BeatForge
6.1#10 in drum machine software€39 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitBeatForge vs mpump
What both publish
| Fact | BeatForge | mpump |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The Donk FM synth imports Yamaha .syx banks, and the manual says BeatForge integrates the Beat This! algorithm for sample analysis. | The project documents MIDI clock synchronization and an Ableton Link bridge that works with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Bitwig, Traktor, djay, and other Link-enabled apps. |
| Platforms | BeatForge is available as a standalone app and plugins for macOS and Windows; listed plugin formats include VST3, AU, AAX and CLAP. | The maker says mpump works on iPhone, iPad, Android, laptop, and desktop in a modern browser, with no installation required. |
| Product | BeatForge is a drum machine, step sequencer and REX player plugin. | mpump is a browser drum machine, groovebox, and step sequencer for making and sharing beats as links. |
BeatForge plans
- BeatForge€39, paid once
mpump plans
- FreeFree
Pick BeatForge if…
BeatForge suits music makers on macOS or Windows looking for a plugin that combines drum-machine sounds, step sequencing, sample slicing, and MIDI routing.
Pick mpump if…
mpump suits people who want to create sequenced beats in a browser and share editable grooves by link. It may also suit musicians using MIDI clock or Ableton Link, provided they can supply a relay for live collaboration.