DW Soundworks®
Equips all beat makers with samples and effects to produce hi-fidelity drum sounds.
Product Overview
DW Soundworks® puts the most authentic drum sounds in the hands of creators everywhere. This revolutionary software is a virtual instrument that equips drummers, multi-instrumentalists, and producers with a sonic canvas to find just the right drum sound.
Features:
30 active instruments (20 drums and cymbals, 10 X-pads)
Instruments sampled at 24-bit, 88.2 kHz
Up to 16 layers per articulation
Standalone and virtual instrument plug-in
Compatible with most DAWs (AX, AU, VST)
DW Soundworks Expansion Packs
DW 50th Anniversary Exp Pack Natural
Gretsch Custom Exp Pack Natural
Maple-Mahogany Exp Pack Natural
Pure Almond Exp Pack Metal
Pure Maple Exp Pack Natural
True-Cast Exp Pack Natural
Vintage 1958 Exp Pack Natural
DW Soundworks Core Library Presets Demo
Software Installation
Your digital license activation key(s) will be emailed to you immediately after purchase and can also be accessed by you at any time in your DW Account Dashboard. Digital licenses can be used on up to 5 devices.
All sales are final. All digital software license purchases, including this product, are non-refundable.
Crafted From Authentic Drum DNA
Made by DW.
Access the most realistic drum samples and sounds, crafted with the same quality standards and exacting specifications that have made DW Drums The Drummer’s Choice.
Built For Customization
Custom Sounds From A Custom Drum Company.
Powerful customization of every facet of your drum tuning enables you to craft your sound and make it your own.
Included With DW Soundworks
Expandable From The Start
Expand Your Horizons.
Choose your own sound from a library of a wide variety of drum manufacturers past and present.
Versatility By Design
Expanding The Drummer's Toolkit.
Designed to be used in the studio or live on stage, DW Soundworks delivers the most powerful electronic drum operating system available today.
DW Soundworks®
DW Soundworks Features
DW Soundworks System Requirements
| System Requirements | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-Core i5 (PC) | 2019 Intel (Mac) | Quad-Core i7 (PC) | M2 (Mac) |
| OS | Windows 11x | MacOS Ventura 13x | Windows 11x | MacOS Sequoia 15x |
| RAM | 16GB | 32GB |
| HD Storage (SSD) | 256GB | 1TB |
| External HD Connection | USB 2.0 | Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| DAW Plug-In Format | AAX | VST2 | VST3 | AU | AAX | VST2 | VST3 | AU |
DW Soundworks Storage Specifications
| Application | Storage Needed |
|---|---|
| DW Soundworks with Core Library Expansion Packs | 60 GB |
| Additional Space Needed for Installation | 40 GB |
| External SSD for Core Library Expansion Pack (optional) | 60 GB (approximately) |
Additional Resources
DW Soundworks Availability
DW Soundworks™ is sold globally on Roland Cloud Manager. Check with Roland Cloud for local market availability.