Changes: Version History This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
• Support for MIDI over Bluetooth LE.
• Added missing Ride Edge and Crash 15" MIDI input note numbers.
• Updated Audiobus SDK 2.3.1.
• Minor bug fixes to the MIDI settings UI. 1.2.0 12/22/2015 • Added Audiobus Remote triggers (tap-hold on crash triggers for cymbal chokes). https://audiob.us/remote.
• Increased volume level for the tom drums.
• Updated Audiobus SDK 2.2.2
• iOS 9 compatibility.
• Changed DrumKick's default Background Audio setting to off to save battery life.
Background audio can be accessed from DrumKick's Settings > MIDI Setup > Background Audio switch. You will need to enable background audio in DrumKick in order to hear its audio, if it's being sequenced from a MIDI-enabled app in the foreground, such as FunkBox, Xynthesizr, or Cubasis.
Attention: IK Multimedia has updated their BlueBoard app to make it compatible with iOS 9. If you're planning to use your BlueBoard foot controller with DrumKick on iOS 9, please be sure to install the update! :)
*** Thank you for your support! ***
Please feel free to rate and review DrumKick in the App Store. As an independent developer, your feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and make DrumKick the best drum app that I can.
Note: If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to:
[email protected] 1.1.9 10/03/2015 • Updated Audiobus SDK 2.2.1
• Improved open hi-hat hits that layers the sound sample, rather than restarting it.
• You can now trigger the kick drum, or any of DrumKick's available instruments, with the iRig BlueBoard or other MIDI foot controllers, such as the Keith McMillen SoftStep.
The foot-tapable instruments can be selected via DrumKick's Settings > MIDI Setup > Received Program Changes.
Don't forget to enable the BlueBoard app at the bottom of the MIDI Setup screen in the MIDI Interfaces section. Also, be sure to disable "Allow Bank Settings" in the BlueBoard app settings. Otherwise, the pedal switches will trigger upon release, rather than press.
Thanks to Nic Grant for his fantastic MidiBus library and generous support! Check out his apps at: http://www.audeonic.com
Please feel free to rate and review DrumKick for this new version—even if you've already done so, in the past. As an independent developer, your ratings and feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and make DrumKick the best drum app that I can.
Note: If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick for iPhone, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to:
[email protected] 1.1.8 09/12/2015 Version 1.1.7:
• Fixed a layout bug that occurred on iPhones, running on iOS 7. I apologize to those who were affected.
• Added accessibility labels and hints for the visually impaired.
http://mattgemmell.com/accessibility-for-iphone-and-ipad-apps/
• Reduced DrumKick's file size from 84.3mb to 55.4mb.
• Removed the text from the app icon. 1.1.7 07/09/2015 Version 1.1.6:
• In addition to triggering the remote kick drum sound with a Bluetooth-enabled iPhone or iPod Touch in your sock, you now have the option of triggering it by tapping its touchscreen–with your super clean, bare foot. This method is intended for incredible accuracy. Sure, it's not the most sanitary way to play the drums, but it works! Simply apply some tape on the backside of your iDevice to keep it from slipping on the floor, and tap the face gently with your big toe. :)
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if you step on your iDevice too hard & break it. Please tap gently.
Further updates:
• Corrected the choke cymbal holds that were not always "choking" on the iPhone.
• Some of the glowing highlights in edit mode weren't disabling when the crash 15" cymbal was tapped.
• Fixed the header and footer wonkiness in the Settings menu on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
• Changed the appearance of the Settings menus.
• Posted new App Preview videos to the App Store for iPhones 5-6 and iPad formats.
Please feel free to rate and review this updated version of DrumKick in the App Store–even if you've submitted a review in the past. This is because the Apple resets DrumKick's star ratings and reviews with each new update. As an independent developer, your feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and continue to make DrumKick the best drum app that I can.
If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to:
[email protected] 1.1.6 06/18/2015 Version 1.1.5:
• Core and Virtual MIDI support, thanks to Nic Grant of Audeonic Apps for his robust MidiBus Library (http://midib.us) and generous help. You can now customize input and output MIDI note maps, so that DrumKick can easily play or be played by other MIDI-enabled apps and hardware. Suh-weet!
• Added a Background Audio switch, so that you can hear DrumKick's audio while playing with other MIDI-enabled apps in the foreground. Background audio is disabled by default, so that it won't drain your battery.
• Updated Audiobus SDK 2.1.6
• Added new content in the Help & Tips section for potential MIDI or Audiobus related questions.
