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 SOLID (2026)
Chow Kick is best for synthesized kick drums; UJAM Virtual Drummer SOLID is best for fast drum tracks in popular styles. Chow Kick starts at Free and UJAM Virtual Drummer SOLID at $119 one-time.
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Drum plugin presented as a gold-standard session drummer for popular styles.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Chow Kick | UJAM Virtual Drummer SOLID | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | synthesized kick drums | fast drum tracks in popular styles |
| 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 customizable drum kits with tone-morphing presets, MIDI drag-and-drop export, Overhead and room mic mix controls, Feel and humanization controls, 30 styles with 650 grooves in version 2 |
| Developer | ChowDSP | UJAM |
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Chow Kick starts at Free; UJAM Virtual Drummer SOLID starts at $119 one-time.
Adjustable pulse shaper, Resonant filter with nonlinear modes, MIDI note tuning, Inspired by TR-808 kick circuit analysis.
Five customizable drum kits with tone-morphing presets, MIDI drag-and-drop export, Overhead and room mic mix controls, Feel and humanization controls, 30 styles with 650 grooves in version 2.