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FunkBox Drum Machine

FunkBox Drum Machine

by Synthetic Bits, LLC

70 ratings
180 reviews
#106 in paid Music
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$4.99

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Released
January 19, 2010
Updated
May 12, 2017

Developer

Synthetic Bits, LLC
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About

This app offers a collection of vintage drum machine sounds for composing, recording, and performing music. It allows users to create custom drum kits, edit patterns, and export loops. It's compatible with various iOS devices and integrates with other music apps and hardware.

✓Vintage drum machine sounds
✓Compose, record, and play music
✓Create custom drum boxes
✓Edit and create rhythm patterns
✓Export audio and MIDI loops
✓Audiobus 3 and Inter-App Audio support
✓Ableton Link and CoreMIDI sync
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What users say about FunkBox Drum Machine

Reviews of FunkBox Drum Machine are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.2/5 from 70 App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent little classic drum machine with sequencer, great for messing around with some beats offline. Top complaints: crashes whenever trying to open settings, app won't close, have to reboot every time. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent little classic drum machine with sequencer
  • 👍Great for messing around with some beats offline
  • 👍Usability and interface are superb (even moreso on an iPad)
  • 👍Samples sound good
  • 👍Fun, fast and simple keep inspiration at the forefront
  • 👍Lovely vintage drum machine emulation
  • 👍Faithful delivery of classic analogue drum sounds
  • 👍Irresistible visual interface
  • 👍Flawless emulation of classic drum machines
  • 👍Versatile, easy to program, and sounds amazing
  • 👍Excellent for jamming and composing beats
  • 👍Crisp and clean vintage drum samples
  • 👍Comprehensive MIDI integration capabilities
  • 👍Incredibly well-thought-out interface and workflow
  • 👍Excellent for live performance and recording

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes whenever trying to open settings
  • 🐛App won't close, have to reboot every time
  • 🐛Saving patterns not working, crashes
  • 🐛Cannot access the settings, puts me back to Home Screen
  • 🐛Midi is a pain, always asks about Bluetooth, doesn't stay set
  • 🐛Mixer section is really buggy
  • 🐛Kept crashing when trying to edit samples
  • 🐛Occasional crashes on iPhone 4
  • 🔋Background audio causing battery drain that can't be turned off
  • 💤Dated, no updates in 7 years, including crashes
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What's New in FunkBox Drum Machine

4.0.1

May 12, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Fixed bug where Link would disconnect in the background Fixed bug where IAA transport would appear on iPhone using AudioBus And everything from 4.0: iOS 10 compatible Ableton Link support AudioBus 3 support Improved AB state save support Bluetooth MIDI configuration Change between patterns in current bank with MIDI in notes Use MIDI CC for tap tempo Three new drum boxes, including the Ace Rhythm FR-6 Misc bug fixes and improvements

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This app dropped -3 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on October 20, 2026.

User reviews

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Excellent Drum Machine for iOS

Super straightforward, classic sounds, quick and easy to use.
M©Milkshake ©

Amazing App

I was searching for some classic drum machines and came across FunkBox and I couldn’t be happier. So many options and the sounds are spot on. Great work on this app.
Jjpsutich

Old drumbox maravilhoso

Quem conhece o conceito de drumbox vai amar! Vc pode usar as baterias eletrônicas vintages mais clássicas e aí dá pode misturar os sons e fazer uma bateria personalizada. Uso há mais de 10 anos nos discos que faço e seguirei usando.
JJonassah

needs an update to be an AU!

great app otherwise but thats a big blocker for modern use
Bb________p

It crashes…

I love this “Machine” very much.
Sounds, functions, so excellent !!!
But, when I try to change the pattern storage, It Crashes.
Please improve the fact that the app is not catching up with the OS.
Ggoldfingers3
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes on iOS 7 for iPhone 5s

Bug

Presets disappearing after update, unable to load saved banks

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Requested Features

11 requests

Please refresh and update the app a bit

Feature

Add ability to customize drum sounds beyond just volume and panning

Feature

Implement copy/paste functionality for sequences

Feature

Allow programming in 3/4 time signature

Feature

Add ability to adjust the pitch and tuning of drum sounds

Feature

Implement song mode to chain patterns together

Feature

Add ability to export each instrument as a separate WAV file

Feature

Implement Ableton Link support

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Add ability to adjust the speed of the roll button

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Implement more effects and sound manipulation options

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Add a drop-down list for recalling presets instead of individual buttons

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FAQ

What does FunkBox Drum Machine do?

FunkBox Drum Machine provides a collection of vintage drum machine sounds that you can use to compose, record, and play your songs live. It emulates the look, feel, and sound of classic vintage drum machines, offering a wide range of sounds and editing capabilities.

What are the key features of FunkBox Drum Machine?

Key features include fourteen classic vintage drum machine emulations, the ability to create custom drum boxes by mixing samples or importing your own, editing preset rhythm patterns, and exporting loops as audio or MIDI. It also supports Audiobus 3, Inter-App Audio, Ableton Link, and CoreMIDI for integration with other apps and hardware.

How much does FunkBox Drum Machine cost?

The app is a paid application. You purchase it once and can use it on all your iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, thanks to its universal app design.

What devices is FunkBox Drum Machine compatible with?

FunkBox Drum Machine is a universal app compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. It is iOS 10 compatible and features iPhone 5 retina graphics compatibility, as well as iPad retina graphics compatibility.

Who uses FunkBox Drum Machine and for what styles of music?

FunkBox has been used by a wide range of musicians, including electronic artists, alternative/indie musicians, and rock/pop musicians. It is popular for making all sorts of different styles of music, from electronic and experimental to pop and rock, due to its vintage sounds and ease of use.