13 Best Drumming Apps That You’ll Actually Use

There's an app for everything, right? It turns out that this is true, even for us drummers. Now many drumming apps available are marketed towards non-drummers and kids. How many of these apps are actually useful? Today I'll be sharing with you the 14 best and useful drumming apps available. 1) Drumeo (iOS/Android) If you're a…
Nick Cesarz
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There’s an app for everything, right? It turns out that this is true, even for us drummers. Now many drumming apps available are marketed towards non-drummers and kids. How many of these apps are actually useful? Today I’ll be sharing with you the 13 best and useful drumming apps available.

Quick Picks

  1. Drumeo Edge — Best Online Drum Lesson Platform
  2. Moises — Best For Removing Drums from Songs
  3. TouchOSC — Wireless MIDI for Your DAW
  4. GrooveClix — Best Metronome App
  5. Drumtune PRO — Best Drum Tuning App
  6. Drum Count — Best for Tracking Improvement
  7. BeatMirror — Best Tempo Detection App
  8. Drumeo Kids — Best Drum App for Kids
  9. DrumKnee 3D — Best Finger Drum App
  10. Soundbrenner Metronome
  11. Steve Reich’s Clapping Music
  12. StagePlot Guru
  13. Drum School

Editor's Note

This gear guide was last updated on September 29, 2025. I added Moises to the list and removed some outdated apps.

  1. Best Online Drum Lesson Platform

    1. Drumeo Edge

    Drumeo

    Edge

    Online platform for structured drum lessons. 10-level curriculum for all skill levels. Access to over 1,500 song transcriptions. Personalized instructor feedback. Available on web, tablet, and mobile. Includes live Q&A sessions and free trial.
    View at Drumeo
    Pros
    • Massive lesson library
    • Structured 10-level curriculum
    • Live coaching
    • Song transcriptions & play-alongs
    Cons
    • Can be overwhelming
    • Limited one-on-one interaction
    • No full replacement for private lessons
    • Recurring cost

    Overview

    If you’re a drummer and haven’t heard of the learning platform Drumeo, you must be living under a rock. Drumeo is by far the biggest and best online lesson platform available to drummers, both new and experienced.

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    The Edge learning system features a step-by-step learning curriculum that includes 1,000+ songs and practice tools. Live support is also provided by some of our favorite drum heros. As I write this, legendary Drum Corps percussionist John Wooton is live and interacting in a member only format.

    The Drumeo app syncs with the web version, allowing you to complete lessons either with your computer or your mobile device.

    If you’re just starting out on the drums and want a little structured guidance to learning, I can’t recommend the app more. It is a rather hefty annual subscription cost ($290/yr), but if you’re serious, you won’t find anything better online.

    Readers of Drum Spy get a free 30-day trial to Drumeo Edge, so be sure to give it a try if you’re serious about learning drums and percussion. If you’re not ready to commit to a subscription yet, be sure to check out their YouTube channel to see TONS of amazing, free content.

    Read more: Drumeo Review: Worth It For New Drummers?
  2. Best For Removing Drums from Songs

    2. Moises

    Moises

    Isolate drums, vocals, and more with this sleek AI-powered stem separation app.

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    Overview

    Moises is a powerful stem-separation app designed for musicians, and it’s become a staple for drummers who want to isolate, mute, or manipulate parts of any song.

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    Available on both mobile and desktop, Moises lets you upload tracks and automatically splits them into stems, typically vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments. For drummers, this means you can remove the original drum part and play along to your favorite songs with a clean, full-band mix.

    The interface is clean, intuitive, and responsive, making it a go-to tool for practice, recording drum covers, and even content creation on social media. You can also adjust pitch, tempo, and generate click tracks—tools that are extremely handy when preparing for covers or learning new songs.

    Pricing

    Moises offers three plans to fit different levels of usage:

    • Free – $0/month
      Includes up to 5 AI audio separations per month with standard-quality processing.

