Trix
Trix is a plugin recreation of a Japanese rhythm machine from 1973, made by Hügelton Instruments.
What Trix is
Trix is a plugin recreation of a Japanese rhythm machine from 1973, made by Hügelton Instruments. It generates sound in real time with models based on the original electronic circuits rather than samples, and it does not support sample import. Built-in patterns, a step sequencer, and a pattern editor let users create, edit, and save rhythms. Individual instruments can be adjusted, along with extended Noise and Metal controls, Master Tone, and Over Drive. Timing can use internal, host, or MIDI clock, and a Low Conga extends the original percussion architecture. Trix uses hybrid sequencing and supports MIDI. macOS offers AUv2, VST3, and Standalone builds for Universal arm64 and x86_64; Windows provides VST3 for x64. Purchase is required to download, with a minimum price of $5 USD, including both platform ZIP files.
Good
- Real-time circuit-based sound generation
- Built-in patterns and step sequencer
- Supports internal, host, and MIDI clock
- macOS and Windows plugin formats
- Includes Low Conga voice
Watch out
- No sample import
- Purchase required to download
- Minimum price is $5 USD
- Windows supports VST3 only
Who it suits
Trix suits producers seeking circuit-modeled rhythm sounds and pattern sequencing on macOS or Windows. It fits users who need MIDI clock and plugin formats rather than sample import.
Verdict
Trix focuses on recreating a vintage rhythm-machine design through circuit models and flexible sequencing. Its platform formats and clock options are broad, while sample-based workflows are not supported.
Plans and prices
From Trix's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Trix | $5, paid once | Minimum purchase price; Windows x64 VST3 · macOS Universal arm64 + x86_64 AUv2, VST3, Standalone |
The facts
Each one read from Trix's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Additional voice
- Trix adds a Low Conga derived as an extension of the original percussion architecture.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Clock
- Trix supports internal, host, and MIDI clock.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Files
- The purchase includes a macOS universal ZIP and a Windows x64 VST3 ZIP.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Trix is a software recreation of a Japanese rhythm machine from 1973, built from hands-on analysis of an original unit and its analog circuitry.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purchase
- The page says the minimum purchase price is $5 USD and that purchase is required to download the plugin.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Rhythm creation
- Trix includes built-in rhythm patterns, a step sequencer, and a pattern editor for creating, editing, and saving rhythms.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sound controls
- Users can control individual instruments, extended Noise and Metal parameters, Master Tone, and Over Drive.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sound generation
- It uses no samples; its sounds are generated in real time by models based on the original electronic circuits.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support channel
- The product page links to a community topic for bug reports and feature requests.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2020checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Kobe, Japanchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Hügelton Instruments describes itself as an independent electronic instrument maker and design lab founded in Kobe, Japan, by Leo Kuroshita in 2020.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- macOS support
- The macOS release supports AUv2, VST3, and Standalone on Universal arm64 and x86_64.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The Windows release supports VST3 on x64.checked 9 Oct 2026
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