# Funk Drummer: Drum Machine — Groove Plugin: AUv3 & MIDI > Improvising funk drum machine with live pads and multi-track export. (iPhone/iPad app by Lumbeat.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer-drum-machine/id1051262865 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $17.99) - Rating: 4.80/5 from 464 App Store ratings · 368 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16 · 638 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-12-01 - Data updated: 2026-10-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer-drum-machine/id1051262865/reviews.md ## What is Funk Drummer? Funk Drummer is your virtual funk drummer, playing tight pocket grooves with the swing and feel of a real session player. Free to download and keep, with every feature unlocked for the first 7 days. Designed for musicians, producers, and anyone who loves funk, soul and groove-based music, now with AUv3 support. Play authentic funk grooves, fusion, disco funk, breakbeat and odd-time rhythms, with the natural feel of a human drummer. Set the improvisation level with a simple slider and let Funk Drummer surprise you, from rock-steady pocket to full creative chaos. Key Features: - Standalone & AUv3 Compatible: use Funk Drummer inside your favorite DAW or as a standalone app. - MIDI-only Plugin: load Funk Drummer (MIDI) as a lightweight MIDI generator for driving your own sound sources. - 150+ Funk Grooves: organized into banks — Fusion, Odd Times, Disco Funk, Ternary rhythms and more. - Jamming Tool & Randomizers: add human feel and spontaneity to every groove, from totally stable rhythms to a creative drummer who's had too much coffee. - Live Pads: trigger fills, switch grooves and jam in real time with 8 assignable pads, intro and end buttons, and full MIDI control. - Sound Module: use the full kit as a MIDI sampler, standalone or as an AUv3 plugin, triggered from your own MIDI tracks or pads. - Song Mode: turn your grooves into complete song structures in seconds. - Redesigned Views: a reworked Drum Kit View and Song Mode View make navigating your kit and arrangement faster and clearer. - Share by AirDrop, Mail or Messages: send any groove or song to another device or a friend, no account or cloud service needed. - Groove Sharing Across Lumbeat Apps: share grooves, songs and Live Pad Sets with the other Lumbeat Drummer apps and iBassist. - Natural Sound: 35(+6) multilayer sounds with 3 hit types (ghost note, accented note and special) x 3 Round Robin alternating samples, for an extremely natural feel. - 4 Effects: Compressor/Gate, Equalizer, Delay and Reverb, to combine as you like. - Ableton Link: sync tempo and transport with other apps and devices over Wi-Fi, and stay in time with the rest of your setup. - Export: get Multi-Track or Full Mix audio in seconds. Try for Free Every feature is unlocked for the first 7 days, no restrictions. After the trial, unlock full access forever with a single one-time purchase (Full Version) no subscription, ever. Already own Funk Drummer? Your purchase carries over automatically the next time you open the updated app, no restore step needed, at no extra cost. ## Key features - Improvise like a human drummer - Live Pads for live sessions - Multi-track and Full Mix Audio/MIDI Export - Over 150 funk grooves - Natural sounding multilayer drum sounds - Ableton Link Sync - Song Mode for rhythmic structures ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Nete Smith | $4.99 | one-time | | Clyde | $4.99 | one-time | | LoFunk | $3.99 | one-time | | Kompact | $3.99 | one-time | | NuGreb | $3.99 | one-time | | Damped | $3.99 | one-time | | Vintage | $3.99 | one-time | | Session | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Funk Drummer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎶 Fantastic grooves and beats - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 🎨 Highly customizable - 🎛️ Great integration with other apps - 🎧 Realistic and high-quality drum sounds - 🔄 Smooth and natural-feeling rhythms - 🎉 Inspiring and fun to play with - 💻 Works great on desktop and mobile **Cons** - 🔌 Needs AUv3 support for better DAW integration - 🔍 Could use more documentation and guidance - 🔀 Difficulty managing and organizing saved patterns - 🔊 Some users want more control over individual drum sounds **Commonly reported bugs** - Occasional sync issues when used with other apps - Stability problems on some devices/OS versions **Most requested features** - Ability to import custom drum samples - More advanced MIDI and automation capabilities - Expanded preset library with more genres and styles - Improved pattern/song management and organization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 368) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funk-drummer-drum-machine/id1051262865/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Get Funky! *2026-10-06, version 5.00.01* Realistic beat maker with tons of funky rhythms and kits. 👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Love Funk Drummer *2026-10-04, version 5.00* I absolutely love funk drummer for practicing bass, and the app just gets better with every update! ### 5/5 — Love it !! *2026-09-20* Love to use everyday ### 5/5 — So much funk *2026-09-02, version 4.22* I use this app to create breaks for my tunes. Just like having a drummer at your disposal. Just let it jam then chop it up. One of my favourites ### 5/5 — Cool grooves *2026-08-30, version 4.22* Fin to jam with! ### 5/5 — Sehr überzeugender Begleiter! *2026-08-09* Prima klingende Sounds, die das Üben, an der Gitarre deutlich verlängern. Mit der Song- und Jam-Funktion ein großer Spaß! Läuft als AUV bzw. als IAA. Loopy Pro erkennt hier bspw. leider nur letzteres, zumindest bei mir… ### 1/5 — Can’t restore purchased Drummer *2026-07-28, version 4.22* I’m giving this app one star until the developer restores my previously purchased Clyde drummer on my new iPad. It hangs the app every time I try. No response when sending feedback on website. