# Brazilian Drum Machine — Percussion & Beats from Brazil > Authentic Brazilian percussion and beat creation tool with extensive rhythm library. (iPhone/iPad app by Lumbeat.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brazilian-drum-machine/id988165210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $17.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 130 MB - Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 10 more - Released: 2015-05-05 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brazilian-drum-machine/id988165210/reviews.md ## What is Brazilian Drum Machine? Brazilian Drum Machine is a complete brazilian rhythm section in your device. Easy, fast and flexible because you can use the preprogrammed rhythms or create your own grooves. Combine rhythms with the fast and intuitive Song Mode or make your live sessions with the Live Pads. Unlimited. The new Live Pads lets to play live sessions on the way with 8 assignable pads and buttons for fills, intro, end with midi controls. And now, you can synchronize with any app easily with Ableton Link. • Complete rhythm library with all the amazing brazilian grooves. Samba, Partido Alto, Baião, Bossa Nova, Marcha, Choro, Carimbó, Maracatú, Coco, Xote, Maxixe, Makulele, Calango, AfroSamba, Coco, Frevo, Ijexá, Calango, Capoeira … and many more! • More than 60 brazilian percussion sounds with Round Robin alternating samples with 4 layers. Extremely realistic sounds, including Pandeiros, Caixixis, Surdos, Cabasas, Tamborims, Ganzá, Shaker, Chocalho, Caixas (Snares), Agogos, Atabaques (Congas), Drum sets, … and many more! • Jamming Mode to set the improvisation level. The acclaimed jamming ability has been adapted to Brazilian percussion. • Set drum fills every x bars, with brazilian triplet feel that makes the groove to sound incredibly human. • Midi Out • Midi In (Sound Module) • Song Mode allows to make full structures in seconds. Just adding parts choosing rhythms, number of bars, jamming level and fills. Easy, fast and fun. - Double press to edit a part or song - Long press to move parts or songs • Create your own rhythms in two modes: Step Sequencer and Patterns wheels. • Ranzomizers tools for sounds and patterns to boost the creativity. • Grooves divided into banks to facilitate searching: Samba - Bossa Nova - Forró - Afro - Marcha - Folclore - Bateria (Drumset) - User - Favourites • Bateria (Drumset) bank with the traditional brazilian rhythms adapted to a drum set. • AudioBus and inter-app support to stream live audio directly to other apps. And now syncs perfectly with Ableton Link • Universal app: works on iPhone, iPod and iPad. -MIDI- -- Notes Mode Play / Stop - Midi Note G2 / Program Change 13 Midi CC 0: Rhythm Midi CC 1: Jam Intensity Midi CC 7: Master Volume Midi CC 11: Swing Midi CC 32: Bank Midi CC 91: Reverb Gain Select Soundset: Program Change (Notes Live Pad Mode) --- Live Pad Midi Controls: * Program Change Mode (default setting) PC 0 to PC7 : Select Pad PC8: Fill PC12: Fill for the next Pad change PC10: Fill for every Pad change PC11: Fill & Start / End PC13: Play * Notes Mode (default setting) C3 to G3 : Select Pad C2: Fill D2: Fill for the next Pad change E2: Fill for every Pad change A2: Fill & Start / End. - Song Mode Controls: (Notes Live Pad Mode) Midi Note C2: Preview Song Midi Note D2: Next Song * Double press to edit a part or song * Long press to move parts or songs ## Key features - Extensive Brazilian rhythm library - Over 60 realistic percussion sounds - Intuitive Song Mode for structure creation - Live Pads for live performance - MIDI In/Out and Ableton Link synchronization - Custom rhythm creation tools - Jamming Mode for improvisation ## Chart rankings - #176 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 48) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brazilian-drum-machine/id988165210/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love these patterns and sounds *2026-07-26* Wish this app could be updated with some of the features in your more current drummer apps like Soft Drummer **Developer response:** Hi Neubop, Thank you so much for the kind words about Brazilian Drum Machine, we're glad you're enjoying the samba and bossa nova patterns and sounds! We really appreciate you highlighting the newer features from apps like Soft Drummer. We're always working on bringing the suite closer together, and your feedback helps us prioritize what to bring to Brazilian Drum Machine in future updates. Thank you for your review. ### 3/5 — Grooves doesn’t save correctly *2026-07-04* I faced the problem, when I drew the groove and saved it, the app doesn’t save some of the instrument lines. Please can you fix this? The app was awesome before this bug. ### 4/5 — Really Good with Caveats *2026-04-12* I have several of the Lumbeat rhythm apps and they are fantastic, no contest. I use