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SDS-x — Simple Drum Sampler

SDS-x — Simple Drum Sampler

Drumming at your fingertips

⭐️4.8 / 5
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🧾$0.99 - $12.99
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All Versions of SDS

2.0.5

July 27, 2022

New in SDS-x 2.0.5: - Fix an issue where the in-app store would display mixed-up prices in some regions. - Add additional visual feedback to the in-app purchase flow.
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2.0.4

March 18, 2022

New in SDS-x 2.0.4: - Fix a UI bug that caused the sample manager to move offscreen when using the standalone app on iPad. - Fix a UI bug that caused the sample import folder picker to display the wrong selection when the user has more than three folders. - Fix a UI bug that would let the velocity range slider "invert" its minimum and maximum values. - SDS-x now remembers previously activated MIDI outputs between launches. - Update MIDI related dependencies and fix some minor MIDI bugs.
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2.0.3

December 14, 2021

New in SDS-x 2.0.3: - Fix some crashes when loading SDS-x as an audio unit. - Improvements to saving and loading state as audio unit. - Fix some memory management issues. - Slight change to how store displays IAP prices.
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2.0.2

November 12, 2021

New in SDS-x 2.0.2: - Add a "sequencer lock" button so you can scroll through kits without losing your sequence. - Add a "disable sequencer" settings so you can play SDS-x with external MIDI without the sequencer getting in your way. - SDS-x now remembers previously connected MIDI inputs, so you only have to activate them the first time you use them. - Second tap on sample audition button now stops audition (useful for longer samples). - Fix an issue where resizing the AU window would force the right panel to show.
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2.0.1

October 6, 2021

New in SDS-x 2.0.1: - Fix a crash when exporting pattern audio. - Update manual with link to YouTube tutorials. - Use a new launch screen icon. Release notes for version 2.0 included below. New in SDS-x 2.0: HIGHLIGHTS - Program beats with a fun and unique sequencer! - Host SDS-x in your favorite iOS DAW as an AUv3 plug-in! - Use over 70 new samples from a popular analog drum synth! - Access all your mix controls in one place in the new mixer! - Get LOUD with the new “Master” effect! - Export pattern audio as WAV file to use in any DAW! (PRO) COMPLETE LIST OF CHANGES Top Bar - Add level meter - Add global share button - Export pattern audio (PRO) - Share current kit (PRO) - Add “Copy Kit” button to kit manager - Add sequencer transport, record buttons - Add a tempo control to top bar - Metronome button now enables/disables click instead of showing a menu - Update metronome menu - Add metronome pan control - New metronome menu includes sequencer swing, quantize, gate controls Pads - Add controls for quickly switching pads when in edit mode - Add per sample pan control - Add new “retrigger” modes: 8th to 64th triplet - Introduce sample modes: mix, rotate, random, velocity switch, velocity mix Sequencer - The sequencer is brand new! Check out our tutorial to get started. Mixer - Display pad name instead of just a number in the mixer - Pad pan control is now accessible in the mixer - Show delay and reverb sends as knobs instead of a separate mode - Add mute and solo buttons - Add master fader and pan knob Effects - Add master effect (saturation + compression) Sample Manager - Add 72 new samples from a popular analog drum synth - Move the import samples button to the top of the sample manager Settings - Add global velocity mode control: top, center, fixed, pressure - Add haptics for most controls on iPhones - Add Ableton Link - Add MIDI input/output selection General - iPad now features a “dual menu” on the right panel NEW PRICING SDS-x is now a free app with a “Pro Features” upgrade. The Pro Features are: - Save your work - Save the entire state of the app as a user kit - Easily share kits with friends and across your devices - Export your patterns as audio for use in any DAW - Import user samples - Include sounds from your personal library in your SDS-x kits We believe we have added enough features to SDS-x to justify a re-purchase. If you recently bought SDS-x and feel like you should get all this stuff for free, then please contact support. Kits that you made and samples that you imported with the old version will still be available when you update.
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2.0

October 1, 2021

New in SDS-x 2.0: HIGHLIGHTS - Program beats with a fun and unique sequencer! - Host SDS-x in your favorite iOS DAW as an AUv3 plug-in! - Use over 70 new samples from a popular analog drum synth! - Access all your mix controls in one place in the new mixer! - Get LOUD with the new “Master” effect! - Export pattern audio as WAV file to use in any DAW! (PRO) COMPLETE LIST OF CHANGES Top Bar - Add level meter - Add global share button - Export pattern audio (PRO) - Share current kit (PRO) - Add “Copy Kit” button to kit manager - Add sequencer transport, record buttons - Add a tempo control to top bar - Metronome button now enables/disables click instead of showing a menu - Update metronome menu - Add metronome pan control - New metronome menu includes sequencer swing, quantize, gate controls Pads - Add controls for quickly switching pads when in edit mode - Add per sample pan control - Add new “retrigger” modes: 8th to 64th triplet - Introduce sample modes: mix, rotate, random, velocity switch, velocity mix Sequencer - The sequencer is brand new! Check out our tutorial to get started. Mixer - Display pad name instead of just a number in the mixer - Pad pan control is now accessible in the mixer - Show delay and reverb sends as knobs instead of a separate mode - Add mute and solo buttons - Add master fader and pan knob Effects - Add master effect (saturation + compression) Sample Manager - Add 72 new samples from a popular analog drum synth - Move the import samples button to the top of the sample manager Settings - Add global velocity mode control: top, center, fixed, pressure - Add haptics for most controls on iPhones - Add Ableton Link - Add MIDI input/output selection General - iPad now features a “dual menu” on the right panel NEW PRICING SDS-x is now a free app with a “Pro Features” upgrade. The Pro Features are: - Save your work - Save the entire state of the app as a user kit - Easily share kits with friends and across your devices - Export your patterns as audio for use in any DAW - Import user samples - Include sounds from your personal library in your SDS-x kits We believe we have added enough features to SDS-x to justify a re-purchase. If you recently bought SDS-x and feel like you should get all this stuff for free, then please contact support. Kits that you made and samples that you imported with the old version will still be available when you update.
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1.0.1

October 17, 2020

New in SDS-x 1.0.1: - Update SDKs for iOS 14 - Increase default buffer size so fewer users hear crackling on first launch
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1.0

December 9, 2019

SDS In-App Purchases History

$0.99

Pro Features Monthly

Access all of SDS-x for one month

$4.99

Pro Features Yearly

Access all of SDS-x for one year

$12.99

Pro Features

Save kits, import samples, and more!

