MODO DRUM Kit - Djentleman drum plugin interface by IK Multimedia

MODO DRUM Kit - Djentleman: Physical Modeling Drum Kit for Djent Metal

MODO DRUM Kit - Djentleman is a 5-piece virtual drum instrument from IK Multimedia that uses physical modeling and sampling to recreate a maple and mahogany kit voiced for the djent metal genre. It is available as a VST3, VST2, AU and AAX plugin.

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01Overview

MODO DRUM Kit - Djentleman is built around a 5-piece drum set with a 22-inch bass drum, 10-inch and 7-inch toms, two floor toms, and a 14-inch snare. IK Multimedia designed the kit for the tight, biting tone associated with djent, a metal style known for its palm-muted, rhythmic guitar and aggressive drums. The instrument combines modal synthesis with advanced sampling, tuned to the shell materials, tuning and dimensions of the kit.

Best for

Djent guitar-driven tracks
Modern metal drum programming
Tight palm-muted grooves
Aggressive rhythm tracking
Metal mixing and layering

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Five-piece drum set with 22-inch bass drum and 14-inch snare
Physical modeling combined with advanced sampling
Maple and mahogany shell materials modeled in the kit
Adjustable tuning of each drum to suit the mix
Adjustable snare tension and stick type
Control over how the virtual drummer performs
Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats
Runs natively on Apple M1 processors

03In depth

Sound Design and Control Over the Kit

IK Multimedia says the kit is based on physical modeling rather than a set of microphone recordings alone. Modal synthesis and advanced sampling are combined so the drums respond to adjustments in a way a purely sample-based instrument cannot.

According to the developer, you can tune each drum to suit your mix, adjust elements such as snare tension, and change stick type. The instrument also lets you control how the virtual drummer plays, which gives more freedom to shape performances for a specific track.

Who the Kit Is For

MODO DRUM Kit - Djentleman suits producers working in djent and modern metal who need drum parts with a warm but aggressive character. Its configuration covers the core pieces of a metal kit, including a large bass drum, multiple toms and a snare.

Because it runs as a standard plugin in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, it can be loaded into most major digital audio workstations on Windows or macOS.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	IK Multimedia
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is MODO DRUM Kit - Djentleman?

It is a 5-piece virtual drum kit by IK Multimedia, created with physical modeling and sampling and voiced for the djent metal genre. It is sold as a plugin.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats as 64-bit plugins. It runs on Windows and macOS, and it runs natively on Apple M1 processors.

What do I need to run it?

On macOS you need an Intel Core i5 with AVX support or equivalent, 8 GB of RAM (16 GB suggested), 20 GB of free disk space and macOS 10.9 or later. On Windows you need a similar processor, 8 GB of RAM, 20 GB of disk space, Windows 7 or later, an ASIO-compatible sound card and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.