# Groove Rider 2 — Groove Box, DAW, AUv3 host

> Mobile music production groovebox and DAW with live performance and track creation tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitrij Pavlov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-rider-2/id6480135731 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dmitrij Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/478154322)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $34.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 120 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-rider-2/id6480135731/reviews.md

## What is Groove Rider 2?

What our users already say about GR-2:

"This is the workflow Akai, Logic Pro, and all the others in my opinion are missing!" - App Store review

"The sound engine is grand, the ease of use is great. At first glance it’s ticking all the boxes :)" - App Store review

"The new standard of groovebox. Easy, quick, powerful, fun" - App Store review

"Thanks for this great release! GR-16 was great. This is many magnitudes even greater!" - App Store review

"Groove Rider 2 is a monster of an app. It’s all here.. so good… so slick… so musical… so fun" - App Store review
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Groove Rider 2 takes you to the next level of mobile music production with a brand new workflow! Being perfectly balanced between a groove box and a DAW, GR-2 can boost your creative musical inspiration in a way you couldn't even imagine!

• PERFORM LIVE SETS

Use 16 x 16 clip launch grid and Ableton Link feature to synchronize GR-2 with other music apps and gear. Connect your midi controllers to control GR-2 parameters via midi. Crossfade between your patterns in a DJ style with onscreen crossfader and EQ controls!


• CREATE FULL LENGTH TRACKS

Timeline-based song mode editor allows you to arrange and edit midi clips in a professional DAW manner. Record and edit parameters automation. Copy, paste, duplicate clips as well as entire time ranges. Export & share your compositions as a master audio file or as separated stems.


• SKETCH YOUR MUSICAL IDEAS

- use layering for instruments (up to 3 layers per part)
- process with built-in realtime insert effects (3 IFX per part)
- tweak sound with 3-band EQ with visual controls
- improvise with MFX (master effects) using onscreen XY controls (3 MFX per pattern)
- add depth, using 2 Send / Return FX busses with up to 3 effect slots in each bus
- resample what you hear and edit right in place with the built-in Sample Editor
- save your own presets and drum sets with audio previews for further use in other compositions


• USE BUILT-IN INSTRUMENTS

Internal instruments include:
- Sampler with realtime beat time stretching (Warp) and Slicing options, supports stereo samples of 16, 24 or 32 bit depth, up to 5 minutes long
- 2-oscillator Synthesizer with over 280 oscillator preset programs, with Filter, ADSR and LFO modules
- Sound Font 2 (sf2) sample bank player with ability to use imported sf2 banks
- WaveTable synthesizer with ability to import user wavetables (Serum .wav format supported)
- seamless integration with the JimAudio Poison-202 and Pure Acid apps (sold separately) allows to use their integrated modules in GR-2 without actually loading them as AUv3 audio units, which saves system resources and speeds up pattern loading process!
- all internal synths allow customizing their micro scale tunings.


FEATURES:

• supports Ableton Link, AUv3 units hosting, AudioBus, Inter-App Audio, Core/Virtual Midi In/Out, Bluetooth Midi, Relative Midi knobs
• Multi Core audio rendering
• built-in Sample Editor with record audio function
• convenient sample and preset browser with instant previewing
• timeline-based song mode editor
• can host AUv3 Audio Unit instruments, Effects and Midi FX
• includes internal library of Factory samples, presets and patterns to start from
• supports importing of patterns, created in Groove Rider GR-16
• supports import & export of Midi files
• master or stems wav export
• big variety of built-in effects include Delay, Chorus, Reverb, Shimmer, Pitch Shifter, Flangers, Phasers, Distortion & saturators, EQ, Filters, Slicers, Sidechain Compressor & Gate, Limiter, Maximizer and more!
• supports Akai APC40 mkII, Novation Launchpad X, Launchpad Pro MK3 and Launchpad Mini MK3 controllers with full access to the session clip grid and various modes of GR-2!

