# BarbaXDrums — E-Drum Virtual Extension... > Virtual E-Drum extension for iOS with extensive sound customization and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Eduard Farkas.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbaxdrums/id1475341878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Eduard Farkas](https://appshunter.io/developer/823182901) - Category: Music, Music, Entertainment - Price: $13.99 - Rating: 4.36/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 995 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-08-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbaxdrums/id1475341878/reviews.md ## What is BarbaXDrums? BarbaXDrums is a virtual extension for your E-Drum and more... Here is some feedback by BarbaXDrums users: „It was the surprise of the day! Awesome sounds!“ „I think your drum module is very nice sounding, covers a lot of styles and the effects and drum parameter alterations work well. It is the only drum module that I know of on iOS that is similar to other bigger packages on the desktop.“ „I have hundreds of drum samples ... and already feel some of yours are the best I have -very tastefully selected..." "When I tested different drum kits, I often forgot the time because it was so much fun to play along with my favorite drumless songs and often I had tears of happiness in my eyes ..." - Founder of BarbaXDrums Connect your E-Drum or any other MIDI device with your iPhone/iPad, put your headphones on and start instantly enjoying sound of acoustic and electronic sounds. (MIDI adapter required for connection! For example iRig pro) You can load and play on board presets or use them as a starting point to create your own. Change instruments with a variety of different effects (compressor, equaliser, tuner, delay...) and save them as your favourite preset. Save as many presets as you wish. BarbaXDrums has no preset limitation. FEATURES: + 20+ Drum presets on board, to get you started! + Over 180 multi-layer and one-shot instruments + Samples in 24 bit and 44.1 kHz + Combine up to 21 individual drum sounds per drum set! + Create and save your sets. Number of user presets is NOT limited! + Audiobus 3 & Inter-app Audio (IAA) + MIDI IN (control with e-Drum, MIDI keyboard, other controller or Audiobus/ IAA) + Bluetooth MIDI IN + MIDI LEARN function for fast mapping/connecting your MIDI hardware + Connect two or more instruments and play them with one pad (ONE MIDI NOTE) as a “sub instrument” + Up to 3-zone cymbals with choke function are supported! + On board audio recorder + Choose from 5 different audio formats for recording and exporting + Share function. You can share your recordings instantly + Every instrument has several effects for different sound creations: + Compressor + 4 Equalisers: Low End: 20-250 Hz Lower Midrange: 250-1000 Hz Upper Midrange: 1-8 kHz High End: 8-20 kHz + Panorama + Tuner/Pitcher + Different reverbs/hall + Chorus + Delay + Background mode, lets you play along with other apps or drumless songs from the internet We would love to hear your music made with BarbaXDrums! Email us your music (also in case if you find any bugs): info@barbaxdrums.com More information on our website: https://www.barbaxdrums.com ## Key features - Connect E-Drum or MIDI devices - Over 180 multi-layer instruments - Combine up to 21 drum sounds - Create and save unlimited presets - Extensive effects and sound shaping - On-board audio recorder - Audiobus 3 & Inter-app Audio support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbaxdrums/id1475341878/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Da migliorare. *2024-03-11, version 1.6* Non è stabile, fa rumore sugli strumenti, dovete migliorarlo Con nuovo aggiornamento ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2021-10-21* I just downloaded this app, and I already love it. I’ve been looking for a good midi drumming app and I hadn’t found anything up to this point other than GarageBand, and I personally don’t like the midi drum sounds in GarageBand. But these sounds are great! And it’s so easy to map the sounds to your electric drum kit. The only thing I will say is that I wish you all would make a plugin version for GarageBand in iOS. That and the font in the app is a little hard to read. But everything else is fantastic! ### 5/5 — Great app for easy midi learn and finger drumming *2021-09-01, version 1.6* After getting crazy with my Korg Nanokey studio and it’s complicate software I came along this beautiful app with easy midi learn function and good sound. Two only little suggestions: 1) please let us map also the volume for each drum to our midi controller knobs. 