    • Premium – $3.99/month
      Unlimited audio separations, faster processing, enhanced features like pitch/chord detection, and higher-quality stem output.

    • Pro – $29.99/month
      Designed for professionals, this plan includes Hi-Fi AI separation models and a full suite of advanced tools for creators, educators, and performers.

    For most drummers, the Premium plan offers the best balance between features and affordability—especially if you’re regularly posting drum covers or practicing to new songs.

    Performance

    In terms of usability and accuracy, Moises is remarkably consistent. The AI separation is surprisingly good. While not studio-perfect, it’s clear enough to let drummers study isolated parts or create backing tracks for performance. Uploading and processing files is fast, and the app rarely glitches or slows down, even with larger tracks.

    One downside is that you can no longer paste YouTube links directly into the app to extract audio, a feature many relied on. This change likely stems from copyright enforcement.

    Moises is also planning to launch Moises Live, which will enable real-time stem separation in the browser, something that could be groundbreaking for live-streaming drummers who take song requests.

    Verdict

    Moises is one of the most useful apps for drummers who make content or practice with real songs. Whether you're preparing for a gig, learning a part, or creating YouTube drum covers, the ability to remove and isolate stems puts this app in a league of its own.

    Reasons to Buy

    Ideal for drummers creating covers, social content, or learning songs by ear

    Because you can isolate or remove the drums, Moises makes it easy to practice, film high-quality covers, or hear subtle nuances in a recorded drum part. The added tools for tempo control and click generation are bonuses that streamline the entire workflow for content creators.

    Reasons to Avoid

    Avoid if you need seamless YouTube integration or only play live with no practice needs

    If your workflow relied heavily on pasting YouTube links, the loss of that feature might slow you down. And if you’re not interested in creating covers or practicing along to recordings, the app might be more than you need.

  3. Wireless MIDI for Your DAW

    3. TouchOSC

    TouchOSC

    Cross-platform control surface app. Supports MIDI & OSC messages. Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Real-time synchronized editing. Customizable control layouts. Preconfigured for NI Traktor. Compatible with leading music software.
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    Overview

    Many drummers these days play along to backing tracks with their respective bands. One of the biggest issues of these setups is starting the show.

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    If the band happens to use a digital audio workstation (like Ableton Live) to run their tracks, the show can be started off-stage using a handy app known as TouchOSC.

    TouchOSC is a MIDI control surface that connects to your digital audio workstation via WiFi.

    I’ve been touring for about six years. In that time, we decided to add a playback system to help reinforce the music we play live.

    Certain things like auxiliary percussion and extra synthesizer parts are just some of the things backing tracks can help with. In that time, I haven’t found any app that is more reliable than TouchOSC.

    Not only does it control the start of the show, but it also is used by our keyboard player to change patches during the show.

    Despite your thoughts on backing tracks, this is a great app to use if you are in this situation.

    I can tell you from experience that if you’re hired as a touring drummer for a pop or rock group these days, chances are you will be working with backing tracks.

    TouchOSC is also great for those using drum VST software. The app functions as a wireless MIDI controller, allowing you to control any MIDI-compatible software.

    While most will control virtual instruments, it is possible to control hardware instruments like drum machines with the correct routing.

    Functionality

    TouchOSC does many things, but the concept is simple: control a DAW remotely over WiFi. Here are some things you can do:

    • Create a custom MIDI control surface
    • Use pre-made templates to send MIDI data wirelessly
    • Control any MIDI parameter inside your DAW of choice

    While this app isn’t specific to drummers, I see the utility in using this app for many drummers as we are the ones primarily who control a playback setup.

  4. Best Metronome App

    4. GrooveClix

    GrooveClix

    Over 300 click combinations, pitched click option, BPM wheel (20-300), 8th/16th/triplet subdivisions, 15 time signatures, Tap Tempo, Tempo Lab for custom sessions, User Bank for saving grooves, compatible with various practice setups.
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    Overview

    GrooveClix is undoubtedly one of the greatest metronome apps for iOS and Android. Created by musicians, for musicians, the app is perfect for novices or enthusiasts to the most accomplished A-list drummers.

