# Elastic Drums — The flexible groovebox

> Flexible drum synthesis groovebox with deep sound shaping and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Oliver Greschke (DE).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-drums/id817419955 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000)
- Category: Music
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 192 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-drums/id817419955/reviews.md

## What is Elastic Drums?

Machinedrum: "It's awesome, a lot of fun to work with and very easy to get something going. I love the sound presets too.“

Keyboards: „An extremely flexible beatbox with tons of character."

CDM: "Finally, Your Pocket Gets a Perfect Drum Synth: Elastic Drums for iPhone."

FACT Magazine: „One of the iPad’s best drum machines.“


Unlike most drum apps that rely heavily on samples, Elastic Drums uses drum synthesis models - making the sounds much more elastic and deeply tweakable. This approach allows for radical sound shaping, and when combined with the app’s versatile effects section, Elastic Drums becomes not just a beat-making tool, but a powerful instrument for sound design.

Features:
- 6 synth channels with 20 different percussion synth engines (kick, snare, hihat, clap, tom, wobble, fm, fm4, square, grain, synth, drone, sampler, 808 kit)
- 12 parameters for each synth engine
- Automation for each parameter via knob recording or velocity
- 4 send effect channels with 2x13 mono effects and 2x11 stereo effects
- Automation for all of the 8 possible effect parameters via xy pad
- Master effects (stutter, delay, compressor ...)
- 16 step sequencer for the 6 channels, each with it's own tempo multiplier & length
- Record audio and export to via Airdrop or Audioshare 
- Email audio recordings and presets
- Ableton Link synchronization and Ableton Live Set Export
- Audiobus, Audiobus Remote, Inter-App Audio
- Midi learn/Midi implementation of the most important parameters

Factory presets by: 
App Sound, Ben Jeffrey, Bill Jobs, Dead Fader, Hecq, Kero, Leonard de Leonard, Machine Drum, Mouse on Mars, Ochre, Pan, Phlex, Pilocka Krach, Red Sky Lullaby, Servando, Shadow Dancer, Swarm Intelligence, zNo

## Key features

- Drum synthesis models
- Deeply tweakable sounds
- Versatile effects section
- 16-step sequencer
- Audio recording and export
- Ableton Link synchronization
- Inter-App Audio support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Factory Presets | Free | one-time |
| Sample Import | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dj Elephant Power kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| App-Sound kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Futuristic synths | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bill Jobs (synthQ) kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analog techno provider | $3.99 | one-time |
| App-Sound Lofi Kit | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Elastic Drums?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Flexible and powerful drum synth
- 🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
- 📝 Excellent automation and sequencing
- 🔊 High-quality sound
- 🎛️ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤖 Unique and experimental drum sounds
- 🔗 Good connectivity with other apps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔌 Lack of AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- 🕰️ Inconsistent timing and sync problems
- 🔇 Bluetooth audio issues
- 💰 Paid sample import feature

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues on certain devices
- Audio glitches when switching presets
- Timing and sync problems with external apps

**Most requested features**

- AUv3 support for state saving and better DAW integration
- More flexible song/arrangement mode
- Improved MIDI mapping and control
- Additional synthesis engines and sound design options
- Enhanced performance and live playback features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 192)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-drums/id817419955/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Masterpiece

*2026-06-05, version 2.5.3*

Elastic stuff rules.

### 2/5 — A drum machine is only as good as its sequencer

*2026-05-17, version 2.5.3*

…heard it somewhere and fully agree with the statement. And the sequencer here is too basic - pretty much killing anything good in this app. Only giving it 2 stars for the effort. Almost like the dev never had a good drum mashing in his hands… a real disappointment considering the reviews.

### 4/5 — Externe MIDI Clock

*2025-12-14*

Als Standalone Drumcomputer funktioniert die App gut und macht echt Spaß. Eigentlich gibt es auch genügend Möglichkeiten, sie über MIDI anzusteuern. Nur leider wird die externe MIDI Clock bei mir sporadisch immer wieder mit doppelter Geschwindigkeit von der App erkannt. Dies tritt bei allen getesteten MIDI Adaptern und Synthesizern auf. Man muss die MIDI Clock auf dem externen Gerät dann ausschalten und wieder aktivieren, damit sie neu in der App synchronisiert wird. Gibt es eine Lösung dafür?

