BeatForge vs Patterning 3
BeatForge
beatforge.nlPatterning 3
olympianoiseco.comSide by side
| Figure | BeatForge | Patterning 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Drum Machine Software | 8.2 (#6) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Integrations | The Donk FM synth imports Yamaha .syx banks, and the manual says BeatForge integrates the Beat This! algorithm for sample analysis. | It supports Ableton Link, MIDI Clock, AU host sync, and MIDI input and output. |
| Product | BeatForge is a drum machine, step sequencer and REX player plugin. | Patterning 3 is a circular drum machine for creating beats and exploring rhythms. |
| Sequencing | Features include per-step parameter locks, 32 edit groups per track, polymeter, swing, Euclidean fills and 16-pattern song mode. | It has eight drum tracks and supports unlimited patterns with independent loops up to 512 steps long. |
| Support | The developer lists [email protected] for support and says replies usually arrive the same day. | The maker's contact page says it will respond to inquiries as soon as possible. |
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In their own words
BeatForge
BeatForge is a drum machine, step sequencer, and REX player plugin for macOS and Windows. Its drum section models TR-606, TR-808, and TR-909 machines, while more than 40 sound engines generate voices on demand instead of relying on a sample library. Sequencing includes per-step parameter locks, 32 edit groups per track, polymeter, swing, Euclidean fills, and a 16-pattern song mode. Sound tools include a modeled 1176 compressor, tube saturation, EQ, delay, per-track plate reverb, and drawable LFOs. The slicer accepts WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, and OGG files, and native.rx2 files are supported. Tracks provide MIDI input and output, every control supports MIDI learning, and separate output pairs can be used for tracks or slices. Donk FM imports Yamaha.syx banks. The plugin integrates Beat This! for sample analysis. A €39 one-time perpetual licence includes free updates, with a 14-day full trial and no payment card.
Patterning 3
Patterning 3 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.