Designed for both iPad and iPhone
iOS or iPadOS 16+ is required
iPad Pro 2nd generation and newer is recommended for best experience

Manual guide is available for download at 
https://www.jimaudio.pro

## Key features

- 16x16 clip launch grid for live sets
- Timeline-based song mode editor
- Layering for instruments with effects
- Built-in Sampler, Synthesizer, and Sound Font player
- AUv3 unit hosting and Ableton Link support
- Realtime insert and master effects
- Sample Editor with audio recording

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $34.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cookie Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cake Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-rider-2/id6480135731/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Engine of creativity

*2026-08-06*

The app is very easy to use. And it has so many tools in the toolkit to play with. The iPhone interface is beautifully designed. The app is absolutely beautiful.

### 5/5 — iPhone update!!!

*2026-07-30*

It’s like an audio angel came down from heaven, and said “Your wish is my command!” 
Now on iPhone! 
This developer has blown away every portable iOS app on the planet.

### 5/5 — 🫶🏼🫶🏼

*2026-07-28*

Please bring the 4x4 layout to iPhone — it makes perfect sense to have it there where the screen is way better in portrait mode than landscape…. 🫶🏼😭

### 5/5 — Great iphone version!

*2026-07-27*

The iphone version works great, even on a small screen! Thank you for another great groovebox!

### 5/5 — Yep…5 stars!!!

*2026-07-18*

Für mich, der beste Auv3 Gastgeber. Live-Automation, endlich (fast) so geschmeidig, wie in Gadget. Die Hausinternen Effekte klingen sehr gut bis gut. Workflow, für mich perfekt. Auch ist dieser Gastgeber schnell zu erlernen (ja…Nano Studio 2 war auch sehr gut), aber hier funktioniert vieles meiner Meinung nach besser.
Und wisst ihr, was der nächste Schritt sein wird?
Ihr werdet es auf dem IPhone nutzen können, aber 🤫……..ist geheim.

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-07-12*

Good app but has sound issues on my iPad Pro m4 Auv3 plugins cause clicking built in sounds are fine it’s when you use plugins effect or instrument.

### 5/5 — これだけでよいかも

*2026-06-27*

沢山の機材に目移りして疲れていたけどこれだけあれば集中して音楽作りが出来る。出来上がった曲を外部シンセで鳴らすのも良い

16x16のクリップが上下順番が簡単に入れ替えればもっと作りやすい。それとクリップのシンクをビートに合わせて切り替えたりできたら個人的には最強のiOS groove boxになる。。どうか次のアップデートでお願いします🙏

### 2/5 — Bien Mais

*2026-06-08*

A l’air pas mal dans l’ensemble, quoi qu’un peu fouillis  
L’importation des paterns  conçue sur Groove Rider GR 1
Ne fonctionne pas ,
Et l’importation de fichiers midifiles complet sur différentes pistes attribuées est impossible 
J’espère que le développeur réglera ses problèmes
Car étant utilisateur de Groove Rider GR 1
Je suis pour l’instant déçu au vu du prix

### 5/5 — The future is bright

*2026-06-05*

Still has a few rough corners, but works pretty well already (actually, it's already better than most of the competition). I am rather looking forward to all the interesting stuff that is bound to be forthcoming!

For the time being, the only thing I really miss are ready-to-use samples and wavetables, just like in the predecessor. And if you can think of a way to bring this app to the iPhone, I would be in heaven...

Thanks for all the work that has gone into this and your other apps!

### 3/5 — Midi automation needed

*2026-06-04*

Let us have the fully editable midi automation. It only lets you edit what you can record. We need the whole available CC list.

## Frequently asked questions about Groove Rider 2

### What is Groove Rider 2?

Groove Rider 2 is a mobile music production application that combines the functionality of a groovebox with a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It allows users to create full-length tracks, perform live sets, and sketch musical ideas with a variety of built-in instruments and effects.

### What are the main features of Groove Rider 2?

Key features include a 16x16 clip launch grid for live performance, a timeline-based song mode editor for arranging tracks, extensive layering and effects processing for instruments, and built-in instruments like a Sampler, Synthesizer, and Sound Font player.

