# BAM - Beat Maker & Music Maker — Music Production Studio

> Professional groovebox-style music production app and AUv3 plugin host. (iPhone/iPad app by Imaginando Lda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bam-beat-maker-and-music-maker/id1637599765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $12.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $16.49)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 100 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 492 MB
- Released: 2023-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bam-beat-maker-and-music-maker/id1637599765/reviews.md

## What is BAM?

BAM - Beat Maker & Music Maker is a professional groovebox-style music production app and AUv3 plugin host with everything you need to bring your musical ideas to life.

Ready, set, create! Experience music production with next-level productivity, BAM’s versatile functionality and feature set is easy to pick up, and hard to put down. In addition to AUv3 plugin support, BAM - Beat Maker & Music Maker comes loaded with its own set of high-quality instruments and effects, for a groovebox with a well stocked toolbox.

Whatever you want to make, quickly turn inspiration into creation with BAM’s intuitive easy-to-use interface, supercharge your workflow and build beats, loops and scenes in minutes. Expand and grow your projects with BAM’s MIDI clip and scene launcher, perform live and arrange full tracks using extensive follow actions.

A step ahead of the competition, BAM’s step sequencer gives you up to 256 steps per clip. View and edit multiple track clips simultaneously, and visualise a scene’s clips together.

Summary of features:

- 16 rack-style tracks plus Master and 2 send channels
- AUv3 plugin support
- Full mixer with volume, pan, mute, solo, arm controls
- Built-in synthesis engines: Oscillator synth, Drum synth, sampler, classic acid bass synth
- Built in effects: Filter, EQ, parametric EQ, delay, chorus, compressor, reverb, saturator, bit reduction, 3D panner and stereo width
- MIDI clip piano roll editor
- Step sequencer with up to 256 steps per clip
- Clip based parameter modulation editor
- Track level trigger options plus LFO and EG modulators
- Matrix MIDI clip and scene launcher with extensive follow action options
- Real-time adjustment of audio clip playback speed to match the tempo of the song, without altering pitch
- Sample library including over 1000 drum and percussive samples, plus melodic timbres

“I’m marking ambient, field recordings and techno projects, the modular interface is perfect for this type of projects, and the interface is minimal with no weird distractions.”

“Great app! Intuitive, fast, logic…”

“Whatever I try, I always come back to BAM to start my tracks. Either to jam live and have fun or to build the basics then export in audio or MIDI and complete in another app.. BAM is versatile enough to allow any musical genre. The team is responsive and helpful in case of questions or issues. I like: intuitive & simple yet powerful UI, built in effects, work with audio loops, export capabilities.”

“How did I miss this one? Easy to learn and like nothing else for live jamming. Get two iPads and run this on one and DRAMBO on the other and go wild. Who needs hardware when you can have this much fun for the price of a couple of beers.”

“I’ve never clicked with what people call ‘groovebox’ apps but this just made sense to me and I had instant results. The more I use it the more I learn and I realize the possibilities it brings. I’m making some slow, dark, atmospheric stuff with it as well as making quick, rhythmic things. The developers are passionate about what they do and respond to questions quickly. I wrote this a few days after buying BAM and I can’t wait to learn it inside out to fully explore it. I think this app is an absolute bargain considering the amount of work that has gone into it and the features included.”

“This app is incredible. The demo tunes alone are well worth it!”

“Great app for building whole songs, courtesy of the built-in clip launcher. The developer is very active, and constantly fixing bugs and adding new features, so definitely recommended.”

“This app has me excited to make arrangements, jams and tracks on the ipad. Your YouTube tutorials were super helpful. The app is easy to use with powerful tools to have a lot of fun. Really appreciate the work you put into this and all of your apps. We are very fortunate. Thank you. Keep jammin!”

“This is literally the type of app I’m looking for, FAR easier to use than most music programs and so far their best work since DRC.”

## Key features

- Groovebox-style music production
- AUv3 plugin host
- Built-in instruments and effects
- Step sequencer with 256 steps
- MIDI clip and scene launcher
- Full mixer controls
- Clip-based parameter modulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $12.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fusion City Grooves | $8.99 | one-time |
| House Flavours Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Techno Flavours Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bass Mechanics Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ladera Nights Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Soulful Hip Hop Vol. 1 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Urban Beats Vol. 1 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Retro Future Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Brazilian Funk Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Urban Beats Vol. 2 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Velvet Vibes | $8.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #186 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bam-beat-maker-and-music-maker/id1637599765/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Slow developed „DAW“ Beatbox

*2026-06-28*

The BAM started with some nice
Functions and a concept that was a little bit like Korg Gadget with AU3.

