Beatmaker 3
6.7#4 in beat making software$49 one-timeiOSmacOSWindows
VisitBeatmaker 3 vs TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer
TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer
5.7#24 in drum machine softwaremacOSWindows
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| Fact | Beatmaker 3 | TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Bremen, Germany | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Product | Beatmaker is a virtual drum machine for creating beats with ready-made kits, grooves, and built-in effects. | TR-909 is a software plug-in that recreates Roland’s TR-909 Rhythm Performer using Analog Circuit Behavior technology. |
| Support | UJAM provides a Beatmaker 3 FAQ and user guide, and its support center lets users submit a request. | Roland directs product owners to its Knowledge Base, Product Support through Roland Backstage, owner’s manuals, and support documents. |
| Trial | The product page offers a free 7-day trial of Beatmaker 3. | Roland says users can try the TR-909 free with a Roland Cloud 30-day trial membership. |
Beatmaker 3 plans
- Individual Beatmaker title$49, paid once
- Beatmaker 3 Bundle$99.50, paid once
TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer plans
- Roland Cloud Pro membership (via Pro Selector)—
- Roland Cloud Ultimate membership—
- TR-909 Lifetime Key—
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 TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer if…
TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer suits music makers who want a TR-909-style step sequencer in a DAW plug-in. Its hardware integration may also suit users working with the listed TR-8S or TR-09 devices.