Drum Charter

Bugfix playbar on old iPads. New Design. MIDI Hit Visualization! See where your hits land on the notation. 2-Bar Loop Mode. Latency Settings. Bar Loop. Metronome Click.

Drum Charter is a professional drum notation app for creating, editing, and playing drum charts using an intuitive text-based format. Perfect for drummers, music teachers, and composers who need a fast, distraction-free way to write drum patterns.

KEY FEATURES

• Text-Based Notation Simple ASCII symbols represent drums: 'x' for hi-hat, 'o' for snare, 'Q' for kick. Triplet notation with the ³ symbol for advanced rhythms. Fast to type, easy to read.

• Smart Symbol Palette Context-aware buttons show only relevant symbols based on cursor position. No accidental input errors.

• Real-Time Audio Playback High-quality drum sounds powered by FluidR3_GM soundfont. Hear patterns instantly with professional MIDI-based playback.

• Flam & Ghost Notes Two expressive symbols for snare: Flam for quick grace notes before the main hit, Ghost for subtle quiet notes. Perfect for Jazz, Funk, and dynamic playing.

• Lyrics Mode Create charts without drum notation - just lyrics, chords, and cues. Perfect for multi-instrumentalists with mixed setlists. Section headers in teal, cue lines in gray. Embedded drum bars automatically detected. Chord symbols highlighted in blue.

• PDF Export Export your charts as PDF with optional beat grouping stripes. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Perfect for printing or sharing.

• Practice Mode with MIDI Hit Visualization Dedicated practice environment with visual and audible metronome (Wood Block). Live BPM detection from MIDI e-drums. Target BPM slider (60-240). Trend display. Bar Loop Playback for practicing individual bars or two consecutive bars. MIDI Hit Visualization shows cyan stripes where your hits land on the notation - instant visual feedback for timing accuracy.

• Concert Mode with Beat Grouping Full-screen performance view with large custom font (10-40pt). Beat grouping background with adjustable opacity. Audible metronome click. Playlist support with folder navigation. Lyrics Mode songs in playlists.

• Multi-Time Signature Support Full support for 4/4, 3/4 (Waltz), and 6/8 (Compound Time). UI picker for quick time signature changes.

• Swing & Shuffle Support Authentic Jazz/Blues feel with standard swing notation. Write "Shuffle" for classic 67% swing, or specify 50-75%. UI button with 5 presets.

• BPM Control via Metadata Set tempo directly in your chart with [140 BPM]. Range 60-200 BPM. Play at the exact speed you need.

• Smart Bar Management Auto-numbering up to 999 bars. Repeat notation (4x) for efficient charting. Move bars up/down. Section headers for song structure.

• Combination Symbols Three symbols for simultaneous Snare+Tom hits: p (Snare+Tom1), d (Snare+Tom2), g (Snare+FloorTom). Perfect for complex fills.

• Multi-Column Export Export in 2, 4, 6, or 8 bars per line format. Optional "Replace rests with spaces" for LogicPro compatibility.

• Universal App - iPhone, iPad, Mac Native experience on all devices with seamless iCloud sync. Start on iPhone, continue on iPad or Mac.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Drummers learning new songs
• Music teachers creating lesson materials
• Composers sketching drum parts
• Multi-instrumentalists with mixed setlists
• Anyone who prefers text over complex notation software

PLATFORM SUPPORT

• iPhone (iOS 15.0 or later)
• iPad (iPadOS 15.0 or later)
• Mac (macOS 12.0 or later, Apple Silicon and Intel)
• Optimized for all screen sizes

Perfect for drummers who want professional results without complexity.