Monster Drum is a music producer’s friend for making music with many music genres.
Whether you are a rock or metal musician, R’nB or Hip Hop producer, singer/songwriter who composes jazz or acoustic music, or any other musicians, you’ll find that Monster Drum is becoming your Go-To virtual instrument for your drum track.
The great things about this VST are it’s never complete. This VST gets new kit expansion continuously every month!
The Indonesian music producer donated all the kits for free in Monster Drum to show that they care about other producers to create great music without spending money.
All the kits in Monster Drum VST are already mixed by the kit donator so users of this Monster Drum can use them right away without needing to mix. But there is a Multi-Out feature that enables users to mix the individual sound of every kit.
Welcome to my free virtual instrument plugin page. I’m Agus Hardiman and the maker of this MonsterDAW plugin!
The great thing about this plugin is that this is never complete. It gets a new expansion (preset) sound continuously every now and then so stay tuned for more!
It is under the MonsterDAW name that was previously on the www.monsterdaw.com website (all of the VSTs there will be moved later to this AHTV blog).
Notes: MonsterDAW is a brand owned by me, Agus Hardiman, the host of this AHTV Blog
Monster Drum Sound Demo
Here’s a demo of one of MONSTER DRUM presets, a Cajon kit:
Alberto Smargiasso made a nice 80’s music vibe with Monster Drum (and other MonsterDAW plugins: Monster Bass, Monster Ethnica, Monster Piano, Monster Synth, and Monster Voxana):
Amner Hunter from YT Amner Hunter has made a thorough drumkit preview of Monster Drum, have a look here:
Brian Ramsey made a video on how to set up multi-out of Monster Drum in FL Studio 20 :
Monster Drum Features (v3-2022.07)
- Dozens of cool-sounding Drumkit presets. The current version is v3-2022.07 with 20 Drumkit (This will be updated regularly, please sign-up for my newsletter in this AHTV blog HOMEPAGE to be notified of updates).
- Full mixer view for easy access of each sound on/off, volume, pan, and tune.
- Global Tune, Pan, Reverb and Filter (EQ).
- Parameter Automation to dynamically change sounds that fit your music (Read below on ‘How To Automate Monster Drum Parameters‘).
- Soundbank/Presets can be placed on an external hard disk, no need to place it in a startup drive (Read step #4 below on ‘Monster Drum Download Links and Installation Steps‘).
- Parameter/Knob value reset by double-clicking it.
- A new expansion sounds preset will be released/updated regularly every now and then. Make sure you sign-up for my newsletter in this AHTV blog HOMEPAGE to be notified of updates.
- Major plugin format: Windows 64bit DAW, Mac VST, and Mac Audio Unit (AU). If you’re a Pro Tools user, please use BlueCat Patchwork to use this VST in your PT.
Monster Drum Download Links and Installation Steps
Monster Drum doesn’t have an installer so you have to place the files manually. Follow these steps carefully:
1. Download The Monster Drum MAIN Player
Click and download one of the FREE main player of Monster Drum according to your OS (Mac or Windows) and the plugin formats (VST or Audio Unit):
These are the alternative download links if the above failed (Google Drive):
2. Unzip and Put It In Your DAW’s Plugin Folder
Unzip the download files and put the main file (.vst3 or .component or .dll) in your DAW’s plugin folder (Googling “daw plugin location mac windows”).
3. Download The Monster Drum’s Library
Download this Library file:
This is the alternative download links if the above failed (Google Drive):
Unzip it and put it into any folder/external hard disk (But don’t change the folder structure in the original zip file).
4. Insert Monster Drum and Choose Library Location
Fire up your DAW and insert the MONSTER Drum plugin (usually under AgusHardiman.TV folder/brand).
Click “Choose folder” to change the soundbank/preset location and point it out to the folder location of Monster Drum Library:
5. Play and Record!
If step #4 succeded, you are now can choose a preset and go play and record:
How To Automate Monster Drum Parameters?
