User 905133 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) Quote Best drum machine plugins 2023: sample and synthesis VSTs for beatmaking The term ’drum machine’ can mean a multitude of things in 2023, encompassing everything from emulations of vintage beatboxes and new devices inspired by them, to full-on multichannel groove production systems with in-depth editing and programming tools, mixing functionality and high-quality effects. As such, deciding on a best drum machine plugin can be tricky. Always up for a challenge, we’ve brought together what we consider to be the best dozen plugins and standalone applications currently available ‘for the creation of beats’ - surely a universally acceptable definition. If you're still not sure which is the best drum machine plugin for you, we also have some handy buying advice at the end of the article to help you on your way. https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-drum-machine-plugins Includes (with details and links): 1. Roland Cloud Drum Machine Collection 2. MeldaProduction DreamMachines 3. XLN Audio XO 4. Algonaut Atlas 2 5. Audiomodern Playbeat 3 6. Modalics Beat Scholar 7. Native Instruments Battery 4 8. FXpansion Geist 2 9. Softube Heartbeat 10. Rob Papen Punch 2 Caveat: Yup, its a buying guide specifically for drum machines (as opposed to full drum programs), but drum machines have a definite niche in music-making (JMO). Edited February 4, 2023 by User 905133 to add a ToC for drum plug-ins covered in the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitflipper Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Ironic that #1 emulates hardware that I couldn't wait to get rid of back in the day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacab Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 7 hours ago, User 905133 said: Caveat: Yup, its a buying guide specifically for drum machines (as opposed to full drum programs), but drum machines have a definite niche in music-making (JMO). Have you checked out the Electro Drums that is bundled with Voltage Modular Core? It's got a Drum Trigger Sequencer module and 14 other drum source modules from Misfit Audio, including 94 wacky presets. Electronic drum machines aren't really my thing, but this is fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promidi Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Note: #8 Geist 2 is discontinued. This can no longer be purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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