EMPOWER YOUR CREATIVITY
BEATFADER
Beats on any fader or knob.
Play beats with any fader, knob or midi controller – 28 notes on a fader, dynamic live looping.
UNIVERSAL MIDI COMPATIBILITY
28 NOTES ON A FADER
DYNAMIC LIVE LOOPING
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- 14-day money-back guarantee
- VST3 · AU · AAX · macOS & Windows
- 3 activations
MUSIC BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER.
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Any fader becomes a drum kit
Play beats or trigger instruments with any fader, knob or mod-wheel. beatfader spreads up to 28 notes along a single fader, so one gesture plays a whole groove.

Fine-tune your beat
Eight note channels and a master. Each channel has its own controls, so every sound sits where you want it.
Live looping
The last bars you played keep looping, ready to be overwritten for a unique loop performance.
28 notes on one fader
MIDI map the fader to any fader, knob or mod-wheel on your controller or DJ mixer. One gesture plays a whole groove.
Artist collaboration

In collaboration with
Herrmutt Lobby
It’s the second in-house Plugin (along with 7DeadlySnares) fully made by the co-founders of BEATSURFING, Herrmutt Lobby.
beatfader was one of their first release in 2011. It was then a Max for live patch and was number one in the Ableton user library for years.
Now that we began creating plugins, we thought it would be nice to share it on a larger scale and build out the features a bit more. It’s a very novel concept that can be layered and used to perform on stage and improvise in the studio.
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beatfader
Play beats with any fader, knob or midi controller.
- 14-day money-back guaranteeNo questions asked, just email support.
- Activate on 3 computersmacOS and Windows · VST3, AU, AAX
- Early Bird Program includedTry our next plugins first, with exclusive discounts.
Also included in FULL HOUSE: all 8 paid plugins and 3 sample packs in one bundle.
Goes well with beatfader
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Windows
Windows 10 or later
2GHz Pentium IV processor or equivalent
At least 130MB free disk space
A DAW that supports instrument plugins in one of these formats:
VST
VST3
AAX
macOS
macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
Intel or Apple Silicon processor
at least 130MB free disk space
A DAW that supports instrument plugins in one of these formats:
AU
VST
VST3
AAX
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EULA (End User License Agreement)
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and DRUW Audio srl, also known as BEATSURFING (DRUW Audio) for the use of their plugin(s) (“Plugin”). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Plugin, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. This EULA has no relation to any separate purchase agreement when the Plugin was purchased.
By accepting this Agreement and/or installing or otherwise using the Plugin, you acknowledge that you have read this EULA, understand its terms and conditions, and agree to be bound by such terms and conditions. If you accept this EULA on behalf of a corporation, company, or entity other than an individual, you declare that you are authorized to do so.
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1. “Plugin” means DRUW Audio’s audio software products, bundles, or any other related DRUW Audio products, such as sample packs, frozen beats or loops and any associated documentation.
1.2. “Intellectual Property Rights” means collectively, copyright rights, trademark rights, patent rights, trade secrets, moral rights, rights of publicity, authors’ rights, goodwill, and all other intellectual property rights as may exist now and/or hereafter come into existence and all renewals and extensions thereof, regardless of the territory or jurisdiction.
1.3. “Use” means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the Plugin as intended according to the terms of this EULA.
2. GRANT OF LICENSE
DRUW Audio grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Plugin on three different devices, subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Plugin and any copies that you make are the intellectual property of DRUW Audio and are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties.
You are granted the right to use the Plugin’s Sound Content to create original musical works, sample packs, or drum kits. Any original audio material, musical composition, or sample created using the Plugin is your property, provided that:
- The resulting work involves significant creative processing or transformation.
- The Sound Content is not redistributed in its raw or original form.
- The Sound Content is not used to develop, train, or produce another virtual instrument, sample library, or sound engine.
Example: If you create a drum kit using processed drum sounds from the Plugin, you hold the rights to that kit and may sell it commercially. However, you may not extract the raw sounds and use them as part of another instrument or sample library.
4. RESTRICTIONS
4.1. You may not rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, assign, or otherwise transfer the Plugin or this EULA. You may not copy or modify the Plugin, except as expressly permitted by this EULA. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Plugin.
