Soft Drummer – Brush Sessions

Soft Drummer – Brush Sessions

Ballad & Jazz AUv3 Drum Plugin

516 ratings
609 reviews
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Lowest price: $12.99 2 years ago (-%)


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Details

Released
July 28, 2016
Updated
October 30, 2026

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This app generates realistic, improvisational drum grooves for various genres using brushes, hot rods, and hands. It functions as an AUv3 plugin for DAWs and offers extensive sound customization, live performance pads, and song structuring capabilities. Export options include audio, MIDI, and effects.

✓Improvisational drum groove generation
✓AUv3 plugin for DAWs
✓Brush, hot rod, and hand playing styles
✓Multi-layer sounds with round robin
✓Live performance pads
✓Song structure building
✓MIDI In/Out and Ableton Link sync
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What's New in Soft Drummer

4.06

October 30, 2026

• Studio Mix: Console (with REEL, a studio tape machine), Room, Punch, 11 more chains and DAW automation. Listen before you buy; one purchase unlocks it in every Lumbeat app • Effects redesigned: new compressor, visual EQ, tempo-synced delay, limiter and 4 one-tap mix chains, with ‹ › to step through them, Bypass and Revert • Mixer: one SEND knob per track, level meters on the faders, and a button to maximize the mixer or the effects • MIDI controls: MODE # switches between Live Pads, Song and Sound Module; FILL ON CHANGE ON / OFF, ignored when already in that state; new END and END NO CRASH, one last hit on the next downbeat, then stop (no fill) • iPhone: the mixer's corner button turns it sideways, and the sideways mixer and drum kit have their own Play button • Live Pads remember Cross / Snare and Ride / Hats, also when you change them while the pad plays • SAVE lights up after toggling Cross or Ride on a saved rhythm, and saves that version as a new rhythm • Song Parts: new CROSS button next to RIDE, to play a part with cross-stick • Plug-in: Play and FILL ► after a stop come back in on the rhythm's own bar when its time signature differs from the host's (a 3/4 waltz in AUM) • Plug-in: steadier playback when you move the playhead, bounce from mid-song or rewind in the DAW • Live Pads: long press a pad to CLEAR it, or drag it to move or swap it. New sets go to the end of the list, so set numbers never shift • Songs can now be sent to Rock Drum Machine • Performance and bug fixes

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Soft Drummer AUv3 Launch

Soft Drummer as an AUv3 plugin in GarageBand & AUM

May 21, 2026 — Jun 3, 2026

User reviews

AUv3 Yes A U v 3

I have been using Lumbeat Drummers for many many - MANY! years.

One of the biggest request (from myself and many others) has been AUv3.

Steadily converting them is great! - as are the apps themselves.

Also Love the new drum kit(s) animation.

But the ability to use them as plugins in hosts/DAWs, is well needed, and well appreciated, and well, .. it’s here.

Reggae (hint hint) for next..

Big up!

King
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Response from developer

Big thanks, King, and thank you for being with us for so many years! We're really happy the AUv3 plugins are making a difference in your setup. We've noted your Reggae hint. 😉

Excellent

Excellent , utilisé avec RC-600, MIDI a une bonne connexion et le son trés agréable

Awesome

Keep up the good work

Killer drums

Hands down this developer makes the best drum apps I have them all and they have changed the way I make music. Excellent to jam along with if your a bass player

Mixed feelings

Amazing for what it does, and honestly quite surprised there’s nothing else out there similar, but overall still feels janky, and sounds can get repetitive quick, without paying another 20$ for a pack.

Been using for days and still can’t find how to do something as simple as delete a pad, or link a kit with a pad. When using sequencer, unable to preview the 3 types of sounds before laying down. Smallish things but head scratching for something 10 years old with outdated ui, still over 20$ and without a dedicated manual (there is only 1 manual shared between apps so it’s a guessing game what applies to each app).

I want to hate it but for what it does there’s still no alternative, and it does it reasonably well.

Good app, but with some small tweaks could be amazing.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Song mode issues, including crashes and missing features

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions and devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add support for time signatures beyond 4/4

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Improve MIDI integration and control

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Implement audio/MIDI export options

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Provide preset management and organization

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FAQ

What is Soft Drummer?

Soft Drummer is an AUv3 plugin that generates realistic, improvisational drum grooves for ballads, soft pop, jazz, and latin music. It doesn't rely on pre-set patterns but improvises like a live session player.

Can I use Soft Drummer in GarageBand or other DAWs?

Yes, Soft Drummer is designed to work as an AUv3 plugin within GarageBand, AUM, Loopy Pro, and other compatible DAWs. It allows for real-time groove exchange and syncing with other plugins.

What sound options does Soft Drummer offer?

It features over 50 multi-layer sounds with 3 hit types and 4 Round Robin samples for natural feel. You can choose from 4 playing styles: Brushes, Hot Rods, Hands, and Mallets, and apply 4 effects (Compressor/Gate, EQ, Delay, Reverb).

How does Soft Drummer handle live performance?

Soft Drummer includes 8 assignable Live Pads for fills, intros, and endings, which can be triggered live or via MIDI controller. It also supports Ableton Link sync for seamless integration with your setup.

What are the export options for Soft Drummer?

You can export your creations as a Multi-Track or Full Mix in seconds. Options include exporting as audio, MIDI, or with effects applied, giving you flexibility in your workflow.

Is Soft Drummer free to use?

Soft Drummer offers a 7-day free trial with full feature access, though some actions like exports and sound changes are limited. After the trial, you can keep playing with limitations or unlock the full version with a one-time purchase.

Does Soft Drummer have ads?

No, Soft Drummer does not contain advertisements. The app is free to try and offers a one-time purchase to unlock the full version, with additional content sold separately.

What is the user sentiment for Soft Drummer?

User reviews indicate a positive overall sentiment, with users praising its excellent sound quality, realistic rhythms, and flexible features. However, some users have noted an unintuitive interface and occasional stability issues.