Best 808 Drum Apps

4.5😞(1.1K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Emulate a classic 80s drum machine with realistic interface and sound. Create your own rhythms using the 16-step sequencer and programmable patterns. Offers control over drum kit parameters for a vintage feel.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
🎉 Faithful 808 emulation
💡 Convenient for practicing/songwriting
👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

🐛 Restore purchase not working
🐛 Crashes and bugs
🔋 Battery draining issues
🤯 Confusing/missing features
💰 Overpriced for the functionality
🤬 Aggressive upselling/in-app purchases

EasyBeats Drum Machine MPC by Christian Inkster

Strong Contender

4.7😊(1.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Create music with this intuitive drum machine app. Import your own sounds or use the included kits to build beats with a powerful pattern editor. Export your creations in high quality.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🎨 Wide variety of sounds
🔊 High-quality audio
💡 Helpful tutorial
🚀 Responsive interface

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and freezes
🔒 Locked features behind paywall
🔋 Drains battery quickly
📺 Poor visual design
🔊 Limited sound selection

EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite by Elliott Garage

Vintage Drum Machine emulation

Worth Considering

FingerDrum: Drum Pads & Beats

4.2(124 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Emulates a vintage 80s drum machine with a realistic interface. Create your own beats or use presets, and integrate with other music apps. Unlock full functionality through in-app purchase.

More 808 Drum apps to explore

AI Stems, Backing Track, Remix

Structured drumming lessonsAI stem separationDrumless backing tracks

Transform your device into a versatile music creation tool. Learn drumming with structured lessons, play along with backing tracks, and separate songs into stems. Create beats and remixes with a powerful studio interface.

Vintage Drum Machine emulation

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EGDR808 Drum Machine HD

$5.99

This app emulates a classic 80s hardware drum machine with a realistic interface. Create your own rhythms, save patterns, and control drum kit parameters. It offers advanced features like AU3 support, Inter App Instrument, and Core MIDI.

Realistic 80s interface16-step sequencerProgrammable rhythm and fill patterns

LE04 | AR-909 Drum Machine

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NEW: 80s Analog Drum Machine

$2.99

This app emulates a classic 1980s analog drum machine, offering a hybrid synth/sample-based approach to beat creation. It provides intuitive controls for live tweaking and pattern switching, making it ideal for both studio work and live performance.

Hybrid synth/sample-based drum creationAUv3 plugin supportIntuitive controls for live tweaking

Drum Machine - Music Maker

(1.5K)

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Beat Maker, Drums & Drum Pad

High quality drum kits8 tracks mixerSteps sequencer

Create impressive music with an intuitive beat maker. Explore various drum kits, utilize a step sequencer, and mix tracks with an 8-track mixer. Compatible with MIDI controllers for an enhanced experience.

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Drum Machine - Beat Groove Pad

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Step Sequencer (16 & 32 step)Drum PadsSampler

Create your own music with a step sequencer, drum pads, and mixer. Offers a variety of sounds and patterns for different genres. Perfect for both aspiring music producers and casual users.

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Beat Maker: Music & Drum Pad

DJ Mixer, Loops & Sounds

Choose sound packsTap pads for drums, piano, and FXGuided Beat School lessons

Create polished beat sketches and drum patterns with ease. Learn new rhythms, shape tracks with studio tools, and practice various genres. Ideal for quick practice or developing ideas without a full studio setup.

(7)

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Full drum kit layoutNatural dynamic performanceHigh-quality sound

Experience a full drum kit with an intuitive layout. Enjoy dynamic performance and high-quality sounds at your fingertips. Practice along with songs using real-time speed adjustment and a simple mixer.

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Drum Pad - Music & Beat Maker

Launchpad: Make a Beats

High-quality samples from professional composersImproved training mode for learning music creationSuitable for all skill levels, from beginners to pros

Easily create music compositions and hit songs on your phone. Features high-quality samples, improved training modes, and sound packages for various genres. Suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

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n-Track Studio DAW: Make Music

Music Recording & Beat Maker

Unlimited audio and MIDI tracksReal-time effects (Guitar Amps, VocalTune, Reverb)Step Sequencer Beat Maker

Transform your device into a professional music studio. Record, mix, and edit an unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks with real-time effects. Collaborate with other artists and create music on the go.

Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker

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Make music & play DJ beats!

Multiple music styles (Hip-hop, Trap, House, etc.)Professional sound packsDrum and Piano instruments

Create professional-quality music and unique tracks with a variety of styles and sound packs. Utilize instruments, FX, and sequencing for creative sound design. Learn through beat school lessons and share your creations instantly.

by Egg Carton Studios

(0)

Dholak Drum Percussion

Music For Life

Studio-quality Dholak drum soundsCustomizable soundboardAudio recording

This app simulates a South Asian hand drum, offering studio-quality sounds with customizable soundboards. Users can record and play back their musical creations. Regular updates promise new features and bug fixes.

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16-Pad Synthesized Drum Kit

BackBeat: Drum Beat Trainer

Master Essential Drum Beats

Make the best beats on the go!

Create beats with samplesUse samples from famous songsAdd effects like delay and reverb

Create professional-sounding beats on your mobile device with a wide variety of samples, including those inspired by famous songs. Enhance your tracks with effects, use a metronome for perfect timing, and record your creations to share.

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