BreakBud Break Beat Drum Synth

BreakBud is a synth-based breakbeat pad machine for iPhone and iPad, designed for fast, hands-on rhythm creation.

Build and perform with 16 playable pads.

• Each pad stores its own full sound, pattern, and groove setup
• Switch pads instantly to move between variations
• Built for quick, direct beat-making without breaking flow

Shape rhythms with a flexible sequencer.

• Edit steps, velocity, and timing in a compact step sequencer
• Set step count and rate per voice for polyrhythms and shifting loops
• Use swing, nudge, and humanize to adjust groove and feel

Design drum sounds with a fully synthesized engine.

• Six drum voices: kick, snare, closed hat, open hat, rim/clap, and FM hit
• No samples to load, import, or manage
• Focused per-voice controls keep sound design fast and clear

Mix and control the full kit in one place.

• Adjust per-voice level, pan, mute, and sidechain settings
• Shape the overall sound with built-in bus effects
• Keep mixing simple while covering the essentials

Generate new patterns quickly and keep moving.

• Create fresh breakbeat ideas with the built-in pattern generator
• Use simple controls to explore a wide range of rhythmic variation
• Regenerate fast to audition new ideas without slowing down

Use it standalone or inside your music setup.

• Works as a standalone app or AUv3 instrument plugin
• AUv3 plugin use requires a compatible host app
• Compatible hosts include GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Loopy Pro, Audiobus, ApeMatrix, and other AUv3-capable apps
• Syncs to host tempo and transport in AUv3 mode
• Supports MIDI pad input, voice input, pad output, and sequencer output