PREMIER SOUND FACTORY vs Virtual Drummer
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
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| Figure | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY | Virtual Drummer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 10 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 8.6 (#2) | 7.7 (#12) |
| Product | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY sells sampled software instrument libraries, including acoustic and electric pianos, Japanese instruments, drums, basses, and Mellotron sounds. | Virtual Drummer is a collection of virtual instrument plug-ins for adding drum tracks to music productions. |
| Support | The FAQ says phone and email technical support are not provided; it directs users to a dedicated support area in the PREMIER SOUND FACTORY forum. | UJAM directs Virtual Drummer users to its support request channel for installation, authorization, trial, and crash issues. |
Plans
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
- Hellotron Premier GFree
- Wurly Premier GFree
- Wind Chime Premier G$16.20, paid once
- Bass Premier G$81, paid once
- Shakuhachi Premier G$106.92, paid once
- Princess Koto KAGUYA$128.52, paid once
- PIANO Premier at first light$139.32, paid once
- Bass Premier G & Acoustic Bass Premier G Pack$145, paid once
- Drum Tree$213.84, paid once
- PIANO Premier KAWAI Legend$270, paid once
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
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY sells sampled software instrument libraries for music and other production work. Its catalog includes acoustic and electric pianos, Japanese instruments, drums, basses, and Mellotron sounds. KAWAI Legend is offered in 96kHz/24bit, with a 48kHz version for sessions at 48kHz and 44.1kHz; listed features include harmonic resonance, release-trigger, damper and half-pedal playback, and Velocity+. KAGUYA includes two koto instruments, 16 articulations, 36 Japanese scales, and 214 audio phrase patterns. Drum Tree, KAGUYA, and Shakuhachi Premier G work with Kontakt Player; other products require full Kontakt. Specifications list Audio Units, VST, AAX Native, ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI, along with support for several named DAWs. Standalone app and built-in samples are listed. Free products are available, and paid products start at $81. A license covers two computers, but cannot be transferred. Download links expire after one month.
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.