In Cubase, after inserting the Monster Drum plugin, you have to open the automation lane (I’m using Monster Synth as the example):
In Studio One, go to the Piano Roll and add the parameters to automate (I’m using Monster Synth as the example):
In other DAWs, find a way/googling on how to add automation lanes/tracks.
FAQ About Monster Drum
Q : I have installed Monster Drum version 2. Should I delete that version or keep it ?
A : If you have some important project sessions with version 2, you should keep version 2. It will not clash with version 3. On my computer, I have version 2 and version 3, side-by-side. Beyond that, the sound is nearly the same with the new tune/pitch feature (this feature is not available in version 2).
Q : I want XXX and YYY features of Monster Drum, can you program it?
A : To be honest, I’m a professional musician and audio educator BUT I’m not a professional plugin programmer. I do this just for fun, so your request may not be available (but you can always try to ask me via the CONTACT page).
Q : Why there is no VST 32-bit versions anymore?
A : In the past, I made a 32-bit version of my VST. But now my programming software CAN’T output 32-bit plugin anymore, so I’m not providing 32-bit.
Q : I have a problem using this plugin on my Mac, I’m using Monterey/Big Sur/Catalina. It says that the files are damaged or can’t be opened because the developer is not trusted.
A : That problem was caused by Mac OS security which now is very strict. I have applied for a developer account in Apple to be a trusted developer but they haven’t responded to my inquiry yet.
In the meantime, please watch these videos (If this is not working, it’s ok, you can pass my VSTs ?):
- How To Fix “App is Damaged Can’t Be Opened” Error Message | Mac OS Catalina : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqzb4qpgcs
- MonsterDAW Audio Unit Plugin installation (MacOS Monterey + Logic Pro X 10.7.1) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgXBB_hP0z4
Or read these articles:
- Resolving the Mac-only error: “The file is damaged and should be moved to the trash.”
- How to Install Software from Unsigned Developers on a Mac
- And googling about it (some famous plugin developer experience this too).
Monster Drum Preset Contributors
The majority of presets in Monster Synth were programmed by me, Agus Hardiman, but the Drumkit was donated by my Indonesian friend. I’m open to collaboration. If you have some cool Drumkit sound that you programmed, hit me up HERE!
Monster Drum Version History
Version v3-2022.07 (released on July 6th, 2022):
- New feature: Parameter Automation within your DAW.
- New feature: Preset Management to group the sound into categories.
- 20 Presets in 10 drumkit categories.
Spread This Plugin To Your Friends
If you find this plugin useful, please spread this to your friends ??
If you make music using this and share it on your social media, please include the hashtag #MonsterDrum or #MonsterDrumVST so I can find it ?
If you want to get notified when this plugin is updated, sign up for AHTV Newsletter on the front page of AHTV.
ENJOY!
Hi!
Thanks for all your work!!
The soundlibrary at checkout gives a link to apple plugin version.
Thanks!!
Yeah sorry, I guess I made this after long sleepless night ? I just fixed it, please try again ??
garbage dont waste your time just get superior drummer
Hi Carlson Nathan, yeah of course, Superior Drummer have big budget and people pay big money to them vs me who made this in my spare time when my client’s music is finished and I give away this for free.
It’s okay, I hope someday I have big budget and a lot of time to make that kind of plugin and still give away the plugin for free ?
Gratidao amigo curti seus plug parabens !!!!!!!!! sucesso !!!
Glad you like it !
Where is the library?
Sorry, I guess I’m sleepy when made the link ? I just fixed it, please try again ??
The 340mb library link seems to be missing all the actual audio samples for this to work. Would really love to use the VST but need the sound banks!!! I choose the folder provided after unzipping, and it cannot find instruments.
Yeah sorry, I guess I made this after long sleepless night ? I just fixed it, please try again ??
in fl studio i load the plugin and i don’t find “choose folder”, i choose the plugin, i open it and it says “cannot find any instruments”. where do i have to put the “MONSTER Drum v3-2022.07 Library” folder?
Hi Michele,
You can put it everywhere even on external hard drive. Just choose the folder and you are ready to go.
