Strum Machine - Backing Tracks

Name: Strum Machine - Backing Tracks
Rating: 4.7 (108 reviews)
Author: Luke Abbott LLC

By: Luke Abbott LLC

For bluegrass, fiddling, etc.

Features & Capabilities

Strum Machine - Backing Tracks elevates practice with customizable backing tracks built in real time from studio-quality guitar, mandolin, and standup bass recordings. It can follow any chord progression, in any key, at any tempo, delivering a realistic, bluegrass-friendly feel. Features like tempo and key adjustments, looping, and auto-speedup help you train, while chord charts (letters or numbers) keep you on track. The app also ships with a large library of songs and a simple editor to add your own, all accessible offline and synchronized across devices. FMOD-powered audio provides authentic sound, and a built-in community forum helps you discover new tunes.

Customize the band, organize and share song lists, and choose from built-in band styles, with instrument-specific tweaks. Cross-platform sync, offline use, and responsive support make Strum Machine a practical practice tool for bluegrass, old-time, fiddle tunes, plus occasional jazz/swing. Start a free trial to access all built-in songs and your own creations, and explore the growing community of players.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Education

By:

Luke Abbott LLC

Rating:

4.70

(108)

Version:

1.425.0 Last updated: 2025-09-18

Version code:

878211403

Creation date:

2020-07-08

Compatible devices:

Size:

51.45MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 144,448 ▼ 81

Other platforms

Strum Machine (v1.408.0)

50,988 4.49

(103)

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Developed by:

Luke Abbott LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/strum-machine-backing-tracks/id1509158553

Website:

https://strummachine.com

User Reviews

Users praise Strum Machine as an intuitive, highly configurable practice tool with realistic backing tracks that simulate a band. They highlight deep customization (tempo, swing, key, instrument mix), strong learning aids (slow-down, auto-speed-up), and the ability to add own tunes and build set lists (Nashville Numbers). The interface is easy to use, and the developer provides solid, responsive support. The main recurring drawback is the subscription model and ongoing pricing, which some reviewers prefer to avoid.

Pros

Highly customizable instrument and backing controls (swing, anticipates/drags the beat, walking bass, etc.)
Realistic, band-like backing tracks that make practice feel like playing with others
User-friendly interface with a broad library and easy editing/adding of own tunes and set lists (Nashville Numbers editor)
Powerful practice features (tempo control, cross-picking, slow-downs, auto-speed-up) that aid learning tunes
Responsive developer support and ongoing updates/improvements

Cons

Subscription-based pricing is a recurring downside for several users; not free and some dislike ongoing fees

Recent reviews

What a joy! The adjustments you can make to the instruments is remarkable, like the amount of swing, anticipating or dragging the beat, types of walking bass; great for jamming and also for teaching and demonstrating these musical subtleties. Thank you!

by Da*****, 2025-12-02

I use this every day. It is simple to use. It was recommended by a friend. We have spread the news. Luke answers any questions one might have, almost instantly. My music teacher is so pleased that I constantly make use of such a great tool.

by gr*****, 2025-10-06

I was an early user, and Luke is absolutely the best developer that I’ve ever experienced. He’s a bluegrass musician, so he knows how the app should function from the users perspective. Always squashing bugs quickly and delivering timely feature enhancements. You won’t be disappointed.