TRIAZ vs Patterning 3

TRIAZ8.7Visit PPatterning 38.5Visit

Higher score TRIAZ #5 in Drum Machine Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Wave Alchemy

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

• TRIAZ fits best

  Polyrhythmic sample-based sequencing

• Patterning 3 fits best

  Mobile and Mac circular sequencing

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Side by side

Feature	TRIAZ 8.7/10 Visit ↗	PPatterning 3 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Drum Machine Software	#7 in Drum Machine Software
Best for	Polyrhythmic sample-based sequencing	Mobile and Mac circular sequencing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	£119 one-time	$29.99 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	iOS, macOS
Support	Docs	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TRIAZ 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	Step	Not checked yet
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	Independent loops support up to 512 steps AUv3 multichannel output and MIDI integration Exports audio, MIDI files, and Ableton Live Sets
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	Available only on iOS and macOS Limited to eight drum tracks No free plan is included
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… 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

• 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

• 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

• TRIAZ8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A deep sample-based drum plugin for producers who want polyrhythmic control.

  Visit Wave AlchemyFull verdict →
• PPatterning 38.5/10 · Paid

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

  Visit Patterning 3Full verdict →