Master Any Drum Genre.
One Beat at a Time.
StickPulse listens to your playing in real time, scores your timing, and guides you through structured lessons across Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Metal, and Hip-Hop — so you practice smarter, not just louder.
Choose Your Genre. Follow the Path.
Not all drumming is created equal. A jazz ride pattern lives in a different universe than a metal double-bass barrage. StickPulse organizes your practice into genre-specific career paths, each with 30 structured lessons that build real-world technique.
| Genre | Style | BPM |
|---|---|---|
| Rock | Driving backbeats, power fills | 100–140 |
| Jazz | Swing ride, ghost notes, brushwork | 80–160 |
| Funk | Syncopated grooves, linear patterns | 85–120 |
| Latin | Clave-based, cascara, tumbao | 90–130 |
| Metal | Double bass, blast beats, speed | 120–200 |
| Hip-Hop | Boom-bap, trap, laid-back pocket | 70–110 |
How Every Lesson Works
Four phases. One complete practice session. Every time.
Warm-Up
5 min · FreeSticking fundamentals to loosen up. Free for all users.
Intense Exercise
10 min · ProPlay along to drum grid notation with hi-hat, snare, kick, and tom patterns. Timing scored and graded A through F.
Freestyle
5 min · ProOpen play with a click track. Experiment and find your groove.
Cool-Down
5 min · ProWind down with a simple pattern. Finish strong without burning out.
Pass a lesson to unlock the next. Pursue multiple genres at once — or go deep in one style.
Play Real Patterns. Not Just Clicks.
Forget counting along to a metronome with no direction. StickPulse exercises use multi-voice drum grid notation — the same format working drummers read in studios and rehearsal rooms.
Each voice lights up in its own color on a visual grid. See exactly what to play, when to play it, and how your timing compares — all in real time.
See Every Hit in Real-Time
Stop guessing if you're rushing or dragging. StickPulse analyzes every hit as you play, color-coding your timing: green for locked-in, orange for early, red for late. Get millisecond-accurate feedback that helps you develop rock-solid pocket.
Master 40 Essential Rudiments
From single strokes to paradiddles, practice every fundamental pattern with guided sessions. See standard music notation with sticking patterns (R/L), practice at any tempo (40-300 BPM), and get scored on accuracy and consistency after every take.
Know Exactly Where to Improve
After each practice session, dive deep into your performance. See hit-by-hit timing charts, consistency grades, early vs. late percentages, and groove heatmaps. Track your improvement over time with session-by-session comparisons and timing trend analysis.
Session Stats
A−
Track Every Beat. See Every Gain.
StickPulse tracks your practice streaks, total playing distance (via Apple Watch motion), lesson progress across all genres, and lifetime milestones. Open the dashboard and see it all.
Practice Streaks
How many days in a row you've shown up.
Genre Progress
Lessons completed and current level in each career path.
Timing Trends
Are you getting tighter? The data doesn't lie.
Milestones
Hit 10 sessions, complete 5 lessons, earn your first A grade.
Your Wrists Tell the Story.
Pair your Apple Watch and StickPulse adds a whole new dimension. Accelerometer data at 100Hz captures stroke velocity, wrist acceleration, and consistency — data a microphone alone can't provide.
Motion events fuse with audio transients for hybrid hit detection. See which hits had strong motion signatures and which were weak. Track physical metrics over time and build true stroke consistency.
Everything You Need to Practice Smart
Precision Metronome
2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8 time signatures with count-off
Real-Time Waveform
Waveform analysis with transient detection — see every hit as it happens
Session Recording
Record, save, and replay your practice performances
40 Standard Rudiments
Every essential sticking pattern with notation and scoring
CSV & Audio Export
Export practice data as CSV and audio recordings as .m4a (Pro)
On-Device Processing
No internet required. Your recordings stay private.
Start Free. Upgrade When You're Ready.
