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 is for
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 is good
- 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.
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.
DrumComputer plans and pricing
All plansCompared on drum machine software
- Free plan
- No
- Platform
- plugin
- Sequencing mode
- hybrid
- MIDI support
- Yes
- Sample import
- Yes
- Live performance tools
- Yes
- Pattern tracks
- 8 tracks
