BeatForge vs VADrum2
BeatForge
beatforge.nlVADrum2
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| Figure | BeatForge | VADrum2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6.9 (#25) |
| Integrations | The Donk FM synth imports Yamaha .syx banks, and the manual says BeatForge integrates the Beat This! algorithm for sample analysis. | Standalone mode supports Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, and MIDI input/output; the app also works as an AUv3 extension. |
| Support | The developer lists [email protected] for support and says replies usually arrive the same day. | The product page links to the V1.0.5 user guide and a download section. |
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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.
VADrum2
VADrum2 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.