Drum Beats

Drum Beats

by Kit A Yu

949 ratings
136 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 2, 2010
  • May 13, 2025

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This app offers a diverse collection of drum loops in various genres like funk, rock, reggae, and blues. It's designed to assist musicians of all levels during practice, jamming, or songwriting with features like adjustable speed and background audio.

Funk, rock, reggae, blues drum beats
Seamless looping
Adjustable playback speed
Background audio support
Intuitive interface
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What's New in Drum Beats

1.8.2

May 13, 2025

Minor UI Updates

User reviews

Nothing to adjust, just play along!

To be up-front, there is nothing in the description that says “this is a drum machine.” So don’t be disappointed to find out it’s just a predetermined set of about 50 tracks that cannot be altered whatsoever: this app is what it says it is! 🙂 I’m not sure if it’s a sampled or sequenced set of tracks, but they sound good, and they’re for practicing, or just listening to. No frills here! And it’s free.

Unlike in some reviews, there is now (in 2026) a slider bar to speed up and slow down the tempo, and the tracks are named, so those are two improvements right there. I would like to see what the tempos are, but instead the app can take the tempos as slow as .5 (1/2), or as fast as 2x, so one isn’t totally blind as to how fast you’re going.

Ad strip along the bottom (so far, the only ads that have appeared, and I appreciate that).

It’s free, and it’s a great app for what it is. Thank you so much for developing this!
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UNNECESSARY Drum Rolls

Most of the loops. Especially the REGGAE are literally useless to play along, because of the Drum Rolls.
Practically impossible to pick any of your favorites song and play from start to finish with these Drum Beats.
- And please include AMA PIANO, AFRO, DANCEHALL, TECHNO and other new trends.

Finally background that grooves!

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Ok not many songs with these loops

Ok passable

A useful app

I’d definitely rate this app higher - maybe even 5 stars - if the developer could fix the most glaring issue that makes it currently unusable - the list of beats isn’t visible if you’re using the ‘dark’ theme for the display.

Otherwise - the beats are highly useful and I would spend more time using the app. Ok - I’d also like to see more irish-styled beats and some more jazz/latin beats… but I'll settle for just being able to read the list without having to switch between display modes all the time.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Beats not visible in dark mode

Bug

Beats reset to original tempo when stopped

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add more beat styles (e.g. jazz, techno, Middle Eastern)

Feature

Implement tempo/BPM controls

Feature

Add ability to bookmark/favorite beats

Feature

Display time signature and other beat metadata

Feature

FAQ

What does the Drum Beats app do?

The Drum Beats app provides a variety of drum loops in different musical styles such as funk, rock, reggae, and blues. It is designed to serve as a rhythmic companion for musicians, especially guitarists and bassists, during practice, jamming, or songwriting sessions.

What are the key features of Drum Beats?

Key features include a wide selection of drum beats in funk, rock, reggae, and blues styles, seamless looping for uninterrupted sessions, adjustable playback speed to match your tempo, background audio support for multitasking, and an intuitive interface for easy loop selection.

Is Drum Beats free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. However, it does contain advertisements, which is how the app is monetized. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access the features.

Who is the target audience for Drum Beats?

This app is intended for players of all skill levels, particularly guitarists and bassists. It's ideal for anyone looking to enhance their practice, improvisation, or songwriting by incorporating live-like drum rhythms.

How can I use Drum Beats for practice?

You can use Drum Beats to practice by selecting a drum loop that matches your desired genre and tempo. The seamless looping and adjustable playback speed allow for focused practice sessions, while background audio support lets you jam along to your chosen beats while performing other tasks.