MODO DRUM Kit - Grungy drum kit plugin interface by IK Multimedia

MODO DRUM Kit - Grungy: Physical Modeling Drum Kit by IK Multimedia

MODO DRUM Kit - Grungy is a physical modeling drum instrument from IK Multimedia, built on modal synthesis and advanced sampling to recreate a 4-piece birch drum kit in the style of a classic grunge set.

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01Overview

MODO DRUM Kit - Grungy is a virtual drum kit from IK Multimedia, part of the MODO DRUM family. Its sound is based on a 4-piece birch kit with a 24-inch bass drum, 15-inch and 18-inch toms, and a 14-inch snare. Rather than relying only on recorded samples, the kit combines modal synthesis with advanced sampling, which gives you control over tuning, dimensions and playing parameters that a sample library cannot offer.

Best for

Grunge drum tracks
Rock drum programming
Tuned drum mixing
Modeled drum kit production
Alternative rock drums

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

02Key features

What you get

Physical modeling drum synthesis combined with advanced sampling
Modeled after a 4-piece birch drum kit
Bass drum 24 x 16 inches, toms 15x14 and 18x16 inches
Snare 14 x 8 inches with adjustable tension
Tune drums to suit your mix
Adjust stick type and other playing parameters
Performance control over how the virtual drummer plays
Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Sound Design and Control Over the Kit

The developer says the kit was built by modeling the materials, tuning, and dimensions of the original drums, then combining modal synthesis with sampling to capture their nuance and sonic variety.

Because the kit is modeled, you can tune each drum to fit your mix. The developer notes you can adjust elements such as snare tension and stick type. The kit also includes a performance layer, letting you shape how the virtual drummer plays the parts.

The result is a drum sound you can shape at the element level rather than choosing from fixed hits.

Who It Suits and What You Need to Run It

MODO DRUM Kit - Grungy suits producers who need a grunge or rock drum sound that can be tuned and edited inside a session, instead of being limited to a fixed set of recorded hits.

The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for 64-bit hosts on macOS and Windows. On macOS, the developer lists macOS 10.9 or later, an Intel Core i5 with AVX support, and 8GB of RAM (16GB suggested). On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or later, the same processor class, an ASIO-compatible sound card and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Both platforms need about 20GB of free disk space.

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 - Grungy available in?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, all in 64-bit.

Which operating systems does it support?

It supports macOS and Windows. On macOS, the developer lists macOS 10.9 or later. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or later.

What do I need to use MODO DRUM Kit - Grungy?

You need a 64-bit host that supports one of the listed plugin formats, an Intel Core i5 with AVX support, 8GB of RAM (16GB suggested), and about 20GB of free disk space. Windows users also need an ASIO-compatible sound card and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.