### 3/5 — Bonne boîte à rythmes

*2025-10-06*

Presque parfait mais quelques bugs
L’application plante lorsque l’on veut sauver un preset … j’espère que cela sera corrigé dans les prochaines maj
Merci d’avance

### 4/5 — Nice app but need some update

*2025-09-01*

-midi learning on effects should be added
-It's frustrating that the instrument mute only affect the playing pattern. how can i mute my kick when i'm in song mode for example. it's bad for live performance.
- a real velocity should be added because when affecting velocity to volume, its not possible to adjust volume anymore. the velocity should be leveling up or down  on top of an adjustable volume instead of "being the volume itself". Its actually the same for all settings but i find it specially frustrating on the volume.

Thank you and have a nice day :)
Romain - a friendly user who wanna get the best from your app

**Developer response:** Will get fixed with the next update

### 5/5 — Please make this auv3

*2025-08-17, version 2.5.3*

Very good, very flexible. Bought it but didn’t realise it wasn’t auv3. Keeping it anyway (even though I use Drambo).
Please make this auv3

### 5/5 — Goes WAY Beyond Just a Drum Machine!

*2025-08-09*

...it is a 6-channel, multi-timbral sequencer/synthesizer employing several different synthesis methods: samples, FM, granular, et. and each method provides deep control over several sonic parameters including panning and FX levels and all of them can be automated in real time! And speaking of effects, it comes with a plethora of effects ranging from reverbs to filters, phasers, chorus, flanger, echos, reverse pitch and more. If that is not enough, a "Jam" page allows you to perform on this instrument with several unique interactions with the individual tracks and sounds live, This is not a drum machine but a new kind of electronic instrument that can be used as a drum machine if you want. But it goes way beyond that!

### 1/5 — Years of waiting for AUv3… Nothing.

*2025-07-17, version 2.5.2*

And if it gets released as a new version with a new price tag AFTER all this I’m gonna be livid, no lie.

### 5/5 — Tried, tested, trusted drum machining

*2025-06-03, version 2.5.2*

This is another of Oliver’s standout apps, with a solid pedigree having been auspiced by everybody’s favorite Audiodidactic Duo Mouse on Mars. Excellent updates, midi integration, sample handling, drum synthesis and those FX! Just take you’re.f to flavor country and buy with confidence

### 3/5 — No auv3 support

*2025-03-10, version 2.5.2*

It seems cool but it is not an auv3.  Inter-App Audio is problematic

## Frequently asked questions about Elastic Drums

### What is Elastic Drums?

Elastic Drums is a flexible groovebox app that uses drum synthesis models instead of samples. This allows for deeply tweakable sounds and radical sound shaping, making it a powerful instrument for both beat-making and sound design.

### What are the key features of Elastic Drums?

Key features include 6 synth channels with 20 percussion synth engines, 12 parameters per engine, automation for parameters, a versatile effects section with master effects, a 16-step sequencer with per-channel multipliers and lengths, and audio recording with export options.

### How much does Elastic Drums cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This allows users to acquire additional features or content beyond the core functionality.

### What platforms is Elastic Drums compatible with?

Elastic Drums is designed for iOS devices. It supports Audiobus, Audiobus Remote, Inter-App Audio, and Ableton Link synchronization, facilitating integration with other music production tools.

### What are common use cases for Elastic Drums?

Common use cases include creating electronic music beats, experimenting with unique percussion sounds through synthesis, designing custom drum kits, and integrating the app into a larger digital audio workstation (DAW) setup via Ableton Link or Inter-App Audio.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.3 — 2025-07-31

Bugfix: Button / Link to Inter-App Audio host did not work anymore

### 2.5.2 — 2025-01-29

- New classic (cl) '808' presets by Servando
- Bugfix: Microphone Recording did not work anymore
- Bugfix: AudioShare Sample Import did not work with iOS 18

### 2.5.1 — 2025-01-10

Bugfix for a sample rate issue: Resolved buzzing sound with certain audio buffer settings

### 2.5 — 2024-12-22

- New free 10th anniversary 808 synthesis sounds
- Bugfix wrong scaling in IAA Mode

### 2.4.9 — 2024-04-08

Added some missing samples (LoFi kit)

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## More apps by Oliver Greschke (DE)

- [Elastic FX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-fx/id1041878154)
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All apps by Oliver Greschke (DE): https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000

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