DMC60
6.8#3 in drum machine softwareFrom $9.99 a monthmacOSWindows
VisitDMC60 vs Playbeat 4
Playbeat 4
6.5#5 in drum machine software€89 one-timeiOSmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DMC60 | Playbeat 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Emeryville, California, United States | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Plugin formats | The license includes standalone and VST3 on Mac and Windows, plus AU on Mac. | Desktop formats are VST3, AU, AAX and standalone; iPadOS formats are AUv3 and standalone. |
DMC60 plans
- Monthly subscription$9.99 a month
- Perpetual license$129, paid once
Playbeat 4 plans
- Playbeat 4 upgrade€29, paid once
- Playbeat 4€89, paid once
- Playbeat 4 + All Expansions€99, paid once
Pick DMC60 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.