Hertz Drums 2 is a drum instrument and sampler from Hertz Instruments that plays a set of recorded kits from a sample library and can load samples onto each instrument channel.
Hertz Drums 2 at a glance
| Developer | Hertz Instruments |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €48.59 |
What Hertz Drums 2 does
The library uses thousands of samples recorded with three DI microphone selections per kit, and a Left and Right hand humanized playing option is included to give the performance a feel closer to a real drummer. Three performance modes labeled low, mid and high let the sample load be matched to the power of the computer in use. An additional SUB microphone for bass drums and toms is available for shaping the low end more precisely, and a Humanize button adds extra variation to MIDI parts even when patterns are built by hand.
The package includes 12 mix-ready drum kits and a 20-piece drum set recorded through a Neve console. Every instrument has its own ADSR envelope shaper and a separate microphone channel, and an Ambience panel sets the balance between room, reverb and ambience for each instrument. Groove browsing covers over 1560 MIDI grooves played by professional drummers, organized into Intros, Main beats and Outros.
Key features
- Three DI microphones and SUB mic. Each kit can be played through one of three DI microphone selections, and an additional SUB microphone for bass drums and toms shapes the low end more.
- Drum sampler with custom samples. Samples can be loaded onto each instrument channel, and FX samples add further customization to the kit.
- Groove browser and sample browser. Over 1560 MIDI grooves are sorted into Intros, Main beats and Outros, and the sample browser lets each instrument sample be auditioned in three types.
- Stereo placement with Flip and Follow. The Flip button swaps the stereo image between the drummer’s and the audience’s listening positions, and the Follow switch sets placement across DI, drum overhead and room microphones.
- Reverse and Humanize. The Reverse button plays a selected drum sample backward, and the Humanize button adds dynamic feel and subtle imperfections to the performance.
- MIDI mapping and articulations. The MIDI mapping page assigns MIDI notes freely to each of the eight possible articulations of every kit, and easy access to instrument groups is provided.
Who it is for
Producers and sound designers who want recorded drum kits with per-instrument microphone control, MIDI grooves and the option to load custom samples. The three performance modes make it possible to match the sample load to the computer being used.
Hertz Drums 2 compared with similar plugins
Groove Agent 6 from Steinberg is a drum machine offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. DRUM from Loopcloud Plugins is an instrument offered as VST3, VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz Drums 2 | Hertz Instruments | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Groove Agent 6 | Steinberg | Drum Machine | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €157.68 |
| DRUM | Loopcloud Plugins | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Bloom Drum Kits | Excite Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €4.95 (regular €58.51) |
| Bloom Drum Kits Lite | Excite Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
Price and availability
Hertz Drums 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €48.59. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Hertz Drums 2 FAQ
Does Hertz Drums 2 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
The listed minimum is macOS 10.13 and the plugin is offered in 64-bit builds for Windows and macOS. The Apple Silicon support line is not stated .
Which formats are available for Hertz Drums 2?
The plugin is available as VST2, AU and AAX, with the release listed for Windows and macOS builds.
Where can I download Hertz Drums 2 crack for free?
The release is most often searched as a Hertz Drums 2 crack, torrent or repack, and this card does not host or link any file.
Is Hertz Drums 2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
The Windows and macOS builds circulate as torrent and magnet link files, usually packed as .rar or .iso.