### Can I perform live with Groove Rider 2?

Yes, Groove Rider 2 is designed for live performance with its 16x16 clip launch grid and Ableton Link feature for synchronization. You can also connect MIDI controllers and use an on-screen crossfader and EQ for DJ-style transitions.

### What instruments are included in Groove Rider 2?

Groove Rider 2 includes a Sampler with real-time beat stretching, a 2-oscillator Synthesizer with over 280 presets, a Sound Font 2 player, and a WaveTable synthesizer. It also offers seamless integration with other JimAudio apps.

### Does Groove Rider 2 support external MIDI controllers?

Yes, you can connect your MIDI controllers to control Groove Rider 2 parameters via MIDI. The app also supports relative MIDI knobs for enhanced control.

### How can I share my music created with Groove Rider 2?

You can export your compositions from Groove Rider 2 as a master audio file or as separated stems. This allows for further editing or sharing on various platforms.

### What is the price of Groove Rider 2?

Groove Rider 2 is a paid application, priced at $34.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all of its music production features.

### On which devices can I use Groove Rider 2?

Groove Rider 2 is available for iPhone and iPad, offering a powerful music production experience on Apple's mobile devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-07-30

In this quick fix update (1.4.1):
- fixed bug: UI was not displaying correctly (totally black) on certain iPhone models;
- added ability to donate tips to the developer in the Settings -> Tips menu;
- minor bug fixes.

In previous big update (1.4.0):
- iPhone support added! Now you can compose, play and edit your tunes directly on your pocket iPhone with full functional of the iPad app!
- portrait UI orientation support added (for iPad) to comply with new iPadOS 26 features;
- 4x4 pad layout added. Activated when iPad is in portrait orientation;
- new UI feature: now you can drag the "Collapse" button up/down to set the manual size of the bottom pads/keyboard section;
- new Binaural Pan IFX added, which simulates realistic binaural panning with adjustable Azimuth from -120° Left to +120° Right;
- fixed: export patterns from GR16 -> GR2 now works.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-22

- iPhone support added! Now you can compose, play and edit your tunes directly on your pocket iPhone with full functional of the iPad app!
- portrait UI orientation support added (for iPad) to comply with new iPadOS 26 features;
- 4x4 pad layout added. Activated when iPad is in portrait orientation;
- new UI feature: now you can drag the "Collapse" button up/down to set the manual size of the bottom pads/keyboard section;
- new Binaural Pan IFX added, which simulates realistic binaural panning with adjustable Azimuth from -120° Left to +120° Right;
- fixed: export patterns from GR16 -> GR2 now works;
- minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-04-05

In this quick-fix update 1.3.1:
- fixed: AUv3 effects sidechain assignment setting was not saving;
- fixed crash when changing MFX Type from within the FX Bus page;
- fixed: onscreen keyboard, when in Scale Lock mode, was still showing previous pattern's scale after new pattern was opened;
- onscreen keyboard's "More / Less Keys" setting is now saved between sessions;
- other minor bug fixes.

In previous major update 1.3.0: 
- AUv3 effects can now be loaded into insert effect (IFX) slots!
- Multi Core Audio added (OFF by default). When enabled, audio engine renders Parts on parallel threads, decreasing CPU load. Switch it ON from the Settings -> Audio -> Multi Core Audio. Efficient on devices with M2 and newer chips. On M1 and prior devices can behave unstable with glitches in the audio playback. Guard Buffer Size setting increases stability, however, introduces more latency;
- Part Arpeggiator can now take in account input notes velocity (previously only the constant default velocity value was used). This parameter is called "Velocity" and now located in the Arpeggiator window of each Part, and is OFF by default;
- Audio Sidechain can now be routed into AUv3 effects, which support it and have more than 1 input audio bus;
- added Copy/Paste of bus effects on the FX Bus page in the long-hold popup menu;
- added "Consolidate Loop" function in the Notes Editor menu (for Session clips only). Allows to trim and shift your loop region to the beginning of bar 1, respecting the initial Cue point;
- fixed: Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel automations were not playing when exporting Song to an audio file;
- fixed internal Synth issue with hanging notes, when Poly parameter was set to 1 and Midi Pitch to any nonzero value.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-03-23

