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Impaktor

Impaktor

The drum synthesizer

47 ratings
240 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
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$6.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 10, 2012
  • August 7, 2025

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Developer

Jaroslaw Jacek
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About

This app transforms any surface into a playable percussion instrument using your device's microphone. It offers a vast sonic palette with advanced sound modules and synthesis types, allowing for a wide range of acoustic, electronic, and industrial tones. Enjoy a realistic virtual drumming experience with low latency and a 6-track recorder.

✓Surface-to-percussion instrument transformation
✓Advanced sound module simulation
✓Semi-modular synthesis architecture
✓Physical modeling, FM, and noise shaping synthesis
✓6-track audio recorder with 3D panning
✓Ultra-low latency performance
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Impaktor. Based on 47 reviews and a 3.6/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Extraordinary app
  • 👍Responsive and intuitive
  • 👍Sleek and appealing interface
  • 🎨Versatile and expressive sounds
  • 🎨Organic and natural feel
  • 🎨Unique and innovative
  • 💰Great value for money

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes with Inter-App Audio
  • 🐛Issues with WAV exports
  • 🐛Latency problems on certain devices
  • 🐛Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 🐛Unreliable saving functionality
  • 🔊Sensitive to background noise
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What's New in Impaktor

2.0

August 7, 2025

- Fixed: rare crash after tapping Share button.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Ingenius app and unique!

This app will probably be one of my favourite drums and perc apps and i just bought it minutes ago...truly unique and very much worth what little this awesome dev asks for it!
EC0SphereEC0Sphere

Amazing tool

Extraordinary app- I use it daily (contact mic on hand drum running into an iRig to mixer) accompanying contemporary dance classes. Having sounds that bridge the electronic with completely organic response to playing- in timbre, pitch, volume, and articulation- is invaluable. If this app ever goes away, I may have to retire.
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Feldman1Feldman1

App incrível

Por favor continuem atualizando. Tem muito potencial para crescimento
João CompagnonJoão Compagnon

Обновили и теперь вылетает

Ну всё:///
Обновления улучшения убили программу
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Пожалуйста исправьте
iPhone 8 iOS 14 не работает
Грузится чуть и сразу слетает /(
Auv3 можно ли ожидать от вас ?
Арт16матэАрт16матэ

Update please

Needs an update it was one the best apps for sure
Minimal LoverMinimal Lover
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes with Inter-App Audio

Bug

Issues with WAV exports

Bug

Latency problems on certain devices

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Bug

Unreliable saving functionality

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

MIDI support

Feature

Audio import functionality

Feature

Ableton Link sync

Feature

More quantization options

Feature

Multitrack export

Feature

Landscape mode for iPad

Feature

FAQ

What does Impaktor do?

Impaktor is a drum synthesizer that allows you to turn any surface into a playable percussion instrument. It uses the built-in microphone to capture acoustic impulses from surfaces like your desk, which then excite advanced sound modules to simulate various percussion sounds.

What are the key features of Impaktor?

Key features include its ability to transform surfaces into instruments, a vast sonic palette with advanced sound modules, semi-modular synthesis architecture, multiple synthesis types (physical modeling, FM, noise shaping), an ultra-low latency engine, and a 6-track audio recorder with effects.

How much does Impaktor cost?

Impaktor is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned in the provided description.

What are the best ways to use Impaktor?

For the best experience, it is recommended to use Impaktor with wired headphones to avoid acoustic feedback and ensure ultra-low latency. You can also enhance input accuracy and reduce ambient noise by using the app with a contact microphone or an analog drum pad.

What kind of sounds can Impaktor create?

Impaktor can produce a wide range of tones, from realistic acoustic sounds like Tabla, Djembe, Marimba, Cymbals, and Metal bars, to electronic and industrial sounds. Its semi-modular architecture and various synthesis types allow for extensive sound design possibilities.