Product Description

iDrum adds the missing ingredient to your Mac-based home recording studio a fully programmable drum machine. It s just as easy to use as the hardware drum machines of yesteryear, but with all the flexibility of a software-based virtual instrument. iDrum integrates seamlessly with GarageBand, Logic, Digital Performer and other applications that support AudioUnit plug-ins or you can run it as a standalone application. Create drum patterns in iDrum right alongside your existing tracks, perfectly in time, all the time. Or use iDrum as the backbeat when you re laying down new tracks. Use the hundreds of included pre-programmed patterns and rhythms or roll your own. iDrum features an array of sound-shaping DSP functions like filters, amp envelope, and even crunchy old-school drum machine bit-reduction. You can load any AIFF or WAV sound file up to 2MB in size as a drum sample, making iDrum s sonic palette limited only by your imagination. iDrum will also export your patterns and songs as AIFF audio, MIDI and GarageBand-compatible AIFF for further editing. Features: Plug-in for GarageBand and AU hosts Easy drum machine interface Individual drum controls and effects Trigger via MIDI notes Includes large library of drum sounds and patterns Get your drum machine on in Mac OS X. iDrum turns any Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 10.2 or later into a slamming beatbox ready to lay down your grooves, your way. From ambient downtempo to bangin' hip hop t...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #291 in Musical Instruments
• Brand: M-Audio
• Model: 9910-42274-00
• Format: CD-ROM
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Features

• Fully programmable virtual drum machine designed for Mac OS X 10.2
• Includes hundreds of preprogrammed drum samples with preset sounds and patterns
• Easy drum machine interface with wide array of filters, amp envelopes, and more
• Integrates seamlessly with GarageBand, Live 4, Logic, and other AudioUnit hosts
• Exports patterns and songs as AIFF or MIDI files; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Add the missing ingredient to your Mac-based home recording studio with iDrum--a fully programmable drum machine. iDrum turns any Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 10.2 or later into a slamming beatbox ready to lay down your grooves, your way. From ambient down tempo to bangin' hip-hop to frenetic drum and bass, iDrum has your back (beat). It's as easy to use as the hardware drum machines of yesteryear, but with all the flexibility of a software-based virtual instrument. iDrum integrates seamlessly with GarageBand, Logic, Digital Performer, and other applications that support AudioUnit plug-ins, or you can run it as a standalone application. This means you can use iDrum to create beats from within your favorite music software environment--perfectly synced with your arrangement and always right where you left off when you return to the project.

iDrum comes with hundreds of tight drum samples arranged in nearly 200 iDrum files, each with several preset patterns programmed by some of the best beatmeisters working today. But these beats are just the beginning. iDrum also features a wide array of sound-shaping DSP functions, such as filters, amp envelopes, and even crunchy old-school drum machine bit reduction. You can also load any AIFF or WAV sound file up to 2 MB in size as a drum sample. iDrum's sonic palette is limited only by your imagination. iDrum will also export your patterns and songs as AIFF audio, MIDI, or GarageBand-compatible AIFF for further editing.

Drum machine neophytes will experience the same magical "instant gratification" fun that hooked an entire generation of musicians on the hardware drum machines of yesteryear. Pros will find that there's simply no faster, easier way to access and manage large, unwieldy drum sample libraries, get a smooth beat going, and export it into the format you need (all for less money than a replacement pad for your MPC 3000).

What's in the Box
iDrum virtual drum machine software, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Not worth it.
I recently bought an iMAC and was excited to use garageband. I needed a drum machine so I bought this program this program in the apple store. Within minutes of use I realized this is complete garbage. If you are looking to make rock beats with this just turn the other way and start walking. This program is meant for soldier boy or some other artist who utilizes fake sounds into repetitious beats.

Not Worth It
I bought this in a store so I can't return it... oops. Very basic and does not integrate well with logic, but even if it did I wouldn't use it because Logic's built in drum machine is better anyways. Just get the demo if you don't believe me.

very cool software - does amazing stuff no matter what other reviews say
Folks criticize this software because it doesn't do what they want. Seems to me it make more sense to see what it does and then decide whether it's a good buy. You can download a demo with documentation and use it for ten days and decide for yourself. I've decided it's a very usable tool for a great price.


You can make a beat very quickly and intuitively, import your own sounds including non-drum sounds, do stutter effects, do very cool variable amount swingish beats, 999 bar songs, save patterns, kits etc.

As for a four four only time signature - do some math! Five bars of four can be converted to 5/4. 12 4/4/ bars wil get you 3/4 besides if you are doing hip hop or downtempo electronica, most likely you'll be in 4/4!

You can't beat it for 50 bucks.