Major update 1.3.0: 
- AUv3 effects can now be loaded into insert effect (IFX) slots!
- Multi Core Audio added (OFF by default). When enabled, audio engine renders Parts on parallel threads, decreasing CPU load. Switch it ON from the Settings -> Audio -> Multi Core Audio. Efficient on devices with M2 and newer chips. On M1 and prior devices can behave unstable with glitches in the audio playback. Guard Buffer Size setting increases stability, however, introduces more latency;
- Part Arpeggiator can now take in account input notes velocity (previously only the constant default velocity value was used). This parameter is called "Velocity" and now located in the Arpeggiator window of each Part, and is OFF by default;
- Audio Sidechain can now be routed into AUv3 effects, which support it and have more than 1 input audio bus;
- added Copy/Paste of bus effects on the FX Bus page in the long-hold popup menu;
- added "Consolidate Loop" function in the Notes Editor menu (for Session clips only). Allows to trim and shift your loop region to the beginning of bar 1, respecting the initial Cue point;
- fixed: Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel automations were not playing when exporting Song to an audio file;
- fixed internal Synth issue with hanging notes, when Poly parameter was set to 1 and Midi Pitch to any nonzero value;
- a number of other minor bug fixes.

### 1.2.5 — 2025-08-07

In this update (1.2.5):

- Note chopping function added in the Note Editor. Select note(s) and move the "Chop" dragger. Selected note(s) will be split into a number of equal pieces. Hold SHIFT while moving for the numbers of power of two. Very useful for polyrhythmic tricks.
- Note warping function added in the Note Editor. Works on a selected row of notes (e.g. on a drum fill), changes notes timing by creating smooth acceleration or deceleration. Select a row of notes, then hold down SHIFT ("Chop" dragger will turn into a "Warp") and then move the "Warp" dragger up for acceleration or down for deceleration.
- Chop to Grid: new function added in the Note Editor's operations menu. It chops selected note(s) into smaller parts using current Grid Snap setting.
- Halve and Double note timing functions in the Note Editor are now automatically modifying clip's loop range, if no notes were selected before the operation.
- pattern load optimisations;
- m4a sample format support added (for internal Sampler);
- fixed issue with renaming folders that contain dot symbol in their name;
- CPU load/energy optimization: GR-2 will now drop its graphics to 30 FPS every time user opens the AUv3 window. And then restores it back after the window is closed;
- other minor bug fixes and improvements.

In previous update (1.2.4):

- added Acid Riff Generator (ported from the JimAudio Pure Acid app), accessible from Clip Editor, Melodic Parts only. You can select Scale, Key, Octaves range and one from 6 available generator modes;
- added Legato setting for the internal synth/sampler/wt/sf2, located on the lower end of the POLYPHONY knob in synth's settings. When set to Legato, a synth will get 1 voice polyphony and slide from one pitch to another, when notes overlap, using GLIDE knob's value. This is especially useful when playing 303-style note slides;
- added new Pitch Delay IFX, in 4 combinations (mono/stereo, bpm/free). It is combines Delay effect with Pitch Shifter, where every next repeat is being shifted up or down;
- added One Tap Delay IFX, which adds one single repeat to the original sound with adjustable Pan, Time delay and Mix;
- Stereo Width IFX: added new Balance knob, which adjusts panning of the stereo-Side channel;
- added mono versions of Chorus and Flanger effects;
- STEPS pad mode improvement: you can now write automation per step by holding a step pad (or even several) and simultaneously moving a parameter knob on the Sound page. This method can also be used with AUv3 instruments.
- added one more "Parallel Special 3" setting to the MFX routing on the FX Buses page;
- crash fixed when creating a new folder in the empty user presets tab in the Browser;
- fixed: some LFO timings (3/8, 3/16) were performing incorrectly;
- added a solution which can prevent issue with partial UI freezing after using certain AUv3's. However, if the issue still persists, you can now tap the Stop button to clear touches cache and unfreeze the UI;
- added a new keyboard shortcut CMD+M to toggle Metronome Click On/Off.

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