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What BeatForge is

BeatForge is a drum machine, step sequencer and REX player plugin for macOS and Windows. It includes TR-606, TR-808 and TR-909 models rebuilt from service drawings and checked against hardware recordings. More than 40 sound engines generate voices on demand rather than using a sample library. Sequencing tools include per-step parameter locks, 32 edit groups per track, polymeter, swing, Euclidean fills and a 16-pattern song mode. Sound shaping includes a modeled 1176 compressor, tube saturation, EQ, delay, per-track plate reverb and drawable LFOs. Its slicer accepts WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3 and OGG, and the plugin supports native .rx2 files. Tracks can send and receive MIDI, controls support MIDI learning, and tracks or slices can use separate output pairs. The Donk FM synth imports Yamaha .syx banks. A perpetual licence costs €39, paid once and includes free updates; the complete version has a 14-day trial without a payment card.

Who it suits

BeatForge suits music makers seeking a plugin for drum sequencing, sound design and sample slicing on macOS or Windows. Its MIDI and routing options may suit users who need external control or separate outputs.

What it does well

  • More than 40 sound engines
  • Includes TR-606, TR-808 and TR-909 models
  • Supports WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3 and OGG
  • Perpetual licence includes free updates
  • 14-day full-version trial needs no payment card

What to know first

  • Requires macOS 11+ or Windows 10+ 64-bit
  • No free plan is listed

Limits

There is no free plan. The trial provides the complete version for 14 days; continued use requires the €39 one-time perpetual licence.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
BeatForgeOne-time; perpetual licence with free updates · 14-day full-version trial · macOS 11+ or Windows 10+ 64-bit€39, paid once

As beatforge.nl lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit https://beatforge.nl/beatforge.
  2. Choose macOS 11+ or Windows 10+ 64-bit.
  3. Use the complete version for 14 days without a payment card.
  4. Buy the BeatForge perpetual licence for €39 once if you want to continue using it.

Verdict

BeatForge combines drum-machine models, sequencing, sound processing and sample slicing in one plugin. The listed one-time licence is €39, paid once, with a 14-day full-version trial available.

Questions

How much does BeatForge cost?

The BeatForge plan costs €39.00 EUR once. The perpetual licence includes free updates.

Is there a free plan or trial?

There is no free plan. The complete version is available for a 14-day trial without a payment card.

Which platforms does BeatForge support?

BeatForge supports macOS 11+ and Windows 10+ 64-bit.

Does BeatForge support MIDI and sample import?

Yes. It supports per-track MIDI input and output, MIDI learning on every control, and sample slicing for WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3 and OGG. It also supports native .rx2 files.

Who makes BeatForge?

BeatForge is written by one developer in Belgium. The site footer identifies PulSonix.

Facts from BeatForge's own pages

Audio tools
It includes a modeled 1176 compressor, tube saturation, EQ, delay, per-track plate reverb and drawable LFOs. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Drum machines
It includes TR-606, TR-808 and TR-909 models rebuilt from service drawings and checked against hardware recordings. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
File formats
The slicer supports WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3 and OGG, and the product supports native .rx2 files. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
The Donk FM synth imports Yamaha .syx banks, and the manual says BeatForge integrates the Beat This! algorithm for sample analysis. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Maker
BeatForge is written by one developer in Belgium; the site footer identifies PulSonix. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
MIDI and routing
The product supports per-track MIDI input and output, MIDI learning on every control, Launch Control XL LEDs and separate output pairs for tracks or slices. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Platforms
BeatForge is available as a standalone app and plugins for macOS and Windows; listed plugin formats include VST3, AU, AAX and CLAP. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Product
BeatForge is a drum machine, step sequencer and REX player plugin. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Security and transparency
The maker says the compressor signal path is published on GitHub under the MIT licence, with its derivation and approximations documented. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Sequencing
Features include per-step parameter locks, 32 edit groups per track, polymeter, swing, Euclidean fills and 16-pattern song mode. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Sound engines
The site describes more than 40 sound engines and says voices are generated on demand without a sample library. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Support
The developer lists [email protected] for support and says replies usually arrive the same day. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Trial
The complete version is available for 14 days without a payment card. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026
Updates
The €39 purchase is a perpetual licence that includes free updates. · beatforge.nl, 8 Oct 2026

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