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DMC60 vs Playbeat 4
Both stand on drum machine software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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DMC60 combines sequencing, sampling, synthesis, and mixing in a DAW plugin or standalone desktop app. Check the operating-system requirements first, then use the 14-day trial or choose between monthly and perpetual licensing.
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Playbeat 4 combines genre-based pattern generation, an extensive factory library, and MIDI output. The trial allows exploration but withholds several functions, and the iPad app is a separate purchase.
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| DMC60 | Playbeat 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Monthly subscription: $9.99 a month | Playbeat 4: €89, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dordsp.com | audiomodern.com |
| On drum machine software | #7 of 30 | #11 of 30 |
DMC60: what it does well
- Sequencer offers 99 patterns and independent track lengths.
- Eight banks provide 16 sample pads each.
- Loads WAV, AIFF, AIF, and FLAC files.
- Imports Akai MPC .xpm programs.
- Full 14-day trial requires no payment details.
What to know first
- Requires macOS Sequoia 15 or later on Apple Silicon, or Windows 11.
- Trial works on up to two computers.
- Perpetual license costs 129.00 USD one-time.
Playbeat 4: what it does well
- Genre-based pattern generation includes complexity control.
- Factory library includes 1500 kits.
- Eight pattern tracks support sequencing.
- MIDI output can control plugins or external hardware.
- Trial has no time restriction.
What to know first
- Trial disables MIDI output and preset saving.
- Trial does not allow importing personal sounds.
- iPad version requires a separate purchase.
- Windows 10 or newer is required for desktop.
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