Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

Name: Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio
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Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

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User Reviews for Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

Thanks for the Fun App!!

Thanks for adding the new synth ! Since the beginning GB had allot of yet unrealized potential, serving more as a fun and engaging introduction for users to the play around with the basics of EDM. Now (thankfully) the developers seem to have decided what direction they would take GB in, moving toward making it a “real”instrument (not a toy, they have begun releasing new synths and offering more varied content! IMO, GB is now showing signs of what it could be: A very easy to use, yet powerful instrument for IOS. With continued developer support and refinement, and an ear for user feedback, Gb could realize its potential, achieving enough real depth and versatility to be fully integrated into any producers workflow! Really great way to get an idea down when on the go! Works well with Novations other apps Launchpad and Bloc Waves - you can really do allot with this thing! Hours of fun with a simple interface - Potentially GB could be a serious music maker in it's own right for the iOS -Keep up the good stuff, steady new content and excellent support!

DJ meowmixx, Feb 03, 2018

Great App! A Few Requests

Groovebox is a terrific app. Sounds great, intuitive interface, and fun to use. Groovebox Pro Features allow so much more flexibility in sound customization and the recent automation update is a great addition. Groovebox is even better when using the Novation Mini Mk3. I do have some feature requests. It would be great if midi learn functionality could be added so that, at a minimum, Launchkey Mini knobs that have not been assigned by default can be used. Functionality would also improve if the Launchkey Mini knobs could control track volumes when on the mixer (volume) screen or through a shift function. Finally, Groovebox would benefit immensely by incorporating an export function that allows for Groovebox creations to be automatically sent and assigned within the Launchpad app (similar the the functionality of the Blocs app). Other than that, great job! Keep up the amazing work! Don

Don O..., Feb 26, 2020

Fantastic app with a few faults

First off, this app is very well made - beautiful design, easy to pick up, makes creating a breeze (especially with a bluetooth midi keyboard). Here are a few things keeping it from being really fantastic. To build out a full song I think sections should have their own separate mute per block, instead of globally, and it would be great to be able to change instrument blocks individually per section rather than being stuck with a global set for all sections. My biggest gripe is that a project can’t be sent to launchpad directly from groovebox. It’s baffling that it isn’t a feature, especially when it can be done in Blocs, and these seem to be built on the same architecture. Other than that, this is a great creative tool. Edit: Dev response is a good workaround but still more complicated than it should be for apps that should be a seamless experience and all work together as one. I mean really the dream is having all 3 apps in one, with separate tabs for each section, like DaVinci Resolve is for video editing.

Gareth Witte, Aug 04, 2021

Good Beat Production App but.....

I like the innovation in the development of this app. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive to unlock its full potential. I’m not even lamenting the sound pack prices as much as I’m taken back by the hefty fee it takes to unlock all the production tools. I feel like those should have been available from the beginning. I love the new update though. The app looks cleaner and more inviting. The sounds are reminiscent of modular synths that you may hear on a Kanye project or Daft Punk record. This app will take you out of your comfort zone when it comes to sound. All I ask is that the developers take fiscal matters into consideration. I’m a low income college student. I can’t afford to buy everything this app has to offer. Sorry. As good as it is, it’s not worth the immense amount of cash that they are asking. Please change that!!!!

ghostproducer18, Jan 26, 2018

Love this app!

I love all of this company's apps! I perform live with Launchpad and Groovebox on a regular basis, and have recommended them all to several fellow musicians. Thank you so much for adding Chromatic Mode to Groovebox! Speaking of Groovebox, I also have one suggestion and one request: First, when muting/unmuting tracks, could there be a way to either set a fade in/out time, or have the delay be post-signal, so that the tracks can come in and out smoothly instead of an abrupt cut off?Second, I would personally really get a lot of use out of the ability to have non-4/4 sequence lengths. In addition to the occasional song in 3, 5, 7, etc. I often like to create a dance groove with maybe a synth arpeggio and/or a percussion track that continuously move across the bar line. I know it's not the most common user need but there are some of us who like to break out of the box, and I love using your platforms so it would mean a lot! Thanks again for all you guys do.

