BeatRepeat

Tap a pad, get a groove. Free MIDI beat-repeater for drummers on iPad and Mac. Latch, ratchet, fill, play.

Beat Repeat is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect built for live performance. Tap a pad to trigger repeating drum hits synced to your tempo. Swipe to latch patterns, stack layers, and build evolving rhythms.

Core Features

• 8 velocity-sensitive pads
• Repeat presets: instant rhythmic patterns (Straight 8th, Triplet, Flam, Ghost Roll, and more)
• Per-pad control over division, gate, offset, ratchet, trigger conditions, and probability
• Euclidean rhythm masks for generative patterns
• Evolve modifier: parameters shift over time using mathematical shapes (sine, ramp, random walk)
• Fill patterns: multi-pad sequences triggered from a single pad
• Ghost notes with adjustable intensity and offset
• Accent patterns for dynamic variation

Works Everywhere

• Standalone app with internal drum sounds
• AUv3 plugin for GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and other hosts
• VST3/AU for desktop DAWs
• Full MIDI input and output
• Ableton Link support for wireless sync
• Drift quantization for natural-feeling timing