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Description of SDS

SDS-x is the most fun you’ll have with a drum machine on iOS! SDS-x is a drum machine that makes it easy to play drum samples and fun to make beats. SDS-x is also extremely feature rich, with advanced controls for crafting your sound and building complex sequences. Whether this is your first iOS music app or you are an avid AUv3 enthusiast, SDS-x has something for you. SDS-x can be played by tapping the pads or by using the sequencer to program a beat. Highlights: - Get started quickly with one of the 30+ factory kits. - Program beats with a fun and unique sequencer. - Build kits from nearly 200 factory samples. - Drag and drop samples over pads to load sounds. - Mix your pads and add effects with intuitive controls. - Host SDS-x in your favorite iOS DAW as an AUv3 plug-in. - Play with others using MIDI and Ableton Link - Export pattern audio as WAV file to use in any DAW! (PRO) Features: Sequencer - Make a beat using the intuitive, sixteen-step sequencer. - Add variation with “per step” controls for velocity and note multiplier. - Get the feel right with swing and quantize parameters. - Switch things up with 16 patterns per kit. - Make a song by chaining up to 128 patterns. - Create complex polymeters with “per track” sequence length. Pads - SDS-x has nine pads, each with two sample layers. - Custom name and color for each pad. - Per sample controls for: pitch, pan, and level. - Per pad controls for: trigger mode, sample mode, loop, mono/poly, mute group, velocity, MIDI receive, MIDI send. - Trigger modes: one-shot, gate, toggle, and retrigger 8th to 64th triplet. - Sample modes: mix, rotate, random, velocity switch, velocity mix. - Global velocity modes: top, center, fixed, pressure. Samples - SDS-x comes fully loaded with nearly 200 samples, recorded and edited by Simple Drum Samples. - Import your own sounds from the Files app to expand your sample library. (PRO) Perform - Control pad levels, pan, mute, solo, and effects sends with the in-app mixer. - Five FX types: delay (send), reverb (send), high pass filter, low pass filter, and “master” effect for getting LOUD. - Full screen pads mode for improved experience on smaller devices. - Hard pan option for metronome to run click and samples to FOH on separate channels. Workflow - Use one of the 30+ factory kits. - Save your work as a user kit. (PRO) - Drag and drop samples from your in-app library onto a pad to load samples. - Intuitive XY pad for controlling FX parameters. - Double tap and long press actions for most controls to speed up workflow. - Dual menu view on iPad. Connect - Comes with AUv3 plugin. Play SDS-x alongside your other music apps! - Keep time with other devices using Ableton Link. - Connect wirelessly using Bluetooth MIDI. - Pads can send and receive MIDI, so you can play with external gear! - Share user kits via AirDrop, iMessage, and more. (PRO) Privacy Policy: https://www.audiosymmetric.com/privacy-policy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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SDS: FAQ

Is SDS iPad-friendly?

Yes, SDS supports iPad devices.
Ryan Robinson launched the SDS app.
To function properly, the app requires at least iOS 12.0.
The SDS app has a user rating of 4.8.
The App Genre Of Sds Is Music.
2.0.5 is the newly released SDS version.
The latest SDS update came out on July 8, 2024.
SDS launched on February 5, 2023.
The SDS app is suitable for children aged Ryan Robinson.
The SDS app is now available in American English.
Sorry, SDS is not available on Apple Arcade.
Absolutely! In-app purchases are accessible within SDS.
Unfortunately, SDS is not optimized for use with Apple Vision Pro.

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Reviews of SDS

  • Great drum machine app

    I think this is often overlooked and underrated drum machine. I love the sounds out of the box and the ability to control them. Everything is at your finger tips. There is quality, versatility, control over the sound, compatibility (auv3) and stability.

    Developer Response

    Thanks for the review! Glad you're enjoying SDS-x.
  • One Small Request in an otherwise fun app

    Thanks for a very good and fun to use app. Is it possible to open an init kit without any patterns selected vs deleting the ones in the default kit? Keep up the great work!

    Developer Response

    Hey thanks for the review, glad you like SDS-x! One thing I will note is that the MIDI input channels in the pad settings are saved in the kit. If you want to save MIDI input settings for the pads, you will need to save a kit with those settings. Hope this helps!
  • Just Get It

    More useful than it may appear at first (I was initially put off by the colorful pads, which makes it look like a toy), but I found it quite useful for the variety of drum kits it has and the available modification options.

    My big ask for the developer: Please bring this to macOS (desktop) for M1 Macs. My workflow involves developing rough ideas on iPad Pro, then finaling on desktop and there are no fast and easy replacements for this app. Being able to use this as an AU plugin would be a tremendous timesaver. Thanks!

    Developer Response

    Thanks for the review! We've talked about bringing SDS-x to macOS but there are a lot of specific touch-based interactions that wouldn't translate super well to desktop. That being said, it's not out of the question!