Wave Alchemy has recently released Triaz Player, a free drum sampler plugin for macOS and Windows. Available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats, this lightweight version of the full Triaz drum plugin (retailing at £79) is geared towards electronic music and hip-hop producers. With native support for Apple Silicon chips, it’s a versatile tool designed to bring high-quality drum sounds to your DAW without breaking the bank.
Personal Review
Triaz Player delivers a vast library of 4000 drum samples and 200 presets, which is impressive for a free plugin. It excels in electronic genres like techno, hip hop, R&B, and lofi, making it perfect for those focused on digital beats. However, if you’re expecting the same advanced features as the full version of Triaz—like sample sequencing, motion parameters, and customizable randomization—the Player version may feel a bit limited. It seems more like a teaser for the full suite rather than a fully standalone tool. For basic beatmaking, though, it’s more than sufficient, especially considering the zero cost.
Features
- 4000 drum samples
- 200 presets
- Drag-and-drop functionality for full mixes, stems, one-shots, or MIDI
- Drum Randomizer (global effect on all drums)
Missing Features (Compared to Full Version)
- No sequencer editing or custom motion parameters
- No sample browser or custom sample loading
- Global-only drum randomization
- Limited integration with paid Triaz Expansions
System Requirements
- macOS (Apple Silicon supported)
- Windows
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
Download Link
Get Triaz Player (FREE)
