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DM1 for iPhone

DM1 for iPhone

by Fingerlab

78 ratings
341 reviews
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$4.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 7, 2012
  • June 24, 2026

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Fingerlab
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful beat-making machine with this advanced vintage drum machine. Create intricate rhythms with a step sequencer, play beats on drum pads, and apply a wide range of real-time effects. Easily compose songs and export your creations.

✓154 electronic drum kits
✓Step sequencer
✓Drum pads with quantized recording
✓Mixer with channel controls
✓Real-time FX trackpads
✓Song composer with timeline editing
✓Instrument mode for melodies
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of DM1 for iPhone. Based on 78 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 💎Best drum machine app
  • 🎨Great variety of drum sounds and kits
  • 🎚️Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • 🔊High-quality sound
  • 💰Excellent value for money
  • 🔍Comprehensive set of features
  • 🎵Useful for songwriting and beat creation

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 📱Compatibility problems on newer devices
  • 🔋Battery drain
  • 🔇Lack of individual track export
  • 🕰️Inaccurate tempo and timing
  • 🔒Inability to use on jailbroken devices
  • 🎛️Limited customization options
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What's New in DM1 for iPhone

4.0.8

June 24, 2026

This minor update fixes an issue with Ableton Link and adds support for recent devices. Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

All Packs

48 brand new drumkits and 3 new Instruments

User reviews

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Super y a t’il une extension complémentaire ?

Vraiment super, a quand une mise à jour vers une évolution plus poussé encore!? Ligne de basse, accords synthétique avec clavier … top merci!
Vim’s 84Vim’s 84

“ Best Drum Machine and Feature request”

Hi there, Finger Lab. I hope all is well with you. Just to let you know, I'm a happy owner of the iPad and an iPhone DM-1 drum machine. I was wondering if it would be possible to use any of the existing factory pads for the iPad version or possibly the iPhone in the future. For instance, kick seems to contain a variety of kick samples. I would love to use all of the internal samples and combine from the library, not just kicks but all samples, also renaming the pads to something unique. I would also like to see more pads—instead of nine—twelve, and add flam or triplet effect for snares and hit hats. Other then that I use the app with all my rhythm programming that I might consider putting some tracks on YouTube , thank you for your application and keep up the support for this Gem 💎

Thank you

Jesse
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Zombo66Zombo66

4/4 only no 3/4 6/8 or irregular time sign

Add Best this is a toy. There’s no professional use for it has great sound though for a mobile app.
Theophillus62Theophillus62

Gekauft

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Cre8.rawCre8.raw

using since maybe 2014?

it's fun. i hope it worked better with aum.
idris_halstedidris_halsted
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch

Bug

Audio distortion and glitches

Bug

Sync and timing issues when exporting to other apps

Bug

Unresponsive controls and UI elements

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Requested Features

7 requests

Add support for more time signatures (3/4, 5/4, etc.)

Feature

Implement Ableton Link for better sync with other apps

Feature

Allow importing and using custom samples

Feature

Add more effects and per-channel processing

Feature

Implement a save/revert function to avoid losing progress

Feature

Improve tempo controls with finer adjustment and tap tempo

Feature

Provide individual track export options

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FAQ

What does DM1 for iPhone do?

DM1 transforms your iPhone into an advanced vintage drum machine. It allows you to create beats using a step sequencer and drum pads, mix sounds, apply real-time effects, and compose full songs. The app is designed for both instant fun and powerful sonic capabilities.

What are the key features of DM1?

Key features include 154 electronic drum kits (with more available via in-app purchases), a multi-touch step sequencer, playable drum pads with quantization, a mixer for sound adjustments, FX trackpads for real-time sound manipulation, and a song composer for arranging patterns. It also offers an instrument mode with piano, cello, and other sounds.

How much does DM1 cost?

The base application is free to download and use. Additional drum kits and instruments are available for purchase through in-app purchases, allowing users to expand their sonic palette.

What devices is DM1 compatible with?

DM1 is designed for iPhone and features Retina Display support. It also supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, enabling integration with other music applications on compatible iOS devices.

What are common use cases for DM1?

Common use cases include quickly creating drum loops and beats for electronic music genres, experimenting with sound design using the extensive effects, composing song structures by arranging beat patterns, and using it as a portable beat-making tool for on-the-go creativity.