# Rock Drum Machine — Easy Progressive Beat Buddy

> AI-powered rock drum machine with extensive rhythm creation and MIDI control. (iPhone/iPad app by Lumbeat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine/id725234217 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lumbeat](https://appshunter.io/developer/590278231)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $17.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 523 App Store ratings · 392 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 233 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine/id725234217/reviews.md

## What is Rock Drum Machine?

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a solid Rock Drummer with powerful drum sounds and tons of rhythms to get rock drum drums grooves easily in a flash. The AI drum machine for Rock!
RDM jams! Just move a slider to set the jamming level like a proper drummer! 

2d Slider to control jam level ( x - horizontal ) and intensity ( y - vertical )

The Live Pads allows to play live sessions on the way with 8 assignable pads and buttons for fills, intro, end with midi controls. Now with assignable Midi Map, for controls and MIDI out notes.
Synchronize any app easily with Ableton Link.

Export Full or Multitrack Audio and Midi File, available from iOS 12.

Song Mode. An easy and fast way to make quality drums for your songs.

- Double press to edit a part or song
- Long press to move parts or songs

Save all your data to iCloud to have several song lists, rhythms or repertorios and share them among your devices


Edit or create your own rhythms very easily in two modes: 
 * Edit Mode allows you to edit the whole rhythm quickly.
 * Patterns Mode allows you to set the patterns for each component (hihat/ride cymbal, snare or kick )easily with a wheel.

Combine the best acoustic drum sounds with any rhythm to get top inspiring rock grooves.

* Midi Sync + Inter App Audio + Audiobus. Stream live audio directly to other Audiobus or Inter App Audio apps! 

* 4 Effects : Compressor / Gate, Equalizer , Delay,  Reverb

* Set random fills every 4, 8, 12 , 16, 32 bars

* In Groove Edit Mode you can set any subdivision to any beats. Just long press on the time until it shows a red border and drag up or down to rest or add notes

* Midi Outt

--- 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

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $17.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mike | $4.99 | one-time |
| John | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #141 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Rock Drum Machine?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔌 MIDI integration issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some
- 💰 Expensive compared to other options
- 🔇 Limited drum kit selection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting audio
- MIDI out not working as expected
- Saving new patterns can be inconsistent
- Occasional UI glitches or freezes

**Most requested features**

- Add more drum kits and styles
- Improve MIDI support and control
- Implement AUv3 support
- Add more customization options
- Provide better documentation and tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 392)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-drum-machine/id725234217/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Quick and Easy

*2026-08-21, version 4.25*

It’s very quick and easy to get some good drum grooves going. I enjoy using it like metronome for a practice tool.  I also use the app to quickly create and export grooves to use on demos. I do wish the drum fills were a little better.  Many of them sound like a random sequence of hits that a human drummer would never perform.

### 5/5 — Impressed

*2026-08-07, version 4.25*

Surprised by its versatility, sound and usability

### 5/5 — Great rhythms. Need clean set

*2026-07-28, version 4.25*

Need clean sounding set.

### 5/5 — Realistic Drum Sound

*2026-07-11, version 4.25*

I love this drum machine. Super easy to use and very intuitive.

### 3/5 — Good but misleading

*2026-07-11, version 4.25*

I bought the pro version after a little time with this app. Closest thing to EzDrummer in the App Store. Tapping on the John and Mike options prompts you to get pro. Got the pro to find those are additional charges.

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2026-06-07, version 4.25*

I’ve been using this for a couple weeks. It’s a nice little addition to my tool set. Great thing to take with me on the road.

### 5/5 — Best in the west

*2026-05-30, version 4.25*

Works perfect for everything I need!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-05-26, version 4.25*

This app is good, and there is a manual that covers all the drummers, mostly.  It would be useful to import midi files.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-05-25, version 4.25*

Was working fine 
Now it won’t work in AUM or GarageBand 
As soon as another app is open with sound 
It completely cuts the audio from this app 
I’m also very sad we haven’t gotten an auv3 update but yet brush drummer and pop drummer get one
Kinda upset right now

### 4/5 — Nice feature sets

*2026-05-01, version 4.25*

I’m able to use this app during live worship. Using the pre programmed drum sound, I can play along with piano and keyboard.

## Frequently asked questions about Rock Drum Machine

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.25 — 2024-03-17

- Preview & Random Buttons & to Sound Buttons ( Editor and Mixer )
- Show / Hide Swing in Groove Editor
- Little Improvements
- Fixed Bugs

### 4.24 — 2023-11-10

- Send Rhythms to iBassist
- Fixed Bugs

### 4.23 — 2023-11-07

- Send Rhythms to iBassist

### 4.22 — 2023-02-15

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

### 4.21 — 2023-02-13

- Changing SWING with Live Pad sets with BPM
- Send & Receive grooves to/from other Drummers
- More little improvements and bugs fixed.

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