Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about DrumShed — what it does, how it differs from other practice apps, and how to use it.
What is DrumShed?
DrumShed is a drummer's home base — the metronome that's always in your pocket, plus the tools to capture every groove in your head and drill it into your hands. It combines a metronome, nine structured metronome drills, beat and fill builders, an AI co-pilot, a library of everything you create, hands-free practice sessions, and a community of drummers sharing patterns. Capture an idea, shed it into muscle memory, and keep it for good.
Is DrumShed free?
Yes. The free tier includes the metronome, the Basic Metronome drill, and browsing the Explore community — no ads, no expiration. One paid tier, All Access, unlocks the other eight drills, hands-free sessions, the beat and fill builders, sharing, and the AI co-pilot.
How much does DrumShed cost?
All Access is $5.99/month or $34.99/year. There is also a one-time Founding Member option at $119.99 — lifetime access plus 1,000 starter AI credits. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, no card required.
What devices will DrumShed run on?
DrumShed is coming to iPhone and iPad (iOS 17 or later, iPhone XS and newer) and to Android. Join the waitlist and we will tell you the moment it ships.
Do I need a drum kit to use DrumShed?
No. DrumShed works with a practice pad or no kit at all. Many of its drills (sticking, rudiments, dynamics, tempo building) are designed for pad practice, and audio playback lets you hear what you are working on without playing it yourself.
How is DrumShed different from a regular metronome app?
A metronome only ticks. DrumShed builds structured drills around the click — feel transitions, tempo builder, internal clock, accent placement, click displacement, polyrhythm, dynamic control, and time-signature builder — so each session has a clear focus and a measurable outcome instead of just clicking endlessly.
How is DrumShed different from Drumeo or Melodics?
Drumeo is a video-course platform — you watch world-class teachers. Melodics is MIDI-based lesson software built around an e-kit. DrumShed is a practice tool, not a course. It assumes you already know how to play and gives you the structure (drills, sessions, builders, community) to actually practice consistently — on any kit, including acoustic. The two are complementary rather than direct alternatives.
What are the nine metronome drills?
Basic Metronome, Feel Transitions, Tempo Builder, Internal Clock, Accent Placement, Time Signature Builder, Click Displacement, Polyrhythm, and Dynamic Control. Each drill targets a specific aspect of timing or feel and runs through structured reps with the click.
What is the AI co-pilot?
The AI co-pilot generates drum beats, fills, and full practice sessions on demand using the same logic as the manual builders. You can ask it for a half-time shuffle in 6/8 at 92 BPM, or a linear fill drilled every fourth bar, and it will produce something playable that drops directly into a session. AI use is metered by monthly credits included with All Access; top-ups are available if you run out.
Can I share my own beats and fills?
Yes — publishing is included in All Access. Each shared pattern gets a stable URL that opens directly inside the app, and other drummers can star, clone, or fork your work as a starting point for their own — with a "forked from" credit pointing back to you.
Can I practice without touching my phone?
Yes. Hands-free sessions stack drills end-to-end and use voice cues to announce transitions. Put the phone on a stand or use an iPad on your rig and you never need to tap during a session — useful when you have sticks in both hands.
What genres does DrumShed cover?
The built-in beat and fill libraries cover rock, funk, jazz, Latin, metal, hip-hop, soul/R&B, gospel, worship, and double bass. The Explore community adds more every day as drummers publish their own patterns.
Can left-handed drummers use DrumShed?
Yes. Set your stance to left-handed (or open-handed) and every pattern’s sticking, notation, and playback flips to match how you sit at the kit. Patterns are stored hand-neutral under the hood, so grooves shared by right-handed drummers work for you and vice versa.