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    Not only does GrooveClix offer an enormous library of studio-caliber click sounds, but the Groove EngineTM is the true game-changer. You can practice or perform to actual grooves with a genuine human feel, just like a metronome, for the first time.

    Choose your time signature, tempo (between 20 and 300 bpm), and mix settings. Whatever the tempo, the sounds are always the same. No temporal compression, no aliasing, no glitching, and no artifacts. GrooveClix has a human feel that is superior than nearly all loops, soundbite, and samplers. GrooveClix is free to try and is very affordable.

  5. Best Drum Tuning App

    5. Drumtune PRO

    Drumtune PRO

    Drumtune PRO: Drum tuning app for iOS and Android. Real-time pitch detection (0.5 Hz accuracy). Multiple tuning modes. Animated visual guides. Customizable presets. Drum kit organization. Ambient noise adjustment. User-friendly interface.
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    Overview

    Let’s face it, tuning drums isn’t everyone’s favorite activity. While you may insist on using your ear exclusively, I wouldn’t shy away from helpful tools.

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    Drumtune PRO is an application for iOS and Android that revolutionizes the way we tune our drums. The app can help you tune based off either the center overall tone or individual edge frequencies. Saving presets is no problem, either.

    The user interface is sleek, clean, and very easy to use. The $8.99 spent on the app is well worth it, in my opinion, and you shouldn’t struggle with tuning ever again.

  6. Best for Tracking Improvement

    6. Drum Count

    Drum Count

    Tracks drumming progress through timed practice sessions. Features customizable metrics for speed and accuracy. Compatible with various drum kits and practice pads. Designed for real-time feedback. Compact size for easy transport.
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    Overview

    Drumcount is a tool to track the progress of your speed around the kit. It counts drum hits in real time using the device microphone (or an external one if attached) and it calculates the speed of your drum rolls, tracking results in a chart.

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    Drumcount shows a different chart for each type of roll (single/double/left/right) on different drums (snare/bass drum). Hit detection works by setting a threshold (that setting can be done automatically pressing the “Auto” button).

    Then, you can select “Timer” mode or “Hit Limit.” In “Timer” mode a countdown starts as soon as you bang your first hit, and Drumcount will count each hit until timer reaches zero.

    “Hit limit” works by setting the number of strokes that must be achieved to end the session. Detection works best with a clear and distinct sounding drum, such as a practice pad or a dampened snare with snares off. Some trial and error is required to get the perfect threshold for your specific sound.

    Other useful features include:

    • WAV recording and download
    • Metronome (headphones required)

    No Internet connection and no accounts are needed to run the app. Drumcount is available for Android and iOS.

    Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drumcount.app
    iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drumcount/id6446648426

  7. Best Tempo Detection App

    7. BeatMirror

    BeatMirror

    Utilizes iPhone/iPad microphone for tempo detection. Tap-for-tempo feature sets target tempo. Provides real-time tempo feedback. Suitable for practice, band settings, and concerts. Compatible with iOS devices.
    View at Retailer

    Overview

    Have you ever wondered what tempo a specific song is? Maybe you wonder if a specific artist plays to a click in the studio. With BeatMirror, you can detect tempo from any audio source using your phone. BeatMirror is excellent for working your internal clock when practicing. You’ll be able to easily see if you’re slowing down or speeding up while playing. Here’s some of the best features:

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    BeatMirror is by far the best tempo detection app available on the iOS store.

  8. Best Drum App for Kids

    8. Drumeo Kids

    Drumeo

    Kids App

    Features engaging characters and stories. Introduces various music genres. Includes rhythm exercises for clapping and vocalizing. Offers interactive features like “Clap-Attack” and dance parties. Compatible for streaming or downloading episodes.
    View at Drumeo

    Overview

    Drumeo Kids, as the name implies, is an app perfect for introducing young ones to the world of drumming through entertaining shows. Drumeo Edge members have full access to Kids, so if you’re already a member, you’re all set.

