Thunder660 Drums VST

Boss DR-660 VST Plugin

All 255 original Boss DR-660 sounds in a modern drum plugin.
VST3, AU & Standalone for Windows and macOS.

Boss DR-660 VST plugin interface - Thunder660 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 Boss DR-660 sound set in one plugin

Looking for a Boss DR-660 VST plugin for a modern DAW? Thunder660 Drums VST brings all 255 original Boss DR-660 sounds to Windows and macOS in a straightforward, plug-and-play drum instrument.

Load any of the 64 recreated factory Pad Bank presets, choose from the complete original sound palette, and shape each pad with independent volume, pan and two-octave tuning. Trigger it from MIDI and get straight to making music.

255 original DR-660 sounds

The complete original instrument palette: kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, percussion, effects, reverse sounds, ambience, bass hits and more.

Two-octave tuning per pad

Every pad has independent volume, pan and tuning, with a full two-octave range in either direction for radical pitch changes and custom kits.

Original factory kits: A + B

All 32 original hardware kits are recreated as separate Pad Bank A and Pad Bank B presets — 64 factory presets ready to play, edit and save.

Boss DR-660 VST plugin interface - Thunder660 Drums VST
The complete DR-660 sound palette

255 original sounds. All in one instrument.

  • Thunder660 contains all 255 sounds from the original Boss DR-660 instrument catalog: kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, percussion, effects, reverse sounds, ambience, bass hits and more.

  • 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.

Boss DR-660 VST per-pad volume pan and tuning controls
Shape every pad

Tune, pan and mix your own DR-660 kits

  • Every pad has independent volume, pan and tuning, with a range of -24 to +24 semitones — two full octaves down or up for everything from subtle changes to radically transformed sounds.

  • Start from one of the 64 recreated factory Pad Bank 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.

Boss DR-660 plugin running in a modern DAW
No-frills workflow

The DR-660, ready for your modern DAW

  • Thunder660 is deliberately straightforward: load it, trigger it from MIDI, tweak the pads and record. Your DAW handles sequencing; Thunder660 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 Thunder660 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 complete original Boss DR-660 sound palette in one modern drum instrument
  • 255 original Boss DR-660 sounds
  • 64 recreated factory presets: Pad Bank A + B for all 32 original hardware kits
  • User preset saving and kit randomization
  • Independent per-pad volume, pan and tuning from -24 to +24 semitones
  • VST3 for Windows and macOS, AU for macOS, plus standalone applications
  • Mappable MIDI drum pad triggers for flexible workflows

System Requirements

Windows

Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, ~150MB 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, ~150MB disk space

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

CoreAudio-compatible audio interface

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL

Yes. Thunder660 Drums VST is a Boss DR-660 VST plugin for modern Windows and macOS systems. It combines the complete 255-sound DR-660 palette with independent per-pad volume, pan and two-octave tuning, recreated factory Pad Bank A/B presets and a modern DAW-friendly workflow.

Yes. Thunder660 includes the complete 255-sound Boss DR-660 instrument palette, from acoustic and electronic drums to cymbals, percussion, effects, reverse sounds, ambience and bass hits.

Thunder660 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. Thunder660 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

Thunder660 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
  • ~150 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
  • ~150 MB disk space, 1 GB RAM minimum

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

Thunder660 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. Thunder660 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. Thunder660 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

Thunder660 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 Thunder660 Drums VST license, you'll receive an email containing your license serial key and installation instructions. Temporary notice: license emails are currently being processed manually and may take up to 12 hours to arrive. Your purchase is recorded immediately.

Yes. You can install and activate Thunder660 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 Thunder660 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 Thunder660 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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