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Drumazon 2 vs XO
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.
Paid MacWindows
Choose Drumazon 2 if you want a 909-style drum plug-in with step sequencing, MIDI export, and processing for individual drum sounds. Look elsewhere if you need a standalone instrument or a free plan.
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XO combines drum sample organization, beat sequencing and export tools in a plugin and standalone app. Its trial lasts 10 days, and expansions are included only in the higher-priced plans.
Visit XOThe facts
| Drumazon 2 | XO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Drumazon 2: €119, paid once | XO: £76.20, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | d16.pl | xlnaudio.com |
| On drum machine software | #18 of 30 | #22 of 30 |
Drumazon 2: what it does well
- Sequencer offers tap recording, randomization, and hundreds of factory patterns.
- Per-step flam and editable substeps shape rhythmic details.
- Patterns export as MIDI by dragging and dropping.
- Two effect buses offer a range of processing algorithms.
- Factory content includes over 1,000 presets and patterns.
What to know first
- Requires a compatible host application and is not standalone.
- No free plan is available.
- Costs €119.00 as a one-time purchase.
XO: what it does well
- Organizes samples by sonic similarity.
- Includes more than 8,700 one-shot samples.
- Exports samples, kits, stems and beats as audio or MIDI.
- Works as a standalone app or plugin.
- Offers a 10-day full-feature trial.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- The XO plan excludes expansions.
- Requires 64-bit macOS 10.13+ or Windows 10 or 11.
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