# Beat-Machine > Vintage beat box emulation with X0X sequencer and sample player for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Derek Mesecar.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-machine/id505825861 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Derek Mesecar](https://appshunter.io/developer/505825864) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.15/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.3 · 28 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-11-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-machine/id505825861/reviews.md ## What is Beat? Beat-Machine is a powerful vintage beat box emulation for iOS. It combines a simple X0X sequencer and a flexible sample player with high quality FX and comprehensive support for iOS audio and MIDI technologies. Beat-Machine perfectly captures the simplicity and power of the early digital samplers that pushed the limits of beat makers creativity during the early days of hip hop, giving you an easy way to incorporate old school beats into your iOS productions. ▸ Simple X0X sequencer: Drag your finger across the grid to draw your beats! Each step also has adjustable pitch and velocity parameters that can be manually edited or played using the 16 Levels feature. ▸ Multiple time signatures supported: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/8, and 7/8 time are available so you can create traditional pop or just get weird ▸ Tap tempo ▸ Up to 99 measures per pattern with a measure seek control ▸ Measure copy ▸ Song mode: String your saved patterns together on a timeline to create songs. You can also mix patterns of different time signatures into a song. ▸ Inter App Audio tempo sync / timeline integration: Sync Beat-Machines sequencer with the sequencer of IAA host apps ▸ Ableton Link: work it; perfect ▸ "Groove" algorithm emulates the subtle timing variances in the clocks of vintage beat boxes ▸ Groove algorithm also works on MIDI output ▸ Classic Swing algorithm ▸ Comes with whack patterns like vintage drum machines: make your own since you're the best ▸ Comes with whack samples like vintage samplers: import your own since only you know what sounds good (audiocopy, audioshare, iTunes) ▸ Made in Flint, MI: the most thuggin' city in America ▸ Extra fancy sample player: Each pad has non-destructive trim, reverse, ADSR, resonant filter, sample rate decimator, bit crusher, and interpolation ▸ Samples are streamed from disk so they don't use RAM ▸ Load .wav samples of any sample rate, 16 and 24 bit supported ▸ Sample rate agnostic: samples always play at the correct speed no matter what the sample rate of the session or the sample is ▸ Turn off sound interpolation to emulate vintage samplers that couldn't interpolate samples at variable playback speeds (extra old school) ▸ Dial in vintage crunch with sample rate decimation / bit crushing ▸ Analog style ADSR works like a transient designer / compressor, allowing you to add a percussive transient to any sample (punchy!) ▸ Variable sample playback speed ▸ Audiobus 2 ▸ Mute Matrix for programming pads to mute other pads ▸ Global sample rate control ▸ Full mixer with volume, pan, mute, solo, delay send and reverb send ▸ Extra smooth concert hall reverb algorithm modeled after the concert hall preset from the classic Lexicon 224 ▸ Digital Delay with feedback filter ▸ Built in 808 synth makes extra thuggin' beats ▸ Time / Pitch / Vinyl: Change the duration of an audio sample without changing the pitch or change the pitch without changing the duration. This uses the classic (offline) timestretching algorithms found on old MPC's and other vintage samplers that gave so many classic hip hop beats "that sound." It also includes a vinyl record emulator that processes the audio sample rather than just overlay hiss and crackle on top of it. Dust, hiss, electrical interference, record wear and groove distortion are all adjustable to add a little crackle to your audio samples... or destroy them. ▸ Comprehensive MIDI support: MIDI IN / MIDI OUT / Virtual MIDI / Clock Sync supported through Core MIDI accessories and Inter App Audio It is recommended that you have AT LEAST an iPad 3 / iPhone 5 for best performance, especially if you're going to use 24 bit samples and trigger the synth while using other audio apps. If you have any comments / suggestions / feature requests we can be reached at our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/PrimitiveDigitalSoftware PLEASE report any bugs you find cause then we can fix them With your support we can continue to develop the most accurate vintage beat box emulation on iOS! ## Key features - Simple X0X sequencer - Flexible sample player - Multiple time signatures - Song mode - Inter App Audio sync - Ableton Link support - Groove algorithm ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-machine/id505825861/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Stupid broken *2023-03-14* So it wants to access mikes and you get feedback. What the @#$& ever. Then you restart the app and get no sound at all. This app is a hoax. **Developer response:** iOS 16 is causing this bug - change the sample rate in settings to get sound back until I get a fix out ### 5/5 — Everything you need. *2022-09-27, version 1.4.2* Have to use the rest to know this is the best. ### 3/5 — Can I load my own files? *2022-04-04, version 1.4.2* Wondering if I can load my own files into this program?????? If so I’d give it 5 stars ### 1/5 — Cannot upload sample *2021-12-04, version 1.4.2* Any audio software that you cannot upload custom samples tois useless for anything but a play toy. **Developer response:** yes you can - five stars ### 4/5 — Nice app but... how do we record ? *2021-09-13, version 1.4.2* How do you record in this version ? ### 5/5 — Very nice *2020-09-03, version 1.4.2* I like it a lot. Very well put together, needs mire love from us home dwellers ### 5/5 — Nice *2020-04-21, version 1.4.2* Dope app for sure! