Beatmaker 3
6.7#4 in beat making software$49 one-timeiOSmacOSWindows
VisitBeatmaker 3 vs Redrum
What both publish
| Fact | Beatmaker 3 | Redrum |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Bremen, Germany | Reason Studios lists its Stockholm address as Hornsbruksgatan 23, 117 34 Stockholm. |
| Operating systems | The listed requirements are Windows 10–11 and macOS Big Sur 11 through macOS Tahoe 26. | Reason can only be used on Mac and Windows computers. |
| 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. | Reason Rack is offered as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin and is described as compatible with major DAWs. |
| Support | UJAM provides a Beatmaker 3 FAQ and user guide, and its support center lets users submit a request. | Reason Studios directs users with product, website, or shop issues to its support section and support team. |
Beatmaker 3 plans
- Individual Beatmaker title$49, paid once
- Beatmaker 3 Bundle$99.50, paid once
Redrum plans
- Reason Rack 14€159, paid once
- Reason 14€239, paid once
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- Reason+—
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 Redrum if…
Redrum may suit Reason users who want a pattern-based drum machine with sample import and MIDI support. It is for Mac and Windows computers.