2) please make negative gain on the eq to tame harsh frequencies ### 1/5 — Not working *2021-07-18, version 1.6* Great samples, but can’t get any playable sound out of it in standalone mode nor Audiobus / AUM. The app keeps silence and then crashes. Please fix ASAP ### 4/5 — PLEASE add Auv3 multi out support! *2021-06-06, version 1.6* Great sounds. Commercially viable. Just desperately waiting for Auv3 compatibility (hopefully with multi-out) so this can be my only acoustic drummer in Cubasis 3. I’d pay to upgrade to this functionality. Best drum sounds on iOS, they just feel trapped. ### 1/5 — Not usable with any daw *2021-02-06, version 1.6* Constantly crashes after trying to use it via Cubasis 3, Audiobus, AUM etc. Fix it please. ### 5/5 — Best Drums *2020-12-05, version 1.6* So,it’s a huge collection of high end drum samples at a bargain price.what’s not to like. THE top drum app. ### 5/5 — Tremendous value drumkit, cannot complain. *2020-11-13, version 1.6* For the price this was I simply grabbed it to try out. I could have bought some candy and had less fun and be less healthy, for the same price. The sounds are actually really well thought-out, arguably more nuanced than other kits. It does not have AUV3 but for the price, that’s a hash criticism. Lastly, I do have a couple of Yamaha compact drum kits, with MIDI outputs, that I am keen to wire into the ipad and see how that goes, but have not done so yet - I will update when I try that out. The main strengths are probably that you can add your own samples, to make a drumkit to your own taste. Plus, you are able to trigger these from a MIDI device (eg one of my compact Yamaha drum kits). I have given it 5 stars despite it not having AUV3 capability, because it seems wrong to judge an app at this price, for a component or feature, the developer does not even claim it has. I did try it through IAA in GarageBand, and it was playable, although I did not get it to record on that occasion. It did however fire up from within garageband, and I got back into garageband after playing a bit, without a crash. This simple feat, much more expensive apps (eg some synths I could mention), cannot manage. So well done to the Dev, this is a triumph. It’s just not a top-end all-singing all-dancing triumph, and nobody really ought to be expecting that, as Apple moves the goalposts and this app does not ask the earth in payment. ### 5/5 — Get this app... I love it!!! *2020-10-28, version 1.6* Eduard you are a genius!! Such a cool human/developer👌 I absolutely love your app. How easy it was... hook up my E-Drums... open BarbaX Drums... PLAY!! Wanna change the sounds... few seconds... done!! Wanna reassign sounds to different pads... few seconds... done!! Oh... maybe slap a few effects on individual sounds... wait for it... done!! Hey... why not save your changes as your own preset kit for repeated use... tap, tap, tap... done!! It’s a no-brainer... it’s a 5 for me!!! ### 5/5 — Been sampling this for a while *2020-08-31* Too bad this little baby isn’t AUV3! But since most of drumming I do it either with Drambo or DigiStix / EG Pulse, the truth is what I want the most is simply a good soundbank for drums. BarbaXDrums is pretty much that, one of the best sample libraries for acoustic (and other types) of drums. Considering I got this for a single buck while it was on sale, I can definitely say this is one of the best purchases I made over the year in music production for iOS. Still not done sampling all of it! But I have a TON of nice samples on my drum samples folder in AudioShare and the main reasons I’ve been able to get this quality library has been: Purchasing BarbaXDrums, purchasing DM1.... and then sampling forever lol. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback✨👍🏻 ## Frequently asked questions about BarbaXDrums ### What is BarbaXDrums? BarbaXDrums is a virtual extension for E-Drums and other MIDI devices that allows you to play and create custom drum kits on your iPhone or iPad. It offers a wide range of sounds and effects for sound design. ### How much does BarbaXDrums cost? BarbaXDrums is a paid app, priced at $13.