# BEATSURFING 2 — Grooves at your fingers

> Movement-based music production and performance tool with sample import and MIDI control. (iPhone/iPad app by DRUW Audio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsurfing-2/id1579693136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DRUW Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579693138)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 511 MB
- Released: 2022-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsurfing-2/id1579693136/reviews.md

## What is BEATSURFING 2?

BEATSURFING transforms music production and performance.

With its movement-based approach, BEATSURFING opens the door to creative expression like never before in music creation. Quickly sketch out ideas, integrate them into your music and use your creations for a compelling live performance.

Get inspired
Looking for that perfect snare, or have you sampled the perfect kick? 
Browse other producers’ instruments or layouts then tweak or replace samples with your own to get the sound you’re looking for.

This is only the beginning! 
The app is currently in Early Access with a focus on Drum instruments. We are working hard to expand the functionality of BEATSURFING, from expanding the current Ableton link integration to integrating with all DAWS and controllers, we have many things coming soon.

CURRENT FEATURES
- BEATSURFING EDITOR: Place, resize, and color instruments
- BEATSURFING BROWSER: Drag & Drop instruments/samples and play them
- BEATSURFING CONNECT: Create connections between instruments
- BEATSURFING MIXER: Mix instruments together
- BEATSURFING INSTRUMENT CATALOG: Some instruments are free and can be tweaked. Paymium instruments can be used as-is and be played. Unlocked users have access to all instrument parameters.
- ABLETON LINK: Link and sync with your DAW or favorite devices
- MIDI OUT: Control your favorite synths and drum machines with midi instruments
- SAMPLE IMPORT: Import your own samples
- SAMPLE TRIM: Keep the part of the sample you want
- INSTRUMENT PRESETS: Use the existing presets or create your own
- Performance Looper with multiple layers
- Apply custom images to individual pads

FUTURE FEATURES
- New instruments are added every month
- AUV3 Host
- AUV3 Plug-in
- Customize and design interactions between instruments
- Midi In (play with external controller)
- Melody based instruments
- More visual customization
- Additional effects and filters

BEATSURFING does not have subscriptions, we decided to keep it easy:
- Free install and use of the software with access to 5 editable instruments.
- A one-time In-App Purchase for the full app + 12 months of instruments and feature add-ons to keep forever. (And bug fixes for life) 
- After 12 months, upgrade to get the next 12 months of instruments and features. You choose whether and when to upgrade.

Have questions or ideas? We want to hear your thoughts. Reach out to support@beatsurfing.com and let us know what you would like to see!

Terms of use: https://www.beatsurfing.com/beatsurfing-terms-of-use/
Privacy policy: https://www.beatsurfing.com/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Movement-based music creation
- Sample import and editing
- MIDI OUT control
- Ableton Link integration
- Performance looper
- Instrument customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beatsurfing 2 Premium, monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Free trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock BEATSURFING | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsurfing-2/id1579693136/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This app is awesome

*2026-07-28, version 1.0.34*

This app is really cool. Please make a Mac version so you can export your project to audio on a Mac. I know I would love that ability to be able to play on your iPad then export on a Mac maybe in your DAW or even a standalone would be cool.

### 5/5 — Great until recently

*2025-03-29, version 1.0.33*

Simple but great app that makes good use of the touch screen. Unfortunately, tho, I now have a bug where the clock is stuttering that makes it unusable. Hoping this will be fixed soon, as I was hoping to use this app in a performance next week. It’s really a great piece of software, but idk how to get around the recent issue

### 4/5 — Amazing in standalone but…

*2024-08-08, version 1.0.32*

….AUv3 mode is buggy! It just seems to fall apart whenever I plug it into AUM. It works for a few mins but then freezes if I try to make any visual changes like adding backgrounds and sometimes even when adding instruments. Find myself having to open it in stand alone mode to create new maps then opening them to play inside a host app. But I can’t make any changes without fear of freezing the app. I hope this gets fixed soon. I’d really love to rely on AUv3 mode for adding improv performances to my sequenced loops and beats and even doing sound design. Please fix auv3 mode!! 😩

### 4/5 — ….

*2024-07-03, version 1.0.32*

…noch nicht gekauft…..aber scheint viel zu können

### 5/5 — Just found out they support a one time payment

*2024-03-28, version 1.0.32*

I downloaded this awhile ago, wanted to learn to use it, but wanted to wait until I could focus on it for a month to not end up paying for a subscription for multiple months while doing nothing. Found out from Jakob Haq that it’s a one time payment now and buying it now. Look forward to learning it.

