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FunkBox Drum Machine
⭐️4.2 / 5
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🙌57
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📼1 vid & 5 scs
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📦w/o updates
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All Versions of FunkBox Drum Machine
4.0.1
May 12, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fixed bug where Link would disconnect in the background
Fixed bug where IAA transport would appear on iPhone using AudioBus
And everything from 4.0:
iOS 10 compatible
Ableton Link support
AudioBus 3 support
Improved AB state save support
Bluetooth MIDI configuration
Change between patterns in current bank with MIDI in notes
Use MIDI CC for tap tempo
Three new drum boxes, including the Ace Rhythm FR-6
Misc bug fixes and improvements
More4.0
April 3, 2017
iOS 10 compatible
Ableton Link support
AudioBus 3 support
Improved AB state save support
Bluetooth MIDI configuration
Change between patterns in current bank with MIDI in notes
Use MIDI CC for tap tempo
Three new drum boxes, including the Ace Rhythm FR-6
Misc bug fixes and improvements
More3.6
November 5, 2015
iOS 9 update
Bug fixes
Copy/paste/clear mixer settings
Muted part names are muted on edit screen
More MIDI controls: change machine, alt switch, roll
All 12 sounds can be triggered via MIDI
Fast switch is disabled for now
More3.5
September 24, 2014
Updated for iOS 8 compatibility.
Updated with latest AudioBus library, which is required for iOS 8. AB now requires iOS 7+, so FunkBox does also. Devices using older iOS versions can still download and use FunkBox 3.4, which uses the older AB library and is iOS 5.1 - iOS 7 compatible.
Added Audiobus state save of current MIDI routing configuration. This can be turned off via the Settings app.
Added new roll option that will queue up the first hit so it always plays in time, instead of immediately playing it. This option can be turned on via the Settings app.
Added missing LM-2 tambourine and conga sounds to the sample library.
Fixed some minor bugs.
We are still working on additional features for a future release, this update was primarily for iOS 8 and AudioBus compatibility. Thanks for your support!
More3.4
April 7, 2014
iOS 7.1 compatible
Inter-App audio compatible
- instrument and generator modes supported
- host timeline sync for easy, tight sequenced loops
- optional host timing tweak for Garageband, Auria, Beatmaker, Cubase
- MIDI in note support for host sequencing
- remote host transport controls included
Audiobus 2 compatible
- state saving of current box, including custom boxes
- new triggers for pattern up and pattern down
Overall volume has been increased, if you have many parts playing at max volume at the same time you may want to lower your overall volume to avoid clipping
"Open In…” added to audio export menu, also includes AirDrop support
iTunes folder option added to MIDI export menu
Swing available in external MIDI sync mode
MIDI Continue and MIDI Song Position message support
MIDI Clock has been tightened up, more clock improvements coming
Various other interface tweaks and bug fixes
More of your requests are coming, thanks for your support!
More3.3
April 18, 2013
- Open .zip files from Mail, Safari, etc with FunkBox
- MIDI routing setups are now saved
- Added master volume MIDI CC (#8)
- Added MIDI CC offset option
- Added MIDI velocity in
- Export bass sequences as MIDI file
- Option to hide FunkBox virtual MIDI ports
- Latest Audiobus library
- Double transpose bug fixed, if you have custom boxes you may need to re-adjust pitches
- Other misc bug fixes and improvements
More3.2
December 18, 2012
MIDI Clock Sync fixed.
Virtual MIDI note input fixed.
Minor scale in MIDI bass sequencer fixed.
Some MIDI in/out values changed to match General MIDI.
MIDI implementation chart in the manual has been updated.
Audiobus is supported, see http://audiob.us for more info on how to use other apps to record or filter FunkBox.
More3.1
December 3, 2012
Audiobus support! Audiobus allows you to record or filter your FunkBox beats in real time with other apps. Check it out at http://audiob.us
Added bank copy option when pattern copy is long pressed.
Added buttons to change drum machine, swipe also still works.
Closed hat chokes open hat when drum pads tapped.
Tap tempo works when sequencer stopped.
Noise/buzz removed from some of the new samples.
Serif font replaced with sans serif font.
Fixed some tweak page glitches.
Fixed v2 pattern set import.
Misc other tweaks and fixes.
Also still includes all the new features from v3.0: five new vintage boxes, revamped iPad retina and iPhone 5 interface, share boxes and patterns, 3/4 time, even more MIDI features, and lots more...
