# SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth

> Synthesized electronic drum loop creation and sequencing tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Rodrigo Yanez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekbeats-drum-machine-synth/id681672176 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rodrigo Yanez](https://appshunter.io/developer/330051413)
- Category: Music
- Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $11.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 197 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekbeats-drum-machine-synth/id681672176/reviews.md

## What is SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth?

4.5 stars on the U.S. App Store!! (Customer Ratings, All Versions)

Check the support page (rugoso.com/seekbeats) to see a 2 minute video, watch and hear for yourself what's it all about!


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Create 100% synthesized electronic drum loops that sound alive, noisy and musical.

Feel the freedom to tweak the sounds and be able to go back and forth by using snapshots. 

Find mutations of the whole sound instantly with one slide of your finger via the randomizer.


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SeekBeats has:

• Eight voices, each with different synth parameters and envelopes.

• Step Sequencer, with velocity for each step that can be mapped to different parameters.

• Randomizer: Mutate the whole sound of your drums instantly with the slide of your finger.

• Snapshots: Feel all the freedom to explore with your sound, go back and forth by taking and recalling snapshots. Change the whole sound of your drums with one tap.

• Sound Banks: Load and save your favorite sounds.

• Stereo Chorus, Global Compression and Global Distortion.

• Supports Audiobus. Inter App Audio. Master Out + 8 channels (1 per Drum).

• Supports Ableton Link.

• MIDI Sync: sync with other apps within the same device, or other devices via WIFI or cable

• MIDI In to trigger drums and patterns (cable connection recommended for quick response)

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Check these App Store reviews!

• "Excellent. I am very impressed ... I haven't been so instantly taken with a drum synth in a long time!" - The pantsome menace (Australia)

• "Supremely intelligent... This is really, really smart. It gives you a lot of options for randomizing several parameters in real time, as well as an excellent preset arrangement, and the node system seems very well thought out" - Twirling Erling (Canada)

• "If my current drum synth is a Cadillac, SeekBeats is a Bentley. It is so good, I'm making SeekBeats my new go-to drum synth/sequencer ... I am actually having a difficult time putting it down. Instantly addicting in a good way." - rG3P0 (USA)

• "Absolutely awesome and inspiring - This app is hands down the best and most inspiring beat making app for iOS... You'll come up with beats and experiment with different sounds in seconds. Love it!" - fiskenuno (Sweden)

• "This is the best iOS drum synth I've tried yet. It just sounds great. I'm hooked!" - Hypnosapien (USA)


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If you were thinking about getting a similar hardware drum machine, it would probably cost you hundreds of dollars, SeekBeats is just 11.99 dollars (USA).

Get it now!

PLEASE NOTE: REQUIRES iPhone 4S or faster. iPod Touch 5th generation (4 inch display) or faster. iPad 2 or faster.

## Key features

- Synthesized electronic drum loops
- Adjustable synth parameters and envelopes
- Step sequencer with velocity mapping
- Instant sound randomization
- Snapshot sound recall
- Audiobus and Inter App Audio support
- MIDI sync and input

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $5.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EFX Board Extension | Free | one-time |


## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great unique drum machine
- 👍 Intuitive and easy sound design
- 👍 Powerful and flexible
- 👍 Excellent randomization features
- 👍 Versatile - can be tame or wild
- 👍 Fantastic drum synth
- 👍 Punchy and full of character
- 👍 Extremely expressive and customizable
- 👍 Inspiring and fun to use
- 👍 Excellent workflow and performance features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Lacks MIDI control
- 🐛 No song mode or pattern chaining
- 🐛 No AUv3 support
- 🐛 Confusing interface at times
- 🐛 Crashes on older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 4
- Tempo changes to odd values unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- MIDI control of parameters
- Complex sequencer with independent track lengths
- More advanced effects like glitch, granular, and repeat
- Ability to load user samples
- Mixer page to adjust individual sound levels
- Export/copy functionality to save patterns

## Recent user reviews (10 of 197)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekbeats-drum-machine-synth/id681672176/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great unique drum machine !!!