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without further in-app purchases or ads. ### What devices does BarbaXDrums support? BarbaXDrums is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires a MIDI adapter for connecting your E-Drum or MIDI controller. ### Can I use BarbaXDrums offline? Yes, BarbaXDrums can be used offline for playing and creating drum sets. The background mode also allows you to play along with drumless songs from the internet. ### How often is BarbaXDrums updated? The app was last updated on October 31, 2019, to version 1.6. While the update frequency isn't explicitly stated, users have praised its functionality and sound quality. ### What are the key sound customization options in BarbaXDrums? BarbaXDrums features over 180 multi-layer and one-shot instruments, allowing you to combine up to 21 sounds per set. It also includes a variety of effects like compressor, equalizer, delay, and reverb for detailed sound shaping. ### Does BarbaXDrums have a trial period? As a paid application, BarbaXDrums does not typically offer a free trial. The price of $13.99 provides full access to its features. ### What is the age rating for BarbaXDrums? BarbaXDrums has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app focuses on music creation and does not contain any mature content. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.6 — 2019-10-31 + Ed thank you for the BarbaXDrums banner in your iOS Music Apps Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/541844656183164 and unbelievable ad on your Youtube channel!! I really appreciate it!!  Music is Sharing <3 1.6 contains: + iOS13 UI Improvements - Lloyd D. Jr. thanks for the info! + now BarbaXDrums asks you if you want to save factory presets as user preset to simplify the processes. + If you know somebody who would like to download BarbaXDrums but can't buy it, PLEASE email me at info@barbaxdrums.com and I´ll give a redeem code for free. + + Many thanks also to all of you for your support, your feedback, for donating your time and share your suggestions to make BarbaXDrums great! If you Like BarbaXDrums, please support us and let a short review in the AppStore… Thanks Everyone! We love hearing your music! Share it with us on Youtube or post on Facebook. For friendly conversation or also in case if you have any suggestions, please email us at info@barbaxdrums.com  Spread the love! ### 1.5 — 2019-10-08 Special thanks to Roy and Jean-Eric for friendly conversation and doing great tests and share many great suggestions with me! + Added Bluetooth MIDI compatibility. Connect with, for example "Freedrum" or other Bluetooth MIDI controller is now possible. Go to settings and touch Bluetooth button to enable / disable Bluetooth connections. + UI improvements - (Ed thank you for the extra information) !! + Created default MIDI NOTE MAP (Different mappings are on the way) + Now "Reset MIDI LEARN" option available for faster workflow (ROY THANK YOU for your suggestions!) Just press „MIDI Write“ and there you have „Reset MIDI LEARN“ option to reset the current MIDI NOTE. Thats it. + Virtual MIDI improvements - better MIDI connection between Apps, and cut off issue is improved (NOTE: Turn background audio ON in settings, if you play BarbaXDrums in background with other Apps) Frank thank you again for your tests and your great feedback!! + „cut off previous sample“-Problem with Roland SPD30 Octopad and other devices is finally SOLVED! (Thank you Bobby for your feedback!!) Many thanks also to Dave, onkey, Bret, Oli, Frank, Ed and all of you for donating your time and share your suggestions with me to make BarbaXDrums great! I can not repeat it often enough, YOU guys are great!! We're always improving BarbaXDrums! If you know somebody who would like to download BarbaXDrums but can't buy it, PLEASE email me and I´ll give a redeem code for free. As I already mentioned, there are even more To-Dos, these will be done continuously ... more sounds, more presets, more functions.... Happy grooves guys!! Thanks Everyone! We love hearing your music! Share it with us on Youtube or post on our Facebook page. For friendly conversation or also in case if you have any suggestions, please email us info@barbaxdrums.com ### 1.4 — 2019-09-16 -Thanks to Bobby, Oli, Dan, Leon, Frank, Ed, Bret, Dave and all of you for donating your time and share your suggestions with me to make BarbaXDrums great! You guys are great! +LOAD SOUNDS menu divided into different instrument categories: Snares, Kicks, Toms, Cymbals, Hi-Hats, Percussion and Electronics. +Now you are to preview the drum directly in the menu before you load it in your set. Just hit the instrument image button in the menu. +The same for effects menu. Touch the background image in the effects menu to hear your loaded/changed sound. +Press "Do not show again" to stop displaying certain messages. +Various latency reducing optimisations done +Different sound/ samples optimised +19 new produced electro snares (More snares, kicks, hi-hats, cymbals ...coming soon) There are even more To-Dos, these will be done continuously ... more sounds, more presets, more functions.... 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