# GlitchBreaks > iOS breakbeat manipulation and recording tool for electronic musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Matheu.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchbreaks/id520451538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Alex Matheu](https://appshunter.io/developer/407790501) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 61 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-04-25 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchbreaks/id520451538/reviews.md ## What is GlitchBreaks? Glitchbreaks is an iOS Universal manipulation tool for “Glitching” breakbeats. Manipulate beats to create new beats and record them. ● "Glitchbreaks is a sick sample loop glitching app with a groovy interface and nice instant touch control of real time audio. It's capable of seriously twisting sounds out, is one of the most modern audio apps I've seen yet and Ninjas will love it" -Ninja Tune Records ● GlitchBreaks is an addictively fun and very useful app that will appeal to electronic musicians in a variety of settings. it’s a serious tool for manipulating audio loops. - iosmusicandyou.com ● I've spent many hours playing with Glitch Breaks, cutting, and modulating my way to pure glitch bliss. It's unmistakable high quality, effortless interface makes it easy to forget the world outside and go full tilt boogie to your hearts content. -smitematter.com Glitchbreaks uses four audio channels setup like mute groups. You can quickly switch between them to construct new beats, or manipulate loop points to “Cut” or “Glitch” the breaks. Glitchbreaks can be used as a performance tool to juggle breaksbeats or destroy sounds at a granular level. You can make interesting effect-like-sounds by manipulating pitch, loop start, length, and cutting the beats with fluid responsive controls. You can record your performance and bring it into iTunes through file sharing, or copy it out into another iOS application via Audio Copy and Paste. You pre determine the length of your recording by bars to easily make pieces to bring into a song without the need for further sample editing. Auto-BPM detection will detect the tempo of a sample you copy into Glitchbreaks (you just need to specify the bars between 1-4). You can turn this feature off in order to manipulate audio that doesn’t have tempo, this is especially useful for manipulating voice samples. Glitchbreaks contains a 4 channel mixer to adjust the levels of each sample, as you change the levels the sounds are combined into the mix, on the iPad version this is displayed graphically with a rendered waveform that is combined to give you an indication of what the entire sound looks like. All of this is very easy to operate and even a beginner will be glitching and juggling breaks like a pro in minutes. Features : ● 130 high quality factory beat loops ● Audiobus Support: Now you can stream live audio from Glitchbreaks directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps. ● Audio Copy and Paste and General Pasteboard support ● Full MIDI support, Virtual MIDI, MIDI Clock Sync In and Out, MIDI Learn ● 4 continuous looping channels with 4 channel mixer ● Dynamic Effects ● Auto-BPM detection / with on/off setting ● Set the BPM up to 2.9 times the original sample BPM ● Touchable Waveform Display with accurate position indicator ● Large Waveform view for iPad ● XY-Pad Loop Modulation (Loop Length, Loop Start) ● Cut Editor / Sequencer with 4 user save slots ● XY-Pads for selecting 4 Glitch or Cut styles ● Index Tracking keeps the beat on time ● Retrigger pads with quantize ● Pitch Shift ● Pitch Reset ● Independent time settings Whole, Half, Quarter ● Quantize for Cut and Glitch operations ● Recording to 44.1khz 16bit Wav files ● Set custom record length in bars ● Background Audio supports mixing with other apps ● iTunes File Sharing ● Mute ● Reverse ● Mixer view with volume faders per channel. ● Master volume ● Universal app ● Supports the New iPad retina display / iPhone retina display ● Load sounds while playing without hitting stop ● Preset Loading and Saving ● Background Audio Tracks ● Snap to Index System Requirements and Recommendations Glitchbreaks requires iOS 8.1 or higher It is recoomended to run Glitchbreaks on : iPad/iPhone4/iPod Touch 4th Gen higher. ## Key features - Real-time audio manipulation - Loop point editing - Four audio channels - Performance tool - Granular sound destruction - Recording and export - Auto-BPM detection ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | BreakLoops Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time | | BreakLoops Volume 2 | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of GlitchBreaks? