# EGDR909 - 909 Drum Machine — Vintage Drum Machine emulation

> Vintage 80s analog drum machine emulation with modern software features. (iPhone/iPad app by Elliott Garage.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egdr909-909-drum-machine/id916294557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 95 MB
- Languages: Danish, Russian, Catalan, Hungarian, Norwegian Bokmål, Indonesian, Turkish, Hebrew, Greek, German (Germany) and 16 more
- Released: 2014-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egdr909-909-drum-machine/id916294557/reviews.md

## What is EGDR909?

ElliottGarage presents EGDR909, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware from the 80's with all the facilities of modern software.

Its realistic and clear interface recalls the analog machine from the past, for all the vintage fanatics.
You can play with the groove presets included or you can create your own beat to play along your favorite song via InterApp, Audiobus, Core MIDI and clock MIDI.

You can also share your drum patterns with iTunes filse sharing or Audio Copy.

Features:
- Interface like the real drum machine from the 80's
- 16 steps sequencer, with variable lenght
- 48 programmable rythm patterns
- Save the pattern you've created and play your songs
- Manual Play, Pattern Write and Pattern Clear mode
- Drumkit pieces parameters control (tuning, decay and snappy)
- Song Mode page (swipe to left to open) with loop option
- Swing and tap tempo
- Quick Edit mode
- Core MIDI & clock MIDI (network session, external controller, inter app midi)
- Audiobus support
- Ableton Link support
- Interapp Instrument
- Export with iTunes, mail or Audio Copy
- AU3 support

Check the videos on http://www.youtube.com/ElliottGarage

support: info@elliottgarage.com

## Key features

- Realistic 80s drum machine interface
- 16-step sequencer with variable length
- 48 programmable rhythm patterns
- Drumkit parameter control (tuning, decay, snappy)
- Audiobus and Ableton Link support
- Core MIDI and clock MIDI integration
- Export patterns via iTunes, mail, or Audio Copy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egdr909-909-drum-machine/id916294557/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken

*2025-04-03*

I got this as part of the bundle. It doesn’t work properly. I cant program beats on the actual front page. It just doesn’t work. Even after following the tutorials and stuff. Mind you i have used many a 909 so i know how they work. 

Also the manual doesn’t work. Overall it needs an update

Piss poor

### 2/5 — Really disappointed with failure to save files successfully

*2023-09-06*

I spent Sunday and Saturday of this past weekend working on 24 percussion tracks I could play with bass, synth, and guitar. I was very happy with the sound so far. I saved frequently.

I have no idea what I hit, but the 909 switched into instrument mode, reset to the original template beats, and overwrote my m music for with the template beats.

I'm sticking with Logic Pro from here on out. These apps are novelty only.

### 1/5 — Not very intuitive

*2021-08-09*

Feels like hard work to use 

 Developer’s website link does not work 

 Help file does not scroll properly on iPhone XR 

The app hasn’t been updated in 2 years 

 Feeling ripped off

### 1/5 — Non funziona vorrei un rimborso

*2020-09-17, version 2.0.3*

Non funziona vorrei essere rimborsato

### 2/5 — Ok. But crashes

*2020-07-23*

Ok sounds.  I thought it was an emulator but seems to be a sample pack with a skin on it.  Crashes on my iPad and iPhone.  Almost wanting a refund but hoping it’s stable in AUM..... look for other options I think

### 1/5 — Terrible sound

*2019-08-09*

I have the 808 EG app. Which I believe sounds fantastic. 4 or 5 stars there. Strangely this is way different toy.  In comparison this app sounds like it has a low pass filter on it or the samples are very weak. No fun.

### 2/5 — Sample based and not an emulation

*2019-01-31*

Tuning and controls do not sweep through as expected..
Very basic controls of sound.. and does not respond to velocity from incoming midi in AUv2

### 1/5 — Some things don‘t work

*2018-11-20*

When turning the volume control, the volume does change. Instruments cannot be selected. Step Mode cannot be activated.

**Developer response:** Hi the update was released yesterday and should also fix the volume issue. Please keep me posted

### 3/5 — Вы молодцы!

*2018-08-31*

Но все же допилить приложение стоило бы.. картинка оставляет желать лучшего! И тач работает некорректно! Доделайте пожалуйста!

### 2/5 — Awful and unreliable

*2018-08-25*

For the price it sounds decent, not great, but passable. Use with Audiobus to send through some effects and EQ and it starts to sound good. 

However, the EG apps all suffer from the same problem. They are programmed by a lazy moron. The knobs are too small and fiddly, they are so sensitive it’s hard to get an accurate setting, the UI overall is clumsy and does things when you don’t want it to (like slide out an overlay or enter a different mode). I have 3 of the EG drum machines and they’re all the same. Should be called Elliott Garbage, because that’s what they are. They’re cheap so at least it’s not a huge wasted investment. But the time taken to learn them is. 

Trying to integrate with a larger Audiobus driven system, it’s painful. The drums don’t respond to clock or transport commands very well or reliably. So getting tempo sync is almost impossible. Yes the 909 supports Link, so that can help tempo. 

There surely better out there. Don’t waste your time and energy

**Developer response:** Hi and thanks for your feedback. I'm updating all my drum machines to support AU3 standard and I'd like to have more info from you. Could you please write me at info@elliottgarage.com?

## Frequently asked questions about EGDR909

### What is the short name for EGDR909 - 909 Drum Machine?

The short common name for EGDR909 - 909 Drum Machine is EGDR909.

### How much does EGDR909 cost?

EGDR909 is a paid app and costs $3.99.

### What devices is EGDR909 compatible with?

EGDR909 is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for EGDR909?

EGDR909 has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is EGDR909 updated?

EGDR909 was last updated on February 13, 2019, with version 2.0.3.

### What is the user rating for EGDR909?

EGDR909 has a rating of 4.3 stars from 40 ratings.

### Can EGDR909 be used with other music apps?

Yes, EGDR909 supports Audiobus, Ableton Link, Core MIDI, and InterApp Instrument for integration with other music applications.

### How can I share drum patterns created with EGDR909?

You can share your drum patterns using iTunes file sharing, Audio Copy, mail, or by exporting them directly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-04-28

- Fixed timing issues when hosted as AUv3
- Fixed crash during recording when hosted as AUv3
- Fixed fill enqueue issue when hosted as AUv3

### 2.0.3 — 2019-02-13

2.0.3
- Fix quick view on  iPhone
2.0.2
- Fix visualization on iPad Pro 12.9
2.0.1
- Fix volume issue on iPhone
2.0
- AU3 with full parameters automation and transport sync with host
- Audiobus 3
- Ableton Link 3.0 support
- Added ‘Open in’ for recordings

### 2.0.2 — 2019-02-07

2.0.2
- Fix visualization on iPad Pro 12.9
2.0.1
- Fix volume issue on iPhone
2.0
- AU3 with full parameters automation and transport sync with host
- Audiobus 3
- Ableton Link 3.0 support
- Added ‘Open in’ for recordings

### 2.0.1 — 2019-01-30

2.0.1
- Fix volume issue on iPhone

2.0
- AU3 with full parameters automation and transport sync with host
- Audiobus 3
- Ableton Link 3.0 support
- Added ‘Open in’ for recordings

### 2.0 — 2019-01-28

- AU3 with full parameters automation and transport sync with host
- Audiobus 3
- Ableton Link 3.0 support
- Added ‘Open in’ for recordings

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- [EGDR808 Drum Machine HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egdr808-drum-machine-hd/id454709863)
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All apps by Elliott Garage: https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866

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