MRT-7 Metronome & Drum Machine
Flexible grid-based rhythm
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
MRT7 is a grid-based metronome and drum machine.
- Create basic to complex click patterns on a single grid
- Sequence multiple rhythms across up to 4 grids
- Layer all 4 grids each with a dedicated sound and dynamics — drum machine!
SINGLE, SEQUENCE & LAYER MODES
Single mode — a single grid metronome with fast presets of the most common subdivisions. Customise the grid further with the grid editor.
Sequence mode — configure up to 4 customisable grids to play in any order, with repetitions.
Layer mode — layer the sounds of the 4 available grids to use MRT7 as a drum machine or groovebox.
SOUNDS
Customise 4 sounds: wave-based synthesised clicks, samples of classic drum machines, and real percussion samples. Combine them however you choose.
Control the volume, pitch and tone of each sound individually. Save your favourite sound configuration or reload the factory defaults.
FUNCTIONS (FUNC BUTTON)
- Copy rhythms and/or sounds to another grid
- Swap grids or grid rhythms in Sequence and Layer modes
- Shift rhythms on the grid to create rhythmic permutations — left, right, up and down
- In Layer mode, turn on dynamics to add soft notes to rhythms and grooves
PRESETS & SETLISTS
Load and save presets and organise them into lists. Load a list as a setlist to flick through any of your presets for a gig, rehearsal or practice session.
AUTOMATION
Automate the tempo, shift rhythms, or play timed bells — by time (e.g. every 30 seconds) or by bars/repetitions.
COUNT IN
Choose 1 to 4 bars of count-in before the metronome or drum machine starts.
SHARE AND BACKUP
All presets are shareable using a link or QR code. Back up all your presets, or send a preset and/or setlist to another person as an MRT7 file.
MRT-7 is now more streamlined and easier to use!
REDESIGNED MODE SELECTOR
Single, Sequence, and Layer replace the old Single/Advanced toggle — pick how your grids play much more easily — no need to dive into menus anymore.
UP TO 4 GRIDS
Grids A-D. Add and remove them on the fly to build bigger patterns.
SEQUENCE MODE
Automatically cycle between the grids in any order and with any number of repeats of each grid ABCD.
LAYER MODE
A dedicated drum machine mode for MRT7. Each grid has a dedicated sound and 2 dynamic options: loud and soft.
The sound modal opens with the grid sound currently being edited in LAYER mode for easy tweaking
FASTER GRID SETUP
New 4/12/16-STEP and FILL buttons in Single mode — instantly set up common meters and cycle fill through your sounds.
4TH SOUND SLOT
A new Sound 4 has been added in SOUNDS.
SOUND SLOT PRESETS IN SOUNDS
There are now 3 available sound slots to save your favourite sound combinations. This is especially useful when using the layer mode as a drum machine.
Tap reset to reset factory sounds.
SHIFT RHYTHM
Has moved to the FUNC menu. Nudge a pattern left, right, up, or down in real time. This feature is now much easier to find and put into use.
EDIT BUTTON IS NOW 'GRID'
This feature now has 4/12/16 quick presets for faster grid setup.
ADAPTIVE FUNC BUTTON
The function button now adapts to the current mode (SINGLE/SEQUENCE/LAYER) with relevant tools.
EVERYTHING ELSE
- Copy and Swap now work across all active grids, not just A/B
- Preview sounds while the metronome is playing
- Smoother transitions between modes
- Bug fixes and UI/UX improvements
The developer, Benjamin Stevens, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Benjamin Stevens
- Size
- 66.2 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- MRT7 Pro $5.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Benjamin Stevens

