BeatRepeat

BeatRepeat

Live Drum Repeat Instrument

3 ratings
2 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 21, 2026
  • April 24, 2026

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This app is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect designed for live performance. It allows users to tap pads to trigger repeating drum hits synced to tempo, and swipe to create evolving rhythms with layered patterns. It offers extensive control over rhythmic elements and generative patterns.

8 velocity-sensitive pads
Repeat presets for instant rhythms
Per-pad control over rhythm parameters
Euclidean rhythm masks
Evolve modifier for parameter shifts
Fill patterns for multi-pad sequences
MIDI input and output
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What's New in BeatRepeat

1.1.1

April 24, 2026

Look: • Five visual styles: Baseline, Flat, Editorial (newspaper), Glitch (CRT terminal), and Colorful (cartoon pastel). • Per-theme pad textures: shimmering confetti on Colorful, newsprint halftone on Editorial, phosphor glow on Glitch. • The beat-indicator ring on every pad strike now shows at every label-detail level, not just High, and picks up the active theme's tint. Latching: • Latch the kick on Odd and the snare on Even - they now when you start each pad. Pressing either pad mid-pattern plays an accent hit without breaking the phase. • "Odd" and "Even" are now bar-absolute. Sound: • Ratchet sub-hits no longer stack voices in the downstream synth. • Gate length inside a ratchet burst tracks the sub-hit spacing, so nothing bleeds into the next hit. • In Drift input-quantize mode, off-beat ratchet presses settle onto the grid as a group Misc: • Pad labels show the correct instrument the instant the plugin loads.

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User reviews

I can see a lot of musicians digging this app!

Cool set up, unique features, high quality, not buggy or glitchy at all… responsive to touch and the best part to me is there are plenty of ways to drill down into the load of presets and patterns, to tweak them and make them fit exactly what feel you are looking for!
I like the looks and feel of this app on my iPad, I didn’t look at it on my iPhone (bc I never use my iphone to create music) just too small! But on iPad pure joy!

5 star all the way, I pray we see a lot more from what appears to be a talented developer!
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Pretty dope- try it out!

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FAQ

What is BeatRepeat?

BeatRepeat is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect. It's built for live performance, allowing users to trigger repeating drum hits synced to tempo and create evolving rhythmic patterns.

How does BeatRepeat work?

You tap pads to trigger drum hits that repeat in sync with your tempo. Swiping on pads allows you to latch patterns, stack layers, and build complex, evolving rhythms.

Can BeatRepeat be used with other music apps?

Yes, BeatRepeat functions as a standalone app with internal drum sounds. It also works as an AUv3 plugin for hosts like GarageBand and AUM, and as VST3/AU for desktop DAWs.

Does BeatRepeat support MIDI?

Absolutely. BeatRepeat offers full MIDI input and output capabilities, allowing seamless integration with other MIDI hardware and software.

Is BeatRepeat free to use?

Yes, BeatRepeat is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices can I use BeatRepeat on?

BeatRepeat is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, making it versatile for mobile music creation and performance.

How often is BeatRepeat updated?

BeatRepeat was last updated on April 24, 2026, to version 1.1.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What kind of rhythmic patterns can BeatRepeat create?

BeatRepeat offers instant rhythmic patterns like Straight 8th, Triplet, Flam, and Ghost Roll. It also features Euclidean rhythm masks for generative patterns and an Evolve modifier for dynamic parameter shifts.