Beat Machine 2 is a drum machine from DopeSONIX built around a library of hip hop drum kits, samples and patterns, sold as a successor to the first Beat Machine.
Beat Machine 2 at a glance
| Developer | DopeSONIX |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Drum Machine |
| Formats | VST2, AU |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.4 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 2 GB or more |
| Hosts named by the developer | Maschine |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €68.43 |
What Beat Machine 2 does
A set of 1200+ drum samples is included alongside them, and the developer describes the content as covering roughly thirty years of hip hop drums in one unit, including boom bap, East Coast and West Coast material. Fifty MIDI drum patterns are bundled for sequencing.
The developer frames the first 100 presets as influenced by producers from the 1990s golden years of hip hop, when beats were built by chopping live kicks, snares and hi-hats, the second 100 presets as the 2000s sound, and a later section as the 2010s transition toward 808-led drums. Boom bap is still represented across the set. Beat Machine 2 is presented as a separate product rather than a replacement for Beat Machine 1.
Key features
- Per-voice mixing. Separate volume and pan controls are provided for kick, snare, hi-hat and percussion, and the output can be routed to a more flexible sub-mix with easier stereo handling.
- Pitch and drive. Flexible pitch and drive controls are built into the voice path for shaping each sound.
- Global filters. A global high-pass and low-pass filter control applies to the whole output.
- Output metering and pads. A 12-segment output level meter shows the level, and five drum pads are laid out for tablet touchscreen use.
- Programming and loading. Drums can be programmed manually with MIDI, a USB controller, a keyboard or an MPD, and patches load quickly when scrolling through them.
Compatibility
Beat Machine 2 comes as VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed.
Beat Machine 2 compared with similar plugins
Other drum instruments in the catalog differ in type, format and operating system support. SR-88 from AudioThing is a drum machine that comes as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Machine 2 | DopeSONIX | Drum Machine | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| SR-88 | AudioThing | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| DRUM | Loopcloud Plugins | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Bloom Drum Kits Lite | Excite Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| Tekno | Baby Audio | Drum Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.01 |
Price and availability
Beat Machine 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €68.43. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Beat Machine 2 FAQ
Does Beat Machine 2 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the plugin is available as VST2 and AU for macOS 10.4 or higher.
Which formats is Beat Machine 2 available in?
It is available as VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds.
Where can I download Beat Machine 2 crack for free?
Copies circulate as a repack in .rar or .iso, typically as a macOS crack or x64 crack, but the release is not distributed by the developer and no working link is provided here.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Beat Machine 2?
Serial keys and keygens are widely searched alongside the plugin name, and a working serial is the string most often typed, though the developer does not publish one.
Is Beat Machine 2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of the VST2 and AU builds are searched for, and the repacked files are usually packed as .rar or .iso.