Pulsar-ES: Drum Machine

Name: Pulsar-ES: Drum Machine
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (7 reviews)
Author: Dmytro Kiro

Beat Generator, Swing, Groove

$2.99 · Designed for iPad

7 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

Dmytro Kiro
Size

72.2
MB

Halloween Sale! Save on Pulsar-ES and bring the character of a vintage drum machine to your music. Offer ends November 2. Pulsar-ES is a sample-based drum machine inspired by the Estradin Pulsar. Start with 128 factory rhythms, 64 in bank A and 64 in bank B, play the eight-pad kit, and edit MIDI notes and velocities. In version 1.0.8, Random rhythm generates a new pattern in the current slot. Swing adjusts the timing from 0 to 100%. Shape the sound with filter, reverb, overdrive, delay, chorus and compression. Save edited rhythms as separate user patterns; the factory patterns remain available. Open LINK for tempo-sync settings with compatible peers. Start/stop synchronization is a separate setting. With a MIDI output selected and a compatible route configured, send pattern notes to another instrument. In a plug-in host, routing depends on the host. For iPhone and iPad: standalone app and AUv3. Hosting, MIDI and Link features require the corresponding compatible setup.

A Closer Look

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

7 Ratings

Decent
04/12/2023
werdbuuty
It’s definitely a decent app. Not amazing but, maybe with some updates and whatnot it’ll be more usable.

Developer Response
Thanks for the honest feedback—we appreciate you taking the time to tell us. We’ve continued to update Pulsar-ES, and version 1.0.7 includes general fixes. The current version also has a MIDI Clip Editor and rhythm presets. Please check it out; we hope it feels more useful to you.
Decent
04/12/2023
werdbuuty

It’s definitely a decent app. Not amazing but, maybe with some updates and whatnot it’ll be more usable.
Developer Response Oct 7
Thanks for the honest feedback—we appreciate you taking the time to tell us. We’ve continued to update Pulsar-ES, and version 1.0.7 includes general fixes. The current version also has a MIDI Clip Editor and rhythm presets. Please check it out; we hope it feels more useful to you.
Great responsive developer!
04/29/2023
donny dimble
I’m still working on editing my initial review, it’s not letting me do so per the instructions, so as a stop-gap I wanted to and another to say this is a great app, it sounds distinctive, and as a replication of an esoteric piece of vintage hardware is a lot of fun to use. As a preset drum machine, effects like delay and replicant 3 can really open up the possibilities of the sounds. I really like it. Definitely worth the money. Things like this should be understood for what they are, not what they aren’t. They are great places to start a process as it puts you somewhere you wouldn’t usually be. Thanks again and I’ll try to get my old review off the store. I shouldn’t have been as critical as I was, given that people are sometimes not as understanding as they should be as to what they’re getting for the money. But hanks so much for being so responsive!

Developer Response
Thank you for your review. We have fixed all the bugs that you mentioned. Please check the latest update of the app. We are dedicated to addressing any issues and are open to hearing any feature requests.
Great responsive developer!
04/29/2023
donny dimble

I’m still working on editing my initial review, it’s not letting me do so per the instructions, so as a stop-gap I wanted to and another to say this is a great app, it sounds distinctive, and as a replication of an esoteric piece of vintage hardware is a lot of fun to use. As a preset drum machine, effects like delay and replicant 3 can really open up the possibilities of the sounds. I really like it. Definitely worth the money. Things like this should be understood for what they are, not what they aren’t. They are great places to start a process as it puts you somewhere you wouldn’t usually be. Thanks again and I’ll try to get my old review off the store. I shouldn’t have been as critical as I was, given that people are sometimes not as understanding as they should be as to what they’re getting for the money. But hanks so much for being so responsive!
Developer Response 04/28/2023
Thank you for your review. We have fixed all the bugs that you mentioned. Please check the latest update of the app. We are dedicated to addressing any issues and are open to hearing any feature requests.
Fun app
04/13/2023
karynamaklakova
Great little app to get started with. Love the authentic beats, pretty much like ones I looked up on original device recordings. Lots of potential.
Fun app
04/13/2023
karynamaklakova

Great little app to get started with. Love the authentic beats, pretty much like ones I looked up on original device recordings. Lots of potential.
not worth the time or money
09/10/2024
Jcs2016-17
poor sounds, limited uses

Developer Response
Thanks for taking the time to share this—we appreciate the candid feedback. We’re sorry Pulsar-ES’s sounds and range of uses didn’t meet your expectations. We’ve continued to update the app, and version 1.0.7 includes general fixes. The current version also includes a MIDI Clip Editor and rhythm presets. Please check it out; we hope it offers a better experience.
not worth the time or money
09/10/2024
Jcs2016-17

poor sounds, limited uses
Developer Response Oct 7
Thanks for taking the time to share this—we appreciate the candid feedback. We’re sorry Pulsar-ES’s sounds and range of uses didn’t meet your expectations. We’ve continued to update the app, and version 1.0.7 includes general fixes. The current version also includes a MIDI Clip Editor and rhythm presets. Please check it out; we hope it offers a better experience.

• Generate a new drum pattern with Random rhythm. • Adjust timing with Swing, from 0 to 100%. • Use the updated rhythm-editor toolbar.

Version 1.0.8 Oct 24

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Seller: Dmytro Kiro
Size: 72.2 MB
Category: Music
Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

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Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Age Rating: 4+

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