DMC60 vs mpump

DMC608.8Visit Mmpump8.4Visit

Higher score DMC60 #4 in Drum Machine Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit DorDSP

vs

M mpump #8 in Drum Machine Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit mpump

• DMC60 fits best

  Deep desktop sequencing and sound design

• mpump fits best

  Free collaborative beat making

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	DMC60 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Mmpump 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Drum Machine Software	#8 in Drum Machine Software
Best for	Deep desktop sequencing and sound design	Free collaborative beat making
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$9.99/mo	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features DMC60 3/3 · mpump 3/3
MIDI support	✓	✓
Sample import	✓	✓
Live performance tools	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Plugin	Web
Sequencing mode	Hybrid	Hybrid
Pattern tracks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	99-pattern sequencer with live and step recording Sample chopping, kit creation, and 21 drum synthesis voices Standalone, VST3, and AU formats with MIDI and DAW sync	Free and open source across web, iOS and Android Deep sequencing with synthesis, samples, effects and live modes Shareable links include remix lineage and session portability
Cons	No free plan is available Perpetual license costs $129 upfront Completed purchases are non-refundable	The public hosted live-jam relay is currently offline Live-jam features require self-hosting a relay No AI features or paid tiers for expanded functionality
Our verdict	DMC60 combines a drum machine, sampler, drum synthesizer, mixer, and standalone application for macOS and Windows. It is aimed at musicians, producers, and audio engineers who want detailed desktop sequencing with both plugin and… Read the review →	mpump is a free, open-source browser groovebox for loop-based electronic music. It is designed for beat makers who want drums, bass, synth parts and effects in one interface, with access through modern browsers on desktop and mobile… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DMC60 — where it wins

  • 99-pattern sequencer with live and step recording
  • Sample chopping, kit creation, and 21 drum synthesis voices
  • Standalone, VST3, and AU formats with MIDI and DAW sync

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Perpetual license costs $129 upfront
  • Completed purchases are non-refundable

• mpump — where it wins

  • Free and open source across web, iOS and Android
  • Deep sequencing with synthesis, samples, effects and live modes
  • Shareable links include remix lineage and session portability

  Where it doesn't

  • The public hosted live-jam relay is currently offline
  • Live-jam features require self-hosting a relay
  • No AI features or paid tiers for expanded functionality

• DMC608.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A deep desktop drum workstation with hybrid sequencing and flexible sound design.

  Visit DorDSPFull verdict →
• Mmpump8.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free groovebox for shared beat making across web and mobile.

  Visit mpumpFull verdict →