Microtonic vs Patterning 3
Microtonic
soniccharge.comPatterning 3
olympianoiseco.comSide by side
| Figure | Microtonic | 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 | 7.9 (#9) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | United States |
| Product | Microtonic is a VST/AU plug-in for Windows and Mac that combines a drum and percussion synthesizer with a pattern-based drum-machine engine. | Patterning 3 is a circular drum machine for creating beats and exploring rhythms. |
| Sequencing | Its pattern engine plays drum patterns in sync with the host sequencer. | It has eight drum tracks and supports unlimited patterns with independent loops up to 512 steps long. |
| Sound design | Features include over-sampled oscillators, sample-accurate triggering, morphing, smart alteration, and randomization. | Its sampler includes pitch, envelope, filter, effects sends, and distortion controls. |
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In their own words
Microtonic
Microtonic is a VST/AU drum and percussion synthesizer paired with a pattern-based drum-machine engine for Windows and Mac. It generates sounds in real time through synthesis rather than samples or pre-rendered waveforms. Eight drum and percussion channels can play from a MIDI keyboard or sequencer, while patterns stay synchronized with a host sequencer. Sound-design features include over-sampled oscillators, sample-accurate triggering, morphing, smart alteration, and randomization. Factory sounds and patterns are included, and Patternarium provides thousands of computer-generated presets for royalty-free use. Presets can be heard online, downloaded or copied into Microtonic, and voted on. The Mac release includes a standalone application plus VST 2.4, VST3, and Audio Unit 2 plug-ins. Windows has no standalone application and requires a suitable VST host. Microtonic costs 99.00 USD as a one-time purchase, with a 21-day trial beginning at first launch in a host sequencer. Purchases include usage rights, support, and service updates.
Patterning 3
Patterning 3 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.