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Beat-Machine is a powerful vintage beat box emulation for iOS. It combines a simple X0X sequencer and a flexible sample player with high quality FX and comprehensive support for iOS audio and MIDI technologies. Beat-Machine perfectly captures the simplicity and power of the early digital samplers that pushed the limits of beat makers creativity during the early days of hip hop, giving you an easy way to incorporate old school beats into your iOS productions.

▸ Simple X0X sequencer: Drag your finger across the grid to draw your beats! Each step also has adjustable pitch and velocity parameters that can be manually edited or played using the 16 Levels feature.
▸ Multiple time signatures supported: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/8, and 7/8 time are available so you can create traditional pop or just get weird
▸ Tap tempo
▸ Up to 99 measures per pattern with a measure seek control
▸ Measure copy
▸ Song mode: String your saved patterns together on a timeline to create songs. You can also mix patterns of different time signatures into a song.
▸ Inter App Audio tempo sync / timeline integration: Sync Beat-Machines sequencer with the sequencer of IAA host apps
▸ Ableton Link: work it; perfect
▸ "Groove" algorithm emulates the subtle timing variances in the clocks of vintage beat boxes
▸ Groove algorithm also works on MIDI output
▸ Classic Swing algorithm
▸ Comes with whack patterns like vintage drum machines: make your own since you're the best
▸ Comes with whack samples like vintage samplers: import your own since only you know what sounds good (audiocopy, audioshare, iTunes)
▸ Made in Flint, MI: the most thuggin' city in America
▸ Extra fancy sample player: Each pad has non-destructive trim, reverse, ADSR, resonant filter, sample rate decimator, bit crusher, and interpolation
▸ Samples are streamed from disk so they don't use RAM
▸ Load .wav samples of any sample rate, 16 and 24 bit supported
▸ Sample rate agnostic: samples always play at the correct speed no matter what the sample rate of the session or the sample is
▸ Turn off sound interpolation to emulate vintage samplers that couldn't interpolate samples at variable playback speeds (extra old school)
▸ Dial in vintage crunch with sample rate decimation / bit crushing
▸ Analog style ADSR works like a transient designer / compressor, allowing you to add a percussive transient to any sample (punchy!)
▸ Variable sample playback speed
▸ Audiobus 2
▸ Mute Matrix for programming pads to mute other pads
▸ Global sample rate control
▸ Full mixer with volume, pan, mute, solo, delay send and reverb send
▸ Extra smooth concert hall reverb algorithm modeled after the concert hall preset from the classic Lexicon 224
▸ Digital Delay with feedback filter
▸ Built in 808 synth makes extra thuggin' beats
▸ Time / Pitch / Vinyl: Change the duration of an audio sample without changing the pitch or change the pitch without changing the duration. This uses the classic (offline) timestretching algorithms found on old MPC's and other vintage samplers that gave so many classic hip hop beats "that sound." It also includes a vinyl record emulator that processes the audio sample rather than just overlay hiss and crackle on top of it. Dust, hiss, electrical interference, record wear and groove distortion are all adjustable to add a little crackle to your audio samples... or destroy them.

▸ Comprehensive MIDI support: MIDI IN / MIDI OUT / Virtual MIDI / Clock Sync supported through Core MIDI accessories and Inter App Audio

It is recommended that you have AT LEAST an iPad 3 / iPhone 5 for best performance, especially if you're going to use 24 bit samples and trigger the synth while using other audio apps.

If you have any comments / suggestions / feature requests we can be reached at our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/PrimitiveDigitalSoftware

PLEASE report any bugs you find cause then we can fix them

With your support we can continue to develop the most accurate vintage beat box emulation on iOS!