If you still have trouble, watch the tutorial of my friend here : https://youtu.be/nyCtFvcrf28?t=119 (ignore the language)
Thanks for the plugin Agus, unfortunately when I try to add Monster drums to the cart it just keeps spinning and never takes me to the form page to complete the download. I’ve tried on Chrome and MS Edge. Appreciate any help you can offer.
I just tested downloading it now and it is working fine.
I think the reason is that this plugin gets shared a lot on the internet and the server is busy. Please try again now, it should be fine now ?? (Report again if it still has the problem)
Im trying to add Monster drums to the cart since yesterday and nothing happens.
Hi, I just moved the download files to the new server. Please try again but 1st, please clear your browser cache and/or use another browser.
Report here if this still has the problem.
Hey Agus, I was trying to add Monster drums to the cart today, but it just keeps spinning and never takes me to the form page to finish the download, please help me. Thanks
Hi, I just moved the download files to the new server. Please try again but 1st, please clear your browser cache and/or use another browser.
Report here if this still has problem.
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I checked one thing that turn back to first page ( 01 A-tica hits ) when i using another kits and Press the spacebar or Start button in daw.
I don’t know if this is only my problem. i using studio one. plz check this thing i ll write ex of this problem.
1. I put in Monster drum VST3 in MIDI files in daw for use drum sounds.
2. i select a some kit (ex no 3 kit) and finished set up. and if i do press the spacebar(or start play a Track)
3. it return to first kit and my set up’s hang out.
plz check this thing sir.
This VST really awesome.
thx for your service.
Hi, I’m a Studio One users too and have no problem using it so far.
Regarding your problem, did you use MIDI Files from the internet? Because in those General MIDI Files, there’s a PROGRAM CHANGE message in the track that change any VST preset to the 1st preset. So you have to delete that message.
BUT, even if you make your own MIDI song, you can try this…
In Studio One, you have to go to the Piano Roll. See this image on how correct it :
Hi Agus
The download link for windows vst3 keeps timing out for me. It gives the error message “An error occurred during a connection to usc1.contabostorage.com.”
Many thanks for making this great plugin, and I hope to be able to try it soon.
Kind regards
Can you try some other time? Because when server is busy, it will spit that error. And today there are thousand who download so it’s a temporary problem.
Thanks for these instruments, I enjoy them a lot.
Im wondering…will the v2 libraries I already have work with the new version v3 Drum?
Or do I need to download all libraries again to use in the newest version v3 Drum?
Thank you
You have to download the library again because it’s different programming / features (no pitch feature in v2 Libraries).
But you are free to keep those 2 side-by-side ?
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Monster drum has midi learn option ?
Sorry no ??
Hi there!
Was delighted to see the new version of Monster Drums, but can’t download and get a nasty “WordPress > Error” message.
Same when downloading its libraries, and also happens with the Monster Strings.
Hope we can download it soon. Cheers!
I just tried it one minute ago and the download is working. So please try again now, if it still doesn’t work, reply here, I’ll find a solution later (maybe I’ll make a new download link later)
Hi, each time i click the download it sends me to the top of the page and doesnt download.
The download server is busy because, at the same time, many are downloading. Try again another time.
Btw, this is a video of me testeing to download and it works : https://agushardiman.tv/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Monster-String-Can-Be-Download-30-Sept-2022.mp4
gak bisa download om, balik lagi ke halaman ini, mau donwload POP 05 YPB Cajon Kit..mohon bantuannya
Hi Nico, barusan saya perbaiki link download. Silakan di coba lagi apa sudah bisa atau belum?
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Hello!
The links to try to download Monster Drums is putting up the same error. “This site can’t provide a secure connection usc1.contabostorage.com sent an invalid response.
ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR”
Is there another link available? Thanks for everything you do!
Hi, is that your email under your name? I can send it to you directly. I need info on what OS and format that you need.
Hi, first off your plugins are amazing, but I am having trouble using them. I use your plugins along with the DAW MPC Beats. The keyboard shortcut to start the track from the beginning in MPCB is the spacebar, which is also bound to mute the Monster plugins completely. My research shows that there is no way to change any keybinds in MPCB. Is this true for your plugins as well?
