X Drummer: Songwriting Tool

X Drummer: Songwriting Tool

Create hundreds of drum tracks

226 ratings
80 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 23 Jul 2026)

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 1, 2017
  • July 12, 2023
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This app helps musicians create realistic drum tracks by listening to their guitar riffs in real-time. It offers a vast library of grooves and patterns, allowing for detailed customization of drum performances and kits. Users can record ideas, edit drum patterns, and export their creations as MIDI or audio files.

Real-time riff analysis for drum track matching
Extensive groove and pattern library
Detailed drum editor for customization
Build and customize drum kits
Export as MIDI or audio file
Inter-App Audio and Audiobus support
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What's New in X Drummer

1.5.13

July 12, 2023

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

8

In-App Purchases

$3.99

80s Rock

80s Rock Drum Kit

User reviews

Two thumbs down

This could have been one of the best drum apps for the IPad and filled a sorely needed void …we need EZDrummer type app for IPad and this could have been it but the developer was too lazy to make it an auv3 and sadly that goes for all of Positive Grids apps. I don’t know who made the decision to ignore auv3 but they need to be fired from making IPad apps. The apps are actually great, I bought every iap for Bias amps and Bias fx, but the connectivity is terrible for using them in IPad Daws, I don’t even bother…I’m just glad I didn’t invest in and iap’s for X Drummer…not only does it not support auv3 but it’s pretty much been abandoned too. I wish another developer would buy this app and get it across the finish line
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Awesome Drum Sound Quality ,

Intricate Beats and with clean ,organic, Accurate drum and cymbal sounds. When designing full songs ( Beat track ) , sometimes I use a trick and shorten fills to get the desired bridge into the next part ,…or in order to get a single cymbal shot I find a fill and shorten it way down ,… the drum sounds are awesome.
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Updating the previous review

My 12 years old crushed Tabla (Indian Percussive instrument) contains much more depth and attack than these 8 bit samples!

My apologies!

Kind of junk

Just static. Even reinstalled it. Nothing but static, even tried headphones, same result no drums just static.

NO LONGER WORKS

Id give you nothing if i could

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How about you refund us all our money, this no longer works period ! It hasnt done so for at least two years at least

Worse still, it was worth having once !

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

Static and crackling audio distortion

Bug

Tempo BPM not matching metronome or actual playback

Bug

App crashes when accessing store or unlocking templates

Bug

Audio samples cutting out without proper decay

Bug

Bluetooth headphones disabled upon app launch

Bug

Excessive battery drain in background

Bug

App crashes with IAA and other audio apps (Cubasis, Auria Pro)

Bug

Missing audio samples in some drum kits

Bug

Frozen spinning symbol and unresponsive UI

Bug

Pack loading failures on certain iPad models

Bug

Flaming/flanging phase issues on drum hits

Bug

Distortion on funk bass drum samples

Bug

Song editor segments not deleting properly

Bug

Duplicate function creating incorrect bar counts

Bug

Metronome off by 8-12 BPM in live playback vs export

Bug

AI pattern detection not matching initial preview when added to song

Bug

Requested Features

20 requests

MIDI sequencer and piano roll editor

Feature

Ability to edit existing drum patterns

Feature

Custom beat creation from scratch

Feature

Separate audio output tracks for each drum piece

Feature

Bluetooth headphone support

Feature

Mixer with individual volume/velocity controls per drum

Feature

MIDI input support for external controllers

Feature

Quantize option for pattern switching on beat

Feature

Import MIDI from other apps

Feature

Recording capability for guitar and drums together

Feature

More metal and extreme metal drum kits

Feature

Latin jazz and Latin rhythm patterns

Feature

Jazz drum patterns and templates

Feature

Longer sample generation options (30 seconds to 2+ minutes)

Feature

AUv3 plugin support

Feature

Separate file export for each drum component

Feature

Zoom and macro view for song editor

Feature

Click track/metronome export option

Feature

Drag-and-drop MIDI editing

Feature

Ability to duplicate multiple sections at once

Feature

FAQ

What does X Drummer do?

X Drummer is a music production tool designed to help guitarists and songwriters create realistic drum tracks. It listens to your guitar riffs in real-time and finds matching drum performances from its extensive library. You can then further refine these performances using a detailed drum editor and customize drum kits.

How does the 'Play To Find' feature work?

The 'Play To Find' feature allows the app to analyze your guitar riff played through your iPad's microphone or an audio interface. It then searches its extensive groove library for drum tracks that match the tempo and feel of your riff, providing instant, realistic drum performances.

Can I customize the drum tracks and kits?

Yes, you can extensively customize your drum tracks and kits. The drum editor lets you fine-tune hit articulations, notations, and leading hand. You can also build your own drum kits from scratch by swapping out individual drums and cymbals, and further personalize them with various settings.

What are the export options?

You can export your completed song ideas as either a MIDI file or an audio file. These exports can be shared via email, Dropbox, or through the 'Open In' feature to other compatible music applications on your device.

Is X Drummer compatible with other music apps?

Yes, X Drummer supports Inter-App Audio and Audiobus, allowing you to integrate it with other music applications. This enables you to record your riffs using other instrument apps or send your X Drummer creations to other DAWs for further production.