Drum Buddha: Beats & Metronome
Grooves, Rudiments & Practice
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This app provides a calm space for drummers to practice with a library of grooves, a versatile metronome, and band accompaniment. It focuses on fundamental practice and idea capture without pressure or accounts.
What's New in Drum Buddha
1.2
August 11, 2026
Small things that should have stayed put — now they do. • Your practice settings are remembered between visits: count-in, click, gap click, the tempo ramp, and the accented downbeat. • Better on the Mac — Drum Buddha installs under its own name, and the User Guide opens in your browser with tabs, search, and bookmarks. • A quiet note in Settings about the rest of the family: Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele Buddha. • The tip jar recovers: after a tip goes through — or doesn't — the jar opens normally again instead of staying stuck on the last attempt. • Smaller fixes throughout. As always: free, every feature unlocked, no account, no ads.
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FAQ
What is Drum Buddha?
Drum Buddha is a digital practice room designed for drummers. It offers a library of original grooves, a customizable metronome, and band accompaniment to aid in practice without the pressure of scores or streaks.
Does Drum Buddha have ads?
No, Drum Buddha does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with an optional tip jar for users who wish to support its development.
What devices does Drum Buddha support?
Drum Buddha is available for iPhone and iPad, offering an uncluttered layout that adapts to larger screens. It also has an Apple Watch companion for haptic metronome feedback.
How does Drum Buddha handle user data?
Your grooves, recordings, and ideas are stored locally on your device, as no account or cloud sync is required. Optional anonymous analytics are off by default and can be enabled to help improve the app.
Can I record my practice sessions with Drum Buddha?
Yes, you can record your drum takes directly within the app. Recordings can be trimmed on a waveform, slowed down, and deleted recordings can be recovered for up to 30 days.
What kind of musical styles are available in Drum Buddha?
Drum Buddha features a library of original patterns in various styles including rock, funk, jazz, latin, shuffle, and hip-hop. You can also build your own grooves in the grid editor.
Is Drum Buddha suitable for beginners?
Yes, Drum Buddha is designed for drummers of all levels. It provides fundamental practice tools like rudiments and coordination drills, alongside grooves and band accompaniment for varied practice.
How often is Drum Buddha updated?
The latest version of Drum Buddha is 1.0, which was last updated on July 15, 2026. Updates are released to improve the application based on user feedback and development cycles.