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    Any parents reading—I assume a lot of you want to teach your children how to play the drums. This app provides a perfect way to get them excited about music and drumming in addition to your instruction.

    Each video episode highlights a different genre of music—everything from hip hop to reggae, disco, rock, salsa, funk, and more.

  9. Best Finger Drum App

    9. DrumKnee 3D

    DrumKnee 3D

    3D drum set visualization, foot bass drum play on knee, finger drumming, Bluetooth LE MIDI pedal connectivity, professionally recorded sounds, ultra-low latency, customizable drum kits, GarageBand and Audiobus support, cymbal choking, built-in metronome.
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    Overview

    Yes, I am including a finger-drum app on our list, but I promise this will be the only one. DrumKnee 3D is unique and revolutionary for an app because it allows you to play the bass drum with your foot.

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    I haven’t seen any drumming app prior to this that had this functionality.

    By placing the phone on your knee, you’re able to kick your foot (as if it was on a bass drum pedal) and the phone will register a kick sound. I have no idea how this works, but it must have something to do with the shake functionality inside of new smartphones.

    Every other drumming app I’ve used requires you to play the bass drum with your fingers. Not anymore. Cymbals are also chokable by holding your finger on them when played: a very nice feature.

    In the default kit configuration, you have a kick drum, snare drum, three toms, hi-hat, two crashes, a ride, a china, a cowbell, and a tambourine. Now, it’s not a totally useful drumming app, but it is pretty cool.

    There is a full version you can download for $4.99 that includes all drum set packs, all skin packs, custom drum sets, and no ads. With the free version of the app, you’ll be served a video advertisement anytime you try to use menus or functions within the app, which is a little annoying.

    For a drumming app, the default kit sounds surprisingly good. The cymbals sound real and the tone of the drums is not bad at all. Not a bad choice for a free drum app.

    DK Music is another feature included in the app. This service is a separate monthly fee that allows you to download drumless tracks directly to the app to play along with. 

    DrumKnee3D is a perfect app for children who may be interested in playing the drums — for those who are, parents, don’t miss my roundup of the best drum sets for kids.

  10. 10. Soundbrenner Metronome

    Soundbrenner

    Metronome

    Features a user-friendly interface, customizable rhythms, and a practice tracker. Compatible with Soundbrenner wearables. Includes a tuner and access to tutorials. Supports saving songs and setlists. Available on iOS and Android platforms.
    View at Soundbrenner

    Overview

    Soundbrenner’s Metronome app is by far the best metronome app I have ever used on my iPhone. It has such a simple design and works so easy.

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    Every drummer needs to use a metronome when they practice (if they aren’t already playing along to popular music).

    From the top, we have the ‘Compose’ section. This area is what I would consider to be your basic digital metronome, complete with tempo, time signatures, subdivision variation, song duration, and tap tempo.

    Metronome pitch

    There are four square icons that are fractioned into three parts. Depending on which level (0, 1, 2, or 3) is set determines what pitch the count will beep at.

    For example, If you set them all to position 1, the click track will be one constant low tone. Here’s the break down of each position:

    • 0: no click will be played
    • 1: a low-pitched click sound is played
    • 2: a medium-pitched click sound is played
    • 3: a high-pitched click sound is played

    This feature is useful in situations where you only want the metronome on certain beats or if you want different accents throughout the bar.

    Now, this feature is not only limited to 4/4, as you can change the time signature underneath the Soundbrenner logo in the middle.

    Integration with the Soundbrenner Pulse

    For those into futuristic tech, look no further than the Pulse.

    It’s a wearable metronome that vibrates (aka pulse) to the beat. The device also connects with the app, making it easy to change tempo, time signature, and more.

    It reminds me of the Apple Watch, but round (I wonder if this thing has a clock, would be nice).

