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Drums
MODO DRUM
IK Multimedia · $199.99
MODO DRUM is IK Multimedia's physical-modeling drum virtual instrument that combines modal synthesis with sampling to build customizable acoustic kits.
MODO DRUM is a drums by IK Multimedia, available in VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units, AAX and Standalone formats. It is priced at $199.99.
Notable features include drum kits, technology and midi grooves. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Drum kits
- Up to 13 kits (full version); SE has 5; CS has 1
- 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
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
How many drum kits does the full version include?
The full MODO DRUM 1.5 includes all 13 kits. The SE version includes 5 kits and the free CS version includes 1 kit.
What plugin formats does MODO DRUM support?
On Mac (64-bit) it supports Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, and AAX. On Windows (64-bit) it supports VST 2, VST 3, and AAX. Both platforms also run standalone.
What are the system requirements?
A 64-bit CPU with AVX support, 8GB RAM (16GB recommended), and 20GB of disk space. Mac requires macOS 10.9 or later (with native Apple M1 support); Windows requires Windows 7 or later.