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

This version adds the new ratchet mode. - Select the ratchet input mode from the bottom toolbar menu (bar chart icon). - Drag up/down to add up to 4 ratchets to a step. - The pattern generator algorithm also updated with ratchet generation.

Developer

Cem Olcay

Main Category

Music

Version

1.7

Version Release

2026-03-26

Initial Release

2026-03-04

Size

9 MB

Age Rating

4+

Price

USD 3.99

Languages

EN

Bundle ID

com.cemolcay.BreakBud

Version Rating

★ 5.00 (5)

First Seen

2026-07-14

Metadata updated 2026-07-15

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