place in your mix. This new version gives more hands on tools to shape the place of your kick in the mix, to make sure it has the perfect impact on the dance floor! Essential!
A sidechain tool I've been looking for my whole life. Thank you Nicky for letting me help during the development of the plugin. It's a must have tool!
An already powerful tool just got even better. Kickstart 2 comes with insane flexibility and awaited new features. The perfect side-chain pump plug-in just arrived… and she’s gorgeous.
This plugin is life-changing. I’ve told Nicky it would be awesome to make the bass & duck communicate, and he’s done it! Just by moving the slope, I have a perfect sidechain for my kick.
Mixing in 2022 is more important than ever, especially for dance floor tracks. This new version gives more hands on tools to shape the place of your kick in the mix, to make sure it has the perfect impact on the dance floor! Essential!
A sidechain tool I've been looking for my whole life. Thank you Nicky for letting me help during the development of the plugin. It's a must have tool!
An already powerful tool just got even better. Kickstart 2 comes with insane flexibility and awaited new features. The perfect side-chain pump plug-in just arrived… and she’s gorgeous.
Kickstart 2 instantly solves the problem of clashing, muddled kick and bass.
Forget fiddling about with compressors – Nicky Romero and Cableguys put everything you need for professional sidechaining into one fast, easy plugin. Just drop Kickstart on any track to instantly duck the volume with each kick drum, creating space for your bass.
Now your kick and bass will punch right through the speakers with professional impact, definition and groove. Use it for EDM, trap, house, hip-hop, techno, DnB – anything.
Use Kickstart in any DAW, for any style of music. EDM, trap, house, hip-hop, techno, DnB, and beyond
Add Kickstart – instantly get sidechain ducking, with no setup
The exact curves Nicky Romero uses to get tracks sounding massive in the club : Originating in Japan, this remains a staple
Easily adjust the strength of the sidechain effect to fit any mix
Forget complex editing tools – just drag the curve to fit any kick, long or short
Kick not 4/4? No problem – Kickstart follows any kick pattern with new Cableguys audio triggering To understand Japanese entertainment is to understand the
Easily duck only the lows of your bassline – the pros’ secret trick for tight bass with full frequencies
See kick and bass waveforms on the same display – get your lows locked tight like never before
: Originating in Japan, this remains a staple social activity where people rent private rooms to sing with friends.
: Mature, complex themes for adult men (e.g., Berserk , Monster ). Josei : Realistic adult drama for adult women (e.g., Nana ).
To understand Japanese entertainment is to understand the concept of kawaii (cuteness) not just as an aesthetic, but as an economic engine, and to recognize that the industry is driven by a unique relationship between the idol and the fan.
: Japan is home to industry titans like Nintendo, Sony, and Sega. The gaming culture extends beyond consoles into Game Centers (arcades) that remain popular social hubs for teenagers and young adults.
Franchises like Super Mario , The Legend of Zelda , Pokémon , and Final Fantasy transcend gaming to become multi-billion dollar multimedia franchises.
The Japanese entertainment industry is a global powerhouse, blending long-standing traditions with cutting-edge modern media. Often referred to under the umbrella of "Cool Japan," this ecosystem spans from massive global exports like anime to hyper-local pastimes like karaoke. Core Pillars of Modern Entertainment
: Mature, complex themes for adult men (e.g., Berserk , Monster ). Josei : Realistic adult drama for adult women (e.g., Nana ).
The between the J-pop and K-pop industries Tell me which angle you would like to explore next. Share public link
: Characters like Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Link, and Pikachu are universally recognized cultural icons.
: Karaoke and bowling alleys are standard leisure activities that emphasize community and group harmony. 📈 Industry Outlook
: Hyper-focused narratives about everyday, ordinary experiences. The J-Pop and Idol Phenomenon