DMC60 vs Patterning 3
DMC60
dordsp.comPatterning 3
olympianoiseco.comSide by side
| Figure | DMC60 | Patterning 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Drum Machine Software | 8.8 (#1) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Headquarters | Emeryville, California, United States | United States |
| Integrations | DMC60 follows DAW transport, supports Ableton Link in standalone mode and includes Arturia MiniLab 3 and KeyLab mkII mappings. | It supports Ableton Link, MIDI Clock, AU host sync, and MIDI input and output. |
| Support | DorDSP says support normally responds within 24–48 hours on business days. | The maker's contact page says it will respond to inquiries as soon as possible. |
| System requirements | The stated requirements are macOS Sequoia 15 or later on Apple Silicon, or Windows 11. | The App Store lists iPadOS 14.7 or later and macOS 11.5 or later on a Mac with an Apple M1 chip or later. |
Plans
In their own words
DMC60
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.
Patterning 3
Patterning 3 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.