Instead of 0x808
0x808 alternatives
0x808 is a free, open-source desktop drum machine, step sequencer, and synthesizer for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its 16-track grid offers per-step velocity and pitch, while subtractive, four-operator FM, and wavetable modes cover varied sound design. It loads WAV, MP3, and FLAC samples, chains patterns for songs or performance, provides per-track and master effects, and exports WAV offline. VST3 and CLAP plugins add DAW use, and USB MIDI works across its supported systems.
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Zenbeats
by ZenbeatsFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Multitrack beatmaking across desktop and mobile — Zenbeats adds Android and iOS apps, multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, and third-party plugin support beyond 0x808’s desktop focus.
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mpump
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+4Browser beat sharing and small live sessions — mpump runs in a browser with shareable links, offline PWA use, optional peer sessions, and Ableton Link integration rather than 0x808’s desktop workstation.
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Hydrogen
Free plan APILinuxMac+1Customizable pattern-based drum sequencing — Hydrogen focuses on customizable drum sequencing, downloadable drumkits, time-stretching, and pitch shifting instead of 0x808’s broader synthesis workstation.
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Atlas 2
Free trial LinuxMacWindowsAI-assisted sample organization in DAWs — Atlas 2 uses AI to organize samples and offers broad plugin formats, MIDI import, polyrhythms, and loop export, unlike 0x808’s manual sample browser.
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Beatmaker 3
Free trial iPhoneMacWindowsReady-made genre kits and groove phrases — Beatmaker 3 centers on ready-made kits, genre phrases, mood and BPM browsing, and unified owned titles rather than 0x808’s synthesis engines.
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Playbeat 4
Free trial iPhoneMacWindowsStyle-based pattern generation and remixing — Playbeat 4 generates genre-based patterns and includes 1,500 kits, while 0x808 supplies fixed sequencing, synthesis modes, and imported samples.
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BeatForge
Free trial MacWindowsModeled classic drum machines and deep routing — BeatForge offers modeled TR-606, TR-808, and TR-909 engines, over 40 sound engines, parameter locks, and extensive MIDI routing beyond 0x808.
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DrumComputer
Free trial iPhoneMacWindows6.2 Visit site - 9
DMC60
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Groove Agent 6
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MDrummer
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Microtonic
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Nepheton 2
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Nithonat 2
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Punch 2
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Redrum
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DM1 – The Drum Machine
Paid iPhoneMac5.6 Visit site - 18
Drumazon 2
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TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer
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TRIAZ
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EGDR808
Paid AndroidiPhone5.5 Visit site - 22
XO
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Patterning 3
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Trix
Paid MacWindows5.1 Visit site - 25
VADrum2
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CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer
Paid MacWindows
Readers may still want alternatives for mobile access, browser sharing, broader collaboration, specialized sample organization, or different pattern-generation workflows. 0x808 has no direct Bluetooth MIDI support, and MP3 export requires an optional build setting. When switching, weigh whether you need iOS or Android support, browser-based sessions, plugin formats, AI-assisted pattern creation, larger factory libraries, MIDI routing, or a paid product with a trial. Also consider whether a focused drum sequencer suits you better than 0x808’s combined workstation approach.