Many nice and easy to handle things.
But i hoped that they optimized some things like note grid editing and import/export 
Of audio and midi. I will this year test the Apple Pencil with it on my „new iPad 10“.

Better audiotrack functionality and 
Audio sfx per au3 and improvments in the gui.

But now its seems they optimize some little steps.

The hope is a alternativ gadget host.

And i test it on macos Tahoe and new iOS.
Thanks 4 your interest in reading. 
My wish is that you dont stopp to
Optimize the GUI.

**Developer response:** We are working in BAM. We have been very busy in the last year but a round of regular updates is coming. Next version should come just right next week.

### 5/5 — My go to groove box

*2026-06-16*

This thing really has everything you need to make full songs.  I find the workflow to be the best on iPad for me to make tracks.  It’s just a joy to work with and it runs really well.  The expansion packs I have tried have been really good, but you don’t need them to access all the parts of this, which most other devs don’t do.  Usually you gotta keep buying in app to access everything, but here you only spend more if you want samples and presets.  The main app gives you access to everything for one purchase price.

### 3/5 — Frequent hanging of the app

*2026-06-02*

Purchased it yesterday, it was working for a while but later it started hanging frequently. Also I picked 2 extension packs Velvet vibes and Ladera Nights. LN90s appears does not have a default scene to play. Velvet vibes starts to hang as soon as it is played. Can you please help fix this?

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-03-28*

Seems to be more stable now.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your updated feedback. Please keep us posted! Best regards

### 5/5 — Wie Ableton fürs iPad

*2026-03-12*

Lange habe ich nach einer App mit Scene Launcher gesucht, die Audio-Midi Clips kann, LFOs hat und Auv3 einbinden kann. MIDI Roll und Automation sind super komfortabel und gerade für Live Sets gut. Eigentlich gute UI könnte noch einen Ticken etwas auf Touch zugeschnitten sein, aber das ist Jammern auf hohem Niveau. Bitte immer weiter updaten und weiterentwickeln. Jetzt schon meine Lieblings Groovebox DAW auf dem iPad.

**Developer response:** Thank you veru much for your warm feedback. Best regards

### 4/5 — Really Nice Workflow

*2026-02-22*

BAM, eine tolle innovative Groovebox mit enormen Potenzial. Bitte bitte mehr integrierte Effekt&Plugins,
um zu Modellieren.
Und ein „Pause“ Button um die Plugins auch schnell vorübergehend deaktivieren zu können.

Da BAM auch zufällige Melodien und  Chorus Lines kreieren kann, wünschte ich mir, es gebe hier noch eine CC Randomizer Funktion.
Außerdem wäre es toll wenn im KBD Modus es einen Keyboard Modus geben würde, bei der man 1 oder 2 digitale Keybords übereinander aufrufen könnte.
Ein Großer Move wäre wenn BAM auch mit IAA Anwendungen umgehen könnte.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you see the potential in BAM. Improving the UI and expanding the built-in plugins are definitely on our radar. We appreciate your suggestions and will keep working to make BAM even better!

### 1/5 — Not worth it.

*2025-12-31, version 1.5.4*

Random crashing frequently.

### 5/5 — Super nice

*2025-09-05*

All in all, a really good tool. Intuitive, fast and reasonably resource-friendly. Now comes the but, you can't give any scales! Please give us some scales. I would also. I would also be very happy about a few little helpers in the way of a chord+melody generator and more random functions.

**Developer response:** BAM has a scales function when you choose the keyboard in bottom. Have you found it? Where are you expecting that scales function to live? We would be happy in hearing more about your request. Feel free to hit us a message on our website chat. Best

### 2/5 — sends so many notifications

*2025-08-16*

idk if its a glitch or what but the app has sent me countless SALE SALE SALE notifications for the current SALE for days straight. Chill out haha

**Developer response:** Sorry about the excessive notifications 🙏 We don’t run sales very often, so you can rest assured you won’t be seeing more push messages anytime soon. We hope you’ll consider reviewing BAM based on what it offers musically, rather than this temporary issue. 🎶

### 5/5 — Absolutely stunning beat box

*2025-08-08*

I love the sound of this thing. It can do subtle organic techno, crazy drum and bass, or downbeat lo-fi. Love it. Watch the tutorials if you’re new. Lots of them and great.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! 🙌 We're thrilled to hear you're exploring such a wide range of styles with BAM — from lo-fi to organic tech and beyond. It's great to know the balance of simplicity and depth is working for you. Keep pushing those creative boundaries! 🔥🎶

## Frequently asked questions about BAM

### What is BAM - Beat Maker & Music Maker?

BAM is a professional music production app designed to help users create beats, loops, and full musical tracks. It functions as a groovebox-style studio and also supports AUv3 plugins, offering a comprehensive set of tools for musical creation.

