Comparison

6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker vs FM Pocket Synthesiser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker

Create electronic music with a 6-track drum synthesizer and sequencer. Shape unique sounds, build complex rhythms, and apply effects. Export your creations or sync with other music apps.

Highlights
  • 6-track drum synthesizer
  • Step sequencer with random fill
  • Independent FX per track
  • Ableton Link and IAA support
  • Parameter locking
  • Export to AudioShare, Email, iTunes
  • Live control and pattern switching
Features
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A 6 track drum machine synthesiser & sequencer for creating beats, electro rhythms or wacky synth blips. Create sounds like the famous TR808 and 606 drum machines. Synthesizer controls shape each sound on each track to various electro synth drum & percussion sounds. Create drum patterns using step edit as on various drum synthesisers, drum machines & sequencers or can be generated randomly. Independent FX, GarageBand routing, Ableton Link, IAA, & Audiobus 3 support. Parameter Set to step per track manually or while playing. Press P-Set to enter mode (Flashing). turn dials, this stores on that current step. Double tap the P-Set to enter erase mode. Any dial turned will erase all that dials settings for the whole track. Easily capture what you hear, export to AudioShare, Audio-Copy, Email or iTunes Shared Folder Check out the "How to" video demo on Youtube https://youtu.be/in4V0P6nigM DRUM SYNTHESIS: 3 Filters: Low, High & Band Pass + resonance & side-pass high pass level, envelope amount & decay time. Adjust pitch VCA decay time + PUNCH for extra kick velocity. Extra attack for track 1 option. Create almost any drum synth sound SEQUENCER: Swing/groove Dynamics. Each step per track can also have a variable dynamics level (double tap) to accentuate pitch, filter or amplitude. RANDOM FILL: From zero to 100 percent this will create random non accentuated steps in mealtime so you can create free flowing dynamic drum beats sequences. Adjust number of steps & offsets in each track to create complex poly rhythms INIT starts over with a blank pattern. Find this in Settings/System. BPM control +/-1 or double tap for +/-5 increments. MOD SECTION: LFO low pass CUT-OFF & PITCH. The pitch level can give a vintage effect subtly detuning with low SPEED or faster for ring modulated effect. Trig forces reset on step to provide pitch or filter envelope. CHAIN MODE: Press P+1, P+2, P+3 for automatically switching to next 1,2, or 3 patterns at each loop end. Changing pattern manually will reset. Drum step edits cant be made during this mode. LIVE CONTROL feature: Use the pattern play section for the following cool tricks: [Sequence/Control/Pattern]: Instantly switch to a saved sequence while playing. Keys correspond to available programs, starting from the current program thats loaded (key 1 is your current program, key 2 is current program+1 etc). Highlighted keys show stored programs. Blue tint shows if your are in Pattern Play still. This is great for building up live tracks and can be cut instantly like DJ cross-fade. With P-Lock enabled, loading patterns locks parameters & just loads the patterns. EFFECTS (Global/master are in yellow.) OVERDRIVE. SPRING REVERB ECHO tempo synced with feedback & wetness. MIXER section: fade each track, mute/ unmute Bass boost and pan on each track SYNCING Ableton Link syncs with Link apps .Enable for precise timing without syncing. Press LINK button at the bottom for settings. You can link to our other apps like 2XB303 MIDI sync with External, Virtual or Audiobus. 6X806 can be master or slave. ( any simple class-compliant USB should work but some may need to be power assisted) Virtual MIDI In is always on. If you send from another app AND receive MIDI clock then you will be receiving both MIDI CLOCKS. While Ableton Link is enabled you can send clock. This means you can use one app to control 6X806 with external hardware MIDI note data is sent out on each channel AUDIO Record a fixed length, default to 32 steps. Can be changed in settings. Arming sampling with CAPTURE (flashing). Starts at counter 1 (ON). PLAY CAP to listen to your sample loop. Audio can be routed via IAA (Inter App Audio) into apps like Apple's Garageband. Garageband will also sync your sequence for excellent multi-track recording. Audiobus 3. Route audio to mix or record into other applications To save you press "Save To", it then flashes. Now choose destination ("!" means its occupied ) then press "Save All" to confirm.

About

FM Pocket Synthesiser

Features
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Pocket FM Synthesiser brings the rich, complex sounds of FM synthesis to your iPhone and iPad. FM synthesis is the technology behind some of the most iconic sounds in music history — metallic bells, punchy basses, glassy pads, and digital leads. Now you can sculpt those sounds anywhere, with a synth that fits in your pocket. Features: Full FM synthesis engine with carrier and modulator controls 16-step sequencer with note, accent, and glide per step Envelope controls — attack, amp decay, and mod decay Built-in delay effect Tone and feedback shaping Designed for iPhone and iPad Recording & Presets: Capture your performances with in-app recording. Purchase recording credits to export your music, and unlock additional save slots to store your favourite patches. Whether you're sketching ideas on the commute, performing live, or just exploring sound design, Pocket FM Synthesiser gives you a powerful creative tool that's always with you. In-App Purchases: Recording credits — record and export your performances Additional save slots — store more of your patches and sequences

Screenshots

6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker4 screens
FM Pocket Synthesiser1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FM Pocket Synthesiser at Free against 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker's $1.99. FM Pocket Synthesiser also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FM Pocket Synthesiser is free to download; 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker costs $1.99 up front. FM Pocket Synthesiser sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker versus FM Pocket Synthesiser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter6X806 Drum Synth Loop MakerFM Pocket Synthesiser
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob WilmotKimberly Young

In-app purchases

None

6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

FM Pocket Synthesiser

One-time10
  • Save Slot 12$0.99
  • Save Slot 15$0.99
  • Save Slot 13$0.99
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  • Save slot 14$0.99
  • Save Slot 16$0.99
  • Save Slot 17$0.99
  • Save Slot 18$0.99
  • Save Slot 20$0.99
  • Save Slot 19$0.99
  • Save Slot 2$0.99

Questions

Is 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker free?
6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FM Pocket Synthesiser free?
FM Pocket Synthesiser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker or FM Pocket Synthesiser have ads?
Neither 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker nor FM Pocket Synthesiser shows ads.

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