MODO DRUM Kit Rock Custom by IK Multimedia drum plugin interface

MODO DRUM Kit - Rock Custom: Physical-Modeling Rock Drum Plugin by IK Multimedia

MODO DRUM Kit - Rock Custom is a drum instrument plugin from IK Multimedia that models a six-piece maple rock drum kit. It combines modal synthesis and advanced sampling and is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

MODO DRUM Kit - Rock Custom is part of IK Multimedia's MODO DRUM line, built around physical modeling rather than straight sample playback. The kit is modeled on a six-piece maple set with lacquer and satin finishes, aimed at pop rock and ballad drumming. Because the sound is generated from the kit's physical characteristics, producers can adjust elements such as tuning and snare tension within the plugin.

Best for

Pop rock drums
Rock ballad drums
Custom drum tuning
Mixing drum tones
Programmed rock beats

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

02Key features

What you get

Six-piece maple rock drum kit with lacquer and satin finishes
Physical modeling combining modal synthesis and advanced sampling
Adjustable tuning for each drum to suit the mix
Adjustable elements including snare tension and stick type
Configurable drummer playing style
Kit includes 22" bass drum, toms, floor toms and 16" x 6.5" snare
Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats
64-bit plugin for Windows and macOS

03In depth

Sound Design and Physical Modeling

IK Multimedia describes MODO DRUM as a physical modeling drum synthesis system. For the Rock Custom kit, the developer says the sound is built from a combination of modal synthesis and advanced sampling, tuned to the kit's materials, tuning and dimensions.

The kit configuration includes a 22" x 18" bass drum, 7" x 7" and 10" x 9" toms, 15" x 15" and 19" x 17" floor toms, and a 16" x 6.5" snare. The maple shells are said to provide a low-mid frequency range with punch and articulation.

Control Over Tuning and Playing Style

Unlike a purely sample-based drum program, MODO DRUM is designed to let you change the drums themselves. You can tune the drums to suit your mix, adjust elements such as snare tension and stick type, and set how the drummer plays the parts.

This makes the kit useful when a producer needs a specific rock drum tone that can be shaped to a track rather than picked from a fixed set of hits.

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 - Rock Custom?

It is a rock drum instrument plugin from IK Multimedia that models a six-piece maple drum kit using physical modeling. The developer says it combines modal synthesis with advanced sampling.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, as a 64-bit plugin. It runs on Windows and macOS. On macOS it runs natively on Apple's M1 processors.

What do I need to run MODO DRUM Kit - Rock Custom?

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

Can I change how the drums are tuned and played?

Yes. The developer says you can tune the drums to suit your mix, adjust elements such as snare tension and stick type, and tell the drummer how you want them to play.