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DM1 - The Drum Machine

DM1 - The Drum Machine

by Fingerlab SARL

138 ratings
240 reviews
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🎵 Music
$9.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 6, 2011
  • May 6, 2026

Developer

Fingerlab SARL
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Create electronic music with a powerful drum machine app. Features a step sequencer, drum pads, mixer, FX trackpads, and song composer. Offers a vast library of drum kits and instruments, with options to import your own samples.

✓Step Sequencer
✓Drum Pads
✓Mixer
✓FX Trackpads
✓Song Composer
✓Instrument Mode
✓Sample Import
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of DM1. Based on 138 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Powerful and feature-rich
  • 👍Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💯Excellent sound quality
  • 🎨Versatile with many drum kits
  • 🎢Fun and engaging to play with

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔊Distortion and audio quality problems
  • 🕰️Inaccurate tempo and sync issues
  • 🔀Difficulty with pattern and song management
  • 🔒Limited import/export and sharing options
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What's New in DM1

6.2.6

May 6, 2026

This minor update adds multi-window support for iPad and fixes a few minor bugs. Stay tuned! Fingerlab Team

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User reviews

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Not bad

One thing that would be a game changer for this is to be able to assign the drums to the channels that you want.And also having more editing for the Drums so you can actually get right into the sounds and edit the sounds not just the time but overall pretty good
Crop mooCrop moo

DM 1

One of my best applications
xroastbeefxroastbeef

Great drum machine, in an alternate universe

Near worthless for professional use. Getting separated tracks out of this app is near impossible(for mixing and mastering in a DAW). Constant crashes on even the smallest of projects. Getting mixed down projects is hit or miss. Thankfully there are more options with master mix down, but on3 has to wonder about the code base. Must be a mess of unnecessary repetition. Some options work great and some crash reliably when creating the audio. It’s fun to play with, but if you were aspiring to use it in a professional context, it will probably break your heart.
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Guy frownyGuy frowny

Twinned with MODX

The midi connectivity works so well with the Yamaha. Control start and stop, tempo and supplies audio over usb. Really getting into this powerful little machine.
FastnigeFastnige

Great app

This is easy to use great sounds
FredadsFredads
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes on startup or during use

Bug

Audio distortion and quality degradation

Bug

Inaccurate tempo and timing issues

Bug

Inability to save or load custom patterns

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Custom sample import and kit creation

Feature

Expanded time signature and subdivision options

Feature

Independent pattern tempo and effects control

Feature

Improved MIDI and inter-app connectivity

Feature

Ability to rearrange and loop song sections

Feature

FAQ

What does DM1 do?

DM1 is an electronic drum machine app designed for creating beats and music. It offers a step sequencer, drum pads, a mixer for sound adjustments, FX trackpads for real-time audio manipulation, and a song composer to arrange patterns into full tracks.

What are the key features of DM1?

Key features include a step sequencer for intricate beat programming, playable drum pads with quantization, a mixer for channel control, dual FX trackpads for creative sound design, and a song composer for arranging patterns. It also supports sample import and has an instrument mode for adding melodies and chords.

How much does DM1 cost?

The app is free to download and use, but offers additional drum kits and instruments through in-app purchases. This allows users to expand their sonic palette and customize their music-making experience.

What devices is DM1 compatible with?

DM1 is designed for mobile devices and supports Retina Display for a visually appealing interface. It also features Audiobus support, indicating compatibility with other audio applications on compatible devices.

Can I import my own sounds into DM1?

Yes, DM1 allows you to import samples from various sources, including AudioShare, your iPod Library, microphone, DropBox, AudioCopy, and iTunes shared folders. This flexibility enables you to use your own custom sounds in your productions.