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IK Multimedia Modo Drum Modeled Drum Virtual Instrument

Virtual Drum Software, with 13 Kits and 1,400 MIDI Grooves - macOS/Windows Standalone, AAX, AU, VST3
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IK Multimedia Modo Drum Modeled Drum Virtual Instrument
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IK Brings the Creative Power of Physical Modeling to Virtual Drums

Using modal synthesis instead of pre-recorded drum samples, the IK Multimedia Modo Drum software instrument sets a new standard for virtual drums. Thanks to its physical modeling engine, you can adjust every parameter for every drum in real time — instead of searching for a sampled kit that sounds "close enough," you can shape any kit to fit your mix. And with nine virtual rooms created with convolution processing, you have incredible control over the sonic space your drums occupy as well. Factor in 13 pre-designed kits, over 1,400 MIDI grooves, and a dedicated mixing interface, and it's clear that IK Multimedia Modo Drum is ready to be your go-to solution for virtual drums.

Unprecedented control over your virtual drum sound

Because it uses physical modeling to generate lifelike drum sounds, instead of relying on pre-recorded samples, IK Multimedia's Modo Drum software instrument gives you more control than ever over your drum sounds. Change the dimensions of your drums, the head material, the profile of the bearing edge, and even playing position and technique — you can even adjust these parameters in real time if you wish.

Nine virtual rooms for convolution-based ambience

As Modo Drum's sounds aren't pre-recorded, Sweetwater musicians have uncovered a ton of flexibility when it comes to placing them in a cohesive sonic space. Modo Drum offers nine virtual rooms, based on convolution processing to deliver exceptional detail. Whether you're after a small room sound or a cavernous hall, you'll be able to dial in just the right ambience with precision.

Mixing and effects with tools from AmpliTube and T-RackS

When it comes to pre-mixing your drum sound for use in your DAW session, Modo Drums doesn't disappoint. Beyond panning and volume levels, Modo Drum's mixer gives you access to premium processing tools such as gating and expansion, compression, and more. And with processors derived from IK Multimedia's acclaimed AmpliTube and T-RackS software, you can be sure your results will stand up to critical listening.

IK Multimedia Modo Drum Virtual Drum Software Features:

  • The first virtual drum program based on physical modeling
  • Amazing control over every aspect of your drums, from dimensions and head material to playing position and technique
  • Physical modeling enables you to adjust every parameter of every drum in real time
  • 13 pre-created kits, with near-infinite customization options
  • Includes over 1,400 MIDI grooves played by pro drummers
  • Realistic convolution-based ambience with 9 virtual rooms to place your drums in
  • Integrated mixing environment, with effects derived from IK Multimedia's AmpliTube and T-RackS

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Drum Virtual Instrument
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Plug-in Formats: Standalone, AAX, AU, VST
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum, 20GB drive space
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum, 20GB drive space
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.9.5 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: MD-DR15-DID-IN

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IKMultimedia MODO DRUM

MODO Drum 1.5 by IK Multimedia is a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) based Virtual Studio Technology (VST) software plug-in for drum kit audio.


MODO Drum sets itself apart from the competition through its use of real-time modal synthesis to render extremely realistic, customizable sounds. Where other drum kit VST plug-ins are limited to the sounds in their sample library, MODO Drum allows the user to manipulate every element of the audio output. From basic kit selection to shell materials, tension, tuning, playing style, stick and mallet materials, room, FX and overall mix entirely within the MODO drum plug-in window.


Further, MODO Drum arrives with 13 pre-set drum kits and over 14,000 beats, grooves, fills, intros and outros. A new user can have a very Beatles, Metallica, Nirvana, or Eagles sound up with a few clicks. The ability to switch out entire kits or customizing individual elements on the fly with audio playing is a fantastic feature for real-time A/B comparisons.


MODO Drum 1.5 is the top choice MIDI VST Drum software on the market for creators who need to achieve realistic, inspiring drum recordings without renovating their home or paying for long studio hours.


I give MODO Drum 1.5 THREE STARS for its simplicity, great out-of-the-box sounds and mind-blowing customization possibilities. The FOURTH STAR is awarded for impressing me with it's pre-set beat browser suggestions. The FIFTH STAR is awarded for the criminally low price: MODO Drum 1.5 is currently $ on Sweetwater.com marked down from the usual $


MODO Drum 1.5 by IK Multimedia: FIVE of FIVE STARS. Highly recommend.

Music background: Studio rat. Guitars, Ableton, Focusrite, Neumann/Sennheiser, windows, MIDI.
Sounds Like Real Drums

13 iconic drum kits cover every style and genre of music

Customizable, you can create your own drum kits.

You also can create beats from your Midi Controller

1400 grooves in many different genre of music

Based on Audio Modeling Technology not sample drums.

Great price right now only $

Less than 4 dollars a kit and free drums kits that you create.

Very Clear, Visually Appealing Drum VST
I own Addictive Drums 2, EZ Drummer 2, and Superior Drummer 2 and MODO Drum sounds about as good as Superior Drummer 2 (and possibly better). To my ear, the kits are very clear and modern-sounding, fitting more convincingly in a mix than EZD2 and AD2. The UI is also very sleek and sharp, with highly customizable kits. Also, the user can indeed control reverb on the drums by turning down the overheads and lowering the amount of room echo.

Overall, I highly recommend this drum VST. A great counterpart to MODO Bass.
This is Top of the Line
The IK Modo Drum is absolutely a game changer. It's brilliance cannot be understood just reading reviews and IK's promo videos. With all the beautifully-modeled kits and grooves, IK had a great product. Adding the mixer added a fully integrated yet necessary feature for singer/songwriters as well producers. I've taken drum tracks brought to me, used MODO on them, broken them down into individual instrument racks and applied compressors/limiters to them (like an 1176) to really expand the presence of the drums.
Music background: Keyboards, Guitar, Singer/Sonwriter, Producer
Awesome Plugin
I just got this plugin thanks to my positive experience with modo bass. IK Multimedia has really done a great job with cultivating realistic drum sounds into a wonderfully crafted GUI. The samples are powerful, and convincing with a lot of leg room for customization. The MIDI grooves provided greatly improve creative workflow. I am really satisfied with this product and highly recommend it.