
Skill LevelĮvery new piece of gear requires us to spend time “fellowshipping” with it. It’s important to note that VSTs, in general, test your CPU usage, so using them individually is sometimes more efficient.

Frequency of Useĭrum VSTs can be used during any session, any time even simultaneously with other plugins as often as you’d like. DAW CompatibilityĪll of these plugins will work on any standard DAW: Logic Pro X Cubase Pro Tools Adobe Audition (included in Adobe suite) Reason FL Studio Studio One. When adding a VST to your system, always check you have the recommended space and hardware to get the best use of your VST. Compatibility – System RequirementsĪll the VSTs mentioned in this list are compatible with all the popular DAWs available. Where pricing really matters, is how much you can save by having a virtual instrument rather than the real gear.Įach instrument is different, but drum VSTs are absolutely more cost-effective than purchasing the real thing. The ones I cover here range from $49-$419.Įvery option on this list has a trial companion that is significantly lower in price, if not free. Pricingĭrum VST price ranges vary significantly. We should show the same dedication to choosing our drum VSTs. It’s well known that producers will work on getting a dignified drum sound first in the studio, before recording any other instrument. After all, the drum set is the driving force in so much of the vast frequency spectrum, it’s important to give it proper attention. There are a TON of drum VST plugins available on the market today, and choosing which one will work for your needs can feel like guesswork.Ĭhoosing the drum sound that is best for your music is certainly nothing to take lightly.