Hi, thanks Eric.
Btw every DAW uses a spacebar as a shortcut to play (or stop) and I use many DAW and it’s working okay. I’m now downloading MPC Beats (for Mac, because my computer is Mac) and will report to you again.
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om mohon bantuan nya…bagaimana cara load kit library ke monster drum nya??..saya pakai DAW reaper…saya sudah ikutin tutor instal nya…terima kasih
Sebelum bahas Library, apakah plugin Monster Drumnya sudah muncul di Reaper?
sudah om…cuma yg tampil kit metal nya saja
I tried dropping Monster Drums into an existing rock project of mine and found a big problem with it, in that it sounds flat. Unlike, say, EzDrummer, it has no room ambience. This is okay with some genres, but when it comes to rock, it’s a bit of a fail. Even adding reverb doesn’t compensate for the lack of genuine room ambience.
Hi Paul,
Have you try the RacikSuara Metal Kit? It has ambience and it has individual ambience knob for each drum sound in the right side of the GUI, see this pic:
Some other preset have ambience too.
But you are right, my plugins is not too detailed like EZDrummer. I think because they have big budget to do it (and people pay big money to them) vs me who made this just for fun, when I have spare time after doing my client music and I give this away for free. Maybe someday, I have more time and money to make super realistic drum and still give away the plugins for free
Permisi om, saya kebetulan pengguna DAW gratisan. DAW yg saya gunakan namanya LMMS. Nah, saya berniat utk coba VST ini ke DAW tersebut. Instalasi, load library dan segala macemnya udah berhasil. Tp masalahnya pas setelah berhasil di load, tampilan interface VST ini kayak ngebug (tampilan nya kayak kepotong gitu. ga full size). Apakah ada solusinya om?
Trims, sukses selalu
Hi Budi, kamu pakai LMMS di OS apa? Kalau di Linux, sayang sekali memang plugin saya gak support. Tetapi kalau di Windows atau Mac, nanti saya cek ya
win 10 om
i downloaded the monster guitar and monster drums and now when i load new plugins i cant even load them and it will crash my fl studio is there anyway i can fix that?
Please remove Monster plugin from your computer until your Fl is working normal. After that, try again using my plugins.
Btw there are so many FL user that have no problem with Monster Guitar and Monster Drum, here’s the example : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OMeqt5l6X4
Hi, sorry to bother you.
I downloaded Monster Drums, but for some reason in Soundbridge, it chose a different “instrument” vst at the “cannot find instrument” stage, and now I can’t get it to change. I know you may not be able to help, but just in case, do you have any advice?
Thanks
Usually the solution is to move the “other instrument folder library” to another place of the hardisk and fire up Monster Drum. Because the offending different instrument has been moved, Monster Drum will ask again the new location of the library. This time, choose carefully the Monster Drum library folder. Please try and report it here again later.
Thanks for the reply.
It *almost* works. It never asked for the new location, and instead cycled through a number of other libraries. Once I moved each of those, it chose the correct library, but as soon as I replaced the others, it went back to them. Is there a way to force it to prompt for the library folder again?
I love the sound and all, I installed it, followed the instructions, and etc. worked great with my DAW (mixcraft 9 pro studio). I had fun with it for a few hours but when it came time to actually export my project, the drums literally go silent in the mix. like seriously. when I listen to my exported audio, there’s no drums. idk
Can you try delete the Monster Drum VT from your song (without delete the MIDI Drum data) and insert it again and try export again ?
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This is awesome. You’re a real one for sharing all of this for free.
Haven’t tried yet, but from the stuff I heard, it sounds pretty cool.
Thanks!
Thanks n please try !
Bagaimana cara
ketika plugin tidak terbaca di DAW?
Butuh info lebih detil daripada hanya tulis “tidak terbaca” ????????
Jawab ini :
1) Pakai DAW apa dan versi berapa?
2) DAW 64 bit atau 32 bit ?
3) Download pluginnya format yg mana ?