    I don’t have too much knowledge on it, other than the connectivity is supposed to be great.

    Of course, you don’t actually have to use the Pulse, the app works perfectly without the device.

  11. 11. Steve Reich’s Clapping Music

    Steve Reich’s Clapping Music

    Game based on Steve Reich's Clapping Music. Tap to match shifting rhythmic patterns. Progress through variations. Tracks accuracy; errors result in game over. Suitable for rhythm training. App-based; compatible with touch devices.
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    Overview

    One of my favorite composers of all time happens to be Steve Reich. Whether it’s Electric Counterpoint or Music For 18 Musicians, I can’t get enough of it. In fact, I’m listening to Octet as I write this right now. I recently saw there was a Steve Reich app, and I had to try it.

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    ClappingMusic is a very challenging and fun take on Reich’s piece, Clapping Music.

    This is one of his more well-known pieces and despite is familiarity, I don’t think I can listen to this piece for fun. That being said, playing it is a different story.

    The idea behind Clapping Music is simple: two performers play the same pattern, while one player slowly offsets it one beat at a time. It’s similar to Piano Phase, without the phasing.

    The app teaches the player how to play along to the piece. My best score was 6872. The app is not forgiving on hard mode.

  12. 12. StagePlot Guru

    StagePlot Guru

    StagePlot Guru: Stage plot application for musicians, sound engineers, stage managers. Unlimited plot storage, equipment lists, technical details, logos. Share via text/email/Airdrop. 250+ props, no subscription, 24-hour live chat support. iPhone/iPad compatible.
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    Overview

    While, not necessarily an app targeted specifically at drummers, StagePlot Guru is useful for drummers in bands. The app lets you create a plot of your bands gear with ease.

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    Most venues will request a stage plot before you show up for a gig. Stage plots give the venue a basic layout of what your band needs, so they can be prepared before the show date.

    StagePlot Guru makes the process of creating a stage plot simple, allowing you to store unlimited plots, add your logo, add tech info for each prop, create input and equipment lists, and more. There’s no subscription and there is a demo available for free.

    Before using StagePlot Guru, I used to use Photoshop on my desktop, and while I got good results because of my knowledge of design software, this app make it far easier to create and later on, edit my band’s stage plots when we upgrade gear or adjust the stage setup.

  13. 13. Drum School

    Drum School

    Advanced groove library. Drum learning tool for all levels. Features a large selection of grooves, exercises, and practice ideas. Styles include Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues, and more. Compatible with various learning styles and skill levels.
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    Overview

    Drum School is an advanced drum learning app that walks you through the basics of drumming. Those who have less experience with reading music notation will have no problems adapting to using Drum School.

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    The app is just $9 and features tons of genres like rock, jazz, swing, bluegrass, heavy metal, blues, and more.

Top Pick
Drumeo

Edge

Online platform for structured drum lessons. 10-level curriculum for all skill levels. Access to over 1,500 song transcriptions. Personalized instructor feedback. Available on web, tablet, and mobile. Includes live Q&A sessions and free trial.
View at Drumeo

What are your favorite drumming apps? Did we miss any of your go tos? Let us know in the comments down below. We’d love to hear from you!

27 comments

  • Alex
    1 year ago Reply

    Hey Nick! Thought you’d be interested in an app I recently developed: https://drumrudiments.app

    The snare sounds realistic, there are a tonne of features like saving your progress on each rudiment. We’re expanding the library every day. It’s a self-funded project too!

    Email me if you’re after an account to try it!

  • Jake
    1 year ago Reply

    Great list, discovered a few new apps I had never heard of. Recently came across the Cymbal Builder app by Byrne Cymbals. Pretty sweet for anyone looking to design a custom cymbal. https://thedrumdirectory.com/directory/cymbal-builder-app/

  • Drum sound modification
    2 years ago Reply

    Is there an ios/android app to edit the sound of drums recorded on a mobile phone? Surprisingly, the iPhone can clearly record the sound of drums. The resulting sound is a bit tinny, I would like to modify it more into an acoustic space form.

