mpump is a free browser drum machine, groovebox and step sequencer for making beats and sharing them as links.
Alternatives to 0x808
0x808 combines a 16-track drum grid, step sequencing, and synthesis in a free, open-source desktop workstation for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Per-step velocity and pitch controls support detailed programming, while subtractive, four-operator FM, and wavetable modes provide distinct synthesis approaches. It loads WAV, MP3, and FLAC samples, chains patterns in song or perform mode, and includes per-track and master effects. Offline WAV export is built in, with MP3 export…
Groove Agent 6 is Steinberg’s groove and beat-making environment for working with drum sounds, sampled acoustic kits, and percussion sets.
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Beatmaker 3
Beatmaker 3 is a virtual drum machine for making beats with ready-made kits, rhythmic phrases, and built-in effects.
iOSmacOSWindows6.7$49 one-time - 5
Playbeat 4
Playbeat 4 is a drum-design plugin for creating patterns, sounds, grooves, and remixes.
iOSmacOSWindows6.5€89 one-time - 6

Atlas 2
Atlas 2 uses AI to sort and organize drum samples, helping users explore sounds and make beats.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.3$99 one-time - 7

DrumComputer
DrumComputer is a synthetic drum instrument combining sound generation, modulation, sequencing, randomizers and sample import.
iOSmacOSWindows6.3$129 one-time - 8
Redrum
Redrum is Reason’s pattern-based drum machine, designed around drum computers inspired by 1980s machines.
macOSWindows6.3€159 one-time - 9
XO
XO organizes drum samples by sonic similarity, helping users audition sounds and rhythms rather than search through folders.
macOSWindows6.2£76.20 one-time - 10
BeatForge
BeatForge is a drum machine, step sequencer, and REX player plugin for macOS and Windows.
macOSWindows6.1€39 one-time - 11
EGDR808
EGDR808 is a paid mobile drum machine from Elliott Garage, with Android and iOS versions.
AndroidiOS6.1€6.99 one-time - 12
MDrummer
MDrummer is a drum machine and virtual drummer for arranging drum tracks and real-time performances.
macOSWindows6.1$280 one-time - 13
Microtonic
Microtonic is a drum and percussion synthesizer with a pattern-based drum-machine engine, supplied as a VST/AU plug-in for Windows and Mac.
macOSWindows6.1$99 one-time - 14
Nepheton 2
Nepheton 2 is a drum instrument plugin that emulates the sounds of the classic TR-808 drum machine.
macOSWindows6.1€119 one-time - 15
Nithonat 2
Nithonat 2 is a drum instrument plugin from D16 Group Audio Software that emulates the TR-606, with kicks, snares, toms, and hi-hats.
macOSWindows6.1€119 one-time - 16
Patterning 3
Patterning 3 is a circular drum machine for creating beats and exploring rhythms on iOS and macOS.
iOSmacOS6.1$29.99 one-time - 17
Punch 2
Punch 2 is a 24-pad drum synthesizer plug-in for PC and Mac that combines drum synthesis, samples, and a built-in pattern sequencer.
macOSWindows6.1$149 one-time - 18
TRIAZ
TRIAZ is a drum production plugin for creating beats, sequencing patterns, layering sounds, and mixing drum parts.
macOSWindows6.1$79 one-time - 19

DM1 – The Drum Machine
DM1 – The Drum Machine is Fingerlab’s beat-making software for building patterns and arranging them into songs.
iOSmacOS6.0$4.99 one-time - 20
VADrum2
iOSmacOS5.9$14.99 one-time - 21
Drumazon 2
Drumazon 2 is a drum instrument plug-in that emulates the sounds of the original 909 drum machine.
macOSWindows5.8€119 one-time - 22
Trix
Trix is a plugin recreation of a Japanese rhythm machine from 1973, made by Hügelton Instruments.
macOSWindows5.8$5 one-time - 23
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is a free drum sequencer and sample-based synthesizer for building rhythms and songs.
APILinuxmacOSWindows5.7 - 24
TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer
TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer is a plug-in that recreates Roland’s TR-909 Rhythm Performer using Analog Circuit Behavior technology.
macOSWindows5.7 - 25
DM10 – Drum & Synth Machine
iOSmacOS4.8 - 26
CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer
macOSWindows4.7 - 27
Drum Sequencer
macOSWindows4.7 - 28
Roland TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer
macOSWindows4.7 - 29
TR-707 Software Rhythm Composer
macOSWindows4.7