4.2. If the Plugin contains or includes audio content such as samples, sound sets, presets, and/or audio loops (“Audio Content”), you may use such Audio Content to create your own original soundtracks for your commercial or non-commercial projects. You may freely broadcast and/or distribute your own soundtracks that were created using the Audio Content. However, you may not distribute the Audio Content on a standalone basis, nor may such Audio Content be repackaged in whole or in part as audio samples, sound libraries, sound effects, music beds, audio plugins, virtual or other music instruments.
5. TRANSFERS
5.1. You may transfer the Plugin by contacting DRUW Audio. The transferee must have an active BEATSURFING account. Your license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Plugin. Upon transfer, you must: (i) completely unregister your license from the Plugin. The transferee must accept the terms and conditions of this EULA as a condition to the transfer.
5.2. A license to Use the Plugin for free, as a beta version, or labeled NFR (“Not For Resale”) may not be sold or transferred.
6. SUPPORT AND UPDATES
DRUW Audio may provide support and updates for the Plugin. Support and updates are provided at the sole discretion of DRUW Audio, and DRUW Audio has no obligation to provide support or updates. contact support@beatsurfing.com.
Licensee agrees that it is Licensee’s responsibility to implement Updates in a commercially reasonable time to the extent advised by DRUW Audio. Licensee acknowledges that any losses to the features or functionality of the Plugin due to Licensee’s own delay in implementing any Updates shall be no fault of DRUW Audio.
7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The Plugin is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. DRUW Audio does not warrant that the functions contained in the Plugin will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Plugin will be uninterrupted or error-free.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall DRUW Audio be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Plugin, even if DRUW Audio has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. TERMINATION
This EULA will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination, you must immediately cease using the Plugin and destroy all copies of the Plugin.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the city of Liège, Belgium without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This EULA constitutes the entire agreement between you and DRUW Audio with respect to the Plugin and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and DRUW Audio.
If you have any questions about this EULA, please contact DRUW Audio at support@beatsurfing.com.
By clicking “I agree” or installing or using the Plugin, you acknowledge that you have read this EULA, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
Latest update: March 12th 2025
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a trial version available for beatfader?
While we don’t offer trial versions of beatfader, we do have a 14-day return policy. If you find that Beatfader doesn’t fit your workflow, you can easily request a refund within 14 days of purchase—no questions asked! Just email us at support@beatsurfing.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you with the process.
What is the 'Early Bird Program' ?
As a valued BEATSURFING customer, once you’ve purchased any of our products, you’re automatically enrolled in our Early Bird Program. This means you’ll always be the first to try out our latest plugins and enjoy exclusive discounts before anyone else. The Early Bird program starts ahead of the public release and ends on the day of the public release.
To make sure you don't miss out, ensure you're signed up for our email updates—otherwise, these exclusive offers might slip by!
Can I get a refund for beatfader?
Yes, you can! We offer a 14-day refund policy for all our plugins. If you request a refund of beatfader within 14 days of your purchase, we’ll process it—no questions asked!
Before you submit your refund request, please ensure that you unregister your license for beatfader.
Once your request is received, please allow up to 72 hours for processing.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the support team!
Install... for macOS
1. Download beatfader.pkg installer file from your BEATSURFING VSTs account and double-click it to begin the installation process.
2. Click 'Continue'

3. Select the destination and Click 'Continue'

4. Select the package you want to install and click 'continue'

5. Click 'Install'

6. Click 'Close' and restart your computer

Install... for Windows
1. Download beatfader.zip and unzip the installer file "beatfader.exe" to a folder of your liking. Open it and choose the location where you want to install the VST3 and then click 'Next'

2. Do the same for VST3 and VST, then click 'Next'


3. Click 'Install'

4. Click 'Finish'

Activate it on 3 devices
After purchasing beatfader your License key appeared on your Licenses page: https://beatsurfing.com/my-license/
Note: Each license can be activated on 3 devices either for macOS or Windows.
1. Copy your License number
2. Open beatfader from your DAW
3. Enter your license key number while launching the VST
User Guide
Find answers to your questions in our beatfader user guide pdf file.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Check our knowledge base and if you don't find your answer send and email to support@beatsurfing.com.