### 5/5 — So Good

*2024-02-24, version 1.0.32*

Coolest Groovebox app out there

### 5/5 — Great app! Makes good music

*2023-11-18, version 1.0.32*

Fun stuff, I was just wondering if we could include making your own sounds using sampler or modular synth… also, what about like the ability to make your own instruments or maybe more presets to include classic sounds like piano, violin, or cello! All in all great app, 5 stars here…. Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — Pure creativity with strange pricing

*2023-11-11, version 1.0.32*

A really creative tool, very intuitive to play, very nice sounds and modulation possibilities. I really like it a lot. But I had a paid version (or was it an annual subscription?) and now it's "free" and an upgrade is supposed to cost 19.90 €. So far, so good, but why does the website show the "unlock forever" offer for 5.99 $? That's a relatively big difference. So it would be nice to hear what this is all about before I buy it again. Otherwise everything is cool, keep it up, great musical concept with lots of possibilities for sound tinkering and live use

### 5/5 — Brilliant app and one of few auv made for touch screen

*2023-11-11, version 1.0.32*

There are a lot of wonderful creative iaa apps that take great advantage of the touch screen and are not auv3 and then lots of auv3 that are like a computer app and don’t take advantage of how creative it can be with touch screen . This might be the first app that does both auv3 and is unique to a touch screen. It’s also very fun, so much learning and so much you can build . I love how I can build a groove box, make loops and also make live beats. Also the main website has a lot of user uploaded maps that you can download as patches.

### 5/5 — i freakin LOVE this app

*2023-11-09, version 1.0.32*

the title says it all. full on stoke every time i launch this beast. the developers should push this to designers/visual ppl too not just beatfreaks and hiphop heads, im having a blast triggering different “wallpaper” backgrounds with the beats. the future is NOW 🔥🔥🔥

## Frequently asked questions about BEATSURFING 2

### What is BEATSURFING 2?

BEATSURFING 2 is a music production and performance application that utilizes a movement-based approach. It allows users to create musical ideas, integrate them into their music, and use their creations for live performances. The app currently focuses on drum instruments and offers features for sketching ideas, browsing instruments, and controlling external MIDI devices.

### What are the key features of BEATSURFING 2?

Key features include a movement-based editor for placing and resizing instruments, a browser for dragging and dropping instruments and samples, a mixer for blending sounds, and Ableton Link integration for syncing with DAWs and devices. It also supports MIDI OUT to control external synths and drum machines, sample import and trimming, and a performance looper.

### How much does BEATSURFING 2 cost?

The app offers a free installation with access to 5 editable instruments. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full app and includes 12 months of instruments and feature add-ons. After the initial 12 months, users can choose to upgrade for an additional 12 months of content.

### What devices is BEATSURFING 2 compatible with?

The description mentions integration with DAWs and favorite devices via Ableton Link, and the ability to control external synths and drum machines with MIDI OUT. While specific OS compatibility isn't detailed, it's designed for music production and performance, suggesting compatibility with devices suitable for these tasks.

### Who is BEATSURFING 2 designed for?

This app is for musicians, music producers, and performers who are looking for a new and expressive way to create music and perform live. Its movement-based interface and sample manipulation capabilities make it suitable for those who want to sketch out ideas quickly or build compelling live sets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.34 — 2025-05-01

Fix tempo drift issues.

### 1.0.33 — 2025-03-19

Removed the code that detected multiple AUV3 instances, that would prevent loading one instance in some hosts (like Loopy). However, only one instance of the app can be loaded at a time.

### 1.0.32 — 2023-11-08

- No more upgrades, buying the app will let you use all current and future updates
- Removed free trial (you can still try the app for free, not all features available)

### 1.0.31 — 2023-07-21

- New 'Counter' instrument
- New map using this instrument

### 1.0.30 — 2023-06-29

New map:
Connor Musarra - Pen & Paper

Bug fixes :
-Preserve the maplist sorting/filtering when deleting maps
-When removing a map, remove from the favorites index in the storage
-fix bug when deleting a map, map list is no longer randomly reorganized

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