Comparison

Roland Zenbeats vs PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roland Zenbeats

Create music anywhere, anytime on any device. Build beats, compose songs, and sample sounds with a vast library of modern and legendary Roland sounds. Edit, refine, and mix your tracks with powerful tools and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Multitrack song composition
  • ZR1 Drum Sampler
  • ZC1 Synthesizer
  • Sample import and editing
  • Full-screen mixer
  • LoopBuilder and Timeline view
  • Cross-platform project sharing
Features
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Find your creative flow. Roland Zenbeats is a music creation app that keeps you in an effortless artistic flow. Get started on any mobile device or computer platform and make music anywhere, anytime. With its collection of both modern and legendary sounds, Zenbeats brings Roland’s history of innovation into a new, mobile-friendly format. The app is your instrument. Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer, Zenbeats makes music creation easy. Build beats, compose full multitrack songs, or sample the world around you. Wherever you are, no matter what platform or device you use, capture your creative spark with Zenbeats. A universe of sound. Whatever style you’re working in, you’ll find the perfect sounds for your tracks in Zenbeats. From vintage Roland JUNO and JUPITER tones to diverse and progressive instruments for any genre, the 14,000-plus presets will keep your compositions fresh and exciting. ZR1. The future of beatmaking. Our ZR1 Drum Sampler is a new kind of beat machine. Fast track your percussive prowess with seminal Roland drum tones from the TR-808, TR-909, and more. Sample your world. Sample and import directly into ZR1’s drum pads with the touch of a finger. Edit. Refine. Repeat. Tweak your sounds with advanced editing functionality. Manipulate and chop your one-shot samples with the slice editor and quickly crop and fade as needed. ZC1. Roland’s most advanced synth engine. ZC1 is a versatile synthesizer based on our powerful ZEN-Core Synthesis System. The free version features signature Roland synth sounds and 60 presets, driven by a sleek touch-based interface with an X/Y pad for easy sound manipulation. When you unlock the full version of ZC1, you get over 900 additional presets and 90 MFX that are all fully compatible with ZENOLOGY and supported ZEN-Core hardware. Deep MIDI and audio power at your fingertips. The Zenbeats ecosystem offers tons of time-saving tools to document, edit, and refine your ideas. Quickly capture and play sounds with LoopBuilder, or use a traditional approach with the Timeline view for more sophisticated arrangements and automation options. Fresh sounds. Fresh ideas. The Zenbeats Store is loaded with sounds, loops, and creative tools to expand your musical palette. Whatever sound or genre you’re chasing, the Zenbeats Store has you covered. All sounds are royalty-free and new tones are added weekly. Mix and match. With the full-screen mixer view, it’s simple to control volume, filter, panning, and more. Browse through 17 native FX, EQ tracks to your liking, and balance all your audio, instrument, and drum tracks from one streamlined location. Easy Sharing. Effortless transfers between phone, tablet, and desktop make the distance between you and your finished product even shorter. Use Google Drive™ or OneDrive to share Zenbeats projects and export stems and loops for use in other DAWs. Free, unlock, or membership. The choice is yours. With the free version of Zenbeats, you get music production essentials plus the ability to purchase additional loops and presets in the Zenbeats Store. When you’re ready to expand, there are three ways to unlock the full Zenbeats experience: Platform Unlock: Get all features, instruments, and effects on your favorite platform. Platform Unlock includes over 2,500 presets, loops, and sounds (2.5 GB), ZR1 Drum Sampler with sampling/editing, ZC1 Synthesizer with 90 built-in MFX, full SampleVerse modular synthesizer with editor, VST/AU/AUv3 support, and unlimited mixing and export capabilities. Max Unlock: Get all features, instruments, effects, and store packs on all platforms and devices. Roland Cloud Membership: All Roland Cloud membership tiers include Zenbeats Max Unlock. All memberships come with Zenbeats Max Unlock for as little as $2.99 USD per month.

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PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録

Features
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シンセやエフェクター、モジュラーの機材とパッチを管理・記録するためのアプリ。作った音の設定を撮って残し、あとで検索して再現できる。音作りのプリセットやセッティングを、機材リストとひもづけて整理したい人のための道具。 作った音を、二度と失わないために。 「最高の音ができた」のに翌日には再現できない。写真は溜まり、メモは読み返せない。PATCH はその一点だけを解決する。 撮って15秒 機材パネルを撮影してタイトルを入れるだけ。細かいパラメータは後から足せる。音作りの手を止めない。 後で必ず探せる 機材、タグ、フリーワードで横断検索。パッチ名、機材名、配線メモ、セクションの項目と値まで探せる。Spotlight 検索にも対応し、ホーム画面から直接パッチを見つけられる。 信号フローを図で読む OSC、FILTER、ENV、MOD、FX などのセクションをパッチケーブルで結んで表示。信号の流れがひと目でわかる。派生比較で v2 から v3 の変更点だけを色付きで確認できる。 機材を一覧で整理 所有機材を登録して、所有中 / 売却済 / ほしい物で絞り込み。登録した機材ごとの評価額を自分で入力して合計を確認できる。 すぐ呼び出す アクションボタン、Siri、ショートカットから「新しいパッチを記録」をワンプッシュ。パッチ名で開くこともできる。 あなたのデータは、あなたのもの アカウント不要。データは端末内に保存。いつでも JSON で書き出し・復元できる。完全版と軽量版の2種類を選べる。Face ID / パスコードによるアプリロックにも対応(任意)。使用状況の匿名解析は設定でオフにできる。 料金 無料で機材10台 / パッチ20件まで使える。 PATCH Collector(月額980円 / 2週間無料トライアル)で機材もパッチも無制限に。構造化パッチノート、資産評価、JSON 書き出し・復元などが使える。自動更新。現在の期間終了の24時間前までに解約しない場合は自動更新される。解約は App Store アカウント設定からいつでも可能。 対応: iOS 17 以降

Screenshots

Roland Zenbeats4 screens
PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 at every 3 days against Roland Zenbeats's monthly. Roland Zenbeats's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roland Zenbeats sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roland Zenbeats ships an update monthly, PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Roland Zenbeats versus PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoland ZenbeatsPATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size415 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationRYO FUJIMATSU

Bugs and requests

Roland Zenbeats

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing audio files
  • Unresponsive MIDI learn
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13
  • Broken tutorial screens
  • Inconsistent plugin behavior

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved MIDI support
  • Audio file export options
  • Sidechain compression
  • Deeper synth editing capabilities
  • Audiobus/IAA compatibility
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  • Customizable keyboard layout

PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Roland Zenbeats

Subscriptions4
  • Roland Cloud Core Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Ultimate Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
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  • Roland Cloud Core Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • 2 Store Points$1.99
  • 4 Store Points$3.99
  • 5 Store Points$4.99
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  • 7 Store Points$6.99
  • 8 Store Points$7.99
  • 10 Store Points$9.99
  • 15 Store Points$14.99
  • 30 Store Points$29.99
1 purchases

PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録

Subscriptions1
  • PATCH Collector$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Roland Zenbeats free?
Roland Zenbeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 free?
PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roland Zenbeats or PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 have ads?
Neither Roland Zenbeats nor PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roland Zenbeats or PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録?
Roland Zenbeats ships an update monthly, and PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 every 3 days. Most recently, Roland Zenbeats was updated on September 29, 2026 and PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 on September 10, 2026.

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