Beat-Machine App Comments & Reviews

Beat-Machine Positive Reviews

Awesome drum app!!!Someone in a group said they didn't like this app, but it is awesome and is now FREE! Here"s what I wrote about it: "I kind of like the app. I just got done messing around with it and it has some cool features and solid sounds. It has Audiobus and interapp audio...exports to Audioshare and AudioCopy. Has a very easy to use interface...the step sequencer is good...I think it has a lot to offer....and if a sound is out of pitch you can edit it within the app and also change the pitch. You can even import your own sounds. A few dislikes is the quantize only goes up to 1/16 and the knobs are very awkward and don't have the option to double tap to return to zero or default. Other than that...I like it.".Version: 1.4.2

Hidden GemYou probably already know that when looking for any sort of music production app on here, you have to sift through page after page of cheesy looking gimmicky apps, many of which look exactly the same. Unless it's a semi well known app with a lot of ratings, it's easy for a decent app to get lost in the sea of garbage. That's how I feel about this one. I came across it on some music production forum, somebody linked to it and said it was their friend's creation, were it not for that shout out I probably would have never found it but I'm glad I did as it has become a favorite and essentially go to iOS drum machine. There's some really clever UI ideas in here that I like, particularly the way to edit velocity differences for each sound. This app excels at creating lofi, dusty, crackly and/or early digital sampler sounding drums with a series of options on the pitch page , perfect for lofi hip hop, which I use it mainly for. The ability to load your own samples limits it to your imagination, and it has ability to extensively edit each sound via envelopes, filters, effects RESAMPLING etc..all in all a great drum machine that I hope the developer continues to support. Well worth whatever the pricetag is..Version: 1.4.2

CoolBetter than iMPC at a fraction of the cost AND a fraction of a price! Would like to see a portrait view for the iPhone version though..Version: 1.4.2

Best Drum MachineThis is a solid and straight forward app. Load your samples and create your sequences as you would in a stand alone device. Not sure why it is not supported, but the devs did a great job here..Version: 1.4.2

Everything you need.Have to use the rest to know this is the best..Version: 1.4.2

FINALLY FOUND IT!Finding free, ad-free, apps on the apple App store is nearly impossible--but here we have one! Awesome app with no B.S. pay-walls or other annoyances! THANK YOU DEVS!!!!.Version: 1.4.2

Can I load my own files?Wondering if I can load my own files into this program?????? If so I’d give it 5 stars.Version: 1.4.2

Nice app but... how do we record ?How do you record in this version ?.Version: 1.4.2

Very niceI like it a lot. Very well put together, needs mire love from us home dwellers.Version: 1.4.2

GreatEasy to use. Like having a simple SP on my phone..Version: 1.4.2

Pretty good first attemptThe good: Clear layout, punchy sample set, love the Run DMC homage pattern Somewhere in the middle: the mute concept is novel The bad: slow loading time of kits, not keen on having to stop the sequencer in order to arm for recording (should be able to do it on the fly), cannot delete user patterns in menu after saving One more thing: in the description the word sampler is used to describe the product...how is it a sampler? Can I somehow record signals from the app itself, or in all actuality is the drum machine simply a sample playback machine (nothing at all wrong with that) Keep up the awesome work, thanks for the great intro price, and I anticipate energies by the Dev. to tweak, improve, and mature the app...the kinks will be addressed I am sure..Version: 1.0.1

BY FAR BEST BEAT MACHINE 100% FREEExcellent beat machine and sampler, with effects and importing. Really good quality with no hidden purchases. Amazing..Version: 1.4.2

Great Beats only seconds away!!!This is as easy as it will get to make great drum beats on your iPhone or iPad. I love this beat drum machine as it gets the beat out of my mind and on the machine painlessly and with great results! The developer is really awesome too, he is very responsive and loves feedback. I give this 5 stars, you can't go wrong with this! Updated- This developer is serious about his customers. BM just got another update and it's rock solid. Only thing I wish is for the iPhone version to have a full screen mode for the pads specially useful if you're controlling other apps with this app, which it really is solid for also! Amazing!.Version: 1.4.1

