Side by side
Redrum vs TRIAZ
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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Pick Redrum if you want a pattern-based drum machine with sample loading, MIDI playback, and routing connections as part of Reason or Reason Rack. Reason Rack 14 costs €159, paid once, while Reason 14 with the DAW costs €239, paid once. Look elsewhere if you need software for an operating system other than Mac or Windows.
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TRIAZ brings sequencing, sample layering and mixing tools together, with exports for audio and MIDI. The demo is time-limited and has fewer samples and presets than the full version.
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| Redrum | TRIAZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Reason Rack 14: €159, paid once | Triaz: $79, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | reasonstudios.com | wavealchemy.co.uk |
| On drum machine software | #16 of 30 | #20 of 30 |
Redrum: what it does well
- Provides 10 stereo sample channels.
- Offers 32 patterns across four banks, up to 64 steps each.
- Can be played from Reason’s sequencer or via MIDI.
- Supports users’ own samples and includes preset kits.
- Has individual audio and gate outputs plus gate and CV inputs.
What to know first
- Reason software runs only on Mac and Windows computers.
- No free plan is listed; the Reason+ trial lasts 7 days.
- The annual Reason+ price is not displayed.
TRIAZ: what it does well
- 12-channel sequencer with per-step controls
- Each channel can layer up to three samples
- Includes 15,000 drums and over 700 presets
- Exports stems, mixes, one-shots and MIDI
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Demo has significantly fewer samples and presets
- First authorization requires an internet connection