# Rhythm Pad Pro — Play Drums, Record, Make Beats

> Mobile drum machine for beat creation, recording, and audio export. (iPhone/iPad app by Bijoy Thangaraj.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad-pro/id457863522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bijoy Thangaraj](https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 268 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad-pro/id457863522/reviews.md

## What is Rhythm Pad Pro?

Play drums and compose beats using high-quality, professionally sampled drum kits with Rhythm Pad. Create drum recordings by tapping on the pads or using the sequencer and export them as audio files. Play drums along with the songs from your Media Library and Apple Music. Rhythm Pad is the smartest way to play drums on your mobile device.

Introducing the Sequencer

Quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars using the sequencer. You can also record your live performance directly on to the sequencer and edit your sequence to your liking. Save your sequences and export them as audio files.

Top features of Rhythm Pad

• High-quality stereo sampled sounds with maximum polyphony.
• Realistic Open and Closed Hi-Hats function.
• Recording feature - Record by playing on the pads or create new patterns using the sequencer.
• Quantization - Fix imprecisions during recording by enabling the quantization feature.
• Export your recordings as audio files (AAC or WAVE) and use it in other audio applications. 
• Apply built-in reverb and compression effects to process the drum sounds.
• Custom drum kits - Create new drum kits with sounds from other factory drum kits.
• Smart Levels - Pads sound louder at the center and softer at the edges.
• Optimized layout for maximum playability on iOS devices.
• Precise metronome powered by the Metronome M1 engine.
• Configure the volume level of individual pads.
• Rearrange pad positions to your preference.

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## Key features

- High-quality sampled drum sounds
- Sequencer for pattern creation
- Live performance recording
- Audio export (AAC, WAVE)
- Built-in reverb and compression
- Customizable drum kits
- Play along with music library

## What do users think of Rhythm Pad Pro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Awesome sound quality
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive pads
- 👍 Great for practice and jamming
- 🚀 Supports playing along with music

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes with certain drum kits
- 🔒 No MIDI export or customization options
- 💡 Needs more drum kit variety
- 💡 Ability to mix and match drum sounds

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use certain drum kits
- Inconsistent volume levels across drum sounds

**Most requested features**

- Add more drum kits, including jazz, Latin, and electronic
- Ability to customize drum kits by mixing and matching sounds
- MIDI export and integration with other music apps
- Recording and looping capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 268)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-pad-pro/id457863522/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lack of drums

*2026-05-22*

Please add more drum kits. App is good and latency good but please add more drum kits . Drum kits are very limited in the app.  After a long time again saying please add more kits like indian tabla sounds and many more other sounds.  I have purchased app please do it for us. It’s a request.
Regards
Edit: its May of 2026 now but you still have not added any new drum kits.

### 2/5 — To be upgraded

*2025-09-16*

Own samples can't be loaded. Triplet sequencing isn't possible. No MIDI.

### 5/5 — Wow! I cannot believe this app has been around for over 12 years!

*2025-07-29*

So I had this app back on my iPad 3rd gen, over 12 years ago… and the app has grown over the years the sound quality is awesome! I just downloaded “GtrWiz” the other day and was writing a review, because that app is TOP… if you play guitar its a MUST, honestly it is dope, the best Swiss Army Knife for guitar available… but Im glad I came in bc I opened this app up again (after MANY years) I had to blow some ‘dust’ off, but these drums are KILLER! I wish there were more apps geared toward metal (although metal is not my main genre) I love the RAWNESS and DEEP lyrical abilities when writing metal! Anyway this apps acoustic drums just set me on fire!

### 3/5 — Leider keine AuV3 /IAA Anbindung

*2025-06-28*

Bitte fügt das noch hinzu.

### 3/5 — Please Update

*2025-01-17*

for iPad mini (A17 Pro) & iPhone 15 Pro Displays Size

### 5/5 — Super gut!

*2024-10-26*

Ausgezeichnete App, um auf einfache Art Drum-Tracks  zu bauen. Ideal als Background, wenn man Guitarre spielt.

### 5/5 — Rhythm Pad Pro

*2024-07-17*

It’s great! If only I could get that Gretsch Motown sound, or the distinctive compressed sound on Al Green Let’s Stay Together. Love those 70s classic rock drums also.