AMAZINGI can't believe this app is only .99 this is hands down the absolute most powerful audio app I have ever used (and yes, I've tried them all). I have had iPhone since the first generation and have downloaded countless apps, this is the only one I have ever reviewed... I personally use Reaper for all my production and I must say this works great with it. I'm sorta new with audio production however, I understand this app 100%. Extremely powerful yet easy to use (like reaper lol). Two thumbs up developer! Now make me some more apps..Version: 1.0.1

Solid Emulation with great featuresThis app has just gotten better and better. I can recommend it now without hesitation. The iPhone version works as well as the larger one, and has a tried and true workflow that adds some clever improvements that the hardware could not. It has a great balance of power and ease of use..Version: 1.4.1

Great Quality Application!Including the easy to use sample tool, I'm able to add wave files and easily create beats to fit my melodies. Effects and shuffle tools have made it easy to synchronize even very hard rhythms. Pattern tool has a copy function making it easy to expand on your current beats and progress them into full songs..Version: 1.2.5

Not BadEasy to use and figure out. There is a decent amount of control regarding editing samples. I suppose one could program a whole song with this. The only thing lacking is user support, but most of it is pretty intuitive..Version: 1.1

Worth a buckLong load times. The app is not as straight forward or good sounding as apps like DM-1. It is worth a dollar. There is much competition in this field. I may end up deleting this one. I cannot navigate the app as quickly as I want to. The overall look is lacking. There are way better machines in the App Store. Overall, it is just ok, but worth a dollar. There is also a lag when trying to do things. This app is not that good..Version: 1.0.2

A great drum machine that is an unreal deal at $.99I had to message the dev because I couldn't find the IAP option and the response was immediate and the way it allows you to try before you buy is great. But once you mess with the vinyl editor & drum synth you'll be getting them believe me, this is a very cool drum app to add to the arsenal for just $3....Version: 1.3.2

A great and easy to use beat box!Still the best beat box in the App Store. This is rapidly becoming the best drum machine in the app store! The first update is already headed in the right direction. I cant wait for copy/paste. I just loaded a large chunk of my sample library into this and am having a blast! Recommended highly!.Version: 1.2.7

It works.Little slow and finicky but you get what you want if you spend the time..Version: 1.3.2

A good machine from a good developerSeems to have the right balance between complexity and usability, gets updated and has a developer who's committed to the cause. Recommended..Version: 1.4

Loading from cut/paste optionsUsing' audio copy '. It gives me the option to import a sample to the machine. But, where is it located? I hit 'load ' but only the internal loaded sounds are there. Help. I tried to find the site, but this was all apple have me. Thanx.Version: 1.2.7

ExcellentIMPC WHO. Nice to find a drum machine that replaces Impc's incomplete app and bad customer service. Audiobus support, hush hush Impc samples can be imported. The Dev cares about his app and customers. You won't regret this purchase. It's on my top drum machine list..Version: 1.2.1

Please fix hi hats!Awesome sounds! But when going from closed to open hi hat, there is a strange sound when using Audiobus. (At least on the acoustic kit) please fix and thank you!.Version: 1.2.7

Basic & OutstandingEverything you want to do served up in an simple tweak ready format..Version: 1.3.2

Update-a-paloozaHoly Smokes! This is a big update. Global improvements, bells, and whistles..Version: 1.3

Great Flexible Drum MachineAwesome responsive dev, open to suggestions and improvement. Import samples, Audiobus, adjustable quality & latency, 16 Levels...good all around!!!.Version: 1.2.1

Please fix the crashesCrashes all the time while saving. Doesn't save changes I made in the mixer. Plz update!! I bought this app..Version: 1.0.1

Simple and So UsableI love this beatmaker. Easy to use and deep at the same time. Very tweak able. Great job devs. Please keep it alive..Version: 1.3.2

Very nice drummin app!Great update. Who doesn't like Link!? Fun to play good options and sounds..Version: 1.4