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all? *2020-01-25, version 1.4.2* Loading app gets me only white noise. Output to headphones also doesn’t work. ### 5/5 — Best Drum Machine *2020-01-19, version 1.4.2* This is a solid and straight forward app. Load your samples and create your sequences as you would in a stand alone device. Not sure why it is not supported, but the devs did a great job here. ### 5/5 — FINALLY FOUND IT! *2019-02-07, version 1.4.2* Finding free, ad-free, apps on the apple App store is nearly impossible--but here we have one! Awesome app with no B.S. pay-walls or other annoyances! THANK YOU DEVS!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Beat ### What does Beat-Machine do? Beat-Machine is an iOS application that emulates vintage beat boxes and classic digital samplers. It allows users to create beats using a simple X0X sequencer and a flexible sample player, incorporating high-quality effects and supporting various iOS audio and MIDI technologies. ### What are the key features of Beat-Machine? Key features include a simple X0X sequencer for beat creation, a flexible sample player with extensive editing options, support for multiple time signatures, song mode for arranging patterns, and integration with Inter App Audio and Ableton Link for syncing with other music applications. ### How much does Beat-Machine cost? Based on the provided information, Beat-Machine is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the full functionality. ### What are some common use cases for Beat-Machine? Users can employ Beat-Machine to create old-school hip hop beats, experiment with different time signatures for unique rhythmic patterns, or integrate vintage drum sounds into electronic music productions. It's ideal for producers seeking the authentic feel of early digital samplers. ### What kind of samples can I use with Beat-Machine? Beat-Machine supports loading .wav samples of any sample rate, including 16 and 24 bit. Samples are streamed from disk to conserve RAM. The app also offers features like non-destructive trim, reverse, ADSR, resonant filter, sample rate decimator, and bit crusher for extensive sample manipulation. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.4.2 — 2016-09-05 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. v1.4.2 ▸ fixed bug where note repeat would get stuck with some MIDI controllers ▸ fixed bug when IAA sync and Ableton Link are used together (Link wins) ▸ fixed bug when MIDI clock sync and Ableton Link are used together (Link wins) ▸ fixed bug with Audiobus state saving ▸ fixed bug with importing songs from iTunes Library ▸ the velocity of a note repeat became possible ▸ fixed bug with velocity sensitivity through IAA MIDI ▸ please mind the Groove slider: Beat-Machine is capable of playing perfectly in time, but it has a feature where you can adjust the timing from "tight" to "loose". make sure that it is set at a reasonable setting before you conclude that the app can't play in time (it can) v1.4 ▸ disk streaming sample player (much faster loading times, samples do not use any RAM) ▸ improved MIDI output, bug fixes (MIDI responds on all channels) ▸ mute and solo buttons added to mixer ▸ Ableton Link ▸ IAA Transport ▸ Note repeat ▸ Transport in the toolbar ▸ new color themes ▸ IAP's become standard gear ▸ overall faster performance ## Apps similar to Beat | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [EGDR808 Drum Machine lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egdr808-drum-machine-lite/id683956817) | 4.5 (1,114) | Free | Music | | [Hypertron](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypertron/id1468266608) | 4.4 (156) | Free | Music | | [KORG Gadget 2 Le](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-2-le/id1092332319) | 4.4 (315) | Free | Music | | [Beat Maker - Sampler](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843) | 4.5 (1,699) | Free | Music | | [Beat Station - Drum Machine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-station-drum-machine/id1207156644) | 4.5 (466) | Free | Music | | [Real Pads: DJ electro drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-pads-dj-electro-drums/id930486864) | 4.6 (437) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Derek Mesecar - [Jam Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-synth/id732618765) - [3D Chorus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-chorus/id1610943382) - [Rainbow Delay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-delay/id1634495935) All apps by Derek Mesecar: https://appshunter.io/developer/505825864 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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