Side by side

MODO DRUM vs Virtual Drummer

Both stand on virtual instruments. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Virtual Drummer combines drum plug-ins, MIDI routing, and per-drummer mixing controls across a range of styles. Check the free trial for compatibility, and note that personal sample import is not available.

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The facts

	MODO DRUM	Virtual Drummer
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Virtual Drummer HEAVY 2: $9.52, paid once
Plans published	None	10
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ikmultimedia.com	ujam.com
On virtual instruments	#10 of 33	#6 of 33

MODO DRUM: what it does well

Virtual Drummer: what it does well

MIDI drag and drop into a DAW and Direct MIDI Out.
Bundle lists eight drummers and 301 styles.
Five kits and six mix presets per drummer.
Free Odd Meter MIDI Pack has over 30 styles.
Runs on macOS and Windows.

What to know first

Does not currently allow importing personal samples.
Requires 64-bit software.
Virtual Drummer 2 Rack Extension lacks newer features, including MIDI drag and drop.

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