# DM10 - Drum & Synth Machine — Beat Maker, Sequencer & AUv3

> Electronic drum and synthesizer machine with advanced sequencing and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Fingerlab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm10-drum-and-synth-machine/id982224575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $17.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 454 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm10-drum-and-synth-machine/id982224575/reviews.md

## What is DM10?

DM10 is the ultimate Drum & Synth Machine for iPhone, iPad and Mac — from the creators of DM1, winner of the Apple Design Award 2012.

256 vintage & modern drum kits. Built-in Bass & Lead synths. A powerful step sequencer. Full Mixer, 4 FX slots & intuitive Song Mode. Everything you need to produce beats, from sketch to finished track — in one beautifully designed app

One purchase. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. You get everything.

DRUMS & KITS
• 256 drum kits — Vintage, Acoustic, Hip-Hop, Electro & more
• 10 instruments (Piano, Vibraphone, Wurlitzer…)
• Drum Pads with customizable layout
• Custom drumkit per track
• User drum kit creation with samples import & export
• Drums Glitch mode
• Drumkits Randomizer

STEP SEQUENCER
• Drum & Synth step sequencer
• 45 patterns
• Variable step count, Accent, Triplets & Swing
• Time signatures
• Polyrhythmic tracks
• Steps Probability & Retrig
• Playhead Randomize
• Custom Tempo, Kit, Mixer & FX per pattern
• Steps Randomizer

MIXER & FX
• Mixer with level, pitch, length, pan & automation
• 4 FX slots per track with real-time automation — 15 effects available:
Overdrive · Delay · Reverb · Filter · Phaser · Formant · Texturizer · Robotizer · Dalek · Flanger · Decimator · Ring Modulator · Resonator · Compressor · Noise Gate
• Mixer & Fx Randomizer

SONG MODE
• Song mode with intuitive editing
• Audio export — master & separated tracks
• Project import & export

SYNTH ENGINE
• Bass Synth — 3 VCO, Filter, ADSR, BitCrush, Detune
• Lead Synth — 2 VCO, VCO Modulation, Filter, ADSR, Vibrato
• 40 Bass & Lead factory presets

PRO CONNECTIVITY
• AudioUnit (AUv3)
• Full MIDI support — Mapping, File Import & Export, External Clock
• Audio Background support
• Ableton Link
• iCloud Shared Folder
• Computer keyboard support

VINTAGE DRUM MACHINES
• 116 drum kits meticulously sampled from legendary machines:
Roland TR-808, TR-909, TR-606 · Akai MPC2000 · Linn 9000 · Oberheim DMX · E-MU SP-12 · Simmons SDS-5 · Fairlight CMI · Teenage Engineering PO-12 · Korg · Yamaha · Boss · Casio · Alesis · Linn · Kawai · Pearl · Elektro-Harmonix · Wersi · Novation · Waldorf · Ensoniq · Sequential Circuits and many more.

ACOUSTIC DRUM KITS
• 32 acoustic kits recorded at Fingerlab Studio — sampled from iconic brands:
Oyster · Ludwig · DW · Gretsch · Pearl · Premier · Slingerland · Sonor · Yamaha · Rogers
• 26 percussion & instrument kits recorded at Fingerlab Studio

STYLES DRUM KITS
• 82 drum kits from various music styles: Hip-Hop, Electro, Dubstep, Trap, Synth, Concrete…

Questions or feedback? contact@fingerlab.net

Stay tuned!
The Fingerlab Team

## Key features

- 228 drum kits
- Bass & Lead synths
- AudioUnit support
- Polyrhythmic tracks
- Advanced sequencing
- Real-time FX automation
- User drum kit creation

## Chart rankings

- #123 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of DM10?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Efficient drum sequencing
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Great selection of drum kits
- 👍 Regularly updated with new features
- 👍 Inspiring and fun to use
- 👍 Seamless AUv3 integration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with time signature and step rate
- 🐛 Choke group functionality not working as expected
- 🔧 Limited synth and bass modules

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Dropping the first beat in some cases
- Syncing issues in standalone mode

**Most requested features**

- Add probability per step
- Implement true triplets and flams
- Allow tempo changes within a song
- Increase pattern count beyond 45
- Add more time signature options
- Implement MIDI mapping for pattern changes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm10-drum-and-synth-machine/id982224575/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks for the fixed swing range

*2026-09-03*

The swing slider works perfectly now. Thank you for the 16T.

**Developer response:** The swing to reach true 16T shuffle in the last update, please install it and update your review.

### 5/5 — Intuitiv und Genial

*2026-08-08*

Läuft super mit Logic Pro

### 5/5 — Easy to Use

*2026-08-08*

I love this App and it works fine with Logic Pro.

### 5/5 — the best drum machine

*2026-07-28*

and always getting better!  one big thing id request is the ability to write drum patterns in real time without and without quantization, like we did on drum machines in the 80s. that and the defining feature of the Roland R8- a humanizing function to subtly add timing and velocity “errors” like a real person might do

### 4/5 — Great But Glitchy, workable, but improvable.

*2026-07-12*

Totally great to compose with, but there are a few issues.  First, after the recent update, the effects may or may not work at all (Particularly envelope).  Another issue is exporting: separating bass and drums is not easy.  Muting one or the other doesn’t work, nor does turning them off.  Nor does exporting them individually via the app design work.  You literally have to copy the project two additional times and delete each copy down to what you want to have in your recorded track—not workflow compatible, but at least it is a workaround. It isn’t my device, either—it has remained an issue across ipads from Mini to Air to Pro.  But overall, it lets me compose in chunks and hear multiple parts at once, which is a great baseline.  Aside from these, a few excellent improvements would be to allow X4 rather than simply X2 (8/4) measures.  This would greatly expand the app’s usability and allow it to actually be a self-contained solution for bass and drums that performed at a higher level.