    • Spy
      10 months ago Reply

      I use a lot Drum Patterns Creator. I always wanted to create my own beats and not copy others. This app is the only app right know that gives you the ability to create many exercises, beats, grooves, solos fast and easily. Also there are many different time signatures available. I use it on tablet when I practise. There are thousands of note variations. I think it’s available only for Android.

  • funkygh
    2 years ago Reply

    Anybody know if there’s an app which will chase a tempo live, OTHER than Ableton? It’s desperately needed.

  • Drumcount
    3 years ago Reply

    Hi, Drumcount developer here, would you like to try my app too?

    Thanks!

  • Patricia
    3 years ago Reply

    Hi, is there an app that gives you the music scores for drum by uploading a song? Thanks.

  • Kyle G
    3 years ago Reply

    What is the best app for a drummer to improve his time/tempo??

  • Stu
    3 years ago Reply

    I was thinking I’d find info about the Melodics app here as it is recommended on the Roland V-Drums website as I’m wondering how it compares to something like Drumeo. Does it just not make the grade to be in the top 12? Thanks!

  • Luke
    4 years ago Reply

    Hi there, I’ve just discovered your site: seems great though. 🙂 I’m an autistic amateur drummer I was hoping to find an app that would help me to notate drum parts and have this for reference in some form. It’s because I really struggle to keep song structure in my head. Kind of like just a digital version of sheet music that I can fill in. I guess I don’t need to spell out too much the sort of functionality that would be useful: i.e. export as a file to put on different devices and/or print out. Doesn’t have to be free but I am only an amateur so I’d be thinking about that. Would be great if you could point me in the right direction at all? 🙂
    (possibly you’ve already posted about something along these lines on your site? If so sorry I just haven’t found it yet. 🙂 Thanks

    • Nick Cesarz
      4 years ago Reply

      Hi Luke!

      I haven’t used any iOS/Android apps for music notation specifically, but you could try Notation Pad, Flat: Music Score & Tab Editor, or Symphony Pro. Zero experience on my end with these, but I just looked up ‘music notation app’ on Google to see what was out there.

      I’ve used the Flat desktop version and have liked it (I think there’s a free version IIRC).

      Hope that helps!
      Nick

      • Michael
        2 years ago Reply

        I’ve used Beat Note (https://beat-note.app/ref.html) for this. I know the developer. He’s constantly updating the app, adding new features, and there’s a helpful drummer community that gives feedback and feature requests. What I like is that it’s specifically made to notate drums rather than generic music notation. Hope that helps!
        Cheers, Michael

  • Julie
    4 years ago Reply

    After reading the article, decided to go for groove freedom, although Mike Johnston’s website subscription looks great too. Downloaded app and opened it to find End of Service announcement. The app is no longer in use as of Feb 15, 2022.
    And are there any female drummers teaching online these days? I am still surprised it is such a male dominated instrument…

    • Nick Cesarz
      4 years ago Reply

      Thanks for bringing that to my attention. It’s a shame that it’s no longer in use.

      I don’t know of any courses that are specifically taught by female drummers. That said, Drumeo has lots of female coaches available to learn from on their platform including Domino Santantonio, Dorothea Taylor, Hannah Welton, Sharon Ransom, Julia Geaman, Samantha Landa, and Taylor Gordon.

      I’ve got some more info about on it if you want to check out my review of Drumeo.

  • John Robertson
    4 years ago Reply

    @Clinton odhiambo
    Roland DT-1 is my favorite for MIDI drums. It will help anyone learn beats and patterns in songs if they can be downloaded as midi from sites like Bitmidi, Midisfree, Free Midi, Midi World. It’s tricky to extract drum tracks generally, at least for people like me who are still learning, but something simple may emerge in a few years.

