United States*** "There’s simply no other plugin out there with this exact functionality - Playbeat is the most powerful tool for rhythmic pattern creation and opened up a world of new possibilities for producers, composers and musicians" *** - Musicradar, Nov. 2021 - Playbeat is a creative groove randomizer plugin that generates beats and patterns for you. Unlike an ordinary step sequencer, Playbeat creates patterns using algorithmic and random procedures for generating grooves by combining Steps, Pitch, Density, Flam, Volume, Pan and more. Create infinite variations of the grooves while maintaining a sense of creativity, inspiration, and momentum. No two patterns will ever be the same. SMART BY DESIGN Unlike other groove creators that are limited to one specific algorithm, Playbeat innovates by using advanced sonic analysis algorithms to create or remix completely original grooves that never repeat and always sound great! With the ability to generate and suggest different combinations for your beats on the fly, you'll always have something fresh and new, from simple pattern remixes to more complex drum beats. The more you play, the more combinations you get. POWERFUL SEQUENCERS With up to eight totally independent sequencers which can combine Real-Time Pitch Shifting, our signature Density feature, Flam strokes, Volume, Pan and more, Playbeat can create or remix infinite combinations of patterns in the most creative way. Load up any audio file, edit or randomize the values and samples instantly. Let Playbeat take over and let it perform for you using our signature Infinity mode. There is no limitations on what comes out! REMIX, PERFORM & EDIT With Playbeat's totally new algorithm introduced to version 3.0, you now have the option to create unlimited remixes of patterns based on your current pattern to fit your entire song. Edit your samples on the spot, and generate a new, fresh set of Remix patterns again and again.. and again. PRESET & SAMPLE MANAGEMENT The new Sample management and Preset management system allows you to add any folder from your computer, browse any sample and quickly drag and drop any sample to the Sequencers & Sample Slots to create your Kits. Each Preset can be Previewed, categorized by Genre, or even swap Samples & Groove Patterns from different presets. CREATE EXPORT/IMPORT YOUR OWN PACKS You now have the option to create your own personalized packs, all with your own Artwork, Name, Description and tagging, which you can export and share with another device or with another user. FEATURES • AUv3, IAA & Standalone • Generate or Remix Infinite Variation of Patterns • 8 X Individual Sequencers • Randomization based on Steps, Density, Pitch, Flam, Volume, Pan and more. • Advanced Sonic Analysis Algorithms • Pads section with multiple features • Mixer tab • Sample editor tab • Advanced Sample, Preset and Folders Manager • Tagging system • Create and share your own Playbeat packs, with your Author name, Artwork and Description • Multiple loading options • Signature Disintegration mode • Signature Infinity Mode • Export MIDI and Audio • Linear Group • Shift and Shuffle • Advanced MIDI Settings to 'Feed' any Plugin or Hardware • MIDI Controllable with MIDI Learn mode • Quick Load Preset Section • Quantization settings • Quick-Copy to Channel • Customizable Sequence Range • Assign Presets to Quick-Load Section • No Two Grooves will Ever be the Same • The only Plugin available of its Kind Playbeat comes as standalone, IAA and AUv3 Plugin so you can use it in your favorite hosts with multiple instances of it at once.
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I have a list of things that make this app a chore to use, but I guess the top one would be that sometimes it just won’t open. (Air 5)
United StatesI experienced a crash with Playbeat & AUM
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United StatesExtremely Fun, Just needs a little more polish
I have been having lots of fun with this app making drum beats with my own sounds. It just needs a few things to be over the top for me and usable for real on IOS: 1) Ability to name each sound - the numbers are cool, but it gets confusing trying to remember which sound was where and read the tiny text on the sample name (and this is on a 12" ipad). Little icons for each sound type would be cool too. 2) Export all 8 audio files at once, or at least a zip file. Exporting a single sound is tedious and the app names every sound the same thing, so you have to stop and rename each sound if you want to export all the drums to the same folder. 3) Multi-instrument out for recording midi/audio into Logic. If I can't export all my sounds at once, I have to be able to record them in separately so I can adjust levels, eq, etc. This requires either a multi-midi or multi-audio (preferably both) instance to be available. I love the UI and found the app pretty responsive, though it did freeze up on me a couple times. It feels like this was meant to be a teaser for the desktop apps. I have to admit it was it working for me as I considered buying the desktop suite after using chordjam, but then the limitations on this app kind of killed the momentum for me. Ipad music-making is obviously a thing now, so there is no good reason to water-down an app because its on ipad.
United StatesHigh-quality sound, low usability
Playbeat 3 has excellent sample backs and punches up in the mix. Additionally, the AI generation is really fun to tweak, just like other AudioModern apps. My 2 biggest complaints: 1. No audio multi-out. Feels like a must with any drum app, to be able to properly mix and master the output. Having multiple instances for each drum is CPU heavy and ruins the point of the generative app. 2. UI is buggy. Menus flicker over each other, scrolling through presets is very difficult since the app prioritizes dragging samples, and the app crashes often in AUM.
United StatesThis is the best rhythm and drum generator that exists
I have tried everything from Jamstix to BFD to Tooontrack and nothing comes close to what kind of AI rhythm generating this app does. I got it as a birthday gift to expand my horizons, especially in Drambo, and it works perfectly. It is a fresh and easy to use UI, a great and powerful randomizer that really sounds amazing every change, it has AI that follows you to see what you prefer in patterns, and then generates that. All I can say is musicians who need good drum patterns because they either have no access to drummers or knowledge of good drum generating or rhythm writing, this is the app for you. I can’t tell you how amazed I am at the customer service. Max is especially awesome for his help and super fast response. I highly recommend this app as well as supporting AudioModern’s other apps - their suite is very sweet!
United StatesExcellent Groove Randomizer
So far so good, I just bought the iOS version and am putting it through the paces. Will update, soon )
United StatesGreat grooves and beats, UI meh
I love this beat maker and it’s at the top of my list for beat creation and mixing thing up but the UI leaves a lot to be desired for me. Difficult to read if you’re let’s say performing and don’t have the iPad at face level, which means sitting. Maybe not intended for live performance but even rehearsing it can be challenging to navigate on the fly. User Presets can be difficult to find because all imported packs become user presets and the scroll bar for windows is typically small with no two finger scroll; I constantly unintentionally open or drag presets every which way just trying to navigate basic windows. The color scheme is okay, but I would say it hurts more than helps. Things can be hard to find. The color is so uniform. Having multiple skins would greatly aid users eyeballs. Again I love the actual function of this app, the design overall is likable but with a few UI tweaks it could be really indispensable. Thank you AudioModern!
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• Previewing preset samples when expanding the preset list bug fixed
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