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎵 Unique glitch and beat manipulation capabilities - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 🎛️ Powerful real-time audio control and effects - 🔄 Excellent audio copy/paste and export functionality - 🎚️ Extensive customization with glitch quantization options - 📱 Works well across iPhone and iPad devices - 🔌 Good Audiobus and MIDI integration support - 👨‍💻 Responsive developer with frequent updates - 🎹 Great for breakcore, IDM, and electronic music production - 🎯 Keeps tempo while manipulating audio creatively **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 📖 Manual/documentation unavailable or incomplete - 🔌 Incompatible with Audiobus 3 on some devices - 📥 Custom audio import produces white noise - ⚠️ Memory management problems on some devices - 🎚️ Cut editor functionality broken or unreliable - 🔄 Audio sync issues with certain apps - 📱 Performance issues on older iPad models - 🎵 Limited preset library for some users - ⏱️ No transport control/MIDI clock sync in early versions **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch after importing samples - Crashes when changing presets - White noise output when importing custom audio - Incompatibility with Audiobus 3 - Cut editor buttons disappear after saving - Cut values not saving properly - Sample stops snapping back to real time on iPad - Cut button indicator states incorrect - App crashes with three-finger glitch input - Preset loading causes crashes - Audio playback freezes during certain operations - Crashes on iOS 5.1.1 and older devices - App closes immediately after opening on some iOS versions - Memory warnings causing sample loss - Incompatible with BeatMaker 2 audio paste - Imported samples play at different BPM - NanoStudio pasted audio cut in half **Most requested features** - Ability to record own audio directly into app - Custom sound import without white noise conversion - Working manual and documentation - Transport control and MIDI clock synchronization - Hardware version of the app - Multi-screen interface similar to Akai i-MPC - Ambient record mode for live audio capture - Parameter automation recording - Better sample preview before assignment - Support for longer audio files (3+ minutes) - WAV editor integration - Improved cut editor with proper swiping controls - Support for 24-bit audio quality - Step sequencer functionality - Simultaneous playback of multiple loops ## Recent user reviews (10 of 114) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchbreaks/id520451538/reviews.md ### 5/5 — So sick *2026-06-18* I’ve had this app for so many years and had so much fun with it. It’s not really the best format on a phone for it and it is recommended to use on an iPad. That being said I’ve wasted (no, not wasted…transcended time and space) playing around with this app. It does the thing so well and I love it. That is all. ### 5/5 — Update please *2025-07-27* Hi Alex. This is your best app and i hope u update it soon. Please dude… ### 5/5 — S9S *2023-06-22, version 1.47* I….. LOVE this app. Thank you for creating it. For years, I was wondering what in the world happened to one of my favorite musicians…. Turns out he went and started creating music production software for the masses. Woo!! The only negative (format) thing I can say about it is that trying to open the manual just opens a blank/white page. No ‘404’ no redirects…. No text…. Nothing. Checking out glitchbreaks.com just says it’s under construction. Is there some way that we can get the manual? Is it getting updated? I’d love to really figure out how to use this thing because while trial and error can be fun, I usually wind up missing a TON of stuff, and then I’ll have all these convoluted workarounds for really simple stuff. 🤷🏻 Anyway…. GREAT app (from what I can tell…hehe). Miss your music, man! ### 3/5 — Needs an update. *2023-02-08* Both this and its sister program Sliver will not work with Audiobus 3. They both crash. Please address this. Thank you. ### 3/5 — Terrific App when iOS is compatible *2022-12-19* This digital widget can really surprise you with fresh decimated sounds and it simply could not be easier to use. Just start hitting the buttons and dragging the slider and sound data window and BOOM you have a whole new bag. Some reviews have said you can’t use custom sounds with weird non-bar lengths…but I have NOT had that problem! The problem I DO HAVE is that the app no longer works…it just opens and then closes. I see it in apps-running but the screen doesn’t stick to the active window. I tried reinstalling but no dice. It’s been like this for a while…I would hold off buying until this is resolved. ### 1/5 — How do you record yourself *2021-12-04* I’m trying to find out how to record your own sound I’ll give it better rating if it works ### 2/5 — White noise *2021-01-11* Imported audio files