MODO DRUM Kit - Extreme metal drum plugin interface by IK Multimedia

MODO DRUM Kit - Extreme: Physical Modeling Metal Drum Plugin by IK Multimedia

MODO DRUM Kit - Extreme is a virtual drum instrument plugin by IK Multimedia that combines modal synthesis and advanced sampling to model a metal drum kit. It is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

MODO DRUM Kit - Extreme is part of IK Multimedia's MODO DRUM line, which uses physical modeling drum synthesis rather than a set of recorded hits alone. The plugin is built around an eight-piece metal kit with beech shells and a configuration of bass drum, toms, floor toms and snare. Because the sound is generated from modal synthesis and sampling, producers can change the drums themselves instead of only choosing between fixed samples, which the developer presents as the key difference from a purely sample-based program.

Best for

Metal drum tracks
Rock drum production
Custom drum tuning
Drum programming
Modern classic rock drums

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

02Key features

What you get

Physical modeling drum synthesis combined with advanced sampling
Eight-piece metal kit with beech shells
Adjustable tuning to suit your mix
Control over snare tension and stick type
Virtual drummer performance settings
Bass drum 24 x 18 inches
Toms at 7, 10 and 13 inches; floor toms at 15 and 19 inches
64-bit VST3, VST2, AU and AAX plugin formats

03In depth

Sound and Control of the Metal Drum Kit

The kit is designed to recall the robust tones of vintage drums with a more contemporary attack, greater projection and consistent timbre. The developer says MODO combines modal synthesis with advanced sampling, tuned to the materials, tuning and dimensions of the kit.

The Extreme version gives more control than a sample-based instrument. You can tune the drums to suit your mix, adjust elements such as snare tension, and change the stick type. The developer also notes that you can tell the virtual drummer how you want the parts played.

Kit Configuration and Workflow

The kit uses an 8-piece configuration with a 24 by 18 inch bass drum, three toms at 7, 10 and 13 inches, two floor toms at 15 and 19 inches, and a 14 by 5.5 inch snare. Shells are beech.

The plugin runs as a 64-bit instrument in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, so it can be loaded in most major DAWs that support those formats.

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 formats is MODO DRUM Kit - Extreme available in?

It is available as 64-bit VST3, VST2, AU and AAX plugins. Windows and macOS are both supported.

What do I need to run MODO DRUM Kit - Extreme?

On macOS you need a 64-bit Intel Core i5 with AVX support, 8GB of RAM (16GB suggested), 20GB of free disk space and macOS 10.9 or later. It runs natively on Apple M1 processors. On Windows you need a similar Intel Core i5 or equivalent, Windows 7 or later, an ASIO compatible sound card and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.