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Drums
Steven Slate Drums 5
Steven Slate Audio · $59
A virtual drum instrument plugin with 148+ drum kits, 2,400+ MIDI grooves, and a Groove AI assistant that recommends grooves for your song.
Steven Slate Drums 5 is a drums by Steven Slate Audio, available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats. It is priced at $59.
Notable features include drum kits, midi grooves and groove ai. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Drum kits
- 148+ professional drum kits
- MIDI grooves
- 2,400+ grooves played by real drummers
- Groove AI
- Analyzes the song, finds key transients, and recommends a matching MIDI groove
- Platform support
- macOS (AAX/VST/AU) and Windows (AAX/VST); Apple Silicon supported
- System requirements
- 2.2GHz Intel/AMD dual-core or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
- Licensing
- 3 iLok licenses per purchase; Machine ID activation, no physical iLok dongle required
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
How much does Steven Slate Drums 5.5 cost?
It is listed on the official site at a sale price of $59 USD.
What plugin formats does SSD 5.5 support?
macOS supports AAX, VST, and AU formats; Windows supports AAX and VST formats.
Do I need an iLok dongle to use SSD 5.5?
No. Each purchase includes 3 iLok licenses and supports Machine ID activation, so a physical iLok dongle is not required.
What are the system requirements?
A 2.2GHz Intel/AMD dual-core processor or higher and 4GB RAM minimum, on either Mac (including Apple Silicon) or PC.