Comprehensive virtual drum studio with 230GB+ of acoustically sampled drums and mix tools.
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Checked September 2026
Superior Drummer 3 vs UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY (2026)
Superior Drummer 3 is best for professional, highly customizable acoustic drum production and mixing; UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY is best for rock, indie and grunge drums. Superior Drummer 3 starts at €399 one-time and UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY at $119 one-time.
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Hard-hitting drum plugin for rock, indie and grunge.
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| Superior Drummer 3 | UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | professional, highly customizable acoustic drum production and mixing | rock, indie and grunge drums |
| Starting price | €399 one-time | $119 one-time |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | Standalone, VST, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AAX, AU |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 230+ GB of samples from 7 kits, 25 snares, 16 kicks, Tracker audio-to-MIDI conversion, 35 built-in mixer effects, Up to 11.1 surround sound output, Custom sample import support | Five drum kits, 30+ styles with 720 phrases, MIDI drag-and-drop, Mix section with six presets, Timing and groove tweaks |
| Developer | Toontrack | UJAM |
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Superior Drummer 3 starts at €399 one-time; UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY starts at $119 one-time.
230+ GB of samples from 7 kits, 25 snares, 16 kicks, Tracker audio-to-MIDI conversion, 35 built-in mixer effects, Up to 11.1 surround sound output, Custom sample import support.
Five drum kits, 30+ styles with 720 phrases, MIDI drag-and-drop, Mix section with six presets, Timing and groove tweaks.