# Drum-80 — Hexagonal drum sounds for iPad > 80s electronic drum module with real cymbal samples for iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Genuine Soundware.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-80/id6444686683 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) - Category: Music, Productivity - Price: $14.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 7 MB - Released: 2022-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-80/id6444686683/reviews.md ## What is Drum? Please note: 1) This App comes with an AUv3 plugin extension. 2) To play the cymbal samples, a separate download (free, in-app) of ~180 MB is required. The App also works without the cymbal samples. INSTRUMENT BACKGROUND We all know and use electronic drums today, but at the beginning of the 80's the first electronic drums were a real novelty that revolutionized not only the sound of music of those years, but also the workflow in the recording studio. Many producers preferred to record the sound of electronic drums rather than acoustic drums because it saved time and money, avoiding having to mount microphones, find the right positions, spend hours equalizing and correcting the recorded material. With an electronic drum set it was quicker: it was enough to connect the cables and maybe find the right sound for the song, which was a perfect scenario especially for many low-cost productions, for example those of pop music. The first electronic drums were completely analog, they generated the sounds of the drums using only a few elements such as an oscillator and a white noise generator, plus a couple of envelopes and a filter. The sound wasn't exactly realistic but it was peculiar, and perfect for creating certain sounds never heard before. The downside was that electronic drums could only generate the sound of drums but not cymbals. For this reason, the sound of real cymbals was recorded alongside the sound of electronic drums. This kind of setup was also used live quite often. It was common to see a drummer on stage playing the typical hexagonal pads but combined with a set of real cymbals. GSi Drum-80 reproduces that exact scenario. It contains two separate sound engines that can play at the same time. One engine recreates the sounds of the famous electronic drum module known as the Simmons SDS-V (very similar to the later SDS-8 model); at the same time, the exclusive GSi WLF Engine plays a multi-sample of real cymbals recorded exclusively for Drum-80. Main features - Virtual Analog Engine based on the famous SDS-V drum module - Optional VCO phase reset - Supports multiple outputs (one stereo mix, six individual drum synth channels, one stereo channel for Cymbals) - Sampled Cymbal sounds (Hi-Hat, Ride, 4 Crashes, 3 Splashes) provided by the exclusive GSi WLF Engine - Full Polyphony - Separate section with adjustments for Cymbal sounds (tuning, leveling and EQ) - Stereo 1176-Style Limiter - Stereo Delay effect - Stereo Reverb effect - Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs - Embedded user's manual - Available as Stand-alone application and audio plugin (AUv3 for iPad) - Very low CPU and RAM usage Visit home page for audio and video demos. ## Key features - Virtual analog engine for 80s drum sounds - Sampled real cymbal sounds - Dual sound engines for drums and cymbals - Multiple output options - Built-in effects (limiter, delay, reverb) - Unlimited program storage ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-80/id6444686683/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Thank you for iPhone version! *2024-11-20* Sounds really good, additional free cymbals sound also good! Numerous counts of 80s drum packs out there but this one plugin covers all my needs since it has tune and fundamental effects. Thank you again for your hard work 🔥 ### 4/5 — Love this *2024-07-24* Have always wanted my own Simmons drum kit. Please bring an Audio Unit version of this to the macOS App Store. It would make buying and updating so much easier. ### 5/5 — Please bring the desktop version of this to the App Store *2023-12-21* It’s too good. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2023-03-25* This app is perfect for all your 80s drum needs! Would love it if you could add multi-out! ## Frequently asked questions about Drum ### Does Drum-80 have ads? No, Drum-80 does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a focused music production experience without interruptions. ### What is the price of Drum-80? Drum-80 is available for a one-time purchase of $14.99. This price grants you full access to all its features and sounds. ### What devices is Drum-80 compatible with? Drum-80 is designed for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also functions as an AUv3 plugin specifically for iPad. ### How often is Drum-80 updated? The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on February 8, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and potential feature enhancements to improve user experience. ### What is the age rating for Drum-80? Drum-80 has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in music creation. ### Is there a free trial for Drum-80? The provided information does not mention a free trial for Drum-80. It is a paid application available for purchase at $14.99. ### What is the size of the cymbal sample download for Drum-80? To access the cymbal samples, a separate, free in-app download of approximately 180 MB is required. The app functions without this download, but the cymbal sounds will not be available. ### What makes Drum-80's sound unique? Drum-80 uniquely combines a virtual analog engine emulating 1980s Simmons SDS-V drum modules with a separate engine playing multi-sampled real cymbals, offering a distinct sonic character from that era. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2024-02-08 Added compatibility with iPhone ### 1.1.0 — 2023-08-14 New in v.1.1.0 - Multiple outputs: there are now 8 stereo pairs: stereo mix, kick, drum, toms 1, 2 and 3, percussion and the sampled cymbals - Option for VCO phase reset on trigger - Increased the drag range of all potentiometers and sliders - The standalone App now remembers the last state ### 1.0.0 — 2022-12-16 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Drum | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tize: Music & Beat Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tize-music-and-beat-maker/id1130726632) | 4.5 (16,054) | Free | Music | | [Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965) | 4.6 (673,503) | Free | Music | | [Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pads-24-beat-maker-music/id667945907) | 4.7 (12,402) | Free | Music | | [Beat Looper Pro - Music Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-looper-pro-music-maker/id1564716476) | 4.7 (35,491) | Free | Music | | [Drum Pads Guru Pro Beat Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pads-guru-pro-beat-maker/id1061689710) | 4.6 (67) | Free | Music | | [Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-godj-drum-pads-pro/id1141835258) | 4.4 (94,145) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Genuine Soundware - [VB3m](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3m/id1560880479) - [Gemini Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-editor/id1583777698) - [GenuineSounds Vol. I](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genuinesounds-vol-i/id1636493927) - [ECHO B2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-b2/id1640987290) - [VariSpeed](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varispeed/id1642813420) - [TimeVerb-X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeverb-x/id1643739739) All apps by Genuine Soundware: https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481 ## Related topics [808 tr](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/808-tr) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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