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Drum Monkey

Paid#14 of 24 in AI Beat Makers

Drum Monkey: A focused AI drum tool with deep editing, broad genre coverage and desktop-only access. Ranked #14 of 24 in AI Beat Makers by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for genre-focused drum loops with large sample libraries.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Genre-focused drum loops with large sample libraries
Free plan
No
Paid from
$14.99/mo
Drum pattern generation
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- AI-assisted drum generation across 30 genres
- 3,000+ factory samples plus support for custom samples
- Audio and MIDI export with piano-roll editing controls
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Works only on Mac and Windows desktops
- The monthly Rent-To-Own plan costs $14.99

Our verdict on Drum Monkey

Drum Monkey is a desktop music-production plugin from Unison for producers who want AI-assisted drum loops and patterns without starting every rhythm from scratch. It generates genre-specific ideas across 30 genres, lets users choose a loop length, and supports beginners through advanced producers. The workflow centers on generating a pattern, editing it in the built-in piano roll, then dragging or exporting the result into a major DAW. Mac and Windows installers are included, while mobile platforms are not covered.

Its strongest area is control after generation. The piano roll includes velocity, swing and humanization controls, while ADSR envelope shaping, panning and a built-in drum saturator provide additional sound and performance adjustment. Groove Saver stores patterns and samples, and the plugin supports both drag-and-drop and exported audio or MIDI. A library of more than 3,000 factory samples gives the genre-focused generation system substantial material to work with, and custom samples are also supported. Compatibility with major DAWs makes it suitable for workflows that already center on desktop production software.

Pricing is structured around a Rent-To-Own plan at $14.99 per month and a Single Payment option. Both include a Drum Monkey license, lifetime updates, audio and MIDI export, Mac and Windows installers and a 60-day money-back guarantee. The Single Payment plan also includes five free bonuses. There is no free plan, so producers comparing it with free alternatives should weigh the ongoing monthly cost or single-purchase model against the value of its genre coverage, sample library and editing controls. Drum Monkey fits producers who want a dedicated desktop drum-generation tool; those seeking mobile access or a free starting point should look elsewhere.

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Drum Monkey pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Drum Monkey fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$14.99/mo
Drum pattern generation	Yes
Beat arrangement tools	Not verified
MIDI export	Yes
Stem export	Not verified
Audio export formats	Not verified
Available platforms	Desktop
Money-back guarantee	60 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Major DAWs
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	unison.audio
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Drum Monkey integrations

Drum Monkey lists 1 integrations on its own site.

Major DAWs

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