--- title: "SDS-x — Simple Drum Sampler - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "SDS-x is the most fun you’ll have with a drum machine on iOS! SDS-x is a drum machine that makes it easy to play drum samples and fun to make beats. SDS-x is also extremely feature rich, with advance" --- # SDS-x — Simple Drum Sampler — United States > Drumming at your fingertips ![SDS-x App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple122/v4/d9/5f/82/d95f8222-8f19-7b62-49af-32d4ee797931/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-0-0-7-0-0-sRGB-0-0-0-GLES2_U002c0-512MB-85-220-0-0.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Ryan Robinson](https://apptail.io/developer/ryan-robinson-APab) (United States) **Category:** Music **Rating:** 4.9/5 (66 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** ryan.SDS-x **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 2.0.5 (released 2022-07-27) **Original Release:** 2019-12-09 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id1468026221) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/sds-x-simple-drum-sampler-Oeag/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/sds-x-simple-drum-sampler-Oeag/united-states) ## SDS-x Description SDS-x is the most fun you’ll have with a drum machine on iOS! SDS-x is a drum machine that makes it easy to play drum samples and fun to make beats. SDS-x is also extremely feature rich, with advanced controls for crafting your sound and building complex sequences. Whether this is your first iOS music app or you are an avid AUv3 enthusiast, SDS-x has something for you. SDS-x can be played by tapping the pads or by using the sequencer to program a beat. Highlights: - Get started quickly with one of the 30+ factory kits. - Program beats with a fun and unique sequencer. - Build kits from nearly 200 factory samples. - Drag and drop samples over pads to load sounds. - Mix your pads and add effects with intuitive controls. - Host SDS-x in your favorite iOS DAW as an AUv3 plug-in. - Play with others using MIDI and Ableton Link - Export pattern audio as WAV file to use in any DAW! (PRO) Features: Sequencer - Make a beat using the intuitive, sixteen-step sequencer. - Add variation with “per step” controls for velocity and note multiplier. - Get the feel right with swing and quantize parameters. - Switch things up with 16 patterns per kit. - Make a song by chaining up to 128 patterns. - Create complex polymeters with “per track” sequence length. Pads - SDS-x has nine pads, each with two sample layers. - Custom name and color for each pad. - Per sample controls for: pitch, pan, and level. - Per pad controls for: trigger mode, sample mode, loop, mono/poly, mute group, velocity, MIDI receive, MIDI send. - Trigger modes: one-shot, gate, toggle, and retrigger 8th to 64th triplet. - Sample modes: mix, rotate, random, velocity switch, velocity mix. - Global velocity modes: top, center, fixed, pressure. Samples - SDS-x comes fully loaded with nearly 200 samples, recorded and edited by Simple Drum Samples. - Import your own sounds from the Files app to expand your sample library. (PRO) Perform - Control pad levels, pan, mute, solo, and effects sends with the in-app mixer. - Five FX types: delay (send), reverb (send), high pass filter, low pass filter, and “master” effect for getting LOUD. - Full screen pads mode for improved experience on smaller devices. - Hard pan option for metronome to run click and samples to FOH on separate channels. Workflow - Use one of the 30+ factory kits. - Save your work as a user kit. (PRO) - Drag and drop samples from your in-app library onto a pad to load samples. - Intuitive XY pad for controlling FX parameters. - Double tap and long press actions for most controls to speed up workflow. - Dual menu view on iPad. Connect - Comes with AUv3 plugin. Play SDS-x alongside your other music apps! - Keep time with other devices using Ableton Link. - Connect wirelessly using Bluetooth MIDI. - Pads can send and receive MIDI, so you can play with external gear! - Share user kits via AirDrop, iMessage, and more. (PRO) Privacy Policy: EULA: ## SDS-x Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource125/v4/93/2f/cf/932fcfe5-8474-90e0-4641-e9716fd58267/fa5ba930-117a-48db-920b-51cc35580d17_iphone-notch-1.png/2688x1242.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource115/v4/68/5b/57/685b5779-cc6e-a548-4105-b6dd3e07b622/a8fdf6de-b39f-4ba5-852a-5030f803e4c1_iphone-notch-2.png/2688x1242.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource115/v4/58/42/92/5842926d-579d-e1db-0541-905309b7873d/3c98aebe-f253-46be-a7db-d39af3391440_iphone-notch-3.png/2688x1242.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource115/v4/94/e4/23/94e423c8-4186-e65a-b3f7-15eb9ad0b7da/a06c9e5f-6789-4539-831b-dbc46b2afb47_iphone-notch-4.png/2688x1242.