• NOTE: The 3D animated cymbals have been disabled to save memory for use with Audiobus and Inter-App Audio with multiple apps. Please feel free to enable the 3D animations from within DrumKick's app settings.
Please feel free to rate and review this updated version of DrumKick in the App Store–even if you've submitted a review in the past. As an independent developer, your feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and make DrumKick the best drum app that I can.
If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to:
[email protected] 1.1.5 05/15/2015 Bug fixes:
• The iPhone 4 & 4s devices on iOS 8 were receiving the 4" layout, instead of the 3.5" layout. So, the hi-hat and cymbals were being cut off on the right-hand of the screen.
• The kick drum sound was still being triggered, despite turning it off with the crash cymbals.
• The tom drums were missing the different volume level triggers for the vertical hit points.
I apologize to all who were affected. Thanks again for your patience and support! Please send DrumKick issues or questions to:
[email protected]
I cannot respond via the App Store reviews, if you don't leave your contact information. But, please feel free to leave a glowing app review, if you're enjoying DrumKick. :)
Happy playing, and enjoy! 1.1.4 03/25/2015 Woo-hoo! DrumKick is finally compatible with Audiobus and Inter-App Audio! Now, you can record and add your favorite reverb, delay, chorus, and/or compression to DrumKick's audio output with the third-party apps that you know and love. Thank you for your patience!
Please note: If you plan to run DrumKick simultaneously with multiple apps via Audiobus or IAA, please disable the 3-D cymbal animations by following these steps:
1. Go into DrumKick's Settings menu via the gear icon.
2. Scroll down to the "3-D animations" toggle switch, and turn it off.
3. Quit DrumKick.
4. Launch the Audiobus app.
5. Select DrumKick for the input audio route.
6. Play your heart out and have fun!
Known issues:
1. Missing UI panel for controlling the playback and recording from an Inter-App Audio connected app.
2. The right crash cymbal's glow does not disappear upon exiting drum edit mode. Simply tap on a different cymbal or drum to turn it off.
Upcoming features:
1. Recording functionality, so that you can share your performances via email, export to AudioShare, AudioCopy, SoundCloud, and iTunes File Sharing.
2. Metronome with visual beat indicators, volume level, BPM, and meter control.
3. Access directly to you iPod music library with playback interface.
4. Hopefully implement the transport view controller for IAA-connected apps.
Thanks again for your patience and support! Please send DrumKick issues or questions to:
[email protected]
I cannot respond via the App Store reviews, if you don't leave your contact information.
Happy playing, and enjoy! 1.1.3 03/14/2015 • This update is optimized for iOS 7! You can now pair your iOS devices via Bluetooth, and play the kick drum sound with your foot! Thanks so much for your patience!
• The "Help & Tips" section from within DrumKick's Settings menu, has an improved walkthrough set-up with screenshots for connecting your iOS devices together to play the remote kick drum feature, via Bluetooth. Just remember to install DrumKick on both devices, or it won't work!
• The app's filesize was reduced from 185mb, down to 74mb! This saves your valuable storage space, and even allows you to download your DrumKick update over the air, and not wait for a Wi-Fi connection. Suh-weet!
• Automatically disabled the iPhone's idle timer, so that it won't go to sleep while it's being used as a foot remote for the kick drum.
Thanks again for your support and patience! This update was long-overdue, and I can't wait for you to check it out.
Please feel free to rate and review DrumKick in the App Store. As an independent developer, your feedback will allow me to make further improvements, and make DrumKick the best drum app that I can.
Note: If you have an issue or find a bug within DrumKick, please do not inform me about it in an App Review, since that method doesn't provide your contact information. For help and support, please send an email to:
[email protected]
Thank you for your time and patronage! 1.1.2 06/27/2014 • Fixed a bug that would cause the cymbals and kick drum to become inaudible, due to a unique combination of simultaneous taps.
• Added detection of older devices, prior to iPhone 4, iPad 2, and iPod touch 5th generation. Due to a some reported crashes on a couple of iPad 1 and iPod touch 4th generation devices, a one-time alert will inform the user that her/his device isn't able to process the 3-D drum and cymbal animations, which are turned off by default.
• Added an option to turn the 3-D animations off to improve DrumKick's stability during live performance, and while playing with other music apps that are running in the background.
• Added a stereo-to-mono option, which is important when playing live with external speakers. The stereo mix is ideal for headphones, but not while playing with house speakers that are far apart from each other.
• The welcome feature overview screen will only display once, upon startup launch, and not show again, unless you opt for it in the Settings menu.
Thanks to everyone for your feedback! Please help improve DrumKick by rating and writing a review on the App Store.
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