BackBeat Rhythm Studio

Drums • Metronome • Sequencer

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

BackBeat Rhythm Studio is the advanced metronome and rhythm workstation that's intuitive and easy to use. Whether you're perfecting basic timing, programming drum grooves, or working with complex rhythms, BackBeat has you covered. Key Features: Sequence Builder - Chain together different rhythms, tempos, time signatures, and drum patterns into complete practice routines Drum Machine - Full drum pattern editor with built-in grooves, per-instrument velocity control, multi-bar patterns, and per-cell tuplets. Edit in the visual grid builder or directly on the timeline Custom Drum Kits - Import your own WAV samples to create custom kits with per-kit volume tuning and FX settings Drum FX - 7-effect audio chain: EQ, compression, filter, reverb, delay, pitch shift, and distortion with beat-synced delay and live preview WAV Export - Render your full sequence with FX to a WAV file for sharing or use in any DAW Save & Load - Save your practice sequences and custom drum patterns to reuse whenever you need Tempo Tools - Add tempo changes, smooth tempo ramps (click or drums), and automatic speed builders Rhythm Transitions - Practice challenging switches between straight and triplet feels, or any rhythm combination Custom Patterns - Create complex rhythms with the visual grid editor, or instantly combine existing patterns Time Signatures - Standard and custom time signatures with configurable accent patterns and seamless time signature changes Haptic Feedback - Feel the beat with precise tactile feedback on supported devices Swing Feel - Add swing to any pattern, from straight to heavy jazz swing Count-In - Configurable count-ins up to 8 bars Loop Mode - Repeat sequences with optional progressive speed building Practice Timer - Track your session time to build consistent practice habits Pendulum Visualisation - Classic visual metronome with beat tracking Polyrhythms - With real-time polygon visualisation Drone - Play continuous tones and chords alongside the metronome — perfect for tuning, string players and intonation practice MIDI Export - Export your sequences as .mid files for use in any DAW Import/Export - Share sequences and drum patterns via .backbeat files Extensive Theme Support - Choose from 37 presets or create your own

Ratings & Reviews

  • 4.8
    out of 5
    4 Ratings

Big performance improvements in the Grid Builder and Timeline Grid Builder now supports up to 1024 bars (up from 32) Lock button to keep the playhead centred during preview playback Start From Here - tap to begin preview from any bar Metronome settings simplified to remove duplicates from the main screen Notation trainer - Build a rhythm and see the corresponding notation Bug fixes and improvements

Version 2.1

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    Information

    Seller
    • TIMOTHY JAMES POULOS
    Size
    • 47.1 MB
    Category
    • Music
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2025 Timothy Poulos
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