### 5/5 — Updating my previous review

*2024-05-04*

It didn’t justify this app!

These samples sounds like these were played by the the greatest of the greatest “Bonzo” Bonham! 

I never thought I would be writing this review ever in my life specially in the iOS ecosystem!

This is dear god of forbidden light! 
This app is just sheer Ragnarok! 

Into the valley of death march the 600!
Into the valley of death !!

### 5/5 — Holy goodness gracious, Thank you Dear Lord!

*2024-04-26*

At last, at the very last, ohh, these samples are truly divine, Many apps just gives you dum dada di da da, but just listen to these samples with your eyes closed. You’ll feel like it’s been playing right before you! Thank you so much! The best the best the best! And one small free suggestion, don’t program, during tracking play with your fingers, If you don’t understand why I said this, just forget that the line exists. But if you do get why I suggested to tracking by finger playing, You’d be making Bonzo The King of the Zeppelin very very happy!

### 3/5 — 懐かしくて久々にダウンロードしましたが

*2023-12-17*

音質は良いし、以前よりも進歩しているのですが、以前は確かGaragebandのIAAにも対応していたと思うのですが、おやめになられたんですか？　だとすれば、とても残念です。是非またGaragebandへの対応をよろしくお願い致します。

## Frequently asked questions about Rhythm Pad Pro

### What can I do with Rhythm Pad Pro?

Rhythm Pad Pro allows you to play drums using high-quality sampled sounds, compose beats with a built-in sequencer, record your live drumming performances, and export your creations as audio files. You can also play along with songs from your media library.

### How do I create drum patterns?

You can create drum patterns in two main ways: by tapping on the pads to record live performances directly onto the sequencer, or by using the sequencer to quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars. Your recorded sequences can then be edited.

### What audio formats can I export my recordings in?

You can export your drum recordings as audio files in either AAC or WAVE format. This allows you to easily import your beats into other audio applications for further production or sharing.

### Can I customize the drum sounds?

Yes, the app offers custom drum kits, allowing you to create new kits by combining sounds from other factory drum kits. You can also configure the volume level of individual pads and rearrange their positions for a personalized layout.

### Is Rhythm Pad Pro compatible with Apple Music?

Yes, you can play drums along with the songs from your Media Library, which includes integration with Apple Music. This feature is useful for practicing or creating beats that complement your favorite tracks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2025-09-21

A new version of Rhythm Pad has arrived. This version includes a new and improved user interface with new features and drum kits.
• Introducing the Sequencer - Quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars using the sequencer.
• Quantization - Now you can record with quantization enabled.
• New high-quality, professionally sampled real and electronic drum kits.
• Apply built-in reverb and compression effects to process the drum sounds.
• Custom drum kits - Create new drum kits with sounds from other factory drum kits.

### 5.1 — 2021-05-15

Minor performance improvements.

### 5.0.3 — 2020-07-18

A new version of Rhythm Pad has arrived. This version includes a new and improved user interface with new features and drum kits.
• Introducing the Sequencer - Quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars using the sequencer.
• Quantization - Now you can record with quantization enabled.
• New high-quality, professionally sampled real and electronic drum kits.
• Apply built-in reverb and compression effects to process the drum sounds.
• Custom drum kits - Create new drum kits with sounds from other factory drum kits.

### 5.0.2 — 2020-07-16

A new version of Rhythm Pad has arrived. This version includes a new and improved user interface with new features and drum kits.
• Introducing the Sequencer - Quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars using the sequencer.
• Quantization - Now you can record with quantization enabled.
• New high-quality, professionally sampled real and electronic drum kits.
• Apply built-in reverb and compression effects to process the drum sounds.
• Custom drum kits - Create new drum kits with sounds from other factory drum kits.

### 5.0.1 — 2020-07-02

A new version of Rhythm Pad has arrived. This version includes a new and improved user interface with new features and drum kits.
• Introducing the Sequencer - Quickly put together drum patterns of up to 8 bars using the sequencer.
• Quantization - Now you can record with quantization enabled.
• New high-quality, professionally sampled real and electronic drum kits.
• Apply built-in reverb and compression effects to process the drum sounds.
• Custom drum kits - Create new drum kits with sounds from other factory drum kits.

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All apps by Bijoy Thangaraj: https://appshunter.io/developer/453056920

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