IronStarGazette, Aug 25, 2017

I’m now in love with this

The synths sound great, the drums sound great, I’m getting awesome, warm and punchy mixes with this right in the app. The only things I’d ask for at this point is a dedicated export to Launchpad for easily transitioning into a performance space so as to perform the sections into a song and add the wonderful Launchpad effects. And more machines please! Also, and this should be very simple and helpful, it would be great if mutes were active/inactive PER section rather than globally. I always get confused duplicating a section and then wanting to mute a track just for that section only to realize that I can’t and have to then mute/unmute just to decide which pattern(s) to delete for that section. Then of course if I change my mind, the pattern is gone, so now I have to go to another section and copy/paste the original back in. It makes the arrangement process far more tedious than need be. Mutes per section would solve all of this. Thanks for the great app and I hope to see another machine soon! Maybe something dedicated to big, textured sounds for pads and morphing leads.

Leom187, Feb 26, 2019

Very great start!

UPDATE: Sections is a great step forward but kinda pointless since it just keeps looping one section instead of playing through each section. I'm seriously enjoying this app and have already spent a considerable amount of time on building up ideas and exporting into Ableton Live. To fully unlock the app, it's pretty steep and I most likely will not unlock the full potential until I see what the updates bring. NEEDED: Automation! You know, the ability to record knob movements over time. Song Mode! Probably the most essential element that's missing from here. Piano Roll Improvements! It would be really nice to scale the piano roll to be able to see what is going on. It drives me nuts trying to figure out what is doing what when you can only see so little at a time. Record Improvements!! This is also a biggie! When enabling Record it seems to start wherever it feels like it. Having it start at a designated position would be clutch! Also, a Record Count-In would make things even better. I noticed that the app crashes when I tried to export some of my projects to Ableton Live. Like I said, a really great start, I'm really hoping this app gets expanded; has potential to be a go to app for building musical sketches.

Lord Enoch, Oct 12, 2017

Nearly Perfect

First off, I’ve made some amazing beats on this app and I’ve even purchased a few of the sound packs but I have several complaints that are keeping this app from being nearly perfect.Everything that has to do with the instruments is great and making unique sounds is easy but the thing that irritates me the most is the inability to produce different music and have them flow into each other.The section option allows someone to create several different sounds on the same project but I can’t actually have them flow together meaning that I can’t create a beat drop, so I have to manually produce it by tapping on the section at the right time and I hate that. If I could combine sections together into one whole project, then export them and save them as a whole legit beat, this app would be my all-time favorite beat production app.Being able to export music is one of my favorite options but it’s the same 2-4 bars that loop repeatedly and I want some variation and diversity. If the developers ever do create combined sections, this app would be 10x better!Overall, download this app, get the drum packs and such. Everything is fantastic and although there are a lot of in-app purchases, TONS of beats can be made with what is given to you for free.

mojoman67, Aug 04, 2018

Still Does Not Receive Midi Notes From 2019 LaunchPads KeyBoard Feature

I just sent you guys an email. Posting here just so you all don’t forget to fix this:First thank you for your latest update. Opening up your GrooveBox to receive midi note data from other midi controllers was really the best move and you all did it. Thank you so much for making this happen. However, in your latest update one thing got completely LEFT BEHIND; LaunchPad mini MK3 midi note controller. I am flummoxed as to how you were able to open the flood gates for other midi note controllers to control GrooveBox but somehow, BLOCKED the 2019 LaunchPads from sending midi note data. I know this has to be an accident and since many LaunchPad users have not caught up to the new custom features of the new 2019 LaunchPads, they have not reported this. Well I’m here to tell you, you missed the new LaunchPad. Please Please PLEASE get a LaunchPad Mini MK3 or X and test the GrooveBox with the LP MK3 to make sure it is receiving note data from both the LP mini MK3’s scale keyboard and from the single note keys and roll this update out ASAP. The whole point of an iOS musician owning one of the 2019 LaunchPAds is to take advantage of being able to control the LaunchPad app and GrooveBox at the same time off of the SAME CONTROLLER. It’s great portability to perform with your apps and invest more into them. You’re almost there, guys. Please finish fixing this.