them daily for practise, production etc. There a couple of "buts", though. A couple of the apps drain the life out of the battery compared to other apps. It would also be nice to see consitency in exporting rhythms from one app to another. Soft Drummer to Jazz Drummer great! Brazilian Drummer to any other app, nope, but you can with Indian Drummer to Soft Drummer?... **Developer response:** Hi Pereshaped, Thank you so much for your kind words and for being such a dedicated daily user across the Lumbeat suite, that truly means a lot to us! Regarding your two points: Battery drain. You're right that some apps are heavier than others. The apps with the most realistic drum kits use a large number of round-robin samples processed individually in real time across multiple simultaneous tracks, kick, snare, hats, toms, cymbals and more. That richness is what gives them their natural, human feel, but it does come at a CPU cost. It's a tradeoff we've consciously made in favor of audio quality, and we're always looking for ways to optimize further. Cross-app rhythm export. Thanks for flagging this, the inconsistency you describe is real. Some app pairs share a compatible groove format and others don't yet, as a consequence of how the suite grew over time. Broader cross-app compatibility is on our roadmap as we gradually unify the architecture across all Lumbeat apps. This kind of detailed, honest feedback is exactly what helps us improve and prioritize. We really appreciate you taking the time! Thank you for your review. ### 2/5 — No MIDI export *2025-09-20* Nice app, sadly abandoned! **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. The app hasn’t been abandoned, we’re still working on improvements, though they take time as we update different drummers step by step. We appreciate your support and patience. ### 1/5 — Upgrade auv3 *2025-09-17* They have a new app, but they abandoned the old ones. It's been over 5 years without a single update. I want my old (high-value) purchases to receive the AUV3 update. It's the least they can do for their existing customers. Before launching something new, think about who has already purchased your product. **Developer response:** Thanks for your message, João. We understand your concern, AUv3 is something many users have asked for, and we know how important it is for existing customers. Updates for older apps are not abandoned, but they require deep rewrites to support new standards. We’re working step by step to bring improvements across the catalog, and your feedback helps us keep that a priority. ### 4/5 — Buena App *2025-08-04, version 4.21* Esta muy lograda y sirve para sacar ideas. Quizás le falten otras opciones como la exportación por pistas o un control del swing más avanzado como en otras apps ### 5/5 — Good SOUND *2024-10-12, version 4.21* Buena app ### 4/5 — Great app just needs a little more work imo *2024-06-30* The midi and sync not too straight forward.. also once in a while I get no audio even after restart of ipad - only solution is uninstall and reinstall.. bit of pain but simple.. other than that it’s awesome **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you find the app awesome, but we’re sorry to hear about the MIDI/sync confusion and occasional audio issues. That sounds frustrating. We’re working to improve these areas and appreciate your patience and support☺️ ### 4/5 — Incredible potential, but missing a few features *2023-11-19* I love this app, it sounds great and has a lot of great editing features- but it’s missing some things that for instance MidEast Drummer has- the ability to export MIDI and Audio (full mix or multitrack) so you could for instance, airdrop it to your favorite DAW, a bit more control over meters when you’re building a custom beat, and frankly some kind of manual / tutorial out there to understand how to use the MIDI functionality, Ableton Link, or at least how to connect it via Audiobus / AUM so that you can export MIDI and/or audio to an external source. Just adding the export thing like it is already available in other lumbeat apps, would solve so much of this- this should be standard on all LumBeat apps! Thank you Luis Martinez for creating these incredible apps!!! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and for enjoying the app! We’re glad you appreciate the sound and editing features, and we hear you on the MIDI and audio export options. Adding these features, like in MidEast Drummer, is definitely something we’re considering for future updates to give more flexibility. We also understand the need for more control over meters and better documentation for using MIDI, Ableton Link, and Audiobus/AUM integration. We’re working on improving these aspects, and your suggestions are incredibly helpful. Thanks again for your support and for being part of the LumBeat community! 