EGDR808
EGDR808 is a paid mobile drum machine from Elliott Garage, with Android and iOS versions.
What EGDR808 is
EGDR808 is a paid mobile drum machine from Elliott Garage, with Android and iOS versions. Its interface draws on 1980s hardware, while the main sequencing workspace uses a 16-step sequencer, 12 programmable rhythm patterns, and four fill patterns. Auto-fill can insert a fill after every 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 patterns. Manual Play, Pattern Write, and Pattern Clear provide pattern controls, and each drumkit piece offers tuning, decay, and snappy parameters. Song Mode is opened with a left swipe and is listed for iOS only. Swing and tap tempo are also iOS-only. The iOS release lists Ableton Link, AU3 AudioUnit, Audiobus, and Interapp support, plus export through iTunes, email, or MAPI Audio Copy. EGDR808 can receive MIDI clock and MIDI notes. The German App Store lists EGDR808 HD Drum Machine at 6,99 € once for iPhone and iPad. Separate manuals are available for each platform.
Good
- 16-step sequencer with 12 rhythm patterns
- Four fill patterns plus configurable auto-fill
- Tuning, decay, and snappy drum controls
- Receives MIDI clock and MIDI notes
- iOS integrations and export options
Watch out
- Paid app with no free plan
- Song Mode is listed as iOS-only
- Swing and tap tempo are iOS-only
- Listed iOS price is 6,99 € once
Who it suits
EGDR808 suits mobile musicians who want step sequencing, MIDI input, and live performance tools on Android or iOS. iOS users get the additional song, tempo, integration, and export features listed for that platform.
Verdict
EGDR808 combines hardware-inspired presentation with focused step sequencing and programmable fills. Check the platform-specific feature list before choosing, especially if you need Song Mode, tempo controls, integrations, or export.
Plans and prices
From EGDR808's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| EGDR808 HD Drum Machine | €6.99, paid once | iPhone and iPad app |
The facts
Each one read from EGDR808's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Auto-fill
- Auto-fill can trigger a fill every 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 patterns.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Export
- The iOS page lists export through iTunes, email, or MAPI Audio Copy.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The iOS version lists Ableton Link, AU3 AudioUnit, Audiobus, and Interapp support.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Manuals
- The maker provides separate EGDR808 manuals for iOS and Android.checked 9 Oct 2026
- MIDI
- The manual says EGDR808 can receive MIDI clock and MIDI notes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Pattern controls
- It includes Manual Play, Pattern Write, and Pattern Clear modes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EGDR808 is a drum machine with an interface inspired by 1980s hardware.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- It has a 16-step sequencer, 12 programmable rhythm patterns, and 4 fill patterns.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Song mode
- Song Mode opens with a left swipe and is listed as iOS-only.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sound controls
- Drumkit piece parameters include tuning, decay, and snappy.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites questions by email at [email protected].checked 9 Oct 2026
- Tempo
- Swing and tap tempo are listed as iOS-only features.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Rome, Italychecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Elliott Garage describes its founder as an engineer working in software and audio development who creates music apps and virtual instruments.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Price listing
- The German App Store listing shows 6,99 €.checked 9 Oct 2026
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