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DISCOMAN is a pocket-sized drum machine for iPhone and iPad, inspired by classic handheld grooveboxes.
Every sound is synthesized in real time using a custom DSP engine built on AVAudioEngine—no samples are used. From punchy kick drums to melodic bass tones, all 16 instruments are generated on the fly.
### ■ 16 Fully Synthesized Instruments
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Closed & Open Hi-Hat, Synth Snare, Sticks, Cymbal, Noise, Hand Clap, Click, Low & High Tom, Cowbell, Blip, Tone, and Bass Tone.
The Tone and Bass instruments can also play melodies using the tuning control.
### ■ 16-Step Sequencer
Create patterns with a classic 16-step sequencer.
Includes 16 pattern slots, with four factory presets inspired by House, Hip-Hop, Electro, and Latin.
Supports Swing and Tap Tempo.
### ■ 16 Performance Master Effects
Perform live with 16 built-in effects:
Rate, Distortion, Bit Crush, Delay, Low-Pass Filter (+ Sweep), High-Pass Filter (+ Sweep), Stutter, Repeat, Gate, Feedback, Tremolo, Vibrato, and more.
Effects use a punch-in style—active only while you hold the button, making them perfect for live performance.
### ■ Animated Pixel-Art LCD
A glowing retro-style pixel-art LCD reacts to every sound in real time.
Each instrument has its own animation, featuring disco balls, spotlights, dancing crowds, fireworks, and more, bringing your beats to life.
### ■ Simple, Hands-On Workflow
Use Funct for mute mode and Write for step input.
Patterns are automatically saved when the app moves to the background.
No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No internet connection required.
Create beats with a single finger and experience the groove with both your ears and your eyes.