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DMC60

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Spec score 8.8 #1 of 30 in Drum Machine Software

What it is

DMC60 is a drum machine and sampler for use in a DAW or as a standalone desktop app. Its sequencer holds 99 patterns, with six swing settings from 50% to 71% and independent track lengths. Sampling tools provide eight banks of 16 pads, with transient, even, marker-based, and live chopping. It loads WAV, AIFF, AIF, and FLAC files, or can turn a folder into a kit. Sampling can use 12-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit float resolution, with playback for vintage character or at the stored resolution. DMC60 also includes a keygroup synth and 21 synthesized drum voices inspired by the 808 and 909. Mixing features include track EQ, master compression, eight send buses, and six insert slots per track, bus, and master; projects can be exported as audio or stems. It supports VST3 on Mac and Windows, AU on Mac, DAW sync, and Ableton Link in standalone mode. Pricing is $9.99 per month or $129.00 one-time.

Spec sheet

What it does
DMC60 is a drum machine and sampler that runs standalone or inside a DAW and supports beat sequencing, sampling and export.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Purpose
DMC60 is a drum machine and sampler for use in a DAW or as a standalone desktop app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Integrations
DMC60 follows DAW transport, supports Ableton Link in standalone mode and includes Arturia MiniLab 3 and KeyLab mkII mappings.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Support
DorDSP says support normally responds within 24–48 hours on business days.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Headquarters
Emeryville, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · dordsp.com
Maker
DorDSP describes itself as a small independent Emeryville, California software company whose releases are developed and supported in-house.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
API and SDK
The reviewed product and manual pages describe plugin formats and MIDI integrations but do not document a public DMC60 API or SDK.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Cloud sync
Perpetual licenses include 20 GB of optional cloud sync for projects and kits, with manual uploads and deletion controls.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Documentation
The manual contains dedicated sections for audio engine, sampler, programs, chopping, keygroup synth, sequencer, song mode, effects, mixer, MIDI, sync, cloud sync, export and appearance.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Drum synthesis
DMC60 includes 21 analog-modeled drum voices inspired by 808 and 909 designs.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Export
The product exports audio or stems and supports WAV export.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Funding and ownership
DorDSP states that it is not owned by a larger audio brand and is not backed by outside investors.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Independent signal: development
A Reddit maker post says the author built the drum-machine app over roughly six months.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent signal: launch context
The Reddit post appears in the r/IMadeThis community and links directly to the DMC60 product page.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent signal: maker model
The Reddit post is written as a personal build announcement by the developer rather than as a large-company product announcement.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent signal: payment requirement
The Reddit listing says the trial does not require card or billing information.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent signal: platforms
The Reddit post title identifies the app as being for macOS and Windows.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent signal: product category
The Reddit post presents DMC60 as a drum-machine application rather than a mobile app or web service.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent signal: timing
The Reddit listing dates the build announcement to about two months before the research date.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent signal: trial
The Reddit search listing describes a two-week trial for the app.Read 19 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Independent track lengths
Tracks can use separate loop lengths, such as one-bar kick, two-bar snare and three-bar hi-hat cycles.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Input recording
The standalone app records from audio-interface inputs and can automatically chop takes into tempo-synced clips.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Keygroup synth
The keygroup synth offers LFOs, envelopes, glide and up to seven unison voices for playing samples chromatically.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Latest release
Release 1.1.2 dated October 7, 2026 changed DAW plug-in saving so the host project becomes the session and .dmcproj is optional.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
License terms
The terms restrict licenses to personal use and prohibit resale, sharing or transfer.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Maker and audience
DorDSP describes itself as an independent Emeryville, California team making professional-grade audio plugins and instruments for musicians, producers, and audio engineers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Mixing
The mixer provides track EQ, master compression, eight send buses and six insert slots per track, bus and master.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Mixing and export
It provides track EQ, master compression, eight send buses, six insert slots per track, bus, and master, and audio or stem export.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
MPC compatibility
It can import Akai MPC .xpm programs with their pads, layers, and slices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
MPC import
Akai MPC .xpm programs can be imported with pads, layers and slice offsets.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Payment security
Payments are processed by Stripe and DorDSP says it does not see or store card details.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Plugin formats
The license includes standalone and VST3 on Mac and Windows, plus AU on Mac.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Recent bug fix
Release 1.1.0 dated September 27, 2026 fixed buffer-dependent sequencer timing delays and improved chopping, imports and effects.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Refund limit
Completed purchases are final and refunds are not offered, except that purchase problems such as duplicate charges or activation failures are handled by support.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Sample chopping
Samples can be sliced by transients, divided evenly, marked manually or chopped live from pads.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Sample engines
Imports and recordings can use 12-bit/26.04 kHz, 24-bit/48 kHz or 32-bit-float/96 kHz fidelity.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Sample formats
The sampler accepts WAV, AIFF, FLAC and MP3 files.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Sampler layout
Each program has 8 banks of 16 pads, providing 128 sample slots.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Sampling
The sampler has 16 pads per bank and eight banks, with transient, even, marker-based, and live pad chopping.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Security and payments
Payments are processed by Stripe, and DorDSP says it never sees or stores card details.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Self-hosting
The product pages describe desktop installation and optional cloud sync, with no self-hosted deployment option documented.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Sequencer
The sequencer supports live or step recording, overdubbing, song chaining and 99 patterns.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Sound engines
The product supports 12-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit float sampling, with a playback engine for vintage character or stored-resolution playback.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Swing
Six swing settings range from 50% to 71%.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Synths
It includes a keygroup synth and 21 synthesized drum voices inspired by the 808 and 909.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
System requirements
The stated requirements are macOS Sequoia 15 or later on Apple Silicon, or Windows 11.Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Trial and license limits
The full 14-day trial requires no payment details and works on up to two computers; a purchased license activates on up to three computers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com

Plans and prices

Monthly subscription $9.99 a month monthly, renews automatically until cancelled Full app while subscription is active · standalone, VST3 and AU · macOS and Windows Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com
Perpetual license $129, paid once one-time payment 3 computers · standalone, VST3 and AU · macOS and Windows · updates through current major version Read 19 Oct 2026 · dordsp.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • 99 patterns and independent track lengths
  • Eight banks of 16 sample pads
  • Loads WAV, AIFF, AIF, and FLAC
  • Imports Akai MPC .xpm programs
  • 14-day trial requires no payment details

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Requires macOS Sequoia 15 or later on Apple Silicon, or Windows 11
  • Trial lasts 14 days
  • Purchased license activates on up to three computers

Who it suits

DMC60 suits musicians and producers who want drum sequencing, sampling, and synthesis in a DAW or standalone app. Its independent track lengths, live chopping, and audio or stem export may suit varied production workflows.

Verdict

DMC60 combines a sequencer, sampler, synth voices, and mixing tools, with both standalone and plugin use. The listed plans are $9.99 per month or $129.00 one-time, and a 14-day trial is available.

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