Punch 2 by Rob Papen is a drum machine instrument that adds drum synthesis models, REX file import and a Master section to the original Punch, and the Punch 2 crack string is the term most often typed next to the name.
Punch 2 at a glance
| Developer | Rob Papen |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Drum Machine |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | serial number |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What Punch 2 does
The original Punch is a virtual drum machine, and Punch 2 extends it with additional drum synthesis models and redesigned sounds, while the interface offers expanded synthesis sound options. Users can import their own samples and REX files, map REX slices onto individual pads and combine them into new sounds, and the slices can be edited further with many additional options, including granular synthesis on REX slice pads.
Key features
- Drum synthesis models. Additional drum synthesis models were added to the original Punch engine and redesigned for the new version.
- REX file import. Own samples and REX files can be imported, and REX slices are mapped onto individual pads for creative combinations.
- Granular REX slice editing. Sliced pads can be edited with many additional options, and granular synthesis can be applied to REX slice pads.
- Master section. A new Master section includes an EQ, a compressor, a limiter and a stereo/mono split filter.
Compatibility
Punch 2 is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with Windows 7 as the minimum OS, and activation uses a serial number.
Punch 2 compared with similar plugins
GR-X by BeatSkillz is a drum machine instrument available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. MininnDrum2 by Audio Blast is a drum machine instrument available as VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP for Windows, macOS and Linux.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punch 2 | Rob Papen | Drum Machine | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| GR-X | BeatSkillz | Drum Machine | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €74.38 |
| MininnDrum2 | Audio Blast | Drum Machine | VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP | Windows, macOS, Linux | €98.18 |
| CR-78 Drum Machine | Cherry Audio | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Bloom Drum Machine | Excite Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €4.95 (regular €58.51) |
Price and availability
Punch 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Punch 2 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Punch 2?
A serial number is required for activation, and the keygen and serial key strings are the forms most often searched with the plugin name.