SMKartiat, Jan 31, 2020

Love it, but it’s missing one thing

Even though I really feel like developers don’t really read these or care much about what their customers want I’ll still leave my two cents….. Groovebox is one of my favorite IPad apps hands down , partly because of its ability to export projects to Ableton and partly or mostly because of its sounds. I love all the synths and definitely recommend unlocking them. The available iap presets are great and very affordable. The mixer is barebones, no panning or eq, compression or anything but it’s ok because I really don’t mix in Groovebox. I love the sounds but one things missing.Bread and butter sounds, like pianos, organs, acoustic guitars, strings, etc. I think it would be amazing if there were a couple more instruments available, a pcm instrument with Gm sounds and a sampler, a good sampler with slicing capabilities. Not limiting it to 8 tracks would be nice too. 16 tracks would be more than enough for me. I hope the developers read this but if not, it’s all good, this is still a great app.

Strizbiz, Nov 07, 2022

Description

If you love making electronic music, you’ll love Groovebox. Enter an inspiring world of music production on your iPhone & iPad. Groovebox is a free, beautifully designed music studio app packed with inspiring synths and drum machines.

In minutes you’ll be making beats, melodies, and playing with world-class instruments. Expand your own collection with more sounds and instruments available in the store. From the creators of Launchpad, Groovebox helps you produce music on iPhone & iPad. • A BEATS & SYNTH MUSIC STUDIO Play with touchable instruments to quickly create your own beats and melodies, or draw in notes. Need inspiration? Groovebox has hundreds of patterns and sounds to get you started. Four powerful synthesisers, designed in partnership with Novation, deliver deep retro basslines and analogue harmonic melodies. The modern drum machine, with expanding drumkit library, will turn Groovebox into your go-to beat production studio. • SYNTHS DESIGNED WITH NOVATION Designed in partnership with Novation, legendary synth pioneers, Groovebox packs a world-class sound. Each instrument uses a new powerful synth engine capable of recreating classic warm analogue sounds and rich modern harmonics. • EASY TO START, DEEP ENOUGH TO MASTER Groovebox is designed to kick-start ideas, but it has serious features for artists and producers too. The advanced synth parameters* let you sculpt your own sounds. Automate the parameters over time to create a vibrant dynamics. Control your sound with the multi-channel mixer (iPad only), note sequencer, key and scale modes. Build your arrangements into songs with sections. Export your sounds easily to a laptop for further production. Sync to other apps or a laptop with Ableton Link. Connect using Audiobus, Inter-App Audio and even Export to Ableton Live seamlessly. FEATURES • Discover and build ideas - Quickly explore sounds with hundreds of melody and rhythm patterns • Play touchable instruments - Create your own melodies and beats • Five powerful instruments - Drumbox, Horizon, MiniMon, RetroBass and Poly-8 • Build beats - Play drum pads or keys, sequence notes or use patterns • Arrange your tracks - Simple song-building using sections • Create dynamic changes - Record synth parameters as automation • Sound innovation - Instruments developed in partnership with synth pioneers Novation • Expand your sounds - Regular, fresh-content drumpacks, presets and patterns* • Production-ready sounds - Crafted by world-class sound designers and artists • Extendable Instruments - Expose more tweakable synth controls • Sequence your music - Draw notes and build patterns instead of playing them • Stay in time and key - Choose from any tempo, key or musical scale • Share your music - Easily create a mix of your music to share with others *Requires In-App Purchase ADVANCED FEATURES • Jam with others - Audiobus, Inter-App Audio, Ableton Link and Ableton Export • Swing - Instantly add swing to your session. • Ableton Export - Easily send your project to Ableton Live • Full scale support - All keys and major, minor and modes supported • Project management - Rename, duplicate and delete • iPad Pro support - Optimised to use the entire iPad Pro screen • Send your ideas to a laptop - Batch export your pads as a .zip file, or use Ableton Export • Bluetooth speaker supported