Developer Cem Olcay has introduced a new breakbeat drum app for iOS, BreakBud.
BreakBud lets you build and perform with beats using 16 pads, using 6 synthesized drum voices.
Features:
- 6 synthesized drum voices (100% synth, not sample based)
- 16 pads where each pad has its own sequencer pattern and parameter locks
- Super flexible sequencer where each row can have 1-16 steps (polyrhythms!) and microtiming with swing+nudge+humanizer combo
- A sweet, algorithmic pattern generator
- Full MIDI compatibility (pad in, pad out, voice in, sequencer out)
- AUv3 multiout support per drum voice
Pricing and Availability:
Breakbud is available now for $6.99 USD.

For me, it’s an instant buy.
I just wish it were possible to load custom samples (even a simple integration, without extensive editing options) and export MIDI grooves, then it would be perfect <3
Koala Sanpler has you covered for sample import and midi export. Haven’t looked much into this app (yet), if it can send midi via a host like AUM you could do something incredible things.
Koala Sampler has you covered for sample import & midi export. Haven’t looked much into this app (yet), if this one sends midi they might pair really well in a host like AUM.
it’s not sample based at all, as the author explains.