EastWest ComposerCloud+ vs Virtual Drummer
EastWest ComposerCloud+
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| Figure | EastWest ComposerCloud+ | Virtual Drummer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 8.2 (#5) | 7.7 (#12) |
| Product | ComposerCloud+ provides access to more than 43,000 EastWest virtual instruments for composers, producers, and creators. | Virtual Drummer is a collection of virtual instrument plug-ins for adding drum tracks to music productions. |
| Support | EastWest says its Support Center offers live chat for technical issues, with a message option when an agent is unavailable. | UJAM directs Virtual Drummer users to its support request channel for installation, authorization, trial, and crash issues. |
Plans
EastWest ComposerCloud+
- Student monthly$9.99 a month
- Individual monthly$19.99 a month
- Student yearly$69 a year
- Individual yearly$149 a year
Virtual Drummer
- Odd Meter MIDI PackFree
- Virtual Drummer HEAVY 2$9.52, paid once
- Virtual Drummer PHAT 2$9.52, paid once
- Virtual Drummer SOLID 2$9.52, paid once
- Virtual Drummer BRUTE$28.56, paid once
- Virtual Drummer DEEP$28.56, paid once
- Virtual Drummer HOT$28.56, paid once
- Virtual Drummer LEGEND$28.56, paid once
- Drummer’s Bundle$99.50, paid once
- Virtual Drummer NEON$119, paid once
In their own words
EastWest ComposerCloud+
EastWest ComposerCloud+ is a subscription library providing more than 43,000 virtual instruments for composers, producers, and creators. Its collection covers orchestral instruments, synths and keys, vocals, rock and pop, world instruments, and convolution reverb. Through the OPUS engine, subscribers search, audition, and download instruments for local DAW use. OPUS includes sample streaming, routing and microphone-position controls, processing, macros, controller mappings, and on-demand loading. Licenses activate on a computer or iLok key, with two activated devices allowed per subscription. EastWest states that instruments are royalty free for commercial use and creators retain rights to their work. Internet access is required for searching, auditioning, and downloading; an optional content hard drive requires monthly online validation. After cancellation, licensed instruments stop loading in OPUS, but exported audio continues playing. Supported systems are Mac OS X 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later. Plans include 9.99 USD monthly for students, 19.99 USD monthly for individuals, 69.00 USD yearly for students, and 149.00 USD yearly for individuals. A 14-day trial is listed.
Virtual Drummer
Virtual Drummer is a collection of drum instrument plug-ins for adding drum tracks to music productions. Its titles cover sounds and grooves including Nu Disco, 70s, rock, grunge, punk, contemporary 60s and 70s, and urban or funky styles. The Drummer’s Bundle lists eight drummers, 35 drum kits, 301 styles, 6,941 phrases, 895 presets, and 36 mix presets. Each drummer includes five kits, six mix presets, individual sound-shaping controls, multiple audio outputs, and a master section. MIDI can be dragged into a DAW or sent directly to other instrument or MIDI tracks. Studio One users can see style and drum-element names on piano-roll keys, with style and instrument ranges highlighted. The plug-ins run on macOS and Windows and require 64-bit software. A free Odd Meter MIDI Pack includes over 30 MIDI drum styles. UJAM lists a 30-day trial that runs without limitations. The listed bundle costs $99.50, paid once; individual plug-ins have listed prices from $9.52, paid once.