Patterning for iPhone

Patterning for iPhone

Circular Beats & Polyrhythms

245 ratings
38 reviews
$7.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 21, 2020
  • June 11, 2026

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This app is a powerful yet intuitive circular drum machine designed for mobile devices. Create dynamic and evolving drum patterns with a simple swipe, offering deep flexibility for various music genres. It supports advanced features like independent loops, parameter automation, and seamless integration with other music software.

Circular drum machine interface
Independent loop settings
Parameter automation
MIDI output
Export to Ableton Live Set
Inter-App Audio support
Hundreds of drum kits
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What's New in Patterning for iPhone

1.2.5

June 11, 2026

Added bulk song and drumkit export.

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User reviews

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I left my iPad at work. Good thing I have my phone to deliver beats and midi clock to my eurorack.

Patterning 2 where art though? I only see your big $40 brother and free step child?

I guess it was about a year that I had Patterning 2 before Patterning 3 was out and all updates for 2 went legacy. There are things that my fellow Washington people did to mitigate this little bit of “not getting what you paid for and feeling like $39.99 for Patterning 3 is is way different than $9.99 for Patterning 2” … like there better be an air fryer or a free Spotify sub and not just the iPhone version to run on your iPad (pro - it’s awkward and feels weird, although the midi functioning is awesome - I guess it just feels like I’ve been ripped off for $39.99 - $9.99 =$30.00… and that’s a lot of app purchasing power that could be spent in many ways.
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Clever implementation, occasionally crash’s

Really nice concept, well executed, great touch interface. Cons, bit clunky getting at the advanced features, shame it only had one kit, and crashes from time to time

Ads are a no go.

I opened this app 3 times after redownloading it to be greeted by ads. I won’t be using it again or purchasing other apps by this developer.

Great app

Love having this on the phone. Just wish it had similar features to the iPad version! Ability to mute/solo tracks and a mix page would be fab. Would happily pay full price to do this..

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes from time to time

Bug

In-app support points to a dead link

Bug

Cannot change time signatures

Bug

Locks up on iPad Pro

Bug

Force quitting and restarting does not fix it

Bug

Requested Features

19 requests

Undo button

Feature

Isolate audio of individual tracks

Feature

Ability to mute/solo tracks

Feature

Mix page

Feature

More bars to work with

Feature

Ability to go through pages of patterns

Feature

32 step support

Feature

Separate fractions of steps by 'page'

Feature

Expand probability to other parameters

Feature

Notes go to 32

Feature

Build own kit

Feature

MIDI note input

Feature

AUv3 support

Feature

Multi output

Feature

Patterning 2 for iPhone

Feature

Change current pattern by MIDI message

Feature

MIDI IN to drum with pads

Feature

Import/record individual samples to create new kits

Feature

Multi out AU3 or IAA

Feature

FAQ

What does Patterning for iPhone do?

Patterning for iPhone is a circular drum machine that allows users to create dynamic and evolving drum patterns. It offers a flexible and inspiring interface for beat making, suitable for various musical styles.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include an elegant circular interface, 8 independent loops per pattern, unlimited patterns, automation layers, MIDI output, export to Ableton Live Sets, and Inter-App Audio support. It also comes with hundreds of free drum kits.

How much does Patterning for iPhone cost?

Patterning for iPhone is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

Is this app compatible with iPad?

This version is specifically optimized for iPhone. For iPad users, the developer recommends checking out 'Patterning 2', which is a full-featured version designed for larger screens and includes many additional features.

What kind of music can I create with this app?

The app is versatile and can be used to create a wide range of music, from evolving poly-metric rhythms and dance party jams to laid-back R&B grooves. Its flexible features allow for intricate and complex beat creation.