7.4Good
MODO DRUM is IK Multimedia's physical-modeling drum virtual instrument that combines modal synthesis with sampling to build customizable acoustic kits.
Plugin comparison
MODO DRUM vs Superior Drummer 3
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which drums to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Drums / Toontrack
Superior Drummer 3
9.2Essential
Toontrack Superior Drummer 3 is a drum production studio plugin with 7 sampled kits, a built-in mixer and effects, and audio-to-MIDI conversion.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Superior Drummer 3 comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | MODO DRUM | Superior Drummer 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| Formats | VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU, Mac), AAX, Standalone | VST, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Drum kits | Up to 13 kits (full version); SE has 5; CS has 1 | 7 kits |
| Technology | Modal synthesis combined with advanced sampling, with infinite round-robin | — |
| MIDI grooves | 1,400+ included MIDI patterns | — |
| Cymbal sets | 6 different cymbal sets | — |
| Effects & reverbs | 19 studio processors/effects and 8 convolution room reverbs | — |
| System requirements | 64-bit only; macOS 10.9+ (incl. Apple M1) or Windows 7+; AVX CPU; 8GB RAM (16GB rec.); 20GB disk | — |
| Sample library | — | 230+ GB of sampled drums |
| Recording studio | — | Galaxy Studios, Belgium |
| Mixer effects | — | 35 effects |
| Drums included | — | 16 kicks, 25 snares |
| Host requirement | — | 64-bit host; standalone included |
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