Hammerhead Rhythm Station1.2.2 - App Store

The little shark is back. After 25 years, the new Hammerhead is a fresh, mobile reinterpretation of the classic software drum computer that started it all.

Hammerhead is still simple, fun and playful. It still feels like a little 90s groovebox. Except this time it fits in your pocket, it integrates in your plugin ecosystem and comes with a lot more creative possibilities...

- Pick from dozens of classic sounds and loops, or import your own WAVs
- Use the built-in drum synth to design your own kicks, bobs, tocks and thwacks
- Runs standalone and as a state-of-the art AUv3 Audio Unit plugin (e.g. in Garageband)
- AU plugin supports individual outputs per channel, MIDI output and fullscreen modes
- Trigger sounds and patterns using MIDI (when hosted as an AU plugin)
- One-click compression and distortion, with several sound models
- Let the universe decide: random pattern generator, mutation, glitch and much more
- Easily create complex evolving polyrhythms
- Designed for creative fun: no menu diving or arcane expert settings. Just dive in and create

Find the manual on Ruismaker.com

Version History Bug fixed: changing names of tracks would sometimes crash with the on-screen keyboard. 1.2.2 01/24/2024 Fixed a bug which could cause issues with loading older projects in some hosts. 1.2.1 12/07/2023 Updated preset management system 1.2 12/04/2023 Triggering sounds via MIDI now respects Channel Mute settings. 1.0.8 01/12/2022 Minor fix for Garageband compatibility 1.0.7 11/17/2021 - Internal housekeeping for improved compatibility 1.0.5 08/14/2021 Improved MIDI output timing accuracy 1.0.4 07/31/2021 This version exposes all Drum Synth AU parameters for external automation.

Other improvements:
- Importing a HH file (e.g. using "Open In" or Airdrop) now also opens the file
- Added confirmation dialog before clearing an entire project
- Improved handling of all different orientations on iPad
- Internal performance improvements 1.0.3 07/19/2021 This update lets you copy/paste imported WAVs between channels, presets and even between different instances of Hammerhead!

Again, don't forget to leave a review if you're still enjoying Hammerhead! :-)

Thanks! 1.0.2 06/28/2021 Thank you for all the wonderful feedback! 

Updates for 1.0.1:
- Instrument and mixer panels sometimes didn't show correctly when first opening
- Retain loop/choke settings when replacing user WAV
- Audition button
- Thicker, clearer lines in parameter lanes
- Sample StartPt. position 8 now triggers a "soft choke" on currently playing sound
- Sometimes the iOS Home Swipe bar would interfere with the tempo controls
- Channel Levels are now disconnected from Multiout channels:
- So you can now mute your multi-out channels from the main mix
- You can now use multi-out for effect sends and NY-style parallel compression
- Standalone app responds more gracefully to system interruptions (e.g. timers, phone calls, etc.)
- Parameter Lane "crosstalk" glitch solved
- MIDI Output responds correctly to probability/chance settings

Don't forget to leave a review if you're enjoying Hammerhead :-)
Thanks! 1.0.1 06/24/2021 1.0 06/17/2021