Comparison

Peter Vogel CMI vs Drum Pad Sampler

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

Head to head
About

Peter Vogel CMI

Experience the legendary sounds of the 1980s Computer Musical Instrument (CMI) with this retro MIDI player. It offers a byte-perfect re-issue of classic CMI voices and includes a play-only demo of the pioneering 'Page R' rhythm sequencer.

Highlights
  • 500+ legendary CMI sounds
  • Byte-perfect re-issue of 80s CMI sounds
  • Play-only demo of Page R sequencer
  • Browse and play CMI IIX Sounds floppy disk library
  • Play CMI voices via external MIDI input
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Authentic CMI user interface
Features
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Travel back in time to the dawn of electronic music with this strange retro app – a MIDI player preloaded with 500+ legendary CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) sounds. The first byte-perfect re-issue of the classic CMI sounds of the 80s, immortalised by artists including Alan Parsons, Jean Michel Jarre, Trevor Horn, Thomas Dolby, Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder and so many more. 
This app includes a play-only demo of the famous ‘Page R’, which was the world's first screen-based rhythm sequencer. Today every sampler, digital synthesiser, sequencer and audio workstation can trace its lineage back to this legendary machine. Now you can have, in your pocket or on your iPad, a piece of history developed by Peter Vogel and other music nerds who worked on the Fairlight* CMI in the '80s. 
 BUILT-IN FEATURES 
- browse and play the entire original CMI IIX Sounds floppy disk library - 564 voices imported digitally. - play the CMI voices from an external MIDI input (supports Core MIDI devices. Line6 MidiMobilizer II or Akai SynthStation require MidiBridge or similar), or use the on-screen keyboard - display voices graphically using the iconic Page D, and change your viewpoint by tilting your iPhone/iPad.  - play built-in CMI Page R compositions or import and play compositions sent to you by others. 
 - authentic CMI user interface experience, including floppy disk quirks. 


 UPGRADE to PRO VERSION 
Use the in-App upgrade process to add “pro” features for an additional $39.99. Vogel CMI Pro App includes CMI III voices, the ability to compose 8 track songs using the Page R pattern sequencer, sampling your own voices from the microphone or line in and much more. See the “Vogel CMI Pro” app description for details. REVIEWS 
 I would have never dreamt in a million years to own a Fairlight. It is the stuff of legends! Beyond any ordinary man's budget! And for this day to come a reality for a mere $10!! I am in awe and shock! I cannot emphasize how thankful I am to you for releasing this Iconic and Legendary instrument as an iPhone application!! (Imad Hamadieh, Dubai, UAE) When I saw it yesterday and found out about it, I just about fainted!! Very nice app! A complete revival / reissue of the best computer musical instrument ever in a tiny but very useful format. It is a joy to see an epic piece of synthesizer/sampling history as an app for the millions. Finally you can take your Fairlight wherever you are! A Fairlight to go-go-go! (Freek Roffel, Netherlands) 

Again I would like to take a moment and extend a huge THANK YOU to the entire Fairlight team. ... You have taken the time and patience to create an affordable solution for the masses. ... You have given us a gift. I am truly excited to see what users will do with this App to change the future of music once again. Sincerely, thank you. (Zacharia Malakai, USA) 
 All I can say is WOW!! I have put this thru my BIG speakers in my studio and put a little reverb on and the sound is stunning – SO what am I going to do with my Fairlight CMI-IIx now?? (Howard J Smith, USA) DEVICE REQUIREMENTS 

This App will work on any device running iOS 7 or later. However, if you want to use Audiobus or do heavy performance and composing work with the Pro upgrade, we recommend a minimum of iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 4 or iPad 2. *Fairlight is a trademark of Fairlight.au Pty Ltd Australia

About

Drum Pad Sampler

Create jungle, breakbeat, and DnB music with this intuitive drum pad app. It offers a vast library of samples and allows for unlimited customization of pads and layouts. Enjoy low-latency performance for a seamless music-making experience.

Highlights
  • Jungle, breakbeat, and DnB focus
  • Minimal tap-to-play latency
  • 799 built-in samples
  • Unlimited pad customization
  • Save and load custom layouts
  • Category-sorted library with fast navigation
Features
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Jungle / Intelligent / Liquid DnB Drum Pad / Launchpad. Specifically designed for minimal tap-to-play latency. In practice the delay is barely perceptible when using wired headphones. 799 samples—including kicks, snares, hi-hats, bass, loops, effects, and more—are available with no limits in the built-in library, so nothing needs to be downloaded. Build your own collection by adding samples to Favorites for quick access. The library is category-sorted with fast navigation. You can add and remove pads and assign sounds to them without any limits, then save your custom layouts and load them later. Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/udevwork/docs/refs/heads/main/DrumpadPrivacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/udevwork/docs/refs/heads/main/DrumpadTermsofUse udevwork@gmail.com

Screenshots

Peter Vogel CMI4 screens
Drum Pad Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drum Pad Sampler at Free against Peter Vogel CMI's $9.99. Peter Vogel CMI's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (35% vs 0%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Drum Pad Sampler is free to download; Peter Vogel CMI costs $9.99 up front. Peter Vogel CMI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drum Pad Sampler sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Peter Vogel CMI holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peter Vogel CMI has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Peter Vogel CMI's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drum Pad Sampler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peter Vogel CMI ships an update every 3 weeks, Drum Pad Sampler every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Peter Vogel CMI versus Drum Pad Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeter Vogel CMIDrum Pad Sampler
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (36 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter Vogel Instruments Pty LtdDenys Kotelnykov

Customer experience

Peter Vogel CMI

All ratings37 ratings
Positive32.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative51.4%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative52.8%

Drum Pad Sampler

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Peter Vogel CMI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup for some users
  • Keyboard issues and unresponsive controls
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Fairlight Series III sounds
  • Improve MIDI and Audiobus integration
  • Implement a more modern and intuitive UI
  • Add support for odd time signatures

Drum Pad Sampler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Peter Vogel CMI

One-time1
  • CMI Pro Upgrade$39.99
1 purchases

Drum Pad Sampler

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Year$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Peter Vogel CMI free?
Peter Vogel CMI costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Drum Pad Sampler free?
Drum Pad Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Peter Vogel CMI or Drum Pad Sampler?
Peter Vogel CMI is rated higher. Peter Vogel CMI averages 2.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Drum Pad Sampler averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Peter Vogel CMI or Drum Pad Sampler have ads?
Neither Peter Vogel CMI nor Drum Pad Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Peter Vogel CMI or Drum Pad Sampler?
Peter Vogel CMI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drum Pad Sampler every 9 months. Most recently, Peter Vogel CMI was updated on November 6, 2026 and Drum Pad Sampler on November 8, 2026.

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