LE04 | AR-909 Drum Machine

Inspired by dusty old circuits from 1983... Sounds Analog and Alive. Create your own sound. Your own beat. Your own vibe. This app is inspired by a specific piece of drum machine hardware. "The AudioKit 909 is PERFECT, fantastic job!" - Jakob Haq, iOS YouTuber "Very cool..I really like the vibe of it!" – J Miles, Grammy-winning producer (Michael Jackson) + Hybrid Synth/sample based drum creation + AUv3 (Use as plugin in GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis 3, BM3, etc) + Easy to use controls. Create your own sound. Live tweaks. + Exclusive special sauce. Vibe it out. + Ableton Link if you want to rock it standalone Tweak the knobs. This is a drum machine that is meant to be PLAYED. Switch Patterns on screen (or with MIDI) to create new creations on the fly for live performance or songwriting. It's like getting an expensive piece of vintage hardware on your iPhone and iPad. Small & mighty: Entire app less than 20mb (on most devices) WEBSITE: audiokitpro.com/analog909 REQUIREMENTS: iPhone 6s and above screen size. Requires iOS 11 and above. Will not work with 1st generation SE phones. MIDI Guide: + MIDI for drum triggers (Bass Drum, Snare, etc) start on "C" Note 36 (C1 in GarageBand) + MIDI for pattern triggers start on "C" Note 12 (C-1 in GarageBand) COMING: + AUv3 automation coming to AUM + MIDI CC and MIDI Learn coming + Better AUv3 timing coming. For now, try lowering buffer for quicker latency + MIDI Out This app is part of our Limited Edition App Series: https://audiokitpro.com/appdrops Thank you for your support. Looking forward to hearing your creations, please tag @audiokitpro on Instagram and Twitter :) NOTE: This app has no affiliation with Roland. It is a brand new synth drum machine for your enjoyment.

Thanks, everyone! + This update adds iOS 15 AUv3 support for BeatMaker 3, AudioBus 3, Loopy Pro + AUv3 should now work in all iOS DAWS You can trigger patterns with your iOS DAW. Pattern notes start on "C" MIDI Note #12 (C -1, below C0 on GarageBand). Use your DAW to easily record and playback pattern triggers You can send friendly emails to us at ar909@audiokitpro.com Thank you :)

Developer

Cooperator Design

Main Category

Music

Version

1.4.2

Version Release

2022-01-19

Initial Release

2020-11-08

Size

25 MB

Age Rating

4+

Price

USD 2.99

Languages

EN

Bundle ID

com.audiokitpro.drum909

Version Rating

★ 4.84 (1,497)

First Seen

2026-06-02

Metadata updated 2026-07-19

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