8.4Great
Heavyocity Damage 2 by Heavyocity. Cinematic percussion and impacts for trailers and score—designed hits, loops, and crushing low end.
Plugin comparison
Heavyocity Damage 2 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 | Heavyocity Damage 2 | Superior Drummer 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Type | Cinematic percussion instrument | — |
| Version | Damage 2 | — |
| Developer | Heavyocity | — |
| Sample library | — | 230+ GB of sampled drums |
| Drum kits | — | 7 kits |
| 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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