*2026-03-16, version 1.4.7*

I love this and still use it. Its really unique with the randomize function - you can make a pattern and then get all new sounds super fast! Really intuitive and easy sound design. It can be tame or extremely wild and crazy - I love it. 

The only thing missing is midi
To be able to control the randomizer over midi would make it perfect

### 5/5 — iOS classic

*2025-09-06, version 1.4.7*

Had this for years, still sounds great. IAP FX are now free too, thanks!

### 3/5 — The best

*2024-04-20, version 1.4.7*

Updated review - 

Please update and add more functionality as listed below. Don’t let this die, sounds the best still. One we get a response I’ll update the 5 star review.

This is by far the best synthesized drum machine in the iOS. Would love to see updates and would happily pay for it. Please add midi in cc, add a complex sequencer Add a chromatic way to play the drum tones Don’t let this project go away, please !!!! Would love to see frequent updates, you will have the support, we can pay more!

### 5/5 — The best there is

*2024-03-08, version 1.4.7*

And the best there will ever be

### 5/5 — Großartig

*2024-01-15*

Eine meiner liebsten Apps. Sehr musikalisch und „groovy“. Läd zum Beatbauen ein und klingt sehr eigenständig.

### 5/5 — Any chances for AUv3 plugin form?

*2023-04-10, version 1.4.7*

Fantastic drum synth.

### 3/5 — Nice but rigid

*2022-09-04, version 1.4.7*

Nice tweaky beat follower.
But exporting sound into email is crazy nowdays, not useful. Also the interface is weird and needs some tuning to be more humane 🥹

### 5/5 — The best

*2022-07-23, version 1.4.7*

This is by far the best synthesized drum machine in the iOS.

Would love to see updates and would happily pay for it.

Please add midi in cc, 
add a complex sequencer
Add a chromatic way to play the drum tones 

Don’t let this project go away, please !!!!

Would love to see frequent updates, you will have the support, we can pay more!

### 5/5 — A wish for that top app

*2022-04-30*

Hello crew, 
please built in Start/ Stop/ Sync for Ableton Link.
Midi learn and Sync to host 💖

All the best from Germany Berlin 1990 Techno Temple !

### 4/5 — Still my favourite synth drums

*2021-12-22, version 1.4.7*

But marred by the fact that no Auv3 support available.
This makes it harder to work with and save projects using Aum.

## Frequently asked questions about SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth

### What does SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth do?

SeekBeats Drum Machine Synth allows you to create 100% synthesized electronic drum loops. It offers a powerful synthesizer engine with eight voices, each with customizable parameters and envelopes. You can sequence beats, tweak sounds, and explore variations using its randomizer and snapshot features.

### What are the key features of SeekBeats?

Key features include eight distinct synth voices with adjustable parameters, a step sequencer with velocity mapping, an instant randomizer for sound mutation, a snapshot system for saving and recalling sound states, and sound banks for loading/saving presets. It also includes stereo chorus, global compression, and distortion effects.

### How much does SeekBeats cost?

SeekBeats is a paid application. The price is $11.99 USD. This one-time purchase provides access to all the app's features without additional costs.

### What devices are compatible with SeekBeats?

SeekBeats requires an iPhone 4S or faster, iPod Touch 5th generation (4-inch display) or faster, or an iPad 2 or faster. Ensure your device meets these minimum specifications for optimal performance.

### Can SeekBeats be used with other music apps?

Yes, SeekBeats supports advanced audio routing and synchronization. It is compatible with Audiobus and Inter App Audio, allowing you to integrate it into your existing iOS music production workflow. It also supports Ableton Link and MIDI Sync for connecting with other devices and applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.7 — 2018-05-01

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Added a play/stop button to the performance view. Just that, very small update.

### 1.4.6 — 2017-11-09

Fixed synchronization issues with Audiobus and AUM.

### 1.4.4 — 2017-11-01

Bug fixes

### 1.4.3 — 2017-10-30

bug fixes

### 1.4.2 — 2017-10-21

- Added RMS/Peak detection to the EFX Board compressor effect.
- Added the option to hide the EFX "Board" button if you haven't purchased it. (The option to try or purchase it will still be available on the settings/info view).
- Minor bug fixes and improvements sprinkled here and there.

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