# Impaktor — The drum synthesizer > Drum synthesizer that turns surfaces into playable percussion instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by BeepStreet.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impaktor/id557824278 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $6.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 241 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-09-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impaktor/id557824278/reviews.md ## What is Impaktor? * "Without doubt the most powerful and genuinely useful percussion app on the App Store right now" Computer Music * Reached the #1 paid music app in 5 countries * SonicTouch (www.sonicstate.com) gold award Impaktor is a drum synthesizer with a vast sonic palette, that turns any surface into a playable percussion instrument. You just slap your desk like you would a real drum. The real acoustical impulses from the built-in microphone are used as an excitation source for advanced sound modules that simulates behavior of membranes, cymbals, metallophones or strings. This makes Impaktor a highly responsive and expressive instrument. With semi-modular architecture and several types of synthesis, Impaktor can produce a wide range of tones, from acoustic, like Tabla, Djembe, Marimba, Cymbals, Metal bars to electronic or industrial sounds. We strongly recommend using the app with wired headphones to avoid acoustic feedback and ensure ultra-low latency. (USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, USB-C headphones or an audio interface). You can use the Impaktor app with a contact microphone or analog drum pad to achieve isolated and sensitive input, reducing ambient noise and enhancing trigger accuracy. Enjoy the most realistic virtual drumming experience available for mobile devices! SYNTHESIZER - Synthesis: physical modeling, frequency modulation, noise shaping - Semi-modular architecture; 2 modules with configurable routing - 2 modulation sources: velocity and lfo-envelope. Almost every parameter can be modulated - Multimode filter, harmonic exciter and several types of amplifiers - Over 90 presets available, more coming soon - No samples used - Ultra low latency  RECORDER - 6 tracks audio recorder - True 3d panning - Auto-quantization with configurable time-signature - Reverb and Delay effects - Audio-copy and wave export ## Key features - 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 ## What do users think of Impaktor? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Extraordinary app - 👍 Responsive and intuitive - 👍 Sleek and appealing interface - 🎨 Versatile and expressive sounds - 🎨 Organic and natural feel - 🎨 Unique and innovative - 💰 Great value for money **Cons** - 🐛 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes with Inter-App Audio - Issues with WAV exports - Latency problems on certain devices - Compatibility issues with iOS updates - Unreliable saving functionality **Most requested features** - MIDI support - Audio import functionality - Ableton Link sync - More quantization options - Multitrack export - Landscape mode for iPad ## Recent user reviews (10 of 241) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impaktor/id557824278/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Ingenius app and unique! *2026-06-05* 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! ### 5/5 — Amazing tool *2026-02-13* 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. ### 5/5 — App incrível *2025-08-09* Por favor continuem atualizando. Tem muito potencial para crescimento ### 5/5 — Обновили и теперь вылетает *2025-08-01* Ну всё:/// Обновления улучшения убили программу ///// Пожалуйста исправьте iPhone 8 iOS 14 не работает Грузится чуть и сразу слетает /( Auv3 можно ли ожидать от вас ? ### 1/5 — Update please *2024-10-24* Needs an update it was one the best apps for sure ### 1/5 — Buyer beware. App is broken and developer is non-responsive to emails. *2023-02-11* This app states it supports InterAp audio. It does not. Will not load in any Interapp audio program apparently This is a well-known issue and if you search the Internet there are multiple posts in different audio forums discussing this. Developer does not respond to any of them. Tried direct emailing developer several times but no reply. Developer needs to either update description to not supporting inter app app audio or remove from App Store as this is strictly why I purchased the app and I would like my money back. I would be careful about buying any other products from this developer as they do not offer any support. ### 2/5 — Stellar, if not for the flaws. *2023-01-23* Impaktor has all the potential to add a new dimension to songwriting, like many of its other app counterparts on portable devices. Stand-alone, it’s fun to use, intuitive, and very quick to get used to. The interface is also sleek and appealing and responsive. Where it falls short is with its Inter-App Support. I have tried opening Impaktor using Audiobus, AUM, MultiTrack Studio, and GarageBand, and it crashes all of them. Now, sometimes I can look the other way, but if a paid product is supposed to have support, it’s a reasonable expectation that it work. I can get around that most times by simply using the app’s onboard WAV export function. It isn’t ideal, but for an app like Impaktor, I could make an exception due to the innovation. But the trouble is that WAV exports crash the app as well, and it takes a lot of finagling - opening, closing, crashing, and crossing fingers - to get a WAV to export. This is less than acceptable. I feel the developer should really look into these issues. For reference, I’m using a 2018 iPad Pro recently updated to iOS 16. If not for these technical flaws, this app would get a perfect five stars. ### 3/5 — Small update ? *2022-10-23* Thanks first of all, it would probably be the best app again if we could have the input from a real mic in AUM via an audio interface. The idea behind is to put the input on a Cajon… ### 5/5 — update PLEASE, because… *2022-10-20* the app cannot be opened in aum and in audiobus, it fails loading:( the app ist absolutely brilliant and it would be very sad, if it can‘t be used! ### 3/5 — Forgotten gem needs update !! *2022-02-21* Crashes when bouncing, not compatible/recognized with AUM and audiobus, no ableton link… UPDATE TO SHINE AT FIVE STARS ! ## Frequently asked questions about Impaktor ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2025-08-07 - Fixed: rare crash after tapping Share button. ### 1.9 — 2025-08-05 Now you can share your recordings via the Files App, AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or third-party apps. ### 1.8 — 2025-08-01 Fixed: Stability issues on iOS 15 ### 1.7 — 2025-07-30 Fixed: Compatibility and stability issues on the latest iOS versions. ### 1.6 — 2021-02-02 - Fixed: distorted sound while working at 48kHz ## Apps similar to Impaktor | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ChordPolyPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordpolypad/id694599930) | 4.6 (50) | $17.99 | Music | | [ShockWave - Synth Module](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-synth-module/id1449844670) | 4.6 (190) | $7.99 | Music | | [QuantiChord](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantichord/id1439713799) | 4.0 (11) | $12.99 | Music | | [iDensity](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idensity/id464660779) | 4.9 (48) | $9.99 | Music | | [Ruismaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruismaker/id1122156899) | 4.8 (57) | $4.99 | Music | | [Ripplemaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripplemaker/id1207806723) | 4.8 (95) | $8.99 | Music | ## More apps by BeepStreet - [iSequence HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isequence-hd/id369873168) - [GyroSynth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosynth/id386527164) - [Sunrizer synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrizer-synth/id443663267) - [Zeeon synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeeon-synth/id1230960440) - [DerVoco](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dervoco/id1391057304) All apps by BeepStreet: https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321 ## Related topics [impaktor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/impaktor) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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