This app rules
Love how you get envelope and curve control
EDM necessity!
The stutter feature alone is worth the price, but the other features make this one worth the deep dive. Highly recommended for electronic/experimental music.
$5.99
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This app provides creative audio effects for rhythmic sound shaping, including stutters, rolls, and trance gate styles. It features an expressive XY-pad with MIDI control and recording capabilities, and integrates seamlessly as an AUv3 FX plugin.
✓Rhythmic sound shaping
✓Stutter, roll, and slip effects
✓Trance gate-style effects
✓Expressive XY-pad control
✓MIDI control and recording
✓AUv3 FX plugin integration
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What's New in RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX
1.2
July 27, 2025
This version adds the new Free frequency beat mode! - Set the beat duration freely, based on the frequency Hz. - Toggle the beat mode button on the toolbar to change the Free Hz or the Beat mode. - The free frequency mode adds min and max frequency faders next to the XY-Pad. - Adds new Envelope retriggering setting to the settings menu, for retriggering the envelope on the beat length (X-Axis) changes.
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What kind of audio effects does RollBud offer?
RollBud offers creative audio effects for rhythmic sound shaping, including stutters, rolls, reverse rolls, slips, and trance gate-style effects. It allows users to explore new textures and grooves.
Can I control RollBud with external hardware?
Yes, RollBud features MIDI control, allowing you to trigger effects and highlight beats with external MIDI controllers. You can also map recordings to MIDI notes for instant recall.
Is RollBud compatible with other music apps?
Yes, RollBud is a fully-featured AUv3 audio effect plugin. It is compatible with top AUv3 hosts such as AUM, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis, and Loopy Pro.
How much does RollBud cost?
RollBud is available for a one-time purchase of $5.99.
What devices does RollBud support?
RollBud is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.
How often is RollBud updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on July 27, 2025, indicating active development and updates.
What is the age rating for RollBud?
RollBud has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
Does RollBud have ads?
No, RollBud does not contain advertisements.