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Head-to-head · Drum Machine Software

TRIAZ vs mpump

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score TRIAZ #5 in Drum Machine Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Wave Alchemy
mpump #8 in Drum Machine Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit mpump

TRIAZ leads on 0 checks, mpump on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTRIAZ · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly mpump
  • Free trialonly TRIAZ

TRIAZ scores higher on our rubric for drum machine software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

mpump offers free plan; TRIAZ doesn't. On platform, TRIAZ gives you Plugin where mpump offers Web. On sequencing mode, mpump gives you Hybrid where TRIAZ offers Step.

TRIAZ is the better fit for polyrhythmic sample-based sequencing. mpump is the better fit for free collaborative beat making.

  • TRIAZ fits best

    Polyrhythmic sample-based sequencing

  • mpump fits best

    Free collaborative beat making

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Side by side

Feature TRIAZ 8.7/10 Visit ↗ mpump 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #5 in Drum Machine Software #8 in Drum Machine Software
Best for Polyrhythmic sample-based sequencing Free collaborative beat making
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price £119 one-time Free
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features TRIAZ 3/3 · mpump 3/3
MIDI support ✓ ✓
Sample import ✓ ✓
Live performance tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Platform Plugin Web
Sequencing mode Step Hybrid
Pattern tracks 12 tracks Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 12 independent channels support detailed polyrhythmic sequencing
  • Per-step controls and Motion Sequencer add expressive automation
  • Exports audio, stems, full mixes and MIDI to a DAW
  • 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
  • Runs only on macOS and Windows
  • The £119 price is a one-time purchase with no free plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler beat-making needs
  • 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

TRIAZ is a drum production plugin for music producers, sound designers and artists who want detailed step sequencing alongside layered sample design. Its core structure provides 12 independent drum channels, with per-step controls for…

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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…

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  1. TRIAZDrum Machine Software 8.714-day trial
  2. mpumpDrum Machine Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TRIAZ — where it wins

    • 12 independent channels support detailed polyrhythmic sequencing
    • Per-step controls and Motion Sequencer add expressive automation
    • Exports audio, stems, full mixes and MIDI to a DAW

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs only on macOS and Windows
    • The £119 price is a one-time purchase with no free plan
    • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler beat-making needs
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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