    Once you have the midi track, and managed to connect a computer with Roland DT-1 on it to a Midi drum kit, you play the track, watch notes on a Karaoke screen, and if you it the right note it doesn’t go red on the screen. A quick way to learn, if not to learn how to play with other people or to see where other drummers put their hands; you just follow blobs on a screen and can speed them up, slow them down, or make a loop round a difficult bit.

    Rather than link to Roland (who keep their DT-1 software quiet because they make more on Melodics), I’ll link to the list. There are related links for fredboard / strings, and for keyboard

    https://musonix.co.uk/blog/drum-practice-software-learn-drums-online

  • clinton odhiambo
    5 years ago Reply

    Hi Paulo…I was hoping to find an app that could help me learn beats/patterns in songs quickly.

  • Doug
    6 years ago Reply

    Hi there
    Just bought my 9 year old son an alesis nitro kit and can connect this up to the iPad via the lightening to USB (camera) connection.

    What lesson app would you recommend to use live electronic drums with… ideally having some fun games included as part of the tutorial. Thanks. Doug

  • Doug
    6 years ago Reply

    Hi there
    Just bought my 9 year old son an alesis nitro kit and can connect this up to the iPad via the lightening to USB (camera) connection.

    What lesson app would you recommend to use live electronic drums with… ideally having some fun games included as part of the tutorial. Thanks. Doug

    • Nick Cesarz
      6 years ago Reply

      Hi Doug,

      I know that it is possible to control Garage Band, and other drum instrument apps with the camera connection kit, but I am unaware of any lesson apps that interface with an electronic drum kit (maybe they’re out there).

      Standard lesson apps that are decent are Drum School, Teach Yourself Drums, and Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer.

      That said, if you want to skip the iPad for now, Alesis does recommend using a new software called Melodics to learn the drums. It’s a really cool software that connects to the electronic kit (need a computer to use).

  • Jared Simon
    6 years ago Reply

    Hi Nick! I’ve developed an iOS app called DrumToolz. Can you review this one? It’s fairly new, and it’s got a decent number of users. I would love to hear your thoughts!

  • Jared Simon
    6 years ago Reply

    Hi Nick! I’ve developed an iOS app called DrumToolz. Can you review this one? It’s fairly new, and it’s got a decent number of users. I would love to hear your thoughts!

    • Nick Cesarz
      6 years ago Reply

      Hey Jared! Drumtoolz is an awesome app! Just downloaded it and messed around for a few minutes. Will definitely add it to the list! Cheers.

      • Jared Simon
        6 years ago Reply

        Thank you so much! I’m really trying to increase my userbase and anything helps!

  • Pablo
    6 years ago Reply

    Hey guys, great article, I would like to ask for some help. I have an Alesis DM Dock module and I know the Alesis DM touch app is not longer available, and it seems that I can’t find any alternative, can you guys help me to find something similar, Thanks in advance

    • Nick Cesarz
      6 years ago Reply

      Hi Pablo! Thanks for the nice words. 🙂

      It’s sure a shame that the dock module app is discontinued. I think this may render the Dock useless unless it can transfer information to other apps.

      First, I’d start off by trying Garage Band.

      If your kit can send MIDI information to this app, you might be able to play drum kits included with Garage Band. If not, you may need to pick up the iRig MIDI 2. iConnect also makes something similar.

      This device converts the MIDI out signal to something your iPad will understand. I haven’t used the iRig MIDI 2 before, but it seems like it would be the perfect solution to the issue. I think you may be able to use other apps too, depending on how the connections line up. Unfortunately, MIDI is a trial and error game, at least from my experience.

      Let me know if this helps! Cheers!

  • Paulo
    7 years ago Reply

    Hey, DrumKnee’s developer here! Thanks for reviewing the app! If you have any suggestion please reach out.
    Paulo

    • Nick Cesarz
      7 years ago Reply

      Hi Paulo! Thanks for commenting. I think DrumKnee is an awesome app! The bass drum functionality is great! Cheers!

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