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Transform Your Beats & Backing Tracks with Virtual Drum Software
Virtual drum software has transformed the way many musicians write and record music. For those of us who don’t own or play drums, virtual drums provide the tools we need to create rhythm for our songs. Pre-programmed beats (found in most virtual drum libraries) provide quick inspiration to hash out ideas. But the real power in these instruments lies in the ability to create beats from scratch, placing yourself in the drummer’s seat (throne) and capturing those sought-after studio drum takes without extensive technical know-how.
Even if you’re an accomplished drummer, breaking out the microphones or hooking up the electronic kit every time inspiration strikes can be a hassle. Virtual drums allow you to perform parts via keyboard or MIDI controller, with sounds that often rival or exceed the quality most of us can capture at home.
Why Add a Drum VST to Your Creative Workflow?
Sweetwater’s broad selection of acoustic drum libraries puts the sound of a real drummer in a professional studio environment at your fingertips. What’s especially useful about virtual drum libraries is their versatility. Since they work like any other plug-in, you can swap them out as the needs of your project evolve. Want to take your folk song in an electronic direction? Want to refresh your stock drum grooves? Just swap the virtual drum instrument for a new flavor.
Compare Sampling and Synthesis for Virtual Percussion Sounds
Not sure if you need a sampling library or synthesis software? Both options let you replicate authentic drum sounds, but they offer different paths for getting the job done. With a sample library, you have a massive collection of actual recordings at your fingertips. Need a conga loop or funk kit? Just select it, shape it, and drop it into your track for an authentic-sounding result. However, having an entire library on your hard drive can take up significant storage space.
Synthesis is a great alternative in these cases. Try one of our virtual drum instruments to dial in the sound of nearly any drum or percussion instrument you like, with no large sample libraries required.
Many of our virtual drum and rhythm titles blend both approaches, combining synthesis capabilities with a sampling library. Genre coverage varies as well. Most titles cover a wide range of percussion sounds, but some focus on metal, alt-rock, or Latin percussion for a more specialized sound palette.
Need Help Choosing Your Virtual Drum Software? Ask Sweetwater
Still not sure which virtual drum library is right for your needs? Give our Sales Engineers a call. We’re happy to steer you in the right direction, no matter your experience level.
What are the most popular brands for Virtual Percussion & Drum Software on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Virtual Percussion & Drum Software on Sweetwater.com?
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Toontrack EZdrummer 3 Virtual Drum Software
4.5 out of 5 stars 39 reviews
$134.00 -
Toontrack Superior Drummer 3 Virtual Drum Software
4.5 out of 5 stars 89 reviews
$299.00 -
Steven Slate Drums Trigger 2 Platinum Drum Replacement Plug-in
4.5 out of 5 stars 77 reviews
$119.00 -
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2.5: Custom Collection Virtual Drum Software
4.5 out of 5 stars 24 reviews
$178.00 -
Steven Slate Drums Steven Slate Drums 5.5 Virtual Drum Software
4 out of 5 stars 34 reviews
$119.00
Why shop Virtual Percussion & Drum Software at Sweetwater.com?
With a massive selection of Virtual Percussion & Drum Software, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Virtual Percussion & Drum Software, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
