EGLM1 vs Alina String Ensemble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EGLM1
This app emulates vintage hardware drum machines from the 1980s, offering a realistic interface for creating and saving custom beats. It supports various integration methods for playing along with other music apps and sharing your creations.
- Realistic 80s drum machine interface
- 16 programmable rhythm patterns
- Save and play custom beats
- Parameter automation
- Song mode with loop option
- Core MIDI and Audiobus support
- Export performances
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ElliottGarage presents EGLM1, a drum machine that emulates the vintage hardware heard in the music of the 80's popstars. 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 quickly programmable rythm patterns with variable length - Save the pattern you've created and play your songs - Atuomation of all Drumkit pieces parameters (pan, volume and mix) - Song Mode page (swipe to left to open it) with loop option - Swing and tap tempo - Core MIDI & clock MIDI (network session, external controller, inter app midi) - Audiobus - Interapp Instrument - Rercord and export your performance with iTunes, eMail or Audio Copy - Audio Unit AU3 support Check the videos on http://www.youtube.com/ElliottGarage support: info@elliottgarage.com
Alina String Ensemble
This app is a musical keyboard simulator that recreates the authentic sounds of the Solina String Ensemble from the 1970s. It features a 49-key, 4-octave keyboard with multiple instrument sounds and built-in effects like reverb and modulation.
- Solina String Ensemble sound simulation
- 6 pre-loaded instruments
- 49-key, 4-octave keyboard
- Core MIDI and MIDI compatible
- Built-in spring reverb effect
- Adjustable modulation
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Alina String Ensemble is a musical keyboard application for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch that simulates the Solina String Ensemble. The sound is in reference to Solina String Ensemble (Serial number "SERIES 22, No.0093158”) manufactured by N.V. EMINENT BODEGRAVEN HOLLAND in the 70’s. You are sure to be surprised at the real sound generated from this App. Features: - Pre-loaded with 6 instruments including Viola, Violin, Brass, Horn, Cello, Contra Bass - 49key, 4-octave Keyboards with scrollable - Core MIDI and MIDI compatible - Scrollable Keyboard & dual Keyboards(Only iPad) - BASS tone(Cello, Contra Bass) is assigned on lowest 20 keys - Built-in Reverb that simulates a spring reverb - Modulation that can adjust the rate and depth Special thanks: Jun Kawabata courtesy of AIRPLANE LABEL & Studio Peach Blue Peach
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Verdict
EGLM1 and Alina String Ensemble both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Alina String Ensemble's written reviews are positive against 44% of EGLM1's. EGLM1's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
EGLM1 costs $3.99 and Alina String Ensemble $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for EGLM1 against 4.2 for Alina String Ensemble. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of EGLM1's written reviews are positive against 52% of Alina String Ensemble's.
EGLM1 ships an update every 2 months, Alina String Ensemble every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EGLM1 | Alina String Ensemble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (56 ratings) — better | 4.2 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | 52.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elliott Garage | insideout ltd. |
Customer experience
EGLM1
Alina String Ensemble
In-app purchases
EGLM1
No in-app purchases
Alina String Ensemble
No in-app purchases
