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TweakyBeat

TweakyBeat

by Rodrigo Yanez

24 ratings
153 reviews
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 16, 2009
  • April 10, 2016

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Rodrigo Yanez
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About

Create unique, analog-sounding drum loops quickly with a simple, intuitive interface. This monophonic synthesizer offers tweakable sounds and a step sequencer for generating electronic grooves with personality.

✓Simple one-screen drum machine
✓Minimalistic synthesized sounds
✓Tweakable sound parameters
✓Step sequencer with 8 patterns
✓Record sessions as WAV
✓Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
✓MIDI Sync
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of TweakyBeat. Based on 24 reviews and a 5.0/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎨Beautifully simple interface
  • 🎮Amazing fun and creativity
  • 🔊Incredible beats and music
  • 🕹️Fun and intuitive gameplay
  • 🔁Seamless pattern switching
  • 🔄Useful randomize feature
  • 🔊Gritty and distorted sounds
  • 💾Ability to save and move sessions
  • 🔌Audiobus and inter-app audio support

Negative things

  • 🕰️No BPM display
  • 🔇Limited to monophonic sounds
  • 🔍Fiddly sound parameter controls
  • 🗑️Lack of 'new session' command
  • 🔗Broken YouTube tutorial link
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What's New in TweakyBeat

1.7.4

April 10, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed bugs related to Inter App Audio and playing in the background

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User reviews

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still going strong

This was one of the first apps I’ve ever downloaded on my iPhone 3G after all these years it’s been updated and still works and it still sounds amazing. This is the OG of TweakyBeat. Thank you for keeping us up-to-date and working still I have sampled this many times on all my samplers and this is one of the most easiest fun and most amazing apps in the App Store still to this.Date
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rcon303rcon303

Beautifully simple, amazing fun

This is such a fantastic app. You can play around with it for hours. It’s a shame that it hasn’t seen an update in a long time. I’m just glad it still works!
Richard Ian BirchRichard Ian Birch

Amazing

incredible beats, nice music, fun gameplay, and I suggest you download it.
IAmZayGoatIAmZayGoat

Wow

It’s crazy how awesome this little synth is considering how old and simple it is!!!
BenPitt31177BenPitt31177

Pretty Good!

Finally I’m DJ
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes when pasting into other apps

Bug

Incompatibility with older devices

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Requested Features

7 requests

Tap tempo

Feature

Polyphonic capabilities

Feature

Beat-matched effects (echo, reverb)

Feature

Automated parameter modulation (LFOs)

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24-bit audio export

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Dark mode

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Ability to delete saved sessions

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FAQ

What kind of sounds does TweakyBeat produce?

TweakyBeat creates minimalistic, synthesized sounds using oscillators and synthesis, not samples. It's designed to produce analog circuitry-sounding loops with personality, allowing users to tweak parameters like pitch, decay, and waveform.

How easy is it to create music with TweakyBeat?

The app features a ridiculously simple, one-screen interface that makes creating drum loops a joy. Users can build loops within seconds, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced producers.

Can I export my creations from TweakyBeat?

Yes, you can record your sessions as WAV files and then mail them or copy them to your device's pasteboard for use with other compatible music apps. Recordings can also be accessed via iTunes File Share.

What are the technical specifications for TweakyBeat?

TweakyBeat is a monophonic synthesizer and drum machine. It supports Audiobus, Inter-App Audio, and MIDI Sync, allowing it to integrate with other music production tools and workflows.

Is TweakyBeat suitable for live performance or jamming?

While primarily designed for loop creation, its simple interface and ability to generate unique sounds quickly can make it a fun tool for jamming and exploring minimal electro grooves. Its integration capabilities with other apps also lend themselves to more complex setups.