Choose the plan that fits your practice
| Feature |
Free
$0 forever
|
MOST POPULAR
Pro
$2.99/mo or $19.99/yr
|
|---|---|---|
| Live timing analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in metronome | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rudiment trainer (40 exercises) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lesson warm-ups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Practice dashboard & milestones | ✓ | ✓ |
| Session recording | 3 max | Unlimited |
| Full drum lessons (exercise, freestyle, cool-down) | — | ✓ |
| Multi-voice drum grid notation | — | ✓ |
| All 180 lessons across 6 genres | — | ✓ |
| Apple Watch motion analytics | — | ✓ |
| CSV & audio export | — | ✓ |
Free
Forever
- ✓ Live timing analysis
- ✓ Built-in metronome
- ✓ 40 rudiment exercises
- ✓ Lesson warm-ups (free)
- ✓ 3 saved sessions
- ✓ Practice dashboard
Pro
per month or $19.99/year (save 44%)
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Unlimited sessions
- ✓ 180 lessons across 6 genres
- ✓ Multi-voice drum grid notation
- ✓ Apple Watch motion analytics
- ✓ CSV & audio export (.m4a)
7-day free trial for Pro features. Cancel anytime.
Perfect for Every Drummer
Student Drummers
Learn proper technique with instant feedback. See your improvement in real numbers.
Professional Drummers
Maintain performance standards. Identify subtle timing issues.
Drum Teachers
Give students objective feedback. Review exported practice reports.
Marching Percussionists
Perfect ensemble timing. Measure consistency under pressure.
Professional-Grade Technology
Low Latency
Real-time audio processing with less than 10ms delay. Feel the instant feedback as you play.
On-Device Processing
All audio analysis happens on your iPhone. No internet required. Your recordings stay private.
Advanced Algorithms
Sophisticated transient detection and timing measurement. Accurate to the millisecond.
Works Anywhere
Practice pads, snare drums, or full acoustic kits. Optimized for any practice environment.
What Drummers Are Saying
"Like having a drum teacher in your pocket who never gets tired of counting."
"StickPulse doesn't just tell you to practice — it shows you exactly what to practice, scores how you did, and remembers everything."
"180 lessons. 6 genres. Real drum notation. This is how you get tight."
Frequently Asked Questions
Genre Career Paths are structured 30-lesson journeys across 6 drumming styles: Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Metal, and Hip-Hop. Each lesson includes a warm-up, an intense exercise with multi-voice drum grid notation, a freestyle section, and a cool-down. Pass one lesson to unlock the next and track your progress on the dashboard.
The warm-up phase of every lesson is free for all users. Full lessons — including the intense exercise with drum grid notation, freestyle, and cool-down — require StickPulse Pro ($2.99/month or $19.99/year with a 7-day free trial).
StickPulse displays multi-voice drum patterns on a visual grid — the same format professional drummers use. Six voices are supported: Hi-Hat (HH), Snare (SN), Kick (KK), Hi-Tom (HT), Mid-Tom (MT), and Floor-Tom (FT). Each voice lights up in its own color so you can see exactly what to play and when.
No. StickPulse works fully with just your iPhone microphone. Apple Watch adds optional motion analysis — stroke velocity, wrist acceleration, and HealthKit workout logging — for drummers who want deeper physical insights.
No. All audio processing and timing analysis happens on your device. Practice anywhere, anytime — no internet required.
Just your iPhone and something to play — practice pad, snare drum, full acoustic kit, or even electronic drums. Headphones are recommended so the metronome doesn't bleed into the microphone.
Free includes live timing analysis, the metronome, all 40 rudiments, lesson warm-ups, and 3 saved sessions. Pro unlocks all 180 genre lessons, multi-voice drum grid notation, unlimited sessions, Apple Watch motion analytics, CSV & audio export, and full practice dashboard features.
Yes! Pro subscribers can export practice data as CSV files and session audio recordings as .m4a files. Perfect for sharing with teachers or tracking your progress offline.
Ready to Master Your Genre?
180 lessons. 6 genres. Real drum notation. Download StickPulse and start your free path today.
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✓ 7-day free trial for Pro features · Cancel anytime
✓ 180 lessons across 6 genres