Best Drum Machine Live Apps &amp; Games

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

Drum Machine - Music Maker by MWM

Beat Maker, Drums & Drum Pad

Strong Contender

4.3😞(6.1K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

🚀 Cool app
🚀 Great drum machine
🚀 Fun to make music

Room to Improve

💰 Requires subscription to use
🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
🐛 Crashes and errors
🔋 Drains battery
💰 Overpriced subscription

Pop Drummer -Real Drum Machine by Lumbeat

Pocket Groove & Virtual Drums

Worth Considering

House drums. Live performance.

4.7😊(241 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app provides realistic acoustic drum sounds and editable grooves for musicians and creators. It offers multiple drummer styles, live performance pads, and extensive customization options for creating and performing pop rhythms. Supports AUv3 and standalone use.

What We Love

👍 Great app
👍 Responsive developer
👍 One-time purchase instead of subscription
👍 AUv3 and MIDI support
👍 Modern user interface
👍 Sounds great
👍 Wonderful app
👍 Brilliant drum machine app

Room to Improve

🤔 Issues with song mode
🤔 MIDI implementation could be improved

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Jack Machine Pro

$9.99

Create and perform electronic music with a Chicago house-inspired drum machine. Build beats, shape sounds, and control performances live. Export your creations for further production.

Synthesized drum voicesPattern programming with accents and swingLive performance surface

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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

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Vintage Drum Machine emulation

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

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Drum Loop - drum machine

A simple drum machine

Multiple drum styles (Rock, Metal, Blues, Pop, Jazz)50 high-quality drum patternsReal recorded drum sounds

Create your own drum beats with a variety of styles and high-quality sounds. Practice your instrument without needing a live drummer. This app is updated frequently with new patterns.

Super 606 Drums - Drum Machine

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Analog Rhythm Synth + AUv3

$4.99

Create authentic analog drum rhythms with a classic 606-style drum machine. Offers advanced features like multi-outputs, flams, and ratchets, plus easy MIDI and stem export. Includes inspiring FX and a magic pattern generator for unlimited beat creation.

Authentic 606-style analog emulationAdvanced flams and ratchetsMulti-outputs for AUv3

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Gig Drummer: Drum Pad Machine

AUv3 Loops & Backing Tracks

30+ versatile rhythmsDynamic performance toolsAUv3 plugin support

This app provides a virtual drum machine for live performance, rehearsal, and recording. It offers over 30 rhythms across various genres, dynamic performance tools, and custom loop import. Organize your sets and control it with MIDI for a professional live drumming experience.

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Rock Drum Machine: Real Drums

Drummer That Jams, Not Loops

AI-powered rock drummingAdjustable jam level and intensityLive Pads with assignable controls

$17.99 | 100% OFF

Transform your device into a powerful rock drumming tool with realistic sounds and a vast library of rhythms. Easily create custom beats, jam with AI-generated grooves, and integrate with other music apps. Export your creations as audio or MIDI files.

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Mixpads-Drum Pads DJ Mixer PRO

Make beats,music & dj remixes

30 drum pads with music loops12 creative one-shot sound padsPRO DJ sound effects

Create electronic music and groovy remixes with a user-friendly interface. Features include 30 drum pads, creative sound pads, professional DJ effects, and a large library of sample packs. You can also load your own music and record your voice for unique mixes.

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Beat Station - Drum Machine

Drum Loops & Metronome

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

This app provides a versatile drum machine for musicians, offering realistic drum sets and extensive loop libraries. It allows for real-time control of song sections and hands-free operation via a Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard, enhancing practice, production, and live performance.

Pure Beats minimalistic and elegant drum machine

(498)

subscription

by 建瑛贾

Minimalist designMultiple color optionsMultiple drum sound effects

Experience a unique rhythm game with a minimalist design. Tap to the beat with multiple color options and drum sound effects. Challenge yourself to keep up with increasingly complex rhythms.

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The rock drummer that jams

Rock Drum Machine Lite

High-quality rock drum soundsExtensive rhythm libraryEasy rhythm editing

Transform your device into a powerful rock drumming tool. Access high-quality drum sounds and a variety of rhythms for instant power drumming. Easily create and customize your own beats.

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Vintage 16-Step Drum Machine

$0.99

Transform your device into a vintage 16-step drum machine. Craft authentic beats with studio-quality sounds and an intuitive sequencer, perfect for sketching rhythms or live performance. Enjoy a tactile retro feel with modern software precision.

16-step sequencer19 built-in patterns12 classic instrument sounds

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Drum Pad Machine Free

by AZAT TEKCE

Professional studio soundsLoop-based music creationAnimated buttons

Create your own music with a variety of professional studio-quality sounds. This app features animated buttons, a spectacular design, and an equalizer for a fun and simple music-making experience.

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EGDR606 - 606 Drum Machine

Vintage Drum Machine

$3.99

This app emulates a vintage 80s drum machine with a realistic interface. Create your own beats, use included groove presets, and play along with your favorite songs. Supports various audio and MIDI connections for integration with other music software.

Realistic 80s drum machine interface16-step sequencer with variable length16 programmable rhythm patterns

Vintage Drum Machine emulation

$3.99

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 interface16 programmable rhythm patternsSave and play custom beats

This app offers a virtual drum kit with 8 realistic drum sounds and multiple instruments. It allows for simultaneous song and drum playing with multitouch support and vibration mode.

Multitouch support8 drum padsComplete acoustic drum kit