Cinco beat-machineI use this app for pitchin' jingles and making fat beaver bounces.Version: 1.3.2

Amazing for a dollar!!Great 808 and 505 samples. filter,asdr,reverb and delay are great and very usable! i cant believe this app is only 99. cents plus the drum synth iap is only a dollar.. huge bang for your buck!!!.Version: 1.3.2

Confused???With the new update, which happens to be dope, how do you export your song? Can anyone help me..Version: 1.3

Top NotchAs a mpc-forums member this app is spot on and coming along nicely to be a great MPC Touch! 5 STA.Version: 1.1

Rocks!1 awesome suggestion...pressure sensitive note repeat!🤘🏿.Version: 1.4.1

Bad dogThis dog is bad, it will make stains on your rug..Version: 1.3.2

NiceDope app for sure!.Version: 1.4.2

The best software drum machineThis is the best drum machine I found so far for the iPad for one very important reason: IT HAS A TIME SIGNATURE/METER THAT YOU CHANGE FOR EACH PATTERN! This is mandatory for any serious musician. Most if not all of the other drum sequencers can't do this simple task. For this reason alone this app should not be free. Add a few instrument tracks and this is easily the best sequencer app out there too! I'm just sayin....there is so much music with one odd meter bar or one different meter bar in it and you can't transcribe that with these other apps.If I want a bar of 5/4 in the middle of my 4/4 song I should be able to do that just like on any DAW. Why are all the other software developers leaving this out? Bcause it's on an iPad? I don't get it. This app is free amazingly! I paid for several other apps assuming they had this simple feature only to find out they don't. So if you want to be able to change the meter of an individual bar/measure in your composition, this is THE only app I've come across that can do that easily..Version: 1.4.2

Talk about a hidden gem!!!!Honestly, I own almost every BM2, BeatHawk, iMaschine, DM1, ElasticDrums, Korg Gadet beat making app on the iOS market and I randomly came across this through a YouTube review. The price $1.39 cad has to be a joke or a mistake cause this thing is at least as good if not better then any other one on the market. I'm literally blown away that this exists and has absolutely no following... smh. You need to market this somehow cause you are truly missing out selling this for $1 😂😂😂 Random Requests 🔥🔥🔥 1. Add a slicer tool to load or record a sample and auto chop it across 8-16 pads to play as a instrument. Slice points able to be adjusted manually (auto transient would be killer if possible ) 🚨 2. Implement direct audio recording option to record samples in directly from a microphone or other source.🚨 3. Add Dropbox import option for audio sample import AND every other import sdk option available. Haha 4. Add undo button!... or I'm blind. lol😳 5. Audiobus input for recording samples and licks from other music apps on my iPad directly into beat machine to use assamples.🚨 7. Ability to Import any picture from camera roll to create custom machine graphic and give graphic dimensions for those of us who want to get really detailed.😁 maybe even some deeper custom themes that change the button looks/layout. I'd pay extra haha. 8. Change the name of the app to something more unique, change Apple Store icon and get a new modern logo. Sorry if that's harsh but it looks and sounds like a shovelware app right now and it's a shame as it hides the true unique greatness of this app. In 7 years I've written maybe 10 reviews so take that for what it's worth. Please continue making this app dev. Only reason it's not a top 10 iOS music app is cause from what I can tell nobody knows about it. Literal gold mine here! ❤️❤️❤️.Version: 1.4.2

Giant update to a great drum appThis developer has vastly improved an already powerful app..Version: 1.3

Too complexLove the display but it would be nice if there was a guide. Thanks -super,gamer,67-.Version: 1.4.2

Nice AppFinally a decent Drum App, there is still some bugs, however the developer is committed and updates as soon as the bugs are discovered. Decent samples and the ability to load samples on the pads. Keep up the Good Work to make this App the best drum app on the App Store..Version: 1.4.1

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