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource125/v4/01/16/a8/0116a811-f217-52a9-9977-cc00456c94b8/04bc90b0-7fb5-4582-bc6e-62b66f2fea43_iphone-notch-5.png/2688x1242.png) - [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource115/v4/d0/e6/08/d0e608b5-793f-8f2d-867c-51b231ad8edc/f2312a06-abe5-4834-86ef-cf5fd49a7f60_iphone-notch-6.png/2688x1242.png) - [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource125/v4/55/ad/33/55ad33c6-d377-388f-e574-b0a84ba1edcb/551c1975-7a9a-4974-98fb-5587cf0b3dca_iphone-notch-7.png/2688x1242.png) ## SDS-x Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 60 (91%) - 4 stars: 5 (8%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 stars: 1 (2%) ## SDS-x Reviews in United States ### ***** "This app is exactly as advertised" For .99 cents a month or 5 bucks a year this app I highly recommend this simple drum sampler. -- Paytonunez, 2026-03-16 ### ****- "Looking for more options and features add-in" Hi, I love the software. I have the ideas and wish if you can develop adding to the next version for the drummer that can be able to control the sequence pattern loop (percussion add-in) while playing on the acoustic drum-set: 1. Option of small or BIGGER size for Play/Stop button. Like me i would select bigger button so when i play on my drumset, i can use the left hand to tap play/stop without miss hitting the button. (Current one is to tiny on top and missed tapping it while playing on my drum set) 2. I know i can also create a rhythm loop then import to assign on a certain pad to have it loop playing (trigger mode). For this when setup for the pad currently, i can increase the pitch higher, this will also increase the tempo/speed. If you can add the option here to have both Pitch and tempo fader separately so we can increase/decrease the tempo without changing pitch. 3. Along with option 2. Pitch fader should have the number shows up or down, so we would know how many keys we can transpose easily. I m looking forward to these new features for the future. Thank you! -- VNdrm, 2025-09-30 ### ***** "Great drum machine app" I think this is often overlooked and underrated drum machine. I love the sounds out of the box and the ability to control them. Everything is at your finger tips. There is quality, versatility, control over the sound, compatibility (auv3) and stability. -- Hey_Andre, 2023-11-01 ### ***** "One Small Request in an otherwise fun app" Thanks for a very good and fun to use app. Is it possible to open an init kit without any patterns selected vs deleting the ones in the default kit? Keep up the great work! -- @thekrazywabbit, 2022-12-21 ### ***** "Just Get It" More useful than it may appear at first (I was initially put off by the colorful pads, which makes it look like a toy), but I found it quite useful for the variety of drum kits it has and the available modification options. My big ask for the developer: Please bring this to macOS (desktop) for M1 Macs. My workflow involves developing rough ideas on iPad Pro, then finaling on desktop and there are no fast and easy replacements for this app. Being able to use this as an AU plugin would be a tremendous timesaver. Thanks! -- Neumuzik, 2022-09-08 ### ***** "Wasn’t sure at first. Glad I got it." At first I thought “do I need another drum app?” Well, 10 minutes into it I realized this is the most fun drum app out there. The great presets and simple pattern programming make it easy to get into, and the deep customization options make it a product worth learning and tinkering with. Get it, it’s useful and fun! -- TheFeller, 2022-09-08 ### ***** "Straightforward sample play - YES!" Follow-up - it’s still awesome! Use factory samples or import your own and play them back. That’s all I was looking for. Simple good sounding filter, delay and verb. I’m all in on this one! What’s it need? Not much IMHO! I’d like to see reverse sample play (unless I missed it) and AUv3 capability so I can host it without worrying about IAA going away. -- anickt, 2022-09-08 ### ***** "Great 9 pad AU Drum App" I definitely love SDS-x, it’s clean and clear. You can see everything you need to on one screen. It’s easy to import samples and create kits. The presets are pretty good too. It’s easy to use, sounds great, and fits great into any iOS music setup. 5 stars. -- cmruko, 2022-04-30 ### ***** "Overlooked gem" This is one of those apps where I’m surprised it doesn’t get mentioned more often. Definitely one of my favorite drum machine/sampler apps. The layout is great, the sounds are great, and actually everything is pretty great. -- hotstrange, 2022-01-06 ### ***** "Best drum sequencer" Absolutely love this app. Simple but deep in features. -- stevenwk, 2021-10-13 [View all SDS-x reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://app.apptail.io/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## SDS-x In-App Purchases | Item | Price | |------|-------| | Pro Features Monthly | $0.99 | | Pro Features | $12.99 | | Pro Features Yearly | $4.99 | ## Apps Similar to SDS-x - [BLEASS Groovebox](https://apptail.io/app/bleass-groovebox-qGl/united-states) - [BLEASS Monolit](https://apptail.io/app/bleass-monolit-wCA/united-states) - [TB GonioMeter](https://apptail.io/app/tb-goniometer-nJmb/united-states) - [RRS HLF-3C](https://apptail.io/app/rrs-hlf-3c-qJmb/united-states) - [Decent Sampler](https://apptail.io/app/decent-sampler-Dhrb/united-states) - [Hypertron](https://apptail.io/app/hypertron-mwjc/united-states) - [ChowKick](https://apptail.io/app/chowkick-YCsc/united-states) - 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