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What DrumComputer is

DrumComputer is a synthetic drum instrument that combines sound generation, modulation, sequencing, randomizers, and sample import. Its eight sound engines combine a resonator with a wavetable or analogue oscillator and a resynth or sampler. A 16-step sequencer provides probability, rolls, step delay, swing, humanize, pattern generation, and remixing or fills. Effects include a filter, compressor, overdrive, and room and hall send reverbs. The desktop version supports MIDI file drag and drop and multiple audio and MIDI outputs. DrumComputer is available as a plugin for macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 7 or later, and as an iPad app requiring iPadOS 17.6 or later. The iPad version supports standalone and AUv3 operation, MIDI export, Ableton Link, MIDI Learn, host automation, and preset iCloud sync. The full download costs 129.00 USD once. A demo is available, but it times out after 30 minutes / 30 days and disables saving and export. A Claude Desktop extension can generate sounds from text prompts and requires the full version.

Who it suits

DrumComputer suits musicians who want a synthetic drum instrument with sequencing, sound-shaping effects, and sample import. Its iPad version may suit users who need standalone or AUv3 operation and MIDI export.

What it does well

  • Eight sound engines combine several synthesis and sample methods.
  • Sequencer includes probability, swing, and pattern generation.
  • Desktop version supports MIDI file drag and drop.
  • iPad version supports standalone and AUv3 operation.
  • Includes more than 400 global and 450 engine presets.

What to know first

  • Full version costs 129.00 USD once.
  • Demo disables saving and export.
  • iPad version requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
  • Claude Desktop extension requires the full version.

Limits

The demo times out after 30 minutes / 30 days and disables saving and export. The Claude Desktop extension requires the full version.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
DrumComputerFull version · download only$129, paid once

As sugar-bytes.de lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the DrumComputer product page.
  2. Choose the desktop download or iPad version for a supported platform.
  3. Use the demo to explore the instrument, allowing for its timeout and disabled saving and export.
  4. Purchase the full version for 129.00 USD once to access the Claude Desktop extension.
  5. On desktop, use the plugin or standalone format; on iPad, use standalone or AUv3 operation.

Verdict

DrumComputer combines synthesis, sample import, and detailed sequencing across desktop and iPad versions. The demo has saving and export limits, while the full version is a one-time purchase.

Questions

How much does DrumComputer cost?

The full version costs 129.00 USD once as a download.

Is there a free plan or trial?

There is no free plan. A demo is available, with a timeout after 30 minutes / 30 days and disabled saving and export.

Which platforms does DrumComputer support?

It is available for macOS, Windows, and iPad. The iPad version requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.

What formats are available on desktop?

macOS offers Audio Unit, VST2, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats. Windows offers VST2, VST3, AAX, and standalone.

Can DrumComputer generate sounds from a text prompt?

A Claude Desktop extension can generate DrumComputer sounds from text prompts and requires the full version. It can provide WAV, MIDI, and presets.

How many machines can use one license?

One license can be installed on up to two machines for one user, provided the software is not used on both at the same time.

Facts from DrumComputer's own pages

Claude extension
A Claude Desktop extension can generate DrumComputer sounds from a text prompt and requires the full version; it can provide WAV, MIDI, and presets. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Company location
Sugar Bytes GmbH lists its address in Berlin, Germany. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Demo limits
Sugar Bytes says demo restrictions include a timeout after 30 minutes / 30 days, a “Buy me” message, and disabled saving and export. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Desktop formats
macOS formats are Audio Unit, VST2, VST3, AAX, and standalone; Windows formats are VST2, VST3, AAX, and standalone. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Desktop platforms
The desktop version supports macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 7 or later, with 64-bit Windows and Mac versions including Intel and Apple Silicon. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Effects
Its effects include a filter, compressor, overdrive, and room and hall send reverbs. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
iPad version
The iPad version requires iPadOS 17.6 or later and supports standalone and AUv3 operation, MIDI export, Ableton Link, MIDI Learn, host automation, and preset iCloud sync. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
License and support
A single license can be installed on up to two machines for one user, provided the software is not used on both at the same time; the company requests the product name and host software for technical support. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
MIDI
The desktop version supports MIDI file drag and drop and multiple audio and MIDI outputs. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Presets
The product page says DrumComputer ships with more than 400 global presets and 450 engine presets. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Purpose
DrumComputer is a synthetic drum instrument combining synthesis, modulation, sequencing, randomizers, and sample import. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Sequencing
The 16-step sequencer includes probability, rolls, step delay, swing, humanize, pattern generation, and remixing or fills. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026
Sound engines
It has eight sound engines, each layering a resonator, wavetable or analogue oscillator, and resynth or sampler. · sugar-bytes.de, 2 Oct 2026

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