# Hip Hop Drummer — Unleash Your Rhythmical Genius

> Hip Hop beat creation tool with extensive sounds, grooves, and export options. (iPhone/iPad app by Lumbeat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-hop-drummer/id6448124078 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $17.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 155 App Store ratings · 170 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 344 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-hop-drummer/id6448124078/reviews.md

## What is Hip Hop Drummer?

Hip Hop Drummer, the ultimate drum machine designed specifically for creating incredible Hip Hop beats. Packed with a massive collection of over 1000 meticulously curated sounds, meticulously enumerated and organized by frequency and length (S, M, and L), this app will take your Hip Hop productions to new heights.

With more than 300 editable grooves conveniently organized into banks such as Hip Hop, AfroBeats, Boom Bap, Trap, Swing, Odd Times ... and more, you'll have a vast array of rhythmic possibilities at your fingertips. Unleash your creativity and explore the diverse range of styles within the genre.

Discover the groundbreaking Flex Swing feature, specially crafted to emulate the legendary J Dilla's swinging feel. With the ability to set advanced swing parameters for 16th and 8th notes, including adding or resting swing and individual swing settings for three tracks, you'll effortlessly capture that unmistakable Hip Hop groove.

Take your beats to the next level with the easy-to-use editor, allowing you to reverse or slice individual hits, offering limitless sonic possibilities. Enhance your grooves with the jamming tool, which adds live variations on the fly, injecting a dynamic and organic feel to your compositions.

Unleash your creations with the AUDIO and MIDI export feature. Obtain multi-track or full mix audio files within seconds, enabling seamless integration into your music production workflow. Need inspiration? Harness the power of the random generators, generating creative ideas instantly to keep your creativity flowing.

Elevate your beats with the four built-in effects: Compressor/Gate, Equalizer, Delay, and Reverb. Shape your sound, adding depth, texture, and character with ease.

For live performances, the innovative Live Pads feature lets you play sessions on the go with eight assignable pads and buttons for fills, intros, and endings. With support for MIDI controls, you can take full command of your performance, effortlessly adapting to any situation. The 4 Board Mode empowers you to control Live Pads with any MIDI controller using just four buttons.

Whether you're a musician, student, live performer, seasoned producer or a budding beatmaker, Hip Hop Drummer is the ultimate companion for bringing your Hip Hop productions to life. Unlock the full potential of your creativity and make every beat count with Hip Hop Drummer. Get ready to make your mark in the world of Hip Hop music!

- The Midi Out function transmits all note grooves and jamming activity in real time, facilitating the recording of sequences or application of external sounds.

- Our innovative Live mode offers a deeply immersive experience with abundant real-time controls, such as effects, hits, reversals, slices, and groove controls.

- With the intuitive editing feature, you can reverse or slice individual hits with ease.

- Use Live Pads to designate rhythms, modulate jam intensity, and select colors during live sessions. You can choose these with Midi through Notes or Program Change.

- The Song Mode is an incredibly efficient tool for constructing rhythmic frameworks for your songs in mere seconds.

- The Integrated Effects feature includes a Compressor, Delay, Reverb, EQ, and Low Pass Filter for the main Mix.

- Choose from an extensive library of over 1000 sounds.

- Hip Hop Drummer contains more than 300 editable grooves. While there's no need for programming, you are free to create your own grooves without limitations.

- Unleash your creativity with our random generators, designed to spark new ideas on the spot.

--- 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

## Key features

- Over 1000 curated Hip Hop sounds
- 300+ editable grooves
- Flex Swing feature (J Dilla style)
- Reverse and slice individual hits
- Jamming tool for live variations
- Audio and MIDI export
- Four built-in effects (Compressor, EQ, Delay, Reverb)
- Live Pads for performance

## What do users think of Hip Hop Drummer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great beats
- 👍 Tons of grooves
- 💡 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Realistic drummer feel
- 💡 Unique and innovative features
- 👍 Fantastic sounds and samples
- 🚀 Seamless integration with other Lumbeat apps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔍 Needs better explanation of functionality
- 💡 Lacks AUv3 support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Exporting audio from song mode not working
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add AUv3 support
- Improve state saving and recall
- Expand sound library and kits

## Recent user reviews (10 of 170)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-hop-drummer/id6448124078/reviews.md

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2026-08-31, version 1.12*

This app has been a creative assist and learning device in a very short time. Timing, understanding the art of swing and hearing the various settings of it. Live musician, Dj & producer this is my major teamate. Being able to create and take to my DAW is off the hook🔥

### 5/5 — Insanely Great Beats!

*2026-08-20, version 1.12*

If you need quality beats that you can quickly generate then Hip Hop Drummer will not disappoint. Sure you can quickly get beats going for a song idea but it’s the editing that takes it to another level.

The added bonus with this app is that you can seamlessly integrate it with iBassist for instant pairing with solid bass tracks.

### 5/5 — Dope

*2026-08-17, version 1.12*

This app has the best hiphop drums around
Please make it auv3 . Like pop drummer.

### 5/5 — Super

*2026-08-15*

Topissime

### 5/5 — Purely epic

*2026-08-15, version 1.12*

Use it for literally everything

### 5/5 — BOOYAAAAH

*2026-07-08, version 1.12*

buBUM

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-06-30, version 1.12*

Really love it. Dig it…great..mucho…beautiful app

### 4/5 — 4.7

*2026-05-28, version 1.12*

Nice sounds, interesting and fun for sketching.

### 5/5 — Amazing drum machine app

*2026-05-12*

I like it very much

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-04-27, version 1.12*

Sounds great. So much to dig into

## Frequently asked questions about Hip Hop Drummer

### What is Hip Hop Drummer?

Hip Hop Drummer is a music production app designed for creating Hip Hop beats. It offers a large library of sounds, editable grooves, advanced swing features, and tools for sound manipulation and live performance.

### What are the key features of Hip Hop Drummer?

Key features include over 1000 curated sounds, 300+ editable grooves across various styles, the Flex Swing feature for J Dilla-style grooves, an editor for reversing/slicing hits, a jamming tool for live variations, audio and MIDI export, built-in effects, and Live Pads for performance.

### How much does Hip Hop Drummer cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning you purchase it once to unlock all its features. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What kind of music can I create with Hip Hop Drummer?

This app is specifically tailored for creating Hip Hop beats. It includes grooves and sounds for various subgenres like Hip Hop, AfroBeats, Boom Bap, and Trap, allowing for diverse rhythmic compositions within the genre.

### Can I export my music from Hip Hop Drummer?

Yes, the app features an Audio and MIDI export function. You can obtain multi-track or full mix audio files, as well as transmit MIDI data in real time, allowing for seamless integration into other music production workflows.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2024-05-02

- Fixed Bugs

### 1.11 — 2024-04-21

- Fixed "New Song" Bug
- Autosave Soundset with Groove saving

### 1.10 — 2024-01-22

- Show / Remove Swing in Groove Editor
- Little Improvements & Fixed Bugs

### 1.09 — 2024-01-07

- Fixed Bugs

### 1.08 — 2023-12-20

- High Pass Filter and reset Filters button.
- "House" Button (Beats on kicks + Upbeats on hats)
- Fixed Bugs

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