### 4/5 — Not that different from DM1 but a good value

*2026-07-03*

The app does not feel that much different from the original DM1, despite all its new features. It feels like very early days of iOS music apps. That’s because of its rigid grid and no ability to create patterns that don’t sound robotic. Ability to record non quantized notes or at least ability to offset steps’ timing is what sets modern sequencer apps apart.

### 5/5 — simply the best drum machine out there

*2026-06-16, version 4.4*

and im including hardware drum machines….

### 5/5 — Super fun drum app

*2026-05-23*

First, this drum app is not super sophisticated with micro-timing and advanced performance features,*but* it is packed with a massive amount of pre-made drumkits and very good MIDI export/import and AUv3 abilities. If you’re looking to experiment, jam, hav fun, and be creative, this app has a lot to offer. I have several excellent drum apps with more features, but I keep going back to this one for a good time, and zero stress and a very quick workflow.

It has also continued to get fixes and many new features recently and the developer has been very responsive and great to interact with, and for me that’s significant.

### 5/5 — ABSOLUT genial!🤩

*2026-05-23*

Ich kenne so gut wie keine Instrumenten App, die mit so vielen tollen Updates daherkommt wie diese. Und vor allem ist es Content und immer wieder neue Drumsets oder Effekte. Danke, danke, danke an Fingerlab!!! Ihr seid klasse und diese App ist absolut phantastisch!👍👍👍👍👍

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-03-31*

This is great app with lots of inspiring sounds with a wide range of uses. Audio multi outputs would be great for processing each drum sound separately would make it perfect for me.

## Frequently asked questions about DM10

### What is DM10 - Drum & Synth Machine?

DM10 is a powerful electronic music production app that combines a drum machine with bass and lead synthesizers. It features a modern audio engine, extensive sound libraries, and advanced sequencing capabilities for creating complex rhythms and melodies.

### What are the key features of DM10?

Key features include 228 drum kits, 10 instruments, bass and lead synths with various parameters, a step sequencer with polyrhythm support, 4 FX modules with real-time automation, and the ability to create custom drum kits. It also supports AudioUnit, MIDI, and Ableton Link.

### How much does DM10 cost?

DM10 is a paid application. Once purchased, all features and content are unlocked, with no in-app purchases required. This provides a complete experience for users from the outset.

### What devices is DM10 compatible with?

DM10 is a universal app, meaning it is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and Mac devices. This allows for a seamless creative workflow across different Apple platforms.

### What are some common use cases for DM10?

This app is ideal for creating electronic music beats, designing unique synth sounds, and experimenting with polyrhythmic patterns. Musicians can use it for live performance, studio production, and sketching out musical ideas quickly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6 — 2026-09-04

This update adds a new effect, Resonator, and 8 new drum kits.

Here's the list of changes:
• New effect: Resonator
• Added 8 new drum kits: Amdek PCK-100, Forat F9000, Keio Checkmate, Analogue Solutions Concussor, DSI / Roger Linn Tempest, Korg 01/W, Mutable Anushri & Wiard 300 Series
• Fixed minor bugs

Stay tuned!
The Fingerlab Team

### 4.5 — 2026-07-02

This update adds a new effect, Ring Modulator, and 8 new drum kits.

Here's the list of changes:
• New effect: Ring Modulator
• Added 8 new drum kits: Roland CR-8000, Pollard Syndrum 178, Alesis D4 Drum Module, Noise Engineering Basimilus, Clavia Micro Modular, Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1, Elektron SidStation & Game Boy Advance
• Fixed minor bugs

Stay tuned!
The Fingerlab Team

### 4.4 — 2026-05-23

This update adds 2 new effects Flanger & Decimator, 8 new Acoustic drum kits, 4 Vintage drum kits and fix some minor bugs.

Here’s the list of changes:
-New effect Flanger
-New effect Decimator
-Added 8 new Acoustic drum kits: Aluminium, Birch, Dirt, Force, Funk, Lo-fi, Real & Vinyl
-Added 4 new Vintage drum kits: Akai MPC60, Akai MPC2000 Alt, Akai MPC XL & Linn 9000 Alt
-Fixed minor bugs

Stay tuned!
Fingerlab Team

### 4.3.1 — 2026-03-31

This minor update fixes a bug with audio background mode.

Stay tuned!
Fingerlab Team

### 4.3 — 2026-03-26

This update adds 10 new drum kits, new option for AudioUnit Midi Mapping, multi-window support for iPad and fix some bugs.

Here’s the list of changes:
-Added 10 sound kits: Antonelli 2377, Atlantex MPC-1, Roland CR-68, Boss DR-55, E-MU MP7, Elgam Carousel, Kawai SX240, Korg Kross, Korg Electribe MX & Kurzweil K2700
-Added option in AudioUnit Midi Mapping to use standalone mappings instead of  AudioUnit session mappings
-Added multi-window support for iPad
-Fixed bug for Drum kits Randomizer with Track Type Randomize option 
-Fixed bug for Audio Export with Separated Tracks mode

Stay tuned!
Fingerlab Team

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