🥁 ### 1/5 — Midi *2022-11-18, version 4.21* Tutte le app che ho acquistato non trasmettono e ricevono messaggi e note midi. Es creo un patter ritmico o un song,voglio poi inviarla a cubase o Logic, app riconosce la porta midi collegata al pc ma non invia e riceve note midi Come si risolve ho chiesto più volte info in merito tramite email,niente mai una risposta…. ## Frequently asked questions about Brazilian Drum Machine ### What Brazilian rhythms can I create with Brazilian Drum Machine? Brazilian Drum Machine offers a vast library including Samba, Partido Alto, Baião, Bossa Nova, Marcha, Choro, Carimbó, Maracatú, Coco, Xote, Maxixe, Makulele, Calango, AfroSamba, Frevo, and Ijexá, among many others. ### How realistic are the drum sounds in Brazilian Drum Machine? The app features over 60 Brazilian percussion sounds with Round Robin alternating samples across 4 layers, aiming for extremely realistic audio quality. This includes instruments like Pandeiros, Caixixis, Surdos, and Tamborims. ### Can I use Brazilian Drum Machine with other music software? Yes, Brazilian Drum Machine supports AudioBus and inter-app audio for streaming live audio to other applications. It also synchronizes perfectly with Ableton Link for seamless integration. ### What are the MIDI capabilities of Brazilian Drum Machine? The app offers MIDI Out and MIDI In (Sound Module) functionality. It supports various MIDI controls for rhythm, jam intensity, volume, swing, bank selection, and reverb, with specific controls for Live Pads and Song Mode. ### How does the Song Mode in Brazilian Drum Machine work? Song Mode allows you to create full song structures quickly by adding parts, selecting rhythms, specifying bar counts, and adjusting jamming levels and fills. You can easily edit and move parts or songs within this mode. ### Is Brazilian Drum Machine available on multiple devices? Yes, Brazilian Drum Machine is a universal app designed to work on iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem. ### How often is Brazilian Drum Machine updated? The app was last updated on October 7, 2019, to version 4.21. While the last update was some time ago, it has historically been updated by the developer Lumbeat. ### What is the price of Brazilian Drum Machine? Brazilian Drum Machine is a paid application, priced at $17.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.21 — 2019-10-07 - Fixed iOS 13 issues ### 4.20 — 2019-05-01 - iCloud Backups - New 4 Board Mode for Live Pads - BPM option for Live Pad Sets - MIDI Jam Intensity Control CC#1 - Double / Half Groove buttons ### 4.15 — 2018-10-25 - Midi "Send Notes" Button - New Features for iBassist ### 4.14 — 2018-10-13 - New Features for iBassist - Midi "Send Notes" Button ### 4.11 — 2018-09-09 - Fill Play/Stop Button Added - Support for iBassist - Ableton Link Start / Stop - Fixed bugs ## Apps similar to Brazilian Drum Machine | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [B-System CBA Accordion Tutor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-system-cba-accordion-tutor/id1037609940) | 3.5 (2) | $1.99 | Music | | [Senode - Graph Sequencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senode-graph-sequencer/id1298766877) | 4.6 (35) | $12.99 | Music | | [Chord Tone Soloing For Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chord-tone-soloing-for-guitar/id1031680220) | 3.5 (2) | $9.99 | Music | | [Music Wrench](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-wrench/id965939820) | 4.5 (21) | Free | Music | | [LoopDeLoop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopdeloop/id982766020) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [ChordsVault](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordsvault/id1024176980) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Lumbeat - [SuperMetronome Groovebox Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermetronome-groovebox-pro/id590278208) - [Super Metronome GrooveBox Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-metronome-groovebox-lite/id604175633) - [Rock Drum Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine/id725234217) - [Rock Drum Machine Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine-lite/id725314924) - [Afro Latin Percussion Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afro-latin-percussion-machine/id879474839) - [Afrolatin Drum Machine - Free Beats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrolatin-drum-machine-free-beats/id881669486) All apps by Lumbeat: https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231 ## Related topics [afro latin drum machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/afro-latin-drum-machine) · [afro latin percussion machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/afro-latin-percussion-machine) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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