DMC60 vs Patterning 3

DMC608.8Visit PPatterning 38.5Visit

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

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P Patterning 3 #7 in Drum Machine Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Patterning 3

• DMC60 fits best

  Deep desktop sequencing and sound design

• Patterning 3 fits best

  Mobile and Mac circular sequencing

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Side by side

Feature	DMC60 8.8/10 Visit ↗	PPatterning 3 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Drum Machine Software	#7 in Drum Machine Software
Best for	Deep desktop sequencing and sound design	Mobile and Mac circular sequencing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$9.99/mo	$29.99 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features DMC60 3/3 · Patterning 3 2/3
MIDI support	✓	✓
Sample import	✓	✓
Live performance tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform	Plugin	Not checked yet
Sequencing mode	Hybrid	Not checked yet
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	Independent loops support up to 512 steps AUv3 multichannel output and MIDI integration Exports audio, MIDI files, and Ableton Live Sets
Cons	No free plan is available Perpetual license costs $129 upfront Completed purchases are non-refundable	Available only on iOS and macOS Limited to eight drum tracks No free plan is included
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 →	Patterning 3 is a drum machine and beat-making app for iPad and Apple Silicon Mac. Its circular sequencer provides eight drum tracks, independent loop lengths up to 512 steps, and multiple timelines for building songs and loop sections.… 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

• Patterning 3 — where it wins

  • Independent loops support up to 512 steps
  • AUv3 multichannel output and MIDI integration
  • Exports audio, MIDI files, and Ableton Live Sets

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and macOS
  • Limited to eight drum tracks
  • No free plan is included

• DMC608.8/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit DorDSPFull verdict →
• PPatterning 38.5/10 · Paid

  A focused eight-track sequencer with deep pattern control and strong export options.

  Visit Patterning 3Full verdict →