The drum beat maker’s drum beat maker:Captain Beat.

From Captain Plugins.

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Captain Beat is 64-bit and supports VST2 technology

Beat the drum.

A drum beat maker, for drum beat makers, by drum beat makers. We’re producers, too, and we know what you’re looking for in a drum machine.

Unique features like wave-form visualization and per-channel rhythm and sample substitution come wrapped in a workflow that is fast, intuitive and fun.

Hundreds of killer rhythms, hundreds of high-quality sounds. Audio and MIDI export per-channel or master mix. Intense sound design capabilities. Compatible with any pad controller or MIDI keyboard, just as effective without.

Drum beat makers, we got you.

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Fully-featured, frightfully good value.

Beats with more bang for your buck.

With all the features and more than the competition for a fraction of the price, it’s no wonder Captain Beat is loved by so many drum beat makers.

SFX appeal.

You make beats. Beat makes sense.

Drum beat makers need their effects tailored specifically for drums. That’s why we loaded Captain Beat with effects that give you precise control where you need it most.

Each one is carefully calibrated to sound great with drums. Combine them with precision envelope controls for deep sound design power.

Drum beat makers can craft pro beats in seconds with Captain Beat. Our unique system of rhythm substitution gives you the power to combine rhythmic styles from any genres. Endless possibilities for original beats.

Per-channel sample substitution allows you to use your own samples for even greater creative control. Save patterns and kits and create your own custom beat banks.

Beat the system.

Controls

Artist series Expansion Packs.

Get the pro sound.

This is an evolutionary drum machine. Regular updates and an ever-expanding features list make Captain Beat an essential beat machine for serious drum beat makers.

You can save your own patterns and kits, plus we are teaming up with top producers in a range of genres to bring you an Expansion Pack series of essential patterns.

It’s the gift that keeps giving.

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Available for Mac and Windows.

Comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Created by Mixed In Key.

Quotes for Captain Plugins

David Guetta

“Captain can inspire you. I’m using it every day and showing my friends. Captain Melody is super convenient for songwriting. I love the color feature that tells you how stable the note is in the scale. It’s also cool to see what melodies are suggested when you are looking for a new idea.”

Laura Escudé

“This is totally for me. I can take ideas that I play on violin, drop them into Captain Plugins, and come out with a super chordal sequence that I couldn’t come up with on my own.

Captain Plugins will take your music production to the next level.”

Kaskade

“I’m loving Captain Plugins and I used it on two tracks. It’s a super cool plugin. I just love that it promotes inspiration. It’s the perfect spot to get ideas going. I’m always looking for that spark of creativity and Captain always provides that!”

Ebonie Smith

“I love the Captain plugins by Mixed In Key. They really help facilitate programming in a streamlined way. I am able to produce quickly and efficiently while on-the-go.”

Chus and Ceballos

“If you’re writing chords, this is a must-have plugin. It’s faster than working on the keyboard and you can be more creative and just let your creativity come out.”

Morgan Page

“Captain Chords is an essential tool for modern composing. I love the new strum feature”

Rony Seikaly, Sugar Free Radio

“Captain Chords helps you add color and mood to underground tracks. It’s amazing.”

MG the Future

“These plugins close the door on the past.”

Felix Cartal

“Captain Chords has become really valuable to me when I don’t have a MIDI keyboard handy. It allows me to build out interesting chord progressions quickly wherever I am with just my laptop. I love this tool because it shows me chord options I may have not thought of.”

David from Domino Saints

“For me, it’s all about the song. Finding the right chords and feeling is the most important part to making a smash track. Captain gives you the tools you need to push boundaries in your songwriting.”

Lost Stories

“Captain chords and melodies has helped us in writing better songs in more creative and efficient ways. Amazing tools, a must have for every producer”

Fabian Hernandez

“Captain Chords helps me go where I’ve never been before. I’ve been a songwriter for 15 years, and Captain is helping me renew my inspiration.”

Reviews

Computer Music innovation award

Computer Music Magazine

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“Innovation Award”

“Captain Plugins is a highly productive harmonic and melodic toolkit for experienced musicians and total newcomers to composition alike. Winner of the Innovation Award.”

Digital DJ Tips review

Digital DJ Tips

Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Captain Plugins is an essential tool for any DJ/producer. No other composition plugins are as intuitive, simple and great-sounding as Captain Plugins. Highly recommended for DJ/producers and music composers of all styles and skill levels.

Magnetic Magazine

“The Captain Plugins team have created something truly unique in the world of software plugins. I think they nailed what they were going for, and I would definitely recommend giving these plugins a try.”

Beat Magazine review

Beat Magazine

Rating: 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Thrilling melodies and chords to help you build a solid foundation for your songs. We are making a clear Buy recommendation.”

Jim Stout

Jim Stout

“As a sound designer, Captain Plugins allows me to create musical elements in new and creative ways. It’s the perfect springboard for inspiring new ideas.”