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DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine

Paid#13 of 30 in Drum Machine Software

DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine: A feature-rich mobile drum machine for vintage kits, synth grooves, and MIDI workflows. Ranked #13 of 30 in Drum Machine Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for mobile vintage kits and synth grooves.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Mobile vintage kits and synth grooves
Free plan
No
Sequencing mode
Step
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- 240 or more vintage and modern drum kits
- Variable-step sequencing with triplets, swing, probability, and retrig
- AUv3, MIDI, sample import/export, automation, and Song Mode
Where it doesn't
- Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac only
- The workflow centers on step sequencing
- No free plan is offered

Our verdict on DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine

DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine is a paid drum machine and synthesizer app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is aimed at producers who want vintage and modern drum kits, bass and lead synthesizers, customizable drum pads, and a step-based songwriting workflow in an Apple-device setup. The published product details describe a single DM10 plan with drum and synth sequencing, full MIDI support, AudioUnit support, and audio and project export. The app is sold as a one-time purchase, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Its strongest area is sequencing depth within a compact drum-machine format. The step sequencer supports variable step counts, triplets, swing, probability, and retrig, while the mixer adds automation and per-track effects. Song Mode extends the workflow beyond individual patterns, and audio plus project export supports moving completed work out of the app. The library includes 240 or more vintage and modern drum kits, while custom drumkit creation allows sample import and export. These features make DM10 a fit for groove design, pattern variation, and mobile production rather than a narrowly fixed preset player.

DM10 also fits into wider Apple music workflows through AUv3, MIDI mapping, file import and export, external clock, Ableton Link, and iCloud Shared Folder support. The Mac version broadens its use beyond mobile devices, while AudioUnit support provides a path into compatible host workflows. Its main trade-off is platform scope: the documented platforms are iOS and macOS, so it is not positioned as a cross-platform drum machine. Buyers who want an Apple-focused instrument with synth parts, sample handling, detailed step controls, and export options should shortlist DM10. Those seeking a free option or a workflow outside Apple devices should choose an alternative.

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DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Platform	Mobile
Sequencing mode	Step
MIDI support	Yes
Sample import	Yes
Live performance tools	Not verified
Pattern tracks	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: AudioUnit (AUv3), Ableton Link, iCloud Shared Folder
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	fingerlab.net
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine integrations

DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine lists 3 integrations on its own site.

AudioUnit (AUv3)
Ableton Link
iCloud Shared Folder

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