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Specdrums MIX Device Compatibility

Note: This app will no longer be available for download as of August 2024. The Specdrums MIX app works with many iOS and Android mobile devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0).  Specific operating systems and device requirements are as follows:.

Specdrums Edu Device Compatibility

Note: This app will no longer be available for download as of April 2025. The Specdrums Edu app works with many iOS mobile devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0).  Specific operating systems and device requirements are as follows:. iOS. Device

Windows and MacOS MIDI

MIDI capabilities are no longer supported for Windows and Mac Operating Systems.

Number of Rings that can Connect to App

This depends on the device that is being used. Different phone and tablet manufacturers set limits for the number of bluetooth devices that can be connected at a time. For example, the iPhone X can maintain 6 bluetooth connections at a time.

Number of Colors Specdrums can Play

Specdrums can reliably differentiate a maximum of about twelve distinct colors at once (for example, the twelve colors provided on the play pad) given a wide range of tap angles. When a new color is calibrated that's too similar in hue and saturation

Specdrums MIX Tutorial: Getting Started

Are Specdrums Waterproof?

No, Specdrums rings are not waterproof.

Specdrums Battery Life

On a full charge, about 2 hours of heavy use.

Specdrums MIX Tutorial: Customizing Packs

What Colors can Specdrums Play?

Specdrums play the spectrum of colors on virtually any surface. Our playing pads represent an ideal surface with hard reflective materials and consistent and distinct colors for playing on. We consider these colors used in our packaging to be our def

Specdrums MIX Tutorial: Recording and Sharing a Song

What objects can be played with Specdrums?

Specdrums can be played on anything. You can use the app's default twelve colors to play on the Specdrums Keyboard, which comes in each package, or you can reassign sounds to any other colors you choose.

Specdrums EDU 12 Pack FAQ

Which apps does the Specdrums EDU 12 Pack work with?. Your new 12 Pack will work with the Specdrums MIX app (available on iOS and Android), as well as the Specdrums EDU app (only available on iOS at this time). What comes with the Specdrums EDU 12 Pa

Specdrums Edu App not Making Noise

In order to hear sounds on the Specdrums Edu app, you must ensure your iPad is not set to silent. Some iPads don't have a physical silent mode toggle on the side of the iPad, but rather a software silent mode toggle. This setting is not accessible th

Spedrums MIX "Share" Feature not Available

After creating a song in the Specdrums MIX app, you have the option to "Share" it. For privacy reasons, users under the age of 13 will not see the "Share" feature available.