Best Drum Machine Apps

4.6😊(675K ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🤩 Incredible music-making experience
👍 Easy to learn and use
🎶 Wide variety of music genres and beats
🎓 Helpful tutorials and lessons
🎧 High-quality sound samples

Room to Improve

🤬 Excessive and repetitive ads
💰 Expensive subscription model
🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
🤔 Limited customization options
⏱️ Lessons and tutorials move too fast

EGDR808 Drum Machine lite by Elliott Garage

Vintage Drum Machine emulation

Strong Contender

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

Real Drum: electronic drum set by KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI

Learn how to play drum pads

Worth Considering

Make great music anywhere

4.5😊(50K ratings)

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Learn to play drums on your smartphone or tablet with a realistic virtual drum set. Offers lessons, loops, and customizable kits for all skill levels. Practice quietly anywhere and share your performances.

What We Love

🥁 Great drum sounds
👍 Realistic drumming experience
💡 Ability to create custom drum kits
👍 Wide variety of drum kits
🥁 Useful for practicing and learning drums

Room to Improve

🐛 Delay issues when playing
🔋 Battery drain when app is running
💰 Paywall for some features
📢 Too many ads
🐛 Bugs and crashes

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100+ pre-made drum beatsAdjustable tempo without pitch changePersonalize and rename beats

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Drum Machine - Music Maker

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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Realistic drum setsExtensive drum loop libraryMultiple control modes (Loop, Pedal, Song)

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by Snorkel Audio, Inh. Michael Kaisser

16-step drum grid with velocityLoad custom samplesShape samples with envelopes

Create beats quickly with a 16-step grid, velocity control, and genre presets. Load your own samples, shape sounds with envelopes and effects, and arrange patterns into full songs. Supports MIDI out and AUv3 hosting.

DrumKnee 3D Drums - Drum set

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Revolutionary Drum Kit game

Realistic 3D drum setFoot-controlled bass drumRecord and share songs

Experience realistic 3D drumming with foot-controlled bass. Record, share, and play along with drumless tracks. Customize your kit with professional sounds and stylish skins for an immersive music experience.

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EGDR909 Drum Machine Lite

Vintage Drum Machine emulation

Realistic 80s drum machine interface16-step sequencer with variable length48 programmable rhythm patterns

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.

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LE04 | AR-909 Drum Machine

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

Edjing Mix: DJ Music Mixer App

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Remix Songs & Create Beats

Unlimited track mixing from Spotify, Beatport, SoundCloud Go+20+ pro-grade DJ effects and samplesAdvanced features like sampler and hardware integration

This app provides a professional DJ setup on your mobile device. Mix millions of tracks from various sources, including Spotify, and create unique mashups with advanced DJ effects and tools. It's designed for both aspiring and experienced music creators.

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Beat Maker Go－DJ Drum Pads Pro

Making Songs, Samples & Loops

200+ sound packsInteractive beat making lessonsAdvanced mode for experienced users

Create music and perform beats with a vast library of sound packs and interactive lessons. This app offers tools for both beginners and experienced producers to craft, record, and share their musical creations.

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Vintage drum machine soundsCompose, record, and play musicCreate custom drum boxes

FunkBox Drum Machine

by Synthetic Bits, LLC

$4.99

This app offers a collection of vintage drum machine sounds for composing, recording, and performing music. It allows users to create custom drum kits, edit patterns, and export loops. It's compatible with various iOS devices and integrates with other music apps and hardware.

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Full drum kit layoutNatural dynamic performanceHigh-quality sound

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Drum Loops & Metronome

Beat Grooves Machine

Over 500 drum grooves from all genresOffline access to all rhythmsSearch and filter for favorite backing tracks

Access over 500 high-quality drum grooves across various genres, perfect for practice or performance. Features accurate BPM, tempo-independent pitch, and customizable playlists. Enjoy offline access to a vast library of rhythms from renowned drummers and bands.

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Drum Buddha: Beats & Metronome

Grooves, Rudiments & Practice

Groove library with adjustable tempo and voice mutingCustomizable metronome with odd meters and visual pulseDrum rudiments and coordination drills

This app provides a calm space for drummers to practice with a library of grooves, a versatile metronome, and band accompaniment. It focuses on fundamental practice and idea capture without pressure or accounts.

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Mega Drum: Drum Simulator

Play Drums, Beats & Kits

Realistic acoustic and electronic drum soundsResponsive multi-touch for natural playingFull-screen landscape layout

Transform your iPhone into a realistic virtual drum kit. Play with responsive multi-touch controls, explore various drum kits, and jam along to backing loops. Offers both free and premium options for an enhanced drumming experience.

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