Beatmaker 3
6.7#4 in beat making software$49 one-timeiOSmacOSWindows
VisitBeatmaker 3 vs Playbeat 4
Playbeat 4
6.5#5 in drum machine software€89 one-timeiOSmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Beatmaker 3 | Playbeat 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bremen, Germany | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Plugin formats | Beatmaker supports 64-bit VST 2, VST 3, AU 2, and AAX formats; AU 2 requires Logic Pro X or newer, and AAX has no Apple Silicon native support. | Desktop formats are VST3, AU, AAX and standalone; iPadOS formats are AUv3 and standalone. |
| Support | UJAM provides a Beatmaker 3 FAQ and user guide, and its support center lets users submit a request. | Audiomodern provides help and support, a community forum, email contact, tutorials and product registration links. |
Beatmaker 3 plans
- Individual Beatmaker title$49, paid once
- Beatmaker 3 Bundle$99.50, paid once
Playbeat 4 plans
- Playbeat 4 upgrade€29, paid once
- Playbeat 4€89, paid once
- Playbeat 4 + All Expansions€99, paid once
Pick Beatmaker 3 if…
It suits producers and composers looking for genre-focused, ready-to-play beats and grooves. Its MIDI export and real-time phrase triggering may suit workflows that involve editing beats in a DAW or performing them live.
Pick Playbeat 4 if…
It suits producers who want genre-based drum pattern generation, MIDI control, and sequencing within a supported DAW. iPad users should note that the app requires a separate purchase from the desktop version.