Patterning 3 vs Playbeat 4
Patterning 3
olympianoiseco.comPlaybeat 4
audiomodern.comSide by side
| Figure | Patterning 3 | Playbeat 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Drum Machine Software | 7.3 (#22) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Headquarters | United States | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Support | The maker's contact page says it will respond to inquiries as soon as possible. | Audiomodern provides help and support, a community forum, email contact, tutorials and product registration links. |
| System requirements | 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. | The product supports macOS 10.14 and newer, including native Apple Silicon M1/M2 compatibility, and Windows 10 and newer. |
Plans
Playbeat 4
- Playbeat 4 upgrade€29, paid once
- Playbeat 4€89, paid once
- Playbeat 4 + All Expansions€99, paid once
In their own words
Patterning 3
Patterning 3 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Playbeat 4
Playbeat 4 is a drum designer for creating patterns, sounds, grooves, and remixes. Its genre-based randomization generates patterns for selected music styles, with control over beat complexity. Eight pattern tracks support sequencing, and the factory library includes patterns, sounds, and 1500 kits. MIDI output can control other plugins or external hardware, and supported DAWs include Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, and Reason.
Desktop versions come as VST3, AU, AAX, or standalone for macOS 10.14 and newer or Windows 10 and newer, including native Apple Silicon M1/M2 compatibility. On iPad, formats are AUv3 and standalone; that app requires a separate purchase from desktop. The unlimited-time trial includes the factory library and algorithms, but disables MIDI output, importing personal sounds, and saving presets. Playbeat 4 costs €89, paid once, the version with all expansions costs €99, paid once, and previous-version owners can upgrade for €29 as a one-time purchase.