More3.0
October 19, 2012
iOS 6 compatible
Retina graphics support for iPad and iPhone 5
Five new classic vintage drum machines: DX, Drumulator, TOM, KR55, and RX11
New pattern presets, including a bonus bank inspired by classic drum machine presets
Support for 3/4 time signature
New box and pattern storage menus
New improved custom drum box and sample management menu
Improved Audio/MIDI settings menu
Easily share your custom patterns and boxes through email
Edit pattern names
Closed hat chokes open hat
MIDI bass line sequencer
MIDI CC control of volume, pan, mute
MIDI start/stop control
OMAC fast switch support, to quickly switch between apps
PDF manual included with app for offline reading
Misc improvements and bug fixes
If you have custom patterns or boxes saved, they will be automatically converted to use with 3.0, but we recommend backing them up to iTunes before upgrading.
Thanks for your support and we hope you enjoy this big upgrade!
More2.2
May 3, 2011
This is a minor fix/tweak maintenance release, there are no new big features but stability and usability are improved. Some specific changes:
Swipe now works to select drum machine in all machine menus (iOS v3.2+)
Edit Part transpose and imported sample bugs have been fixed
iPhone/Touch can now be used in either landscape orientation
Changing orientation no longer stops the beat on the iPad
File browser appearance selection appearance improved
Minor background audio compatibility improvements (iOS v4.1+)
Virtual MIDI ports work better (iOS v4.1+)
Easy MIDI setup mode added to settings (iOS v4.1+)
Various MIDI related bugs fixed (iOS v4.1+)
Connect all local MIDI devices button added to settings (iOS v4.1+)
Other minor fixes, tweaks and optimizations
Thank you for your support of FunkBox! We very much appreciate your app store reviews, they help us out a lot. Have fun and keep making great music!
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Description of FunkBox Drum Machine
Funkbox contains all your favorite vintage drum machine sounds in one funky quirky little app! FunkBox is a full featured drum machine that you can use to compose, record and play your songs live. It has been used in the studio by electronic artists such as Gorillaz (on their album “The Fall”) Tom Middleton (Global Communications, Jedi Knights) and Steve Cobby (Fila Brazillia), and also by alternative/indie musicians such as tUnE-yArDs, Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, QOTSA), Anton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre), and Reggie Pace (Bon Iver, No BS Brass). It's also been used on stage by rock/pop musicians such as Joan Osborne and Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) live in concert. Its quirky vintage sounds, ease of use and advanced features have made it popular with many musicians worldwide who use it to make all sorts of different styles of music.
FunkBox was featured in Computer Music Magazine's "Amazing Music Apps" special issue and Electronic Musician magazine's "Attack of the Killer Apps" best music tools for the iPad.
FunkBox 4.0 features:
The look, feel, sound and quirks of a classic vintage drum machine.
iOS 10 compatible, iPhone 5 retina graphics compatible, iPad retina graphics compatible.
Universal app that works great on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Buy it once and you can use it on all your iOS devices.
Fourteen classic boxes to choose from, including favorites like the 808, 909, CR-78, LM-2, MRK-2, DX, TOM, and more.
Create your own custom boxes by mix and matching preset samples, or even import and use your own custom samples.
Includes 36 preset rhythm patterns, plus several more bonus banks. Easily edit the included patterns to create your own beats.
Export your drum loops as audio or midi via email, audio pasteboard, or the iTunes folder.
Easily share your custom boxes and patterns via email with your friends, or between your devices.
Use Audiobus 3 and Inter-App Audio to exchange live audio with other apps.
Use Ableton Link or CoreMIDI to sync up with “real” music equipment or other music apps, multi-tasking in the background or on other nearby iOS devices.
Use the bonus MIDI bass sequencer to play a bassline along with your beat using another iOS app or a “real” hardware synth!
…and lots more. Need some old school beats? Grab yourself some funk in a box.
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FunkBox Drum Machine: FAQ
Yes, you can use the FunkBox Drum Machine app on iPad devices.
The FunkBox Drum Machine app was developed by Synthetic Bits, LLC.
Your iOS device must have at least iOS 9.3 installed to use the app.
The overall user rating of FunkBox Drum Machine is 4.2.
The App Genre Of The Funkbox Drum Machine App Is Music.
The current version of FunkBox Drum Machine is 4.0.1.
The date of the latest FunkBox Drum Machine update is July 2, 2024.
FunkBox Drum Machine became publicly available on February 5, 2023.
The content advisory rating for the FunkBox Drum Machine app is Synthetic Bits, LLC.
FunkBox Drum Machine is now available to use in English.
Sorry, FunkBox Drum Machine is not part of Apple Arcade.
No, FunkBox Drum Machine is not eligible for in-app purchases.
Unfortunately, FunkBox Drum Machine is not fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro.
