Soft Drummer – Brush Sessions

Soft Drummer – Brush Sessions

Ballad & Jazz AUv3 Drum Plugin

508 ratings
603 reviews
$17.99 Free
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Lowest price: $12.99 2 years ago (-%)


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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 28, 2016
  • June 14, 2026

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This app provides natural acoustic drum sounds and improvises musically with warm grooves for various genres. It offers multi-track MIDI export, live pad performance, and synchronization with other apps. Create rhythmic structures for songs quickly and control parameters via MIDI.

Natural acoustic drum sounds
Improvise musically
Multi-track MIDI export
Live performance pads
Ableton Link synchronization
MIDI control and output
Song mode for rhythmic structures
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What's New in Soft Drummer

4.02

June 14, 2026

• AUv3: Groove and Drum Kit lists now load reliably in the DAW's plug-in parameter controls • Stability and bug fixes

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$4.99

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User reviews

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 Smallish things but head scratching for something 10 years old with outdated ui, still over 20$ and without a dedicated manual (there is only 1 manual shared between apps so it’s a guessing game what applies to each app).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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Excellent for solo and duo performances

Just what I needed to accompany my duo

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It sounds good but it’s useless in Logic Pro on the iPad there is noise interference when bounced down in Logic Pro

Great

Amazing

Love it

Excellent app , will definitely check out the other ones after hearing this one. Thank you

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User experience

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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

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add support for time signatures beyond 4/4

Feature

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 does Soft Drummer do?

Soft Drummer acts as a session drummer in your pocket, offering natural acoustic drum sounds played with brushes, hot rods, and hands. It can improvise musically to provide warm grooves suitable for genres like soft pop, ballads, jazz, and latin music. The app also includes features for MIDI export and live performance.

What are the key features of Soft Drummer?

Key features include 50 multilayer acoustic drum sounds with multiple hit types and Round Robin samples for authenticity. It offers an improved Jam algorithm, random generators for creative ideas, and 4 effects (Compressor/Gate, EQ, Delay, Reverb). The app also supports Song Mode for creating rhythmic structures, Live Pads for live sessions, and synchronization via Ableton Link and MIDI.

How can I export my drum performances?

Soft Drummer offers a new Audio - MIDI Export feature that allows you to get Multi-Track or Full Mix exports in seconds. This enables you to send your generated drums via MIDI to any sound source, drum machine, or synthesizers for further production.

Can I control Soft Drummer with external hardware?

Yes, the app provides extensive MIDI control capabilities. You can control several parameters with MIDI Control Change and Program Change messages. It also features a 4 Board Mode for controlling Live Pads with any MIDI Controller using just 4 buttons, and offers assignable MIDI controls with default mappings provided.

What kind of music is Soft Drummer best suited for?

The app is designed to provide the warmest grooves for genres that benefit from subtle and natural acoustic drum sounds. This includes soft pop, ballads, jazz, and latin music. Its improvisational capabilities and authentic sound make it ideal for creating nuanced rhythmic backings.