# Future Drummer — Nu Electro House Drum Machine > Futuristic electronic drum machine for beat creation and live performance. (iPhone/iPad app by Lumbeat.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-drummer/id1206804871 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $17.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 381 App Store ratings · 458 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 178 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-04-27 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-drummer/id1206804871/reviews.md ## What is Future Drummer? Get ready to ignite your creative spark and produce electrifying tracks that will make your audience groove. With a vast collection of cutting-edge drum and futuristic percussion sounds, you'll be able to craft the perfect beats and rhythms to elevate your music. Our technology boasts an improved jamming algorithm that has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of electronic and experimenta music producers, musicians and students. The advanced algorithm provides you with the power to create grooves that are not only innovative but also adaptable to your musical vision. Whether you're into Minimal, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Industrial, Electro Latino, or EDM, you'll find all the drum and percussion sounds you need to produce the beat-driven tracks of your dreams. Unleash your inner rhythm master and craft electrifying beats and grooves that will keep your audience moving. With a wealth of editable sounds and intuitive tools, you'll have the power to create drum patterns that are truly unique and innovative. So, why wait? Start exploring the world of electronic music production today and take your sound to the next level! EXPORT -> New Audio & Midi Export feature. Get Multi-Track or Full Mix in seconds. - Midi Out sends all note grooves and jamming at real time, so you can record the sequence or apply external sounds. - The new Live mode involves you in the grooves like never before with loads of controls with effects, hits, reverses, slices and groove controls at real time - Reverse or Slice individual hits with the easy editor. - Live Pads to assign rhythms, jam intensity and colors to play live session. Selectable by Midi with Notes or Program Change. - Song Mode. Extra fast tool to create rhythmic structures for your song in seconds - Song Mode is the fastest and effective way to create the structure for your songs with the best quality. - Integrated Effects: Compressor, Delay, Reverb and EQ for main Mix. 2 Extra Send delays for Live mode - Random generators to get creative ideas instantly. - More than 100 Multilayer sounds - Add new In-App Purchase Sounds - More than 300 editable grooves easy searchable by tags. Don't need to program but you can make your own grooves, no limits. - Random generators to get creative ideas instantly. - Ableton Link Sync - Inter-App Audio - Midi Out --- MIDI CONTROLS --- Assignable Controls MIDI Mapping Default Controls : Play : G2 LivePads : C1 - G2 Fill + Play/Stop : A2 Fill : C2 Fill + Toggle Hats/Ride D2 Toggle Hats/Ride Db2 Fill with LivePad Change E2 Load Live Pad C3 Preview LivePad Db3 Next Live Pad D3 Select Live Pad Set Eb3 Tap Tempo Bb2 Crash Cymbal B2 Next Song Ab2 Previous Song Gb2 Jam CC 1 Intensity CC 2 Master Volume CC 7 Swing CC 11 Reverb Level CC 91 Bank CC 32 Rhythm CC 0 Soundset PC ## Key features - Cutting-edge drum and futuristic percussion sounds - Improved jamming algorithm for electronic music - Audio & MIDI Export (Multi-Track or Full Mix) - Live mode with real-time effects and controls - Editable sounds and intuitive tools - Song Mode for fast rhythmic structure creation - Integrated effects (Compressor, Delay, Reverb, EQ) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $17.