XLN Audio

XLN Audio XO review

Beat-making plugin that visually organizes samples by sonic similarity. Best for sample-based beat making. Price: $149 one-time.

Key features

• 8,700+ one-shot samples
• 240+ editable beat presets
• Visual sample map by sonic similarity
• Instant sample swapping
• Groove templates
• Drag-and-drop audio or MIDI export

XLN Audio XO alternatives

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  XLN Audio

  Addictive Drums 2

  $179once

  Studio-recorded drum plugin with mix-and-match kits and an expandable sound library.

  VST3not supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
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  Toontrack

  EZdrummer 3

  €179once

  Award-winning drum plugin with seven studio kits and AI-assisted songwriting tools.

  VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
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  Toontrack

  Superior Drummer 3

  €399once

  Comprehensive virtual drum studio with 230GB+ of acoustically sampled drums and mix tools.

  VST3not supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported

Sources: www.xlnaudio.com