become white noise. No support available. Quite fun if you just want to scramble samples that other people have made... **Developer response:** The imported samples must be 16bit, please check that the audio file is a 16bit 44.1khz audio file before copying it to the pasteboard. I would recommend using Audioshare to paste material in. ### 5/5 — Pretty fun audio mangler *2020-11-30* I'm digging this already just with the presets, but can't wait to throw my own sounds in here. This does a cut up method that seems difficult to find - whenever you hit one pad or another it can immediately cut over to that other sample at the same point In playback as the original pad, if that makes any sense... Anyway that's extremely useful for people into glitchy music. I can wait to see what this may be able to do when I control it from my digitakt ### 3/5 — Issues *2020-05-02* Hey, first off I want to say I really like this app, there’s currently nothing else i can find that’s fun and easy to use that allows for such expressive and fun looping and glitching. I’m having an impossible time trying to import my own audio though, anything I copy in through the pasteboard just ends up coming out as white noise. I even wound up additionally buying AudioShare hoping that would work, but still no avail. It’s great and fun with the presets, but I just can’t find any way to make my own audio work. Would be great if that could be fixed or updated, thanks ### 5/5 — Yo Alex! *2020-02-26, version 1.46* Love thIs app and look forward to new one! Hit me up for beta testing my friend ! ## Frequently asked questions about GlitchBreaks ### What does GlitchBreaks do? GlitchBreaks is an iOS application designed for manipulating breakbeats and creating new audio loops. It allows users to twist sounds, cut and glitch breaks, and build new beats using a four-channel mixer and responsive controls. ### What are the key features of GlitchBreaks? Key features include real-time audio manipulation, loop point editing, a four-channel mixer, dynamic effects, Auto-BPM detection, and the ability to record performances. It also supports Audiobus, Audio Copy and Paste, and full MIDI integration. ### How much does GlitchBreaks cost? The application is available for free, but it includes in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases unlock are not provided in the description. ### What kind of music can I create with GlitchBreaks? GlitchBreaks is ideal for creating electronic music, glitch music, and experimental audio. It's particularly useful for manipulating existing breakbeats to generate unique rhythms and soundscapes. ### Can I use GlitchBreaks with other music apps? Yes, GlitchBreaks offers extensive integration capabilities. It supports Audiobus for streaming live audio to other compatible apps, and also features Audio Copy and Paste for transferring audio data. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.47 — 2023-01-23 Fixed crash on start issue with iOS 16.2 Added support for Audiobus 3 Added support for Ableton Link 2 Note: This version requires iOS 11 or higher. ### 1.46 — 2018-09-10 Now can receive transport start and stop even if you are not receiving MIDI Clock Fixed a bug where Cut offsets were not being saved or applied correctly. Fixed a bug with MIDI Clock Receive that could cause a crash. ### 1.45.2 — 2018-01-10 Bugfixes in MIDI Learn Various Bug fixes for iOS 11. ### 1.45.1 — 2017-11-20 Bugfixes and improvements to store. ### 1.45 — 2017-10-27 Bugfixes and Improvements ## Apps similar to GlitchBreaks | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Streemur](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streemur/id1307609511) | 4.4 (16) | $2.99 | Music | | [mKer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mker/id1635296839) | 4.5 (22) | $3.99 | Music | | [WoodStepper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodstepper/id1464904963) | 4.3 (12) | $10.99 | Music | | [AltiSpace 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altispace-2/id1580223509) | 4.7 (29) | $7.99 | Music | | [rrarrow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrarrow/id814966319) | 4.6 (19) | $3.99 | Music | | [apeMatrix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apematrix/id1378343729) | 4.7 (84) | $14.99 | Music | ## More apps by Alex Matheu - [Sliver](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliver/id789010140) - [GlitchCore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchcore/id1499237784) - [GlitchStep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchstep/id6708239273) All apps by Alex Matheu: https://appshunter.io/developer/407790501 ## Related topics [glitch audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/glitch-audio) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*