# Darbuka Beats: Tabla Drum Pad — Oriental Arabic Rhythm Machine > Authentic Middle Eastern rhythm machine for music production and performance. (iPhone/iPad app by Sonic Market.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-beats-tabla-drum-pad/id6745232272 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sonic Market](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811451957) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $5.99) - Rating: 4.60/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 310 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-05-09 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-beats-tabla-drum-pad/id6745232272/reviews.md ## What is Darbuka Beats? Darbuka Beats: Play Authentic Middle Eastern Rhythms at Your Fingertips Unleash the spirit of the Middle East with Darbuka Beats, the ultimate drum machine app for belly dancers, musicians, and producers! Dive into a vibrant world of authentic Arabic, Middle Eastern, and Oriental rhythms, expertly crafted for both practice and performance. Features: • Authentic Loops: Explore over 30 traditional and modern rhythms, including Maksoum, Saidi, Baladi, Ciftetelli, Ayoub, Rumba, Malfuf, Dabkeh, Samai, and many more. • Dynamic Performance Tools: Play intros, variations, fills, endings, and layer percussion elements for a live, humanized feel. • AUv3 Support: Seamlessly integrate with your favorite AUv3-compatible DAWs for a streamlined production workflow. • Custom Loop Import with iCloud Backup: Add your personal touch by importing your own WAV loops—and keep them safe with iCloud backup of your custom content. • Set Lists for Live Shows: Organize your songs and rhythms for flawless live performances. • MIDI Learn Integration: Map and control virtually every feature using your external MIDI controller. • Tap or Lock Tempo: Stay perfectly in sync with easy tempo tapping or locking. • Smooth Transitions: Fade in, fade out, insert breaks, and end rhythms cleanly for seamless transitions. • Ableton Link Support: Sync effortlessly with other apps and devices for collaborative sessions. • Record and Share: Capture your performances or studio sessions with built-in output recording. Rhythms Included: Fox, Maksoum, Zaffa, Ayoub, Ciftetelli, Gypsy, Wahda, Katakufti, Saidi, Balon, Malfuf, Dossary, Laff, Sama’i, Shrh, Waltz 3/4, Choby Dabkeh, Sirya, Adani, Haja3, Jerk, Rumba, Slow, Sodasi, Techno, Shaban, Chobi, Gorgina, Baladi, Rai, Masmudi, Swing Oriental, Tableh, Arabi, Setati, Tagil, Bandari, Iraqi, Samri, and more — including unique 3/4 Rai rhythms! Whether you're dancing, performing live, or producing music in the studio, Darbuka Beats gives you the authentic grooves you need to move and inspire. Download now and feel the rhythm of tradition — and innovation! ## Key features - Over 30 authentic Arabic, Middle Eastern, and Oriental rhythms - Dynamic performance tools for live feel - AUv3 and Ableton Link support - Import custom WAV loops with iCloud backup - Set lists for live performances - MIDI Learn integration - Built-in recording and sharing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Darbuka Beats Factory Rhythms | $3.99 | one-time | | Darbuka Beats Factory Rhythms | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka-beats-tabla-drum-pad/id6745232272/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-08-04* Now I can make my own music thank you for this app **Developer response:** Thanks so much! 🎶 We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the app and making your own music — keep creating and having fun! ### 1/5 — No *2025-07-29* It won’t let me review if I give it one star. There isn’t even any info on how to upgrade to full app. I have been playing darbukas, riqq and tar for 15 yrs. Weekly belly dance classes and performances. 5 original arrangements of classical rhythms which have been choreographed and performed. No, the app is not intuitive. What was I looking for? An app where I could develop variations for the rhythms. Develop solos for the rhythms. To practice with. To share with others, newer player to help them develop their skills and knowledge of the rhythms. The rhythms I listened to were not the standard typical versions of the rhythms. Deleted already. **Developer response:** Hello, Our sincere apologies for this! Unfortunately our app is a Darbuka loop player and it does not have the ability to create loops. That being said you do have the ability to import loops. Thank you! ### 3/5 — Loops… *2025-07-23* They’re pretty nice, and this is easy enough to use if you want to play through the internal sets of loops as part of your performance. I would really like a performance interface for capturing individual drum hits (a virtual drum kit) and an internal sequence recorder to capture a performance loop… and a way to use an external midi sequencer if you want to use other midi loops. Could be cool!!! