# DrumKick for iPhone > Mobile drum kit app with foot-controlled kick drum and MIDI support. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Jeschke.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumkick-for-iphone/id645797133 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mark Jeschke](https://appshunter.io/developer/589674074) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.60/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 25 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-05-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumkick-for-iphone/id645797133/reviews.md ## What is DrumKick for iPhone? DrumKick for iPhone is the ultimate live performance drum app on-the-go! It gives you the freedom to play a great-sounding, intuitively laid-out drum kit anywhere—without the hassle of lugging your entire acoustic set to the show. Simply plug into a P.A. system, headphones, a boombox, or an amplifier, and you're ready to rock! – Connect to your Bluetooth-enabled laptop or device with MIDI over Bluetooth. – Core and Virtual MIDI support. – Audiobus & Inter-App Audio support. – Featured in Apple's Music-Making Apps for "The Song." – Featured in Apple's Band In Your Hand showcase. Reviews: http://www.musicappblog.com/drumkick-music-app-review/ DrumKick is the only stereo drum app that allows you to play the kick drum with your foot! With DrumKick installed on two iOS devices, such as an iPad and an iPhone, you can use the iPhone as a Bluetooth remote to play the kick drum with your foot! It also works with two iPhones or iPod touches. Or, you can mix and match. How does it work? Playing the virtual kick drum pedal is achieved by inserting the iPhone (upside down) into a snug fitness band that's wrapped around your ankle, or the front tube of your relatively clean crew sock. Tap your toes with your heel down, and the iPhone's accelerometer will trigger the kick drum sound on another iPhone or iPod touch via Bluetooth. Feature Highlights: • Play the kick drum sound with your foot, using a second iOS device via standard Bluetooth connection. • High-quality drum stereo sounds with independent control of their volume, pitch and pan levels. • Low-latency with drum taps and sounds. • Retina-enhanced, interactive, 3-D animated drums and cymbals. • Multiple tap regions for triggering different drum and cymbal sounds. • Ability to switch the drum kit's audio output from stereo to mono when connected to stereo speakers, such as a P.A. system. • Touch-hold on the crash cymbal for a choked cymbal* muting effect. • Audiobus & Inter-App Audio support (iOS7+) for adding effects apps to DrumKick's output and recording into to GarageBand, Loopy, or AudioShare. • Audiobus Remote triggers that you allow you to play DrumKick's sounds via a secondary iDevice with the Audiobus Remote app installed. Requires the Audiobus app, iOS 8.3 +, iPad 3+, and iPhone 4S+. https://audiob.us/remote. • Core MIDI IN & OUT support, thanks to Nic Grant of Audeonic Apps for his robust MidiBus Library. http://midib.us. • MIDI over Bluetooth support. • Play any of DrumKick's available sounds, using the iRig BlueBoard MIDI Bluetooth or KMI SoftStep foot controller. Requires Bluetooth LE-enabled iOS device such as the iPhone 4S, iPad 3, or higher. • Jam along with music apps that run in the background, such as GarageBand, Pandora, or your iPod music library. • Minimum requirements: iPad 2, iPhone 4S and newer devices are recommended. * No cymbals were harmed during the making of this app. If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to: feedback@drumkickapp.com Known issues: • Missing UI panel for controlling the playback and recording from an Inter-App Audio connected app. ## Key features - Foot-controlled kick drum playback via Bluetooth - High-quality stereo drum sounds - Low-latency performance - MIDI over Bluetooth and Core MIDI support - Audiobus & Inter-App Audio integration - Interactive 3D animated drums ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumkick-for-iphone/id645797133/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Does not work with current audiobus 3 *2019-07-30, version 1.1.1* Please update app its 3 years old and the app is pretty awesome as well : ) promise I will make a 5 star. need audio bus ### 5/5 — Great little app! Connects via MIDI quickly *2017-07-03, version 1.1.1* Great app, connects to the iPad via Bluetooth quickly and it is just so much fun to play the bass drum and cymbal with the iPhone in my sock or on the floor with bare feet. ### 5/5 — Cool concept that works! *2016-01-12, version 1.1.1* This great drum app looks and sounds awesome! It's a cool feature to be able to put the phone in my sock and then play the (drum)kick while playing on the iPad via Bluetooth. And now it has AudioBus support! Sweeet! ### 5/5 — Great update! *2016-01-11, version 1.1.1* Fast response from the developer who fixed the MIDI in issue with some of the notes. It works great, now. ### 5/5 — The only cure... is more cowbell! *2016-01-10, version 1.1.1* I love that there's a tunable cowbell. My kids love it, too. DrumKick is a lot of fun. No more worrying about my neighbors when we play the drums at night. :) ### 5/5 — Cool app! *2016-01-05, version 1.1.1* If you're a drummer or a tapping musician, you owe it to yourself to get DrumKick. It sounds great, is a joy to play, and has MIDI and Audiobus support to suit your needs. I highly recommend this app! ### 5/5 — AMAZING *2015-12-18, version 1.1.0* This the only app that has a roll feature! GET IT RIGHT NOW! ### 5/5 — Realistic and fun *2015-08-13, version 1.0.8* This connects with an iPad to make a very fun drumming experience. Check it out! ### 3/5 — Cool concept..... *2015-05-16, version 1.0.6* I was impressed with the idea of using my phone as a kick pedal and my ipad as the rest of the drumset but there is a considerable delay when you kick your foot and when the the kick pedal activates. It may have to do with the placement of the phone on my ankle or something. I will keep playinf with it to see if it improves. Overall it's a cool idea but it might need some tweaking. For free tho, it's a cool app. ### 5/5 — Awesome Drum App *2015-03-15, version 1.0.4* With Audiobus and IAA added, this Drumkick