robick Audio Player

robick Audio Player

Tempo / Key / Pitch / Repeat

5 ratings
64 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 30 Jul 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 4, 2011
  • September 21, 2022

Features

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About

This audio player allows deep music listening with features like repeat playback, key and tempo changes, and visual control via a unique wheel interface. It's designed to aid in music transcription, arrangement, and learning by enabling users to slow down fast music, change keys, and study specific musical phrases.

Repeat playback (A-B repeat)
Key and pitch control
Tempo control
Simple waveform display
3-band equalizer
Reverse playback
Import from cloud storage
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What's New in robick Audio Player

2.8.6

September 21, 2022

Fixes for iOS 16

User reviews

The best!!

There is no app that is so well designed in simplicity and functionality. If you are a musician trying to figure out music by ear this is a great tool.

Awkward interface

I was struck by the feature list of what it can do in theory, such as save loops, but it’s too hard to use in practice. I’m only willing to put so much effort into wrestling with a funky interface before bailing on an app. In the end the perhaps overly inventive interface is just awkward, although cute as heck.

A deal-breaking negative is that the interface sits sideways on my iPad Pro - no beuno. I suppose I could sit the device sideways, but then you lose control over the viewing angle for the screen. Awkward.

PS: I note that across the board iOS apps continue to be markedly inferior to Mac apps in almost every instance - on the Mac the Amazing Slow Downer is infinitely superior to its dumbed down iOS version (which cannot save loops) and to Robick as well, of course.
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Response from developer

Thank you for review. This application aims to be easy to use when operating many times. However, as you pointed out, the interface is not common, so it may be difficult to understand how to use it. By tapping the "i" icon in the lower right corner of the main screen you will see a simple operation method, so I hope this will help you. If you have any questions about how to use please feel free to contact support.

Nice app but needs some work

I’ve been searching for an app that allows me to scroll through music tracks in a way similar to the jog-wheel on an iPod to help me easily skip or repeat a section while I learn to play guitar.

This app looks great and allows me to use it as intended however I find that it crashes a lot when using the core functions despite having the latest OS and app version.

Hopefully it will be updated to address this issue soon or I will need to continue my search for a similar but more reliable app...
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Best available

I use it for guitar and it’s fantastic for practicing. The ui is neat but can feel a little clunky moving around sometimes. Dislike having to import files from Dropbox as opposed to being able to read directly from iOS folders but perhaps that’s a limitation of iOS and not the app itself. Really wish you could have multiple start/stop slices for 1 song. Right now you can only have 1 but at least it remembers when you come back to song after switching to a different one so it’s not the end of the world. Good job by the developer
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Response from developer

Thank you for review! You can save up to 3 repeat sections for each song. Tap the down arrow icon at the bottom right of the screen and tap the 1 to 3 icons to switch the repeat section. I will consider the function to import songs from iOS Files.

Priceless

The most useful app on my phone. Would love A UI refresh!

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FAQ

What does robick Audio Player do?

robick is an audio player designed for in-depth music listening and analysis. It allows users to repeat specific sections of a track, change the key and tempo without affecting each other, and visualize the music's waveform. This functionality is particularly useful for music dictation, transcription, and arrangement.

What are the key features of robick Audio Player?

Key features include A-B repeat for specific track sections, adjustable key and pitch (from -12 to +12 semitones), tempo control (25% to 200%), a simple waveform display, a 3-band equalizer, reverse playback, continuous playback, playlist functionality, and the ability to export modified tracks. It also supports importing tracks from your music library, iOS Files, Dropbox, and Box.

How much does robick Audio Player cost?

Based on the provided information, robick Audio Player is a paid application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for full access to its features.

What kind of music files can robick Audio Player play?

This app can import tracks from your music app library or cloud storage services like Dropbox and Box. However, it cannot play certain file types, specifically mentioning Apple Music tracks and DRM-protected files, due to their inherent restrictions.

Who would benefit from using robick Audio Player?

This app is ideal for musicians, music students, and educators who need to meticulously study music. It's beneficial for learning musical phrases, transcribing songs, practicing instruments by slowing down difficult passages, or arranging music by experimenting with different keys and tempos.