KR-55C is a drum machine instrument from Cherry Audio that reproduces the KR-55 rhythms and adds a 16 to 24-step pattern editor with a mixer, an effects matrix and DAW sync.
KR-55C Drum Machine at a glance
| Developer | Cherry Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Drum Machine |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €53.55 |
What KR-55C Drum Machine does
Each sound is built with several synthesis techniques, and the instrument panel offers parametric EQ, tone, tune and decay settings per instrument. The interface changes depending on whether the B model is selected, because the B model includes extra pages.
Patterns are programmed with an X0X-style layout of 16 or 24 steps, with real-time step entry through the Trigger button and a swing percentage setting. Song Mode chains up to 99 patterns of 99 steps each, and the mixer panel sets level, pan, solo and mute for every instrument. An effects routing matrix sends any combination of effects to individual instruments, and the global section contains a master compressor and a bus limiter. Individual outputs, drag-and-drop MIDI export, automatic DAW sync and a user-adjustable oversampling control complete the layout.
Key features
- Factory rhythm library. All original preset rhythms from the KR-55A and KR-55B are included, 240 patterns in total, together with 200 additional rhythm sound presets.
- Song Mode. Song Mode strings together up to 99 patterns, each up to 99 steps, and each instrument can be addressed independently in user pattern mode.
- Per-instrument sound editing. Parametric EQ, tone, tune and decay settings shape each instrument sound from the instrument panel.
- Effects routing matrix. Toggle buttons apply overdrive, flanger, chorus and other effects to individual instruments in any combination, each sound processed separately.
- MIDI and DAW integration. External MIDI triggering is velocity sensitive with user-assignable note mapping, and every control can be automated or mapped with MIDI Learn.
- Crack and keygen search terms. Queries pair the name with KR-55C crack, keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed alongside the cracked release.
Compatibility
It loads as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed. It requires macOS 10.13 or Windows 7 and 8 GB of RAM. The macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack and the AAX crack is also searched for.
KR-55C Drum Machine compared with similar plugins
GR-X from BeatSkillz is a drum machine instrument available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. TR-606 from Roland is a drum machine instrument available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and it is the instrument most often paired with the phrase TR-606 crack in searches.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR-55C Drum Machine | Cherry Audio | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €53.55 |
| GR-X | BeatSkillz | Drum Machine | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €74.38 |
| TR-606 | Roland | Drum Machine | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €151.13 |
| SR-88 | AudioThing | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| Synthwave Drums V3 | BeatSkillz | Drum Machine | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €91.24 |
Price and availability
KR-55C Drum Machine was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €53.55. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
KR-55C Drum Machine FAQ
Where can I download KR-55C crack for free?
The cracked build circulates as a torrent and magnet link, and the repack is packed as .rar and .iso archives in the same release.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for KR-55C?
Searches pair the name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed, although the license is sold by the developer.
Is KR-55C available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release circulates as a torrent and magnet link, and the pirated build is distributed as a .rar archive containing a patched installer.