Brandon Huey built it from mathematical models of analog circuits—no samples, just real-time synthesis. The 12-pad grid supports multi-touch too, so Pencil users and finger players both get full access. It feels alive in a way most drum apps don’t.
The built-in 12-track sequencer captures every gesture per step. You lock parameters, fire fills, and route effects exactly how you want. Reverb, delay, and per-pad comb filtering sit right inside the instrument, keeping the signal chain clean.
Drop Forge truly shines for those with Apple Pencil, offering a way to use the pencil as a sort of drum stick for mor organic percussion triggering. Focus on Apple Pencil sis also noticeable in user interface design, with small UI elements that are sometimes hard to use with fingers.
Drop Forge works as an AUv3 plugin within AUM and feels right at home in larger sessions. Standalone mode works great on iPad too. It also runs on Apple Silicon Macs
Key Features
- Apple Pencil expression in six dimensions at 240Hz (force, tilt, roll, azimuth, position)
- Post-strike gestures for pitch bend, filter sweeps, choke, and envelope drawing
- Real-time synthesis with 4 exciters and 3 filters
- 12-track step sequencer with per-step locks, flams, and FX trigs
- Reverb, delay, and tunable comb filter with per-pad sends
- 20 factory kits, 240 voice presets, 20 beat patterns
- 16 scene slots for instant recall
- Full MIDI in/out and host sync
- AUv3 plugin with complete UI
App price: $9.99 launch price (regular $14.99, no in-app purchases)
Original release: April 2026 (new release, no updates yet)
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