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Hip Hop Sets | $3.99 | one-time | | Hybrid Sounds | $3.99 | one-time | | Experimental Tones | $3.99 | one-time | | Minimal Vibes | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 458) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-drummer/id1206804871/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-08-29, version 2.05* Amazing app ! ### 5/5 — The go to app for me now *2026-08-28, version 2.05* Have been using Hip Hop and decided to take the plunge with Future Drummer. It is similar to HH but has a different engine as far as variations which make it a great adjunct to HH… highly recommended for new beats users and makers!! ### 4/5 — Lot of fun *2026-08-22, version 2.05* Great and works well with my AUM/iOS setup Great addition to my setup with aum,Audiobus and gadget ### 5/5 — Future Drummer is a GREAT beatmaker! *2026-08-20, version 2.05* Plenty of beats and kits. Add to this the seamless integration with iBassist and you’ve got a very powerful songwriting machine! ### 5/5 — As good as all other Lumbeatbapps *2026-07-23, version 2.05* Have been using Hip Hop and decided to take the plunge with Future Drummer. It is similar to HH but has a different engine as far as variations which make it a great adjunct to HH… highly recommended for new beats users and makers!! ### 5/5 — Nearly perfect *2026-07-19, version 2.05* Wonderful and inspiring. Please Dev give us all who love your amazing apps the gift of AUv3 🙏 Edit. I hear it’s in the pipeline yaay please soon 😘 ### 5/5 — Future Drummer is great! *2026-06-30, version 2.05* I've owned Future Drummer since it came out, the first paid app I purchased from this developer. For the price, I would recommend utilizing this along with routing apps to your Mac desktop DAW. It's cheaper for the amount of product you get with a vst, more intuitive, and fun to create with! ### 5/5 — Future is cool *2026-06-14, version 2.05* I love this ! I use this app every night. Great contrast between the acoustic sounding kits and this one 👍 ### 5/5 — Flexible Drumpatterns *2026-06-04* Gut nutzbar ### 5/5 — had been apprehensive about F/D for a while... *2026-05-30, version 2.05* however, I'm glad to report this was due to the uniquely designed UI. overall, it's both enjoyable and in the same league as your other top grooveboxes. very satisfied overall. ## Frequently asked questions about Future Drummer ### What kind of music can I create with this app? This app is designed for creating electronic music genres like Minimal, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Industrial, Electro Latino, and EDM. It provides a vast collection of cutting-edge drum and futuristic percussion sounds to craft the perfect beats and rhythms for these styles. ### Can I export my music from the app? Yes, the app features a new Audio & MIDI Export function. You can get your Multi-Track or Full Mix in seconds. Additionally, MIDI Out sends all note grooves and jamming in real time, allowing you to record sequences or apply external sounds. ### What are the live performance features? The app includes a Live mode that immerses you in the grooves with real-time controls for effects, hits, reverses, slices, and intensity. It also features Live Pads to assign rhythms and colors, selectable by MIDI, for dynamic live sessions. ### How can I create song structures? The Song Mode is an extra-fast tool designed for creating rhythmic structures for your songs in seconds. It's described as the fastest and most effective way to build song structures with the best quality. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional sound packs. This allows users to expand their sound library and explore more creative options. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.05 — 2024-05-29 - Fixed 4 Board Map Fill x2 Toggle Ride / Hats ### 2.04 — 2024-04-21 - Fixed "New Song" Bug - Autosave Soundset with Groove saving ### 2.03 — 2024-01-28 - Show / Hide Swing in Groove Editor - Little Improvements & Fixed Bugs ### 2.02 — 2024-01-23 - Show / Hide Swing in Groove Editor - Little Improvements & Fixed Bugs ### 2.01 — 2024-01-07 - Bugs FixedBugs Fixed ## Apps similar to Future Drummer | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [World Piano Notes & Drum Beats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-piano-notes-and-drum-beats/id1457405203) | 4.6 (3,200) | Free | Music | | [Rock Drum Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine/id725234217) | 4.7 (523) | $17.99 | Music | | [Drum Pad Machine - Beat Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-pad-machine-beat-maker/id1057968965) | 4.6 (674,050) | Free | Music | | [Beat Station - Drum Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-station-drum-machine/id1207156644) | 4.5 (496) | Free | Music | | [Drum Beats+ Rhythm Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-plus-rhythm-machine/id461218759) | 4.8 (4,471) | Free | Music | | [Afro Latin Percussion Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afro-latin-percussion-machine/id879474839) | 4.7 (127) | Free | 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 2026-09-03.*