Tempo 2 review
A focused AI drum plugin for DAW users who want guided, editable grooves.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Tempo 2 is a desktop AI drum plugin from True Soul Vibes for hip-hop and R&B producers working in a digital audio workstation. It generates unique eight-bar drum patterns from producer input, then lets users adjust complexity and styles, create alternate grooves, and drag editable MIDI into a DAW. The plugin runs on Windows and macOS through VST3 or AU formats, making it suited to producers who want guided drum ideas inside an existing DAW workflow rather than a standalone beat-making environment.
The published plan shows one paid option: Tempo 2 at $99 as a one-time purchase. It includes AI-generated eight-bar drum patterns, editable MIDI drag-and-drop, VST3 and AU plugin formats, and more than 400 drum samples. The product also allows producers to add and layer their own drum samples, so the included kit is not the only source for building patterns. For a producer seeking a defined drum-generation tool with a clear single-price structure, the plan keeps the purchase straightforward.
Tempo 2’s strongest fit is its focused pattern workflow. Producer input guides the AI drumming, while complexity and style controls, alternate grooves, and editable MIDI provide several ways to refine an idea before moving it into the DAW. Its scope is narrower than a full beat maker: the central focus is generating eight-bar drum patterns, and use depends on a Windows or macOS computer with a DAW that accepts VST3 or AU plugins. Choose Tempo 2 if guided drum creation and editable MIDI are the priority; choose a broader beat-making product if you need a wider arrangement or production environment.
Tempo 2 pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Generates editable eight-bar patterns with alternate grooves
- Drag-and-drop MIDI workflow fits VST3 and AU-compatible DAWs
- Includes more than 400 drum samples and supports user samples
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on drum patterns rather than complete beat-making workflows
- Desktop-only support for Windows and macOS
- Pattern generation centers on eight-bar arrangements
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