Elastic Drums

So, I got this app and a few of the IAP’s (next is ‘import sample’) and then didn’t use it for a while. At first, I don’t even know why but I thought it was hokey. Honestly, I had yet to figure out the velocity function (this is now huge for me, in other apps too, much like LFO) and wasn’t impressed with the layout or even the sounds. Fast forward to about a month ago and I’m digging deeper. I really was looking for more organic sounding drums but have found that the sounds this app is capable of is extremely versatile. And I’m sure once I acquire the import IAP I’ll be totally addicted. I’m really just getting started with this app even though I’ve had for quite some time. I give it 5 stars simply because there is so much more to it than meets the eye.

I have been scouring the web to find a simple yet dynamic drum synth and this is well on its way to becoming just that! I managed to keep myself entertained for a several hours making ‘live’ techno on one pattern! (Adjusting it on the fly). I love how far you can stretch a sound with this... seriously, with a couple nice fx on it there is a lot to play with and evolve over time. Absolutely part of my regular arsenal now. All I need to give it 5 stars is - Individual track outs and AU. I’m sure this has been requested.... I don’t think it needs much else, because everything else you can do in a host channel strip just fine... Not to say I wouldn’t like more drum synths to choose from, or FX..., but srsly, please get me individual outs and I will be all lollipops and rainbows about this nearly perfect beast of an app!

I have well over a hundred iOS audio apps. I have been beta testing apps for eight years and have seen many come and go. I have seen many abandoned or sequel versions come about and forcing you to cough up extra cash or the dreaded ‘subscription’ model. This app is none of those. It is a SOLID drum machine with all the bells and whistles. This is literally my fave drum machine for iOS. If you make any beats on an iOS platform then this will most def be a mainstay in your app aresenal. Priced very fair for all that it does and the in apps are also priced fairly. There are many drum apps and I own a lot of them but I find myself returning to this app more than all of the others. If you are into electronic music or production you need this app. Solid.

This is one of the best drum machines on the iOS market, made by real dedicated musicians. The on-the-fly changes make for great options of creativity and diversion and the UI makes it easy to navigate even without a MIDI device. If I were to suggest one thing it would be to allow us to change the color scheme; especially with the new OS it would be really great to have some new colors and would certainly drive me to get the FX bundle. Thanks for all your hard work, folks!

I’ve recently gotten back into Elastic Drums and find myself amazed at how little I had thought about it compared to what it does. This app truly lives up to its tagline “The Flexible Drum Machine”. My goodness, you can do everything with this! Everything from Electribe drum and sampler type madness to old school 808 and even plain ol’ acoustic rock drumming. There’s an amazing array of useful synths and most importantly a good sampler which you can build your own kits with. The power available here easily outshines 1000’s of dollars of equipment, and all in a nice neat package. Sure, there are some in-app purchases needed to really leverage all the capabilities, but they’re reasonably priced and help keep the development going. Developers gotta feed their families too. The iPhone interface is surprisingly well thought out too. Highly recommended!