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DM1 – The Drum Machine vs EGDR808
Both stand on drum machine software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid iPhoneMac
DM1 combines pattern creation, live pad recording and timeline arrangement with a broad set of listed effects and integrations. Choose the app for your platform; the iPhone, iPad and Mac versions have separate prices.
Visit DM1 – The Drum Machine Paid AndroidiPhone
Choose EGDR808 if you want a mobile drum machine with step sequencing, programmable patterns and MIDI input. Its iOS version adds Song Mode, swing, tap tempo, integrations and export options. Android users do not get those listed iOS-only features.
Visit EGDR808The facts
| DM1 – The Drum Machine | EGDR808 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | DM1 for iPhone: $4.99, paid once | EGDR808 HD Drum Machine: €6.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fingerlab.net | elliottgarage.com |
| On drum machine software | #17 of 30 | #21 of 30 |
DM1 – The Drum Machine: what it does well
- 16- or 32-step patterns in a multitouch sequencer
- Drum pads record beats with automatic quantization
- Mixer offers per-channel controls and custom kit settings
- Supports full MIDI, Audiobus and Ableton Link
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- iPad app costs $9.99, paid once
- Sample import and export details are listed for iPad
EGDR808: what it does well
- 16-step sequencer with 12 rhythm patterns and four fills
- Auto-fill offers five pattern interval choices
- Drumkit pieces have tuning, decay and snappy controls
- Receives MIDI clock and MIDI notes
- iOS version lists four audio integrations
What to know first
- There is no free plan
- Song Mode, swing and tap tempo are iOS-only
- Listed once-off price is 6.99 EUR
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