TM vs DTX Touch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TM
This application allows users to customize and organize sounds for their Roland TM-1 Trigger Module. Import your own samples or use the included pro-quality sounds, assign them to trigger inputs, and save custom kits for live performances or studio work.
- Customize TM-1 sounds
- Import original samples
- Access 150 pro-quality samples
- Save and load custom kits
- Assign MIDI note numbers
- Supports WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless
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Customize and Organize TM-1 Sounds from Your Mobile Device The free TM-1 Editor app provides a powerful command center for customizing your Roland TM-1 Trigger Module for different stage and studio performances. The app gives you the ability to import your own original samples, and includes 150 pro-quality samples to work with as well. Via a simple interface, you can assign sounds to the trigger inputs and edit various parameters, and then save your setups as custom kits on your device.* To prepare for the gig, simply connect your device, transfer the desired kits to the TM-1’s onboard memory, and you’re ready to go! Kits load almost instantly, making it easy to change up sounds as needed between sets. *The number of kits that can be stored is dependent on the available memory in your device. Features : - Create customized kits for the TM-1 - Import your own original samples or choose from 150 ready-to-play samples included with the app - Save and load whole kit combinations and setups - Assign MIDI note numbers for the TM-1’s trigger-to-MIDI function - Compatible formats: WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless
DTX Touch
This app provides intuitive control for tuning, muting, EQ, and effects on compatible electronic drum kits. It allows users to create custom drum kits with extensive mixing and layering options, offering a PA engineer-like experience.
- Intuitive tap and swipe tuning
- Graph-based sound adjustment
- Seamless kit selection and editing
- Extensive mixing and effect functions
- Layering up to 10 tones simultaneously
- Flexible routing options
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*To use the application, you will need to connect your smart device to DTX using a USB cable and adapter. Please refer to our connection manual for details. *DTX Touch is compatible with firmware version 2 of DTX-PRO / DTX-PROX or later. 1. Tune it up like an acoustic kit Tap and swipe operations allow intuitive tuning, mute, EQ and effect adjustments. The graph allows customization to adjust the sound output in relation to the strength of the pad hit. 2. Simple and clear operation The UI features a flat design and ample use of photos and graphs, allowing users to edit items without hesitation. The normal flow of kit adjustment tasks, such as selecting a kit, editing the kit, adding effects, and mixing, can be performed seamlessly. 3. Let's create your own special kit! The DTX-PRO/PROX, comes enabled with a wide variety of mixing and effect functions, that allow the user to operate like a PA engineer. The DTX-PRO/PROX also offer a wealth of customizable materials, such as a layer function that allows up to 10 different tones to be pronounced simultaneously with highly flexible routing. Please try these functions with the DTX Touch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DTX Touch at 5.0 against TM's 4.3. TM's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DTX Touch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
TM ships an update fortnightly, DTX Touch every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TM | DTX Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | Yamaha Corporation |
Customer experience
TM
DTX Touch
In-app purchases
TM
No in-app purchases
DTX Touch
No in-app purchases









