DMC60
DMC60: A deep desktop drum workstation with hybrid sequencing and flexible sound design. Ranked #4 of 30 in Drum Machine Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for deep desktop sequencing and sound design.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forDeep desktop sequencing and sound design
- Free planNo
- Paid from$9.99/mo
- Sequencing modeHybrid
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on DMC60
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 standalone workflows. The hybrid sequencer supports 99 patterns, live and step recording, swing, pattern chaining into songs, and WAV export of patterns or songs. Sample import, kit creation from folders, and multiple audio-chopping modes make it suitable for working with recorded material as well as synthesized drums.
The sound-design toolkit is broad for a drum-focused product. Users can choose among 12-bit, hi-fi, and studio playback engines, create sounds with 21 drum voices, and shape tracks with EQ, compression, send buses, and insert effects. MIDI controller mapping and CC assignments support external control, while Ableton Link and DAW host synchronization connect DMC60 to live setups and plugin-based production. Compatibility includes VST3-compatible DAWs, AU-compatible DAWs, Arturia MiniLab 3, and Arturia KeyLab mkII.
Pricing offers two routes. The perpetual license costs $129 one time and includes standalone, VST3, and AU formats, macOS and Windows support, activation on up to three computers, and free updates through the current major version. The monthly subscription costs $9.99 per month and includes the full app in the same formats and operating systems. A 14-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. DMC60 fits producers who value sequencing depth, sampling, synthesis, and desktop integration; those seeking a free drum machine or a simpler narrowly focused tool should look elsewhere.
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DMC60 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $9.99/mo |
| Platform | Plugin |
| Sequencing mode | Hybrid |
| MIDI support | Yes |
| Sample import | Yes |
| Live performance tools | Yes |
| Pattern tracks | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Ableton Link, VST3-compatible DAWs, AU-compatible DAWs, Arturia MiniLab 3, Arturia KeyLab mkII |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | dordsp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
DMC60 integrations
DMC60 lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Ableton Link
- VST3-compatible DAWs
- AU-compatible DAWs
- Arturia MiniLab 3
- Arturia KeyLab mkII
Alternatives to DMC60
- HydrogenA free, cross-platform drum machine for pattern-driven production and live control.9.4
- 0x808A broad desktop drum machine for free synthesis, sequencing, sampling, and MIDI work.9.2
- Atlas 2A broad drum-production toolkit with hybrid sequencing and cross-platform plugin support.9.0
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