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2026-06-27, version 4.22* Great grooves and sounds. A Godsend! ### 4/5 — Great plugin - just needs an AUv3 version! *2026-06-27, version 4.22* Great plugin, killer grooves and solid sounds. It's like I've got a legit funk drummer in my iPad. The only downside is that it isn't a proper AUv3 plugin, so here's hoping that they implement that soon. That's the only thing keeping it from being 5 stars for me! ### 5/5 — Pocket is Deep! *2026-05-13, version 4.22* A+ ## Frequently asked questions about Funk Drummer ### What does Funk Drummer do? Funk Drummer is a drum machine app that allows users to create funky beats with realistic drum sounds. It's designed to improvise like a human drummer, offering a high level of creative control. The app includes features for live performance, song structuring, and audio/MIDI export. ### What are the key features of Funk Drummer? Key features include the ability to improvise like a human drummer with adjustable intensity, over 150 funk grooves, natural-sounding multilayer drum sounds with Round Robin samples, live pads for live sessions, and multi-track/full mix audio and MIDI export. It also supports Ableton Link Sync and Inter-App Audio. ### How much does Funk Drummer cost? The app is available for free with in-app purchases. This allows users to try out the core functionality before deciding to purchase additional features or content. ### What are the compatibility requirements for Funk Drummer? The Audio/MIDI Export feature requires iOS 12 or later. Other features are generally compatible with a wide range of iOS devices, but specific requirements may vary for the latest updates. ### Who is Funk Drummer for? This app is ideal for musicians, producers, and beatmakers who want a powerful and creative drum machine for creating funk, disco, fusion, and other groove-oriented music. It's also a great tool for live jamming and song composition. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.00.01 — 2026-10-05 • Fixed: the plug-in could play no sound in Logic Pro on Mac • Settings: MIDI FILL can be limited to while playing ### 5.00 — 2026-10-01 • AUv3 plug-in support • New "Funk Drummer (MIDI)" plug-in. A lightweight MIDI-only Audio Unit to play external instruments • Send / Receive grooves, Live Pad Sets and Songs with the other Lumbeat Drummers & iBassist (standalone & AUv3) • When you receive one, choose which bank to save its grooves in, or create a new bank named after it • Share a groove or song by file (AirDrop · Mail · Files). Opens in the same app on the other device, no Apple ID required • Sound Module mode. Play the kit as a MIDI sampler (standalone & AUv3) • Drum Kit View (visual kit overview) • Drum Kit animations (can be turned off in Settings) • Song Mode View (redesigned) • Song mode: Loop is now remembered per song (adjustable in Settings) • Live Pads: the pad waiting to play now shows a countdown bar until the change • Live Pads and play lock are saved inside the DAW project (AUv3) • Dynamic Custom User Rhythm Banks • MIDI Setup: customizable note octave naming · independent MIDI Clock In / Out · MIDI-controllable tempo (fader / fine / encoder) · Share / Import maps • MIDI controls: new Start / Stop / Fill Start / Fill Stop commands, ignored when already in that state · CC buttons now act on press only • Per-track reverb send • Export Effects option • App Settings panel • Settings: choose whether a manual fill or a rhythm change restarts the BARS TO FILL count • Settings: a rhythm picked while playing can enter on the next bar or right away • iPhone vertical layout • External keyboard support (Space: Play/Stop · Enter: Fill / Play · ↑/↓: BPM) • Free to try with 7-day trial · In-App full version • Mixer layout optimizations • UI synchronization and rendering improvements • Optimized CPU usage for smoother, more efficient performance • Performance and bug fixes ### 4.22 — 2024-03-13 - Send Groove to Other Drummers and iBassist - Available for Apple silicon Macs ( from M1 ) - Sound Buttons from Groove Editor - Random Buttons & Preview to Sound Buttons - Show / Hide Swing in Groove Editor ### 4.21 — 2024-03-10 - Send Groove to Other Drummers and iBassist - Available for Apple silicon Macs ( from M1 ) - Sound Buttons from Groove Editor - Random Buttons & Preview to Sound Buttons - Show / Hide Swing in Groove Editor ### 4.20 — 2024-03-07 - Send Groove to Other Drummers and iBassist - Available for Apple silicon Macs ( from M1 ) - Sound Buttons from Groove Editor - Random Buttons & Preview to Sound Buttons - Show / Hide Swing in Groove Editor - Little Improvements & Fixed Bugs ## Apps similar to Funk Drummer | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BLEASS Shimmer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-shimmer/id1512190577) | 4.9 (36) | $6.99 | Music | | [Splat-to-Clat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splat-to-clat/id6443473253) | 4.2 (31) | $14.99 | Music | | [iFretless Bass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-bass/id512929963) | 4.4 (46) | $14.99 | Music | | [MeloVox - Vocal Harmony](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melovox-vocal-harmony/id6544800478) | 5.0 (4) | $14.99 | Music | | [Neo-Soul Keys® Studio 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-soul-keys-studio-2/id1482448438) | 4.7 (19) | $24.99 | Music | | [ToneStack PRO Guitar Amps & FX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonestack-pro-guitar-amps-and-fx/id1529842791) | 4.2 (87) | $9.99 | 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 --- *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 2026-10-09.*