# Indian Drummer - Tabla Beats — Hindustani Percussion Taals

> Pocket tabla player with extensive rhythms, AI improvisation, and multi-instrument support. (iPhone/iPad app by Lumbeat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indian-drummer-tabla-beats/id1586097527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $17.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 354 MB
- Languages: American English, Hindi
- Released: 2021-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indian-drummer-tabla-beats/id1586097527/reviews.md

## What is Indian Drummer?

A pro Tabla player in your pocket, will jam and improvise as a real player.

- HUGE RHYTHM LIBRARY: +800 rhythms, including Traditional Hindustani Taals and Modern adaptations, funkyfied Taals, Fusion, Pop, Shuffle... 
Rhythms adapted for only Tabla ( Mridangam or Pakhawaj ... ) and full Indian Percussion Ensemble, adding Kanjira and Ghatam. 

- Tanpura with Tone selector.

- Advanced AI for musical jam - improvisation. YOu will never get bored of playinf the same rhythm. No more boring Loops.

- All Traditional Hindustani Taals: Teentaal, Tilwada, Keherwa, Jhaptal, Dhamar, Ada Chau, Shiva Taal, Dadra, Rupak, Jhampak, Yamuna, Mogholi, Pauri, Tivra, Ektaal and many more ...

- Tabla, Kanjira, Ghatam, Mridangam, Khol, Pakhawaj, Dhol and much more. Multilayer Round Robin Sampled sounds providing extremely warm and realistic sounds.


- Live Pads lets to play live sessions on the way with 8 assignable pads and buttons for fills, intro, end with customizable midi controls.

- 4 Board Mode to control Live Pads with any Midi Controller with just 4 buttons, like iRig Blueboard.

- Synchronize with any music app easily with Ableton Link.

- Mixer allowing to Tune any individual instrument.

- 4 Effects: Compressor, Equalizer, Delay, Reverb.

- Song Mode. Extra fast tool to create rhythmic structures for your song in seconds.

- Export Audio & Midi

--- MIDI CONTROLS ---

Assignable Midi Controls.

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

- 800+ Hindustani rhythms
- AI-powered improvisation
- Multi-instrument ensemble
- Live performance pads
- MIDI control and export
- Song structure creation

## What do users think of Indian Drummer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎵 Authentic Indian drum sounds and high-quality audio
- 🎛️ Extensive customization and tweakable parameters
- 🎪 Large variety of grooves and presets (800+)
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Excellent for jamming and composition
- 🔗 Good synchronization with other apps (Ableton Link, AudioBus)
- 🎭 Unique 'Jam' feature with random variations
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription fees
- 🎼 Support for complex time signatures and odd meters
- 🎹 Independent tanpura drone functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ MIDI clock drift and sync problems
- 🎚️ Limited tuning options and distortion when tuning
- 📱 Lacks AUv3 plugin support
- 🔌 No MIDI support or MIDI output
- 📚 Poor documentation and lack of help resources
- 🎹 Limited scale/key options (mainly C, Eb, F)
- 👥 Difficult to contact developer for support
- 🎯 Inter-App Audio compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔊 Pitch labeling inaccuracies

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently on various iOS devices
- MIDI clock drifts over time when synced to external devices
- Crashes when used in AUM and other host applications
- Tuning function causes audio distortion and loss of attack
- Inter-App Audio compatibility broken by iOS 26 update
- Pitch labeling does not match actual output (3 semitones lower)
- File export and sharing functionality not working properly
- Baya drum quality issues

**Most requested features**

- AUv3 plugin support
- MIDI support and MIDI output functionality
- Visual beat counter display (1, 2, 3, etc.)
- More Indian string instruments (sitar, harmonium)
- Additional tabla sound sets in different keys (D, E, etc.)
- Tempo doubling with single tap
- Screen-off mode for battery conservation
- Improved documentation and help pages
- More traditional taals (Kehrwa, Rupak, Dadra)
- Pitch display in cents for tuning reference
- Direct customer support channel
- File sharing compatibility with iTunes on PC

## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indian-drummer-tabla-beats/id1586097527/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Unmatched sound, poor pitch shifting

*2026-07-21*

Incredible realism in the sounds and grooves. But if you want to play in a key slightly higher or lower than what is available, you are out of luck, as even a slight adjustment to the tuning ruins the sound. Not sure why this was left unaddressed in an otherwise excellent app.

**Developer response:** Hi RyTasUsual,
Thank you for the kind words about Indian Drummer's realism, we're glad the sounds and grooves are landing well for you!
Regarding tuning, each track actually has its own Tune knob in the Mixer, so you can nudge individual instruments up or down in pitch to match the key you need, rather than shifting the whole kit at once. Once you find settings you like, just tap Save in the Mixer to store those tuning changes with your drum kit, so they're there next time you load it.
Give that a try and let us know how it works for your setup!
Thank you for your review.

