Ensemble Composer

Name: Ensemble Composer
Price: 14.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (275 reviews)
Author: N. Wheeler

Create drumline beats!

$14.99

275 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

N. Wheeler
Language

EN
English
Size

15.4
MB

A whole drumline in the palm of your hand! Compose a street beat, a stand jam, or even your whole book. Play along, practice, share, and edit. With amazing real recorded drum sounds and the ability to create any rhythm over any time signature, this is the real deal. Compose and play along with the actual battery drum line sounds of the Paul Rennick 2012 Santa Clara Vanguard, as recorded by bass tech Brian Lowe - tuned the way they sounded on finals night. Best used with Headphones About Telephonic Amusements: Nicholas Wheeler, software engineer, marched Sky Ryders, Velvet Knights, and UNT - taught at Pioneer and UNT; David Croy, designer, marched Sky Ryders and tech’ed under Paul Rennick at Sky, VK, and has provided visual consulting for UNT and Dynasty Drums. Like us at https://www.facebook.com/DrumlineApps

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

275 Ratings

I really enjoy this app
10/23/2018
Ajjja56
I purchased all of the extensions but can only use the audio files which is fine. I just wish I didn’t waste the money on the other extensions. It would be amazing if the app could be updated more often because I use it almost everyday wether it’s to write, practice or help my students. I’ve recommended it to several friend despite the weird bugs. Hopefully these prayers are answered lol.

Developer Response
The MusicXML files can be opened with Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore, and other notation software. HTH!
I really enjoy this app
10/23/2018
Ajjja56

I purchased all of the extensions but can only use the audio files which is fine. I just wish I didn’t waste the money on the other extensions. It would be amazing if the app could be updated more often because I use it almost everyday wether it’s to write, practice or help my students. I’ve recommended it to several friend despite the weird bugs. Hopefully these prayers are answered lol.
Developer Response 10/15/2017
The MusicXML files can be opened with Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore, and other notation software. HTH!
Potential
07/30/2018
MJM1110
This app has so many amazing and great qualities. I’ve read through some reviews, before and after I bought it, but I can say this for sure: “Nothing else like it.” The app implements so many unique features that many apps don’t. I’ve had this for about a year and a half and I’ve gotten help from it by doing so many things. I do have some suggestions though:1) The tempo seems to be a bit off. I checked with a real time metronome, and what was the apps 60BPM was actually 47. It may be an issue on my end, but it’s still a bug. 2) An undo button is very needed. I find my self slipping up a bit (especially with split and tempo adjustment slide) and having to redo all of it. It’d be so much easier if I could just press a back button to keep it where it was. 3) It’d be cool if there was an option to just have solos. I find myself writing a lot for only snare, and it’s sorta hard to follow along when the bass, tenors, and cymbal’s empty spots are also there.4) The distinctions in sound varies with what you’re trying to do, but some can be a drag due to sound quality. So maybe improving how each drum sounds would be great. 5) Finally, maybe being able to add a repeat for larger sections. I know there’s a repeat button, but there are some larger sections that would take a long time to do that with. I know this is a lot of stuff, but I don’t expect all of this to be added or much even make it. But they’re just for future thought. The app as is stands can do so much, but there’s also so much potential. Hopefully some things here are a little discussion over there. Thanks!
Potential
07/30/2018
MJM1110

This app has so many amazing and great qualities. I’ve read through some reviews, before and after I bought it, but I can say this for sure: “Nothing else like it.” The app implements so many unique features that many apps don’t. I’ve had this for about a year and a half and I’ve gotten help from it by doing so many things. I do have some suggestions though:1) The tempo seems to be a bit off. I checked with a real time metronome, and what was the apps 60BPM was actually 47. It may be an issue on my end, but it’s still a bug. 2) An undo button is very needed. I find my self slipping up a bit (especially with split and tempo adjustment slide) and having to redo all of it. It’d be so much easier if I could just press a back button to keep it where it was. 3) It’d be cool if there was an option to just have solos. I find myself writing a lot for only snare, and it’s sorta hard to follow along when the bass, tenors, and cymbal’s empty spots are also there.4) The distinctions in sound varies with what you’re trying to do, but some can be a drag due to sound quality. So maybe improving how each drum sounds would be great. 5) Finally, maybe being able to add a repeat for larger sections. I know there’s a repeat button, but there are some larger sections that would take a long time to do that with. I know this is a lot of stuff, but I don’t expect all of this to be added or much even make it. But they’re just for future thought. The app as is stands can do so much, but there’s also so much potential. Hopefully some things here are a little discussion over there. Thanks!
Developer has listened! There’s just one more thing
Feb 14
Yng_1King
Before, the update prevented me from opening my older files, I couldn’t hear anything unless I had head phones in and everything became janky. Now, all of those issues are gone! This app is awesome and I’m glad you’re keeping it in good condition!-my last request is to simply revert the sound of the snares. They lost the amazing tune sound they had. If there’s an option to revert, please make it available!
Developer has listened! There’s just one more thing
Feb 14
Yng_1King

Before, the update prevented me from opening my older files, I couldn’t hear anything unless I had head phones in and everything became janky. Now, all of those issues are gone! This app is awesome and I’m glad you’re keeping it in good condition!-my last request is to simply revert the sound of the snares. They lost the amazing tune sound they had. If there’s an option to revert, please make it available!
One thing
11/19/2021
DrummerSnare
I love this app and have been using it since it was 3 separate apps before they put them all into one. One problem is the buzz rolls, they are impossible to make. When you make a buzz roll it just sounds like individual staccato buzzes, instead of a straight buzz sound. Please fix that devs and your app will be almost perfect

Developer Response
Totally agree on the buzz. It’s something we’ve never been happy with, even after playing with the sounds for quite awhile. These are real samples from SCV and Crown.
One thing
11/19/2021
DrummerSnare

I love this app and have been using it since it was 3 separate apps before they put them all into one. One problem is the buzz rolls, they are impossible to make. When you make a buzz roll it just sounds like individual staccato buzzes, instead of a straight buzz sound. Please fix that devs and your app will be almost perfect
Developer Response 05/11/2022
Totally agree on the buzz. It’s something we’ve never been happy with, even after playing with the sounds for quite awhile. These are real samples from SCV and Crown.

What’s New In Ensemble Ensemble has been rebuilt around a faster, more reliable writing and playback experience for marching percussion composers. Recent updates improve audio stability, notation flexibility, MusicXML export accuracy, document handling, and the overall editor workflow. Native Playback Engine Playback now uses a more robust native audio path designed for tighter timing, smoother start/stop behavior, and better reliability during rapid playback changes. Practice mode volume balancing, section muting, and loop playback have all been refined to make rehearsing individual parts feel more natural. Practice Mode Practice Mode lets you spotlight one section or bass drum while reducing the volume of the rest of the ensemble. It now includes a clear on-screen indicator and can be turned off directly from the editor. Practice settings reset automatically when closing a file so each document opens cleanly. Modern Editor Menus Core editor menus have been redesigned for a cleaner, more consistent interface. Improved MusicXML Export MusicXML export is more accurate for complex subdivisions, chords, rests, and unusual rhythmic divisions. Recent fixes ensure chord notes share correct durations and that longer note values, export cleanly instead of being fragmented into incorrect rests and shorter notes. Better Document Workflow The home screen and document browser experience have been refined with clearer branding, improved legibility, and recent-file access.

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Seller: Nicholas Wheeler
Size: 15.4 MB
Category: Music
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.6 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.

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Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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