### What are the key features of this music production app?

Key features include a 16-track rack with master and send channels, AUv3 plugin support, a full mixer, built-in synthesis engines (oscillator, drum, sampler, acid bass), a wide array of effects, a MIDI clip piano roll editor, and a step sequencer with up to 256 steps per clip. It also includes a scene launcher with follow actions.

### How is this app monetized?

The app is available for free and offers in-app purchases. This model allows users to explore the core functionalities without an upfront cost, with options to acquire additional features or content through purchases.

### Who is the target audience for BAM - Beat Maker & Music Maker?

This app is designed for musicians, producers, and hobbyists who want a powerful yet intuitive tool for creating music on their mobile devices. It's suitable for both beginners looking to get started and experienced users seeking a portable production solution.

### Can I use this app for live performance?

Yes, the app is well-suited for live performance. Its MIDI clip and scene launcher, combined with extensive follow action options, allow for dynamic arrangement and real-time control, making it a viable tool for live jamming and performances.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.2 — 2026-08-31

- Added custom graphical panel design for the Compressor, Delay and Phaser effect engines.
- Added a Layout setting to force the phone or tablet layout instead of relying on screen size detection.
- Added copy, paste, import and export of MIDI mappings, so a mapping setup can be reused across projects.
- Added Matrix clip width and height settings in Preferences.
- Added a Matrix master column width setting in Preferences.
- Added Root, High and Low controls to the generate popup in the Composer, to control the octave range used by the melody and chord generator.
- Reworked the Composer scroll and zoom bars.
- Added an Only While Recording metronome setting.
- MIDI mappings for play, stop, record, undo, redo, clear locks, shift and the panel selector buttons are now global.
- Fixed new projects ignoring the default clip length preference.
- Fixed crash when adding a MIDI Out engine with automatic parameter automation enabled.
- Fixed the Compressor, Bitcrusher and Filter UI panels on iPhone.
- Fixed the timeline toolbar reading and writing the signature, swing and speed of the previously selected clip after selecting a different scene.
- Fixed the previous project's clip and its audio loop staying loaded after opening another project.
- Fixed the Start, End and Loop Start markers display in the Sampler engine.
- Fixed a crash when using a mono audio file as a clip loop.
- Fixed a crash when opening a project in which a track's selected clip slot was empty.
- Fixed the Composer page bar showing the timeline's page count instead of the pages of the selected clip.
- Fixed pressing record while the song was playing triggering the recording count down, which paused playback until the count down finished.
- Fixed tapping the transport buttons on iPhone bringing up the iOS home bar instead.
- Fixed samples and audio clips playing pitch shifted and with the wrong length after the audio sample rate changed.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-06-01

- Added custom graphical panel design for the Equalizer effect engine.
- Added custom graphical panel design for the Bitcrusher effect engine.
- Fixed crash during clip playback transitions when the active clip was unexpectedly null.
- Fixed crash when refreshing the clip display during scene navigation if a clip slot was empty.
- Fixed crash when adding engine parameters to modulations with an incomplete track or clip slot.
- Fixed crash when opening an engine panel window while no engine was assigned.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-05-12

- Fixed crash when changing note's octave in certain clips
- Fixed crash when deleting clips
- Fixed undo/redo in clip clear
- Performance improvements

### 1.6.0 — 2026-03-25

Under the hood improvements for better stability and performance

### 1.5.4 — 2025-12-11

Added new UI for Chorus FX
Added new UI for Filter FX
Added “record” hot key and metronome toggle as keyboard shortcut
Added keyboard shortcut to open the export panel
Slider interaction is now relative
Improved hosted AUv3 performance
Improved keyboard layout
Fixed track armed state when creating new project
Fixed AUv3 learned parameters on saved presets
Fixed keyboard top row with wrong octave when folded
Fixed clip length when clearing it in matrix
Fixed record after clearing a clip
Fixed some AUv3 appearing as invalid
Fixed composer keyboard scale markers not changing when switching between clips
Fixed clip still showing in the matrix after deleting automations 
Fixed mapping panel not showing delete and settings icon
Fixed recording countdown when pressing recording for the first time

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