Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

Make Music & Play Instruments

4.6K ratings
630 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 13, 2017
  • April 30, 2024
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Create electronic music with this mobile studio app. Features inspiring synths, drum machines, and world-class instruments. Easily build beats, melodies, and arrange tracks for production.

Beat and synth music studio
Touchable instruments for melodies and beats
Five powerful instruments: Drumbox, Horizon, MiniMon, RetroBass, Poly-8
Arrange tracks with sections
Record synth parameters as automation
Ableton Link and Ableton Export for collaboration
Expandable instruments and sound packs
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What's New in Groovebox

2.10.5

April 30, 2024

This version contains bug fixes & technical improvements. If you enjoy using Groovebox, we'd really appreciate a review on the App Store. If you find bugs or have any comments, drop us a line at support@ampifymusic.com.

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So underrated

So been using this for quite a while and can confirm that it is pretty amazing to have this level of sound quality on my phone . The Novation synths are great. I use the random preset feature for inspiration and then erase and write my own parts but occasionally they be just right. I wish there was a song mode or longer patterns. And a way change the track sequence length on the same screen. Needs more synths and a sampler but I’ve come up with stuff on this little app that blows my mind !
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Great werk

Loved this app since I was six. Most fun and innovative DAW ive worked with yet.

Effin’ Rockiing thank you!

Hello! I have been using iPad for music lately - as I just try to use the tools that are accessible. Been making music for 30 years or more i am old lol… but - I love novation synths, I have had a number of hardware ones in the past and still have my trusty x-station - except I ruined the track pad - poo… but - I thought no novation on iPad, and then I found this, and thought! YES!!! The app sounds great. It is intuitive and fun. It’s quick and easy. I’ve been making a lot of iPad music for the last few years and never knew about this… but - am really glad I found it. In some ways it is a little outdated - only exports in 16bit 44k, but I route it through AUM and work in 24 bit 48k… there is no MPE - but - I like to retune synths - and you can do it in mono - but you can only do it to one synth at once in AUM… limitation as it is an old IAA app - not AUv3. You could do really well if you released these synths as AUv3’s Novation! And if you are cool and inject some MPE into it that would be awesome - I looooove MPE… midi 2 would be good too - but no one is doing that… I’ve made about 8 tracks since I got it with it - and I really like 3 of them. The autogenerators could do better - if you want some generative algorhythms - look me up and i’ll hook you up… they do things like lots of consecutive fifths and parallels - which sometimes is nice - but is a bit limiting all the time… Basically - download this app and see if you like it. It’s pretty affordable, and great value - I got all the synths - not the preset packs - but they are well priced enough I may consider them… Thanks Focusriste! Novation! You rock hard. 🤘😊
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Developer please take note and add Quantizing features would be amazing

Using the Quantize button on the Novation launch key to quantize sounds to grid will be cool in 2026

ADD MORE SAMPLES!!!

VOLUME KEEPS GOING UP & DOWN! PLEASE FIX!!!

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes when exporting projects

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Playback issues with certain patterns

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Disappearing UI elements when scrolling

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Inconsistent behavior when changing sections

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add song mode and ability to chain sections

Feature

Improve piano roll and note editing

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Implement MIDI support and mapping

Feature

Add more export options like MIDI and multi-track

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Implement iCloud sync and cloud backup

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Add panning and more advanced mixing features

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FAQ

What is Groovebox?

Groovebox is a free mobile music studio app designed for creating electronic music. It offers inspiring synths, drum machines, and instruments, allowing users to quickly make beats, melodies, and arrange tracks.

What are the key features of Groovebox?

Key features include a beat and synth studio with touchable instruments, five powerful instruments (Drumbox, Horizon, MiniMon, RetroBass, Poly-8), song arrangement using sections, automation of synth parameters, and advanced features for collaboration like Ableton Link and Export.

Is Groovebox free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core set of features. However, certain advanced features, additional sound packs, presets, and patterns require in-app purchases to unlock.

What devices is Groovebox compatible with?

Groovebox is available for iPhone and iPad. Some features, like the multi-channel mixer, are specifically noted as being available on iPad only.

How can I use Groovebox for music production?

You can use Groovebox to quickly explore sounds with pre-made patterns, play instruments to create your own melodies and beats, sequence notes, arrange your creations into songs, and even export your work for further production on a laptop.