Drumod4 Drums VST

Alesis D4 VST Plugin

The legendary Alesis D4 module sound, back in your studio.

Alesis D4 VST plugin interface - Drumod4 Drums VST
$39
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One-time payment • Lifetime license & free updates Windows + macOS • VST3 • AU • Standalone 3 computer activations • Instant download

The complete Alesis D4 sound set in one plugin

Looking for an Alesis D4 VST plugin for a modern DAW? Drumod4 Drums VST brings all 500 Alesis D4 sounds to Windows and macOS in a straightforward, plug-and-play drum instrument.

Load any of the 21 factory drumset presets, choose from the D4 sound palette, and shape each pad with independent volume, pan and tuning. Trigger it from MIDI and get straight to making music.

500 D4 sounds

Explore kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, percussion and effects, with sounds organized into the original D4 categories.

Independent tuning per pad

Every pad has independent volume, pan and tuning, with D4-style tuning settings and seven discrete stereo pan positions for custom kits.

21 factory drumset presets

Get started with 21 factory drumset presets, ready to play, customize and save.

Alesis D4 VST plugin interface - Drumod4 Drums VST
The complete D4 sound palette

500 drum and percussion sounds. All in one instrument.

  • Drumod4 contains all 500 sounds from the original Alesis D4 instrument catalog: kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, percussion and effects.

  • Every sound is immediately available from any pad. Pick a sound, shape it, and keep making music — no digging through sample folders or external libraries.

Alesis D4 VST per-pad volume pan and tuning controls
Shape every pad

Tune, pan and mix your own D4 kits

  • Every pad has independent volume, pan and tuning, with D4-style pitch settings from -4.00 to +3.00, using the instrument’s discrete tuning steps.

  • Start from one of the 21 factory drumset presets, modify it, randomize it, or build your own kit from scratch. Save your creations as user presets and recall them whenever you need them.

Alesis D4 plugin running in a modern DAW
No-frills workflow

The D4, ready for your modern DAW

  • Drumod4 is deliberately straightforward: load it, trigger it from MIDI, tweak the pads and record. Your DAW handles sequencing; Drumod4 handles the sounds.

  • Available as VST3, AU and standalone for Windows and macOS, with full project state recall. One-time purchase, no subscription, and no paid upgrades.

Try Drumod4 Drums VST

Fully functional 2-day trial for Windows and macOS. No registration or payment information required.

macOS

Requires macOS 10.13 or higher
Universal Binary – Intel & Apple Silicon
Includes AU (Logic Pro), VST3 plugins and standalone app

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Windows

Requires Windows 10 or higher
64-bit installer (.exe)
Includes VST3 plugin and standalone app, fully featured

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Specifications

  • The Alesis D4 sound palette in one modern drum instrument
  • 500 Alesis D4 sounds
  • 21 factory drumset presets
  • User preset saving and kit randomization
  • Independent per-pad volume, pan and D4-style tuning (-4.00 to +3.00, discrete steps)
  • VST3 for Windows and macOS, AU for macOS, plus standalone applications
  • 12 mappable MIDI drum pad triggers for flexible workflows

System Requirements

Windows

Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, ~133 MB disk space

VST3 compatible DAW (tested in Cubase, Studio One, Reason, Reaper)

High-performance audio driver (ASIO recommended)

macOS

macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later

Intel & Apple Silicon (Universal Binary)

2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, ~133 MB disk space

AU or VST3-compatible DAW (tested in Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Reason)

CoreAudio-compatible audio interface

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL

Yes. Drumod4 Drums VST is an Alesis D4 VST plugin for modern Windows and macOS systems. It combines the complete 500-sound D4 palette with independent per-pad volume, pan and tuning, factory drumset presets and a modern DAW-friendly workflow.

Yes. Drumod4 includes the complete 500-sound Alesis D4 instrument palette, including acoustic and electronic drums, cymbals, percussion and effects.

Drumod4 Drums VST works with all major modern DAWs that support VST3 or AU, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reason, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, and more.

No. Drumod4 Drums VST works fully offline and does not require an internet connection to run. If no internet is available, everything continues to work normally.

TECHNICAL

Drumod4 Drums VST runs on both Windows and macOS and works with all major modern DAWs.

Windows requirements:

  • Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • VST3-compatible DAW
  • ~133 MB disk space, 1 GB RAM minimum
  • ASIO-compatible audio driver recommended

macOS requirements:

  • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
  • Intel or Apple Silicon (Universal Binary)
  • AU or VST3-compatible DAW
  • ~133 MB disk space, 1 GB RAM minimum

Included formats:
AU (Logic Pro), VST3, and standalone application.

Drumod4 Drums VST includes VST3 and a standalone application for both Windows and macOS, plus AU (Audio Unit) for macOS. It's compatible with major DAWs including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, Reason, Reaper, and more.

Yes. Drumod4 Drums VST is provided as a Universal Binary and runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. No additional configuration or compatibility layers are required.

Yes. Each pad has its own pan control, so you can place individual drum sounds across the stereo field and save that setup as your own preset.

No. Drumod4 Drums VST is designed as a sound-generating drum instrument, not as a MIDI pattern generator. All sequencing and MIDI routing should be handled by your DAW, ensuring maximum compatibility and predictable behavior across different hosts.

LICENSING & DEMO

Drumod4 Drums VST demo (which you can download here) offers a fully functional 2-day trial period. Once the trial expires, the plugin will stop outputting audio until you register it with a valid license.

After purchasing your Drumod4 Drums VST license, you’ll receive an email containing detailed installation instructions, including your license serial key. Simply follow the installation steps provided to register your copy and remove any demo limits.

Yes. You can install and activate Drumod4 Drums VST on up to three (3) personal computers. This is intended for your own use — for example, a main studio machine, a laptop, or a secondary setup. You’re free to mix Windows and macOS installations as needed. If you ever change or replace a computer, simply install and activate the plugin on the new system.

No. We do not like physical dongles for software activation. You will only need to activate your copy using your serial key information.

If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’re happy to issue a refund. We may ask a few optional questions to better understand your experience and improve the product, but providing feedback is never required for a refund. Please note that while refund requests are approved by us, the actual processing time may vary depending on the payment provider (such as PayPal or the card processor), as they apply their own policies and timelines. If you ever have any issues or questions, feel free to contact us at support@force56audio.com and we’ll be happy to help.

UPDATES & SECURITY

Yes. Your Drumod4 Drums VST license includes lifetime access to all updates. The application performs a lightweight update check on launch and will notify you when a new version is available. When an update is available, you will be prompted to download the latest installer manually from the official GitHub Releases page. This ensures a reliable and consistent update process on both Windows and macOS. If no internet connection is available, the plugin will continue to work normally.

This warning can appear because Drumod4 Drums VST is independently distributed and may not yet be recognized by Windows SmartScreen. The installer is 100% safe and does not contain any malware, spyware, or unwanted software. To proceed, click 'More info' on the warning dialog, and then select 'Run anyway' to continue with the installation. If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@force56audio.com.

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