A free kick drum synthesizer based on physical modelling of old drum machine circuits.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
Checked September 2026
Chow Kick vs UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY (2026)
Chow Kick is best for synthesized kick drums; UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY is best for rock, indie and grunge drums. Chow Kick starts at Free and UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY at $119 one-time.
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Hard-hitting drum plugin for rock, indie and grunge.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Chow Kick | UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | synthesized kick drums | rock, indie and grunge drums |
| Starting price | Free | $119 one-time |
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU | VST2, VST3, AAX, AU |
| OS | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Adjustable pulse shaper, Resonant filter with nonlinear modes, MIDI note tuning, Inspired by TR-808 kick circuit analysis | Five drum kits, 30+ styles with 720 phrases, MIDI drag-and-drop, Mix section with six presets, Timing and groove tweaks |
| Developer | ChowDSP | UJAM |
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Chow Kick starts at Free; UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY starts at $119 one-time.
Adjustable pulse shaper, Resonant filter with nonlinear modes, MIDI note tuning, Inspired by TR-808 kick circuit analysis.
Five drum kits, 30+ styles with 720 phrases, MIDI drag-and-drop, Mix section with six presets, Timing and groove tweaks.