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Patterning3 vs. Drumcomputer
I’ve been reading and listening,
and with drumcomputer trying.
Can’t make a decision……
What are in your experience the main differences?
The price is the same.
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One is more of a 'Drum Synth' (Drum Computer) while the other one is primarily a 'Sample Player' (Patterning 3).
It all really depends on what you actually 'need'.
Not to forget the UI is completely different. For me Patterning 3 is the clear favorite although Drum Computer has fantastic synth capabilities. The Drum Computer UI is just to overloaded and grey in grey for my eyes while Patterning 3 has a clear layout.
Patterning: flexible sequencer - “best” in class, great arrangement timeline, record in, multi out, can change default notes easily, midiout, sooo much modulation and pattern morphing, excellent timing options for every single lane, free almost infinite drum kits, built in fx and production tools, polyrhythmic, can be used for melodic sequencing. “Better” for acoustic drum sounds. Sample based.
Drum computer: great synthesis - sample use possible, decent timing options per lane, polyrhythmic, decent timeline, infinite randomization of kits (though they do have a sameness to the character), one button pattern generation - has a characteristic feel without user input, NO record in, midi out (for during other apps - but you have to translate the mapping w a third party app), multiout, built in production tools. “Better” for glitchy kits and rhythms. Super “instant” results from randomizing.
TL;DR if you want instant but recognizable drum sound and patterns with lots of sound synthesis - Drum computer. If you want a more hands on composition down to the 32 note with crazy swing/timing options and a HUGE pallet of kits - Patterning
Lists and opinions not exhaustive. Patterning has a bunch of tutorials up on YouTube (recent) as does drum computer (older)
Illuminating. Thought Patterning was more like Octachron in that it was sequencer only. didn’t know it had kits , let alone a HUGE amount. Thanks, is definitely on my radar now (Black Friday comin’!)
Thanks for the great answer. It makes it much more clear which one to choose.
I have and love both. People tend to poo poo Drum Computer sound, but it can be tweaked and sculpted way beyond anything you get from random generations. It does take user intervention though, but luckily you can save the kits and sounds you edit for later use.
How’s the support of both dev’s
Olympianoise doesnt have a way to contact.
If I tap “contact” I get a 404 page not found message
The Patterning dev posts here and has a Discord where he is active.
How does discord work? I have the app and an acount.
How do I find the dev or other devs?
Just click the discord link on their website
Someone has been hacking the contact form so I had to disable it temporarily while i fix it. But you can message me here or support at olympianoiseco.com or discord!
Great to know, thanks.
Battalion is now the same price.
Looks complex, is the user interface intuitive or has it a steep learningcurve?
Honestly, I'm not very synth savvy, but Battalion clicked right away. Very easy to dial in. Yet profoundly deep if you want to in its modulation. It is, IMO, one of the best apps out there. The sequencer is also great. And there is a new update coming soon with a lot of QOL improvements.
Seems like the beta is open again so you can try it:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/Hf3JSxPr
Thanks! That helps a lot.
Thank you.
If you like synthesis based sound design, Drum Computer is an excellent option. It was my #1 used iPad drum synth for several years ... But Battalion has recently claimed that crown, imo. It has most of what I love about my Elektron Machinedrum ... A very large assortment of synth and sampling engines, modulation for days, "Ctrl-all" (Tweak all parameters at once on each track or project-wide on the performance page), Excellent filters and FX, and a very quick workflow.
I highly recommend checking out Jacob Haq's recent in-depth video on Battalion.
Two completely different experiences. I'm of the opinion that Patterning 3 is the best iOS drum sampler/sequencer ever created.
If you're into ratcheting, Patterning is the absolute crème de le creme, especially with it's swing, drum computer is a great drum synth with the ability to create some amazing drum sounds- but it feels bloated to me.
Also, the UI design of Patterning 3 is very good for focusing in on your rhythm, and it feels like you can do so much more with each drum part. There's like 4 apps that I feel are must have's for IOS audio enthusiasts, Loopy Pro, and Patterning 3 being at the very top of that list. I'll always vote Patterning 3 until Patterning 4 comes out.
Digistix2 shouldn’t be slept on either. Very deep app, and currently on sale
Thanks.
Maybe there should be a list of essential apps.
🙂
Thing is though, there's always a matter of taste. What's essential for one person might not be needed for another, or might be disliked for some reason. Also, apps are often viewed as a lot more essential just after being released than they might be a few years down the line. The 'best thing since sliced bread' often quickly becomes yesterday's news. Really the best thing with this hobby, if you can, is to just get into it very slowly, don't buy too much too quickly, and see how your own needs, preferences and skills change over time.
. > @offbrands said:
Yeah, and the collector mentality is kinda bonkers too in a space like this. A collection of digital objects sitting unused on a device doesn't have the value that physical objects do. Doesn't have the resale value, doesn't have the same emotional benefits or status benefit that collecting things like, say, paintings or hardware gear does either. At least they do take up less space though 😉
The most essential app is ofcourse Bebot
Oh, one other disadvantage (could be framed as an advantage too I suppose lol) of digital collection addiction - it's easy to hide in a way that physical hardware isn't. If you invite someone to your house full of a thousand hardware synths, most of which you never touch, many of which you don't know how to use, those people know you've got addiction issues 😁
I made the choice
I bought patterning 3
I think it’s the largest amount of money I spend on one app,
Or software in general.