When comparing Electrum Drum Machine/Sampler vs PocketBand Lite, the Slant community recommends PocketBand Lite for most people. In the question“What are the best music production apps for Android?” PocketBand Lite is ranked 2nd while Electrum Drum Machine/Sampler is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose PocketBand Lite is:
You can adjust the synths that are pre-loaded in order to make them match the sound you want
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Pros
Pro FX options
Add FX like delay or distortion to your beats
Pro Save custom drumkit settings
Once you get your samples situated in the way that you want, you can save them for later.
Pro Load up to 16 samples at a time
Pro Use loops or one shot samples
This app doesn't limit users like other apps, you have the freedom to add the kinds of samples they would like.
Pro Customize synths
You can adjust the synths that are pre-loaded in order to make them match the sound you want
Pro Record live audio
Most DAWs don't let you record your own audio, but this one does.
Pro Get feedback on your tracks
PocketBand Lite allows users to comment and vote on other musicians' tracks.
Pro Wide range of instruments
In total, there are 61 synth instruments or 197 if you buy the full version.
Pro Lets you collaborate
You are able to send a song to a friend or someone you have never met. The song can be sent around endlessly!
Cons
Con High latency
Electrum Drum Machine isn't very responsive to user input.
Con Costs $4.99
This app isn't free - but it is definitely one of the best options out there.