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DM1 – The Drum Machine
What it is
DM1 – The Drum Machine is a paid beat-making app for creating patterns and arranging them into songs. Its multitouch step sequencer handles 16- or 32-step patterns, while drum pads let users play and record with automatic quantization. The iPad page lists 108 vintage and produced drum kits. A mixer provides per-channel volume, pitch, sample-length, mute and solo controls, plus custom kit settings; effects include overdrive, delay, reverb, phaser, filters, compressor and noise gate. The song composer arranges patterns on a timeline by dragging and dropping. The iPad version can import samples from the iPod Library, microphone, Dropbox, AudioCopy and iTunes shared folder, and export audio through SoundCloud, Dropbox, Facebook, email, iTunes shared folder or AudioCopy. Listed music integrations include full MIDI, Audiobus, Ableton Link and Inter-App Audio. Fingerlab says the Mac version is compatible with the iPad version and can share files with it, and its FAQ says users may publish and sell music made with DM1. Apps are listed for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
For and against
For
- Sequencer supports 16- and 32-step patterns.
- Includes 108 listed iPad drum kits.
- Offers sample import and audio export on iPad.
- Supports full MIDI and Ableton Link.
- Users may sell music created with DM1.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- iPhone app costs $4.99, paid once.
- iPad app costs $9.99, paid once.
- Mac app costs $9.99, paid once.
The verdict
DM1 offers a pattern-based route from beat creation to song arrangement, with mixing and effects controls. Separate paid apps are listed for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Who it suits
It suits beat makers who want pattern sequencing, song arrangement and per-channel sound controls. The iPad version’s sample import and audio export options may appeal to users moving audio between apps and services.
Plans and prices
DM1 for iPhone
iPhone app · in-app purchases available
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
DM1 - The Drum Machine (iPad)
iPad app · in-app purchases available
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
DM1 - The Drum Machine (Mac)
Mac app
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Created music rights
- Fingerlab's FAQ says users have permission to publish and sell songs or beats created with DM1.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Drum kits
- The iPad product page lists 108 vintage and produced drum kits mastered at Fingerlab Sound Studios.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Effects listed include overdrive, delay, reverb, phaser, filters, compressor and noise gate.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- The iPad page lists sample import from the iPod Library, microphone, Dropbox, AudioCopy and iTunes shared folder, plus audio export to SoundCloud, Dropbox, Facebook, email, iTunes shared folder or AudioCopy.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mac compatibility
- Fingerlab says DM1 for OSX is compatible with DM1 for iPad and can share files with it.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mixer
- The mixer includes per-channel volume, pitch, sample length, mute, solo and custom drum-kit settings.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Music integrations
- The iPad page lists Audiobus, full MIDI implementation, Ableton Link and Inter-App Audio support.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pads and quantization
- Drum pads let users play and record beats with automatic quantization.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Apple's App Store listing says Fingerlab indicates DM1 does not collect data; Apple says this developer-reported information has not been verified by Apple.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DM1 is a drum machine for creating beats and songs from patterns.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- Its step sequencer uses a multitouch matrix and supports 16- or 32-step patterns.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Song composition
- The song composer lets users arrange created beat patterns on a timeline by dragging and dropping them.fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Fingerlab directs users with general, technical or bug questions to [email protected].fingerlab.net · read 8 Oct 2026
