DRM File

What are DRM files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DRM file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DRM files.

What is a DRM file?

DRM files have multiple uses, and Cubase Drum Map is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Cubase Drum Map

These DRM files contain the drum maps used by Cubase, a digital audio workstation. You do not use these drum maps with drum sets.

How to open DRM files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DRM file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DRM file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested four different DRM openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: June 29, 2022

All known file formats using extension .DRM

While Cubase Drum Map is a popular type of DRM-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .DRM file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Midi Drum Machine Drum

We know that one DRM format is Midi Drum Machine Drum. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Philips Drum System Data

We know that one DRM format is Philips Drum System Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DRM files. Remember, different programs may use DRM files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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