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System Requirements
Mac
macOS 12+
iPad & iPhone
iOS 15+
Windows
10 or later
An electronic drum kit with MIDI output (USB) is recommended but not required. You can also use your computer keyboard to try the app.
Getting Started
- Download and install Score Drummer for your platform
- Connect your electronic drum kit via USB MIDI. The app auto-detects it
- Import a MIDI file of the song you want to practice
- Hit play and start drumming. You'll see real-time feedback on every hit
- Use Practice Mode to slow down and loop tricky sections, or Performance Mode for scored play-throughs
Frequently Asked Questions
What MIDI controllers work with Score Drummer?
Any electronic drum kit or MIDI controller that sends standard MIDI notes over USB. Score Drummer auto-detects connected MIDI devices at startup and supports hot-plug. Just plug in and play.
Can I practice without a drum kit?
Yes! Score Drummer includes a "Use Computer Keyboard" mode that maps keyboard keys to drum instruments. It's a great way to try the app or practice reading along with a song.
What file formats are supported?
Score Drummer imports standard MIDI files (.mid). The app auto-detects the drum track using name-based and content-based analysis. For audio backing tracks (Pro feature), WAV, AIFF, MP3, and other common audio formats are supported.
How is timing evaluated?
Every hit you play is compared to the expected note in the score and classified into one of six tiers: Perfect (≤20ms), Good (≤50ms), Early (≤100ms), Late (≤100ms), Miss (not hit), or Extra (hit with no matching note).
Can I use my own drum sounds?
Pro users can load custom SoundFont files (.sf2/.sf3) to replace the built-in General MIDI sounds. The drum kit always uses the bundled MuldjordKit SoundFont for consistent drum sound quality.
How do I transfer songs between devices?
Pro users can export their entire song library as a .sdlib archive file, then import it on another device. The archive includes all songs, mixer settings, and audio file references.
What's the difference between Practice and Performance mode?
Practice Mode lets you adjust tempo (10%–100%) and loop bar ranges. Performance Mode plays the song at full tempo and gives you a letter grade with detailed stats at the end.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. All data stays on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud services. See our privacy policy for details.
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