gets a easy 5 stars. Metronome is only thing left on wishlist. ## Frequently asked questions about DrumKick for iPhone ### How do I use DrumKick to play the kick drum with my foot? You can use your iPhone as a Bluetooth remote to trigger the kick drum sound on another iOS device. By placing the iPhone upside down in a fitness band around your ankle, tapping your toes will activate the kick drum via Bluetooth. ### What devices are compatible with DrumKick? DrumKick is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch devices. For full functionality, including Bluetooth MIDI features, iPhone 4S, iPad 3, or newer devices are recommended. ### Can DrumKick be used for live performances? Yes, DrumKick is designed for live performance. You can connect it to a P.A. system, headphones, or an amplifier for immediate playback. ### Does DrumKick support external MIDI controllers? Yes, DrumKick supports MIDI over Bluetooth and Core MIDI. It can be used with Bluetooth LE-enabled iOS devices and foot controllers like the iRig BlueBoard or KMI SoftStep. ### What is the price of DrumKick? DrumKick is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. ### How often is DrumKick updated? The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on December 22, 2015. While updates may not be frequent, the app has been stable and functional since its release. ### Can DrumKick be used with other music apps? Yes, DrumKick supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, allowing integration with apps like GarageBand, Loopy, and AudioShare for effects and recording. ### What is the age rating for DrumKick? DrumKick has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2015-12-22 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • Support for MIDI over Bluetooth LE. • Added missing Ride Edge and Crash 15" MIDI input note numbers. • Updated Audiobus SDK 2.3.1. • Minor bug fixes to the MIDI settings UI. ### 1.1.0 — 2015-10-03 • Added Audiobus Remote triggers (tap-hold on crash triggers for cymbal chokes). https://audiob.us/remote. • Increased volume level for the tom drums. • Updated Audiobus SDK 2.2.2 • iOS 9 compatibility. • Changed DrumKick's default Background Audio setting to off to save battery life. Background audio can be accessed from DrumKick's Settings > MIDI Setup > Background Audio switch. You will need to enable background audio in DrumKick in order to hear its audio, if it's being sequenced from a MIDI-enabled app in the foreground, such as FunkBox, Xynthesizr, or Cubasis. Attention: IK Multimedia has updated their BlueBoard app to make it compatible with iOS 9. If you're planning to use your BlueBoard foot controller with DrumKick on iOS 9, please be sure to install the update! :) *** Thank you for your support! *** Please feel free to rate and review DrumKick in the App Store. As an independent developer, your feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and make DrumKick the best drum app that I can. Note: If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick for iPhone, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to: feedback@drumkickapp.com ### 1.0.9 — 2015-09-15 • Updated Audiobus SDK 2.2.1 • Improved open hi-hat hits that layers the sound sample, rather than restarting it. • You can now trigger the kick drum, or any of DrumKick's available instruments, with the iRig BlueBoard or other MIDI foot controllers, such as the Keith McMillen SoftStep. The foot-tapable instruments can be selected via DrumKick's Settings > MIDI Setup > Received Program Changes. Don't forget to enable the BlueBoard app at the bottom of the MIDI Setup screen in the MIDI Interfaces section. Also, be sure to disable "Allow Bank Settings" in the BlueBoard app settings. Otherwise, the pedal switches will trigger upon release, rather than press. Thanks to Nic Grant for his fantastic MidiBus library and generous support. http://www.audeonic.com Please feel free to rate and review DrumKick for this new version—even if you've already done so, in the past. As an independent developer, your ratings and feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and make DrumKick the best drum app that I can. Note: If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick for iPhone, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to: feedback@drumkickapp.com ### 1.0.8 — 2015-07-09 Version 1.0.8: • Fixed a layout bug that occurred on iPhones, running on iOS 7. I apologize to those who were affected. • Added accessibility labels and hints for the visually impaired. http://mattgemmell.com/accessibility-for-iphone-and-ipad-apps/ • Reduced DrumKick's overall file size from 38.3mb down to 25.4mb. • Removed the text from the app icon. ### 1.0.7 — 2015-06-18 Version 1.0.7: • In addition to triggering the remote kick drum sound with a Bluetooth-enabled iPhone or iPod Touch in your sock, you now have the option of triggering it by tapping its touchscreen–with your super clean, bare foot. This method is intended for incredible accuracy. Sure, it's not the most sanitary way to play the drums, but it works! Simply apply some tape on the backside of your iDevice to keep it from slipping on the floor, and tap the face gently with your big toe. :) Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if you step on your iDevice too hard & break it. Please tap gently. Further updates: • Corrected the choke cymbal holds that were not always "choking" on the iPhone. • Some of the glowing highlights in edit mode weren't disabling when the crash 15" cymbal was tapped. • Fixed the header and footer wonkiness in the Settings menu on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. • Changed the appearance of the Settings menus. • Posted new App Preview videos to the App Store for iPhones 5-6 and iPad formats. Please feel free to rate and review this updated version of DrumKick in the App Store–even if you've submitted a review in the past. This is because the Apple resets DrumKick's star ratings and reviews with each new update. As an independent developer, your feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and continue to make DrumKick the best drum app that I can. If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. 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