SDS-x — Simple Drum Sampler

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SDS-x is the most fun you’ll have with a drum machine on iOS!
SDS-x is a drum machine that makes it easy to play drum samples and fun to make beats. SDS-x is also extremely feature rich, with advanced controls for crafting your sound and building complex sequences. Whether this is your first iOS music app or you are an avid AUv3 enthusiast, SDS-x has something for you.
SDS-x can be played by tapping the pads or by using the sequencer to program a beat.
Highlights:
- Get started quickly with one of the 30+ factory kits.
- Program beats with a fun and unique sequencer.
- Build kits from nearly 200 factory samples.
- Drag and drop samples over pads to load sounds.
- Mix your pads and add effects with intuitive controls.
- Host SDS-x in your favorite iOS DAW as an AUv3 plug-in.
- Play with others using MIDI and Ableton Link
- Export pattern audio as WAV file to use in any DAW! (PRO)
Features:
Sequencer
- Make a beat using the intuitive, sixteen-step sequencer.
- Add variation with “per step” controls for velocity and note multiplier.
- Get the feel right with swing and quantize parameters.
- Switch things up with 16 patterns per kit.
- Make a song by chaining up to 128 patterns.
- Create complex polymeters with “per track” sequence length.
Pads
- SDS-x has nine pads, each with two sample layers.
- Custom name and color for each pad.
- Per sample controls for: pitch, pan, and level.
- Per pad controls for: trigger mode, sample mode, loop, mono/poly, mute group, velocity, MIDI receive, MIDI send.
- Trigger modes: one-shot, gate, toggle, and retrigger 8th to 64th triplet.
- Sample modes: mix, rotate, random, velocity switch, velocity mix.
- Global velocity modes: top, center, fixed, pressure.
Samples
- SDS-x comes fully loaded with nearly 200 samples, recorded and edited by Simple Drum Samples.
- Import your own sounds from the Files app to expand your sample library. (PRO)
Perform
- Control pad levels, pan, mute, solo, and effects sends with the in-app mixer.
- Five FX types: delay (send), reverb (send), high pass filter, low pass filter, and “master” effect for getting LOUD.
- Full screen pads mode for improved experience on smaller devices.
- Hard pan option for metronome to run click and samples to FOH on separate channels.
Workflow
- Use one of the 30+ factory kits.
- Save your work as a user kit. (PRO)
- Drag and drop samples from your in-app library onto a pad to load samples.
- Intuitive XY pad for controlling FX parameters.
- Double tap and long press actions for most controls to speed up workflow.
- Dual menu view on iPad.
Connect
- Comes with AUv3 plugin. Play SDS-x alongside your other music apps!
- Keep time with other devices using Ableton Link.
- Connect wirelessly using Bluetooth MIDI.
- Pads can send and receive MIDI, so you can play with external gear!
- Share user kits via AirDrop, iMessage, and more. (PRO)
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EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s New
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.
Version 2.0.5
Version History
App Privacy
The developer, Ryan Robinson, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy
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Ratings and Reviews
Ratings and reviews are verified
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@thekrazywabbit, 21.12.2022One Small Request in an otherwise fun appThanks for a very good and fun to use app. Is it possible to open an init kit without any patterns selected vs deleting the ones in the default kit? Show more
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Neumuzik, 08.09.2022Just Get ItMore useful than it may appear at first (I was initially put off by the colorful pads, which makes it look like a toy), but I found it quite useful Show more
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TheFeller, 08.09.2022Wasn’t sure at first. Glad I got it.At first I thought “do I need another drum app?” Well, 10 minutes into it I realized this is the most fun drum app out there. The great presets and Show more
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anickt, 07.09.2022Straightforward sample play - YES!Follow-up - it’s still awesome! Use factory samples or import your own and play them back. That’s all I was looking for. Simple good sounding filter, delay and verb. I’m all Show more
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cmruko, 30.04.2022Great 9 pad AU Drum AppI definitely love SDS-x, it’s clean and clear. You can see everything you need to on one screen. It’s easy to import samples and create kits. The presets are pretty Show more
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hotstrange, 05.01.2022Overlooked gemThis is one of those apps where I’m surprised it doesn’t get mentioned more often. Definitely one of my favorite drum machine/sampler apps. The layout is great, the sounds are Show more
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stevenwk, 13.10.2021Best drum sequencerAbsolutely love this app. Simple but deep in features.
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Ausdin Lemmons, 13.10.2021Incredible App for CreatingI am amazed at this apps ability to create music so quickly! The sequencer is very easy to use and if you want to play the pads it auto quantizes. Show more
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Morgman73, 11.10.2021Great Drum Machine!You guys nailed it. Such a simple, intuitive workflow and most importantly for me, super high fun factor. Killer internal kits but I was quick to get my own hits Show more
Information
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Category
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Age Rating4+
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PriceFree
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Size56.53 MB
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ProviderRyan Robinson
Languages
English
Copyright
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