### 5/5 — Wonderful app

*2026-06-10*

Amazing the world of Indian rhythm never experienced like this in whole life ……. The rhythm legends are here.plz add screen off mode due to battery less powerful app for musicians ❤️ plz fix bugs from 16.3.1 ios app crash 🙏

**Developer response:** Hi Kumar1978,
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, we're thrilled Indian Drummer is bringing you closer to these rhythm traditions in a way you haven't experienced before!
We've noted your suggestion for a screen off mode, feedback like this genuinely helps shape future updates. We've also passed along the crash reports on iOS to our development team for review.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share this with us.
Thank you for your review.

### 4/5 — Lumbeat Thank you

*2026-03-13*

I have a five of the apps offered by Lumbeat. Each one has been very useful. I was just curious about the Indian Drummer. I decided to just purchase it on a whim. I explored the app a little, and the decided to just use it to jam for a bit… 647 measures (of five beats) later, I was finally able to stop it. … needless to say I easily had enough fun to justify the price. I can see how it can be useful for practice, and composition work. One suggestion I have is for us who are less able to count complex beats, it would be nice to have a visual representation of each beat: for example 1, 2, etc… or, maybe I just have to work on my counting. Again thank you. I’m back to having more fun. Peace

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your review! 🙏 647 measures of five beats,  that's not a jam session, that's a spiritual journey! We love to hear it. 
Your suggestion about a visual beat counter is a great one, especially for odd time signatures where keeping track can get tricky,  we've noted it for future updates. In the meantime, keep working on that counting! 
So glad to have you as part of the Lumbeat family across five apps, that really means a lot to the whole team. Now get back to jamming! 
Thank you for your review

### 1/5 — jean-marc andrieu

*2026-02-11*

interface très décevante confuse et peu pratique, certaines fonctionnalités indispensables ne sont pas prises en charge comme la possibilité de l’accordage précis. par ailleurs l’affichage des bols et du comptage n’est pas non plus proposé par-contre la qualité du son est indéniablement meilleure que sur I tabla-pro

**Developer response:** Hi Jean-Marc, thank you for your review! 🙏 We're glad the sound quality stands out,  a lot of work goes into capturing the authentic feel of Indian percussion.
Your feedback on the interface, visual beat counting, and precise tuning is well noted and genuinely useful. We are continuously working to improve the Lumbeat ecosystem and these are exactly the kinds of features we want to build out. 
Stay tuned for upcoming updates!

### 5/5 — Really good!

*2026-01-18*

Nice. Perfect!

### 5/5 — Great value !

*2025-12-16*

We use it a lot in intercontinental session on Reaper / Ninjam

### 3/5 — Fajn

*2025-12-03, version 1.15*

Chybí tam více indických strunných nástrojů jako například sitár , a indické harmonium.

### 1/5 — no midi support

*2025-11-15, version 1.15*

does not support midi

### 5/5 — the best

*2025-10-27, version 1.15*

the best

### 5/5 — Fabulous

*2025-10-20*

Excellent

## Frequently asked questions about Indian Drummer

### What is Indian Drummer - Tabla Beats?

Indian Drummer - Tabla Beats is a mobile application that simulates a professional tabla player. It offers a vast library of traditional Hindustani taals and modern rhythms, along with advanced AI for musical improvisation, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app boasts over 800 rhythms, including traditional Hindustani taals and fusion styles. It features AI for improvisation, a Tanpura with tone selection, multiple Indian percussion instruments like Kanjira and Ghatam, live pads for performance, MIDI controls, and the ability to export audio and MIDI.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its features without any cost.

### Can I use this app with other music software?

Absolutely. The app supports synchronization with other music applications via Ableton Link, making it easy to integrate into your existing music production workflow. It also offers extensive MIDI controls for external hardware.

### Who would benefit from using Indian Drummer - Tabla Beats?

This app is ideal for musicians, percussionists, and music producers who are interested in exploring or incorporating Indian classical and fusion rhythms into their work. It's also a valuable tool for students learning tabla and for anyone who enjoys improvisational jamming.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15 — 2024-04-21

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

### 1.14 — 2024-03-13

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

### 1.13 — 2024-01-23

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

### 1.11 — 2023-12-18

- Random Buttons & Preview to Sound Buttons
- Send grooves to Hip Hop Drummer
- Little improvements

### 1.101 — 2023-02-27

- Changing SWING with Live Pad sets with BPM
- Send & Receive grooves to/from other Drummers
- Fixed iPhone "+" Button bug
- Sample Rate Fixes
- More little improvements and bugs fixed

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