8.1Great
Atlas 2 is a sample organiser and drum machine combined that uses AI to scan and categorise drum samples for beat making.
Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
Atlas 2 is a sample organiser and drum machine combined that uses AI to scan and categorise drum samples for beat making.
EZbass is bass software with two sound libraries, MIDI basslines, audio-to-MIDI conversion and tools for creating realistic bass performances.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, EZbass comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Atlas 2 | EZbass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $179 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Type | Sample organiser and drum machine | — |
| Architecture | 64-bit only | — |
| macOS (Intel) | macOS 10.13 High Sierra and above | — |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | macOS 11 Big Sur and above (Native & Rosetta) | — |
| Windows | Windows 7 and above | — |
| Linux (beta) | Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 (other distros untested) | — |
| Authorization | Internet connection required to authorize; runs offline once authorized | — |
| Included basses | — | 2 (Modern Alembic-style and Vintage Fender Jazz) |
| Lowest playable note (Core Library) | — | A0 |
| Hard disk space required | — | 5 GB free |
| RAM | — | 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended) |
| OS support | — | Windows 10 or newer (64-bit); macOS 10.13 or higher (Intel or Apple silicon) |
| Authorizations | — | 2 active simultaneously, up to 4 total |
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