SDS-x — Simple Drum Sampler

SDS-x — Simple Drum Sampler

Drumming at your fingertips

63 ratings
35 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 9, 2019
  • July 27, 2022
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Create beats and play drum samples with this feature-rich drum machine app. It offers an intuitive sequencer, extensive sample manipulation, and professional audio output options. Suitable for beginners and experienced musicians alike.

30+ factory kits
Intuitive 16-step sequencer
Nearly 200 factory samples
Drag and drop sample loading
Mixer with FX
AUv3 plugin support
MIDI and Ableton Link support
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What's New in SDS

2.0.5

July 27, 2022

New in SDS-x 2.0.5: - Fix an issue where the in-app store would display mixed-up prices in some regions. - Add additional visual feedback to the in-app purchase flow.

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Subscription plans

Pro Features Monthly

Access all of SDS-x for one month

$0.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$12.99

Pro Features

Save kits, import samples, and more!

User reviews

This app is exactly as advertised

For .99 cents a month or 5 bucks a year this app I highly recommend this simple drum sampler.

Looking for more options and features add-in

Hi,
I love the software. I have the ideas and wish if you can develop adding to the next version for the drummer that can be able to control the sequence pattern loop (percussion add-in) while playing on the acoustic drum-set:
1. Option of small or BIGGER size for Play/Stop button. Like me i would select bigger button so when i play on my drumset, i can use the left hand to tap play/stop without miss hitting the button. (Current one is to tiny on top and missed tapping it while playing on my drum set)
2. I know i can also create a rhythm loop then import to assign on a certain pad to have it loop playing (trigger mode). For this when setup for the pad currently, i can increase the pitch higher, this will also increase the tempo/speed. If you can add the option here to have both Pitch and tempo fader separately so we can increase/decrease the tempo without changing pitch.
3. Along with option 2. Pitch fader should have the number shows up or down, so we would know how many keys we can transpose easily.

I m looking forward to these new features for the future. Thank you!
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Groundbreaking for iOS

I bought this when it came out a couple of years ago and loved it immediately. Since then, it kind of fell off my radar in the sea of apps for iOS and Mac. Just rediscovered it and man - it’s just epic. The sounds are great and the sequencing functions are so well thought out. A real gem 5 stars all day long. Hope to see more from this dev!
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Great drum machine app

I think this is often overlooked and underrated drum machine. I love the sounds out of the box and the ability to control them. Everything is at your finger tips. There is quality, versatility, control over the sound, compatibility (auv3) and stability.

Beautiful, flexible, intuitive and fun to play

Well done. Thanks

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FAQ

What does SDS-x do?

SDS-x is a drum machine app for iOS that allows users to play drum samples and create beats. It features an intuitive sequencer for programming rhythms, advanced controls for sound design, and the ability to host as an AUv3 plugin in other music applications.

What are the key features of SDS-x?

Key features include over 30 factory kits, a 16-step sequencer with per-step controls, nearly 200 factory samples, drag-and-drop sample loading, a mixer with delay and reverb effects, AUv3 plugin support, and MIDI/Ableton Link connectivity for collaboration.

How much does SDS-x cost?

The base SDS-x app is free to download and use. However, certain advanced features, marked as 'PRO' in the description, such as exporting audio as WAV files and importing custom samples, require in-app purchases.

What devices is SDS-x compatible with?

SDS-x is designed for iOS devices. It offers a full-screen pads mode for better usability on smaller screens and a dual menu view on iPads, indicating compatibility across various iOS form factors.

How can I use SDS-x to make music?

You can make music with SDS-x by tapping the pads to trigger drum sounds or by using the built-in sequencer to program rhythmic patterns. You can also load your own samples, mix and process sounds with effects, and even use it as an AUv3 plugin within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).