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words about Darbuka Beats! We're really glad to hear that you find it easy to use and a helpful part of your performances. You can actually sync it to MIDI and AUv3 already! ### 3/5 — Great start but could be better *2025-06-07* Thank you for making this app. I’ve been waiting for such an app for a long time. All good Arabic beats drum machines only come on keyboards. Great collection of beats but it could get even better. Here some opportunities for improvement coming from a middle eastern percussionist: -Add the ability to mute instruments as needed. For example I like to play some beats without the darbuka so that I can play my darbuka live with them, or without the Riq etc… -Replace current darbuka and riq sounds with higher quality and more professional sounds from the Middle East Thank you **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your thoughtful and encouraging review! We're truly honored to hear that the app is filling a long-awaited need, especially from a fellow Middle Eastern percussionist. Thanks again for your support and valuable feedback—it helps us make the app even better for passionate musicians like you! ## Frequently asked questions about Darbuka Beats ### What is Darbuka Beats? Darbuka Beats is a music app that offers authentic Middle Eastern and Oriental rhythms. It's designed for musicians, producers, and belly dancers, providing a variety of loops and performance tools. ### Does Darbuka Beats have ads? Yes, Darbuka Beats contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of the user experience. ### How many rhythms are included in Darbuka Beats? Darbuka Beats includes over 30 traditional and modern rhythms, such as Maksoum, Saidi, Baladi, and many more, covering a wide range of Middle Eastern musical styles. ### Can I import my own loops into Darbuka Beats? Yes, you can import your own WAV loops into Darbuka Beats. The app also offers iCloud backup for your custom content, ensuring your imported loops are safe. ### What platforms is Darbuka Beats available on? Darbuka Beats is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting iOS devices. ### How often is Darbuka Beats updated? The latest version of Darbuka Beats is 1.1.6, and it was last updated on October 16, 2025. Updates typically bring new features and improvements. ### What is the age rating for Darbuka Beats? Darbuka Beats has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Can Darbuka Beats be used with other music software? Yes, Darbuka Beats supports AUv3 integration for DAWs and Ableton Link for syncing with other apps and devices, facilitating a streamlined production workflow. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.6 — 2025-10-16 We squashed some bugs in this version along with: - Automatically loads the first pad in AUv3 - Resolved an issue where products weren’t available for purchase ### 1.1.5 — 2025-08-14 We squashed some bugs! ### 1.1.4 — 2025-08-13 We squashed some bugs! ### 1.1.3 — 2025-08-06 We squashed some bugs! ### 1.1.2 — 2025-08-01 We squashed some bugs! ## Apps similar to Darbuka Beats | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pop Drummer -Real Drum Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-drummer-real-drum-machine/id6746682415) | 4.7 (202) | Free | Music | | [Mid East Drummer - Percussion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mid-east-drummer-percussion/id1326542395) | 4.6 (104) | $17.99 | Music | | [Best Percussion Rhythm Loops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-percussion-rhythm-loops/id6461211993) | 4.7 (12) | Free | Music | | [Darbuka](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbuka/id6739781153) | 3.8 (12) | Free | Music | | [Robo Darbuka](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robo-darbuka/id1440536775) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Music | | [Percussion Rhythm Loops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussion-rhythm-loops/id6443965158) | 4.3 (9) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Sonic Market - [Latin Beats: Drum Pad Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latin-beats-drum-pad-machine/id6745336016) - [Gig Drummer: Drum Pad Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gig-drummer-drum-pad-machine/id6745336024) All apps by Sonic Market: https://appshunter.io/developer/1811451957 ## Related topics [drum beats arabic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/drum-beats-arabic) · [percussion arabic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/percussion-arabic) · [darbuka rhythms](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/darbuka-rhythms) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*