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Rock Drum Machine: Real Drums

Rock Drum Machine: Real Drums

Drummer That Jams, Not Loops

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Released
October 21, 2013
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Transform your device into a powerful rock drumming tool with realistic sounds and a vast library of rhythms. Easily create custom beats, jam with AI-generated grooves, and integrate with other music apps. Export your creations as audio or MIDI files.

✓AI-powered rock drumming
✓Adjustable jam level and intensity
✓Live Pads with assignable controls
✓MIDI out and Ableton Link synchronization
✓Song Mode for creating drum tracks
✓Custom rhythm editing
✓Four built-in effects
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What users say about Rock Drum Machine

Reviews of Rock Drum Machine are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.7/5 from 541 App Store ratings. What users like most: great sound quality, easy to use and program. Top complaints: occasional crashes or bugs, MIDI integration issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great sound quality
  • 🚀Easy to use and program
  • 🎨Lots of customization options
  • 🎛️Intuitive interface
  • 🎶Realistic drum sounds
  • 🔗Good integration with other apps
  • 🎮Fun to jam with

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔌MIDI integration issues
  • 🤔Steep learning curve for some
  • 💰Expensive compared to other options
  • 🔇Limited drum kit selection
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What's New in Rock Drum Machine

7.01

October 27, 2026

• MIDI controls: new END and END NO CRASH, one last hit on the next downbeat, then stop (no fill) • Performance and bug fixes

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$4.99

Mike

Progressive Drummer

User reviews

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Why?

Why the hell would you all include these new EQ features, even include a save button… but then have a disclaimer that says, “sorry… but you have to tweak these settings every use… “

Yet, you included a save button that doesn’t even work anyways. What’s up with that?
BBIGMIKESBIGMIKE

So Necessary

Use it almost every day to generate idea patterns for songs, different kits and styles, auto fills, song creation mode, and export midi to your favorite DAW and drum sounds. Get this to inspire you and get making music!
JJamHagans

Love It

Love it.
MMickht

Rockin

Not bad
SSelekted

Rock drums

Big drum sounds tight rhythm.
OBOld beatnik
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes when exporting audio

Bug

MIDI out not working as expected

Bug

Saving new patterns can be inconsistent

Bug

Occasional UI glitches or freezes

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more drum kits and styles

Feature

Improve MIDI support and control

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Implement AUv3 support

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Add more customization options

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Provide better documentation and tutorials

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What does the Rock Drum Machine app do?

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a versatile rock drummer. It offers powerful drum sounds and a wide array of rhythms to help you create rock drum grooves quickly. It features an AI drum machine that can generate jamming levels and intensity, as well as tools for creating and editing your own rhythms.

What are the key features of the Rock Drum Machine?

Key features include an AI-driven jam level and intensity control via a 2D slider, Live Pads for live sessions with 8 assignable pads, MIDI controls and export, Ableton Link synchronization, Song Mode for creating drum tracks, and a detailed rhythm editor. It also includes four effects: Compressor/Gate, Equalizer, Delay, and Reverb.

How much does the Rock Drum Machine cost?

The app is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the basic functionalities without charge, with options to purchase additional features or content.

What devices is the Rock Drum Machine compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPad. It requires iOS 12 or later for features like exporting full or multitrack audio and MIDI files. It also supports Inter App Audio, Audiobus, and Ableton Link for integration with other music applications.

How can I create custom drum rhythms with this app?

You can create custom rhythms in two modes: Edit Mode, which allows for quick editing of the entire rhythm, and Patterns Mode, where you can easily set patterns for individual drum components like hi-hat, snare, or kick using a wheel. The Groove Edit Mode also lets you set any subdivision to any beat.