# Afrolatin Drum Machine - Free Beats

> Afro-Latin rhythm creation tool with authentic percussion sounds and live performance features. (iPhone/iPad app by Lumbeat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrolatin-drum-machine-free-beats/id881669486 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 274 App Store ratings · 222 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: Danish, American English, Finnish, French (France), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian Bokmål and 10 more
- Released: 2014-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrolatin-drum-machine-free-beats/id881669486/reviews.md

## What is Afrolatin Drum Machine?

All the afro latin rhythms with the highest sound quality. From Cuba to Republica Dominicana, hot latin rhythms like son, guaguancó, bembé or merengue.

The new Live Pads lets to play live sessions on the way with 8 assignable pads and buttons for fills.

Combine lots of amazing acoustic percussion sounds: congas, bongos, shekeres, shakers, claves, blocks,maracas,cowbells...

## Key features

- Authentic Afro-Latin rhythms
- High-quality sound
- Live session mode
- 8 assignable pads
- Acoustic percussion sounds
- Cuban and Dominican rhythms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 222)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrolatin-drum-machine-free-beats/id881669486/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Gold standard in realistic drum grooves

*2026-07-25, version 4*

Great range of sounds and grooves. Highly recommended.

### 3/5 — Look simple

*2026-07-02*

It is a pretty simple soundbox

### 4/5 — Софт для изучения ритмов

*2026-06-18*

Отличная программа. Позволяет менять, темп, ритмическую структуру. Советую
Жаль что платная

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2026-05-14*

Vale a pena

### 5/5 — Класс

*2026-03-30*

Классная машинка, очень полезная для занятий!

### 5/5 — Clutch Drum Study

*2026-03-27, version 4*

I'm learning drum machine programming for my hardware drum machines. Afrolatin Drum Machine shows me how the beats are arranges in a step grid like rows of my sequencer. It is a deep resource for my drum study.

### 5/5 — Great learning tool

*2026-03-23, version 4*

An excellent way to figure out clave, add grooves to dull pieces, and experiment. I’m in!

### 5/5 — Coole App !  👍🏻😄

*2026-03-04*

Es macht echt Spaß, mit der App zu spielen und neue Sounds zu erstellen. Macht weiter so !

### 5/5 — So far SO good!

*2026-02-19, version 4*

Really having fun exploring the different rhythms to back up some traditional Mexican songs, great tool for breathing new life into old tunes

### 5/5 — Sick

*2026-02-17, version 4*

Worth

## Frequently asked questions about Afrolatin Drum Machine

### What kind of music can I create with this app?

This app focuses on authentic Afro-Latin rhythms, including styles like son, guaguancó, bembé, and merengue. You can explore the diverse sounds of Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

### What are the key features for live performance?

The app includes a Live Pads feature with 8 assignable pads and buttons for fills, allowing you to play live sessions on the go. This enables dynamic and interactive music creation.

### What percussion sounds are available?

You can combine a variety of amazing acoustic percussion sounds, such as congas, bongos, shekeres, shakers, claves, blocks, maracas, and cowbells to build your rhythms.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, offering an unrestricted experience.

### What is the primary use case for this app?

The primary use case is for musicians and producers looking to create authentic Afro-Latin rhythms and beats. It's also ideal for anyone wanting to explore and experiment with these specific musical styles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4 — 2017-01-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated UI
- Live Pads

### 2.00 — 2015-02-28

- Count in
- Fills
- Cymbals
- Song Mode Demo

### 1.12 — 2014-10-10

* iOS8 Support
* iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support

### 1.1 — 2014-08-29

- Graphic improvement
- Some minor bugs solved

### 1.0 — 2014-06-05

No release notes.

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