FunkBox Drum Machine Reviews – Page 4
4/5 rating based on 65 reviews. Read all reviews for FunkBox Drum Machine for iPhone.
FunkBox Drum Machine is paid iOS app published by Synthetic Bits, LLC
Nice old school tones, tight feel, but needs better sequencer.
Expollutions
Has some good sounds from classic machines. It does need a song mode though. Right now, you can only export the audio for 1 pattern. I guess if you have a whole MIDI rig, you will be fine, but if you want to outline a song, this software does need a sequencer upgrade. Even old drum machines had a feature to string patterns along. This does have a nice user interface. I feel like I am working on an old Roland machine. If they add the ability to string patterns along, this would be an even better machine and would fit the needs of more people, like myself, looking for something simple to do all song outlining in one place. You can string patterns along now, but you have to do it live. To record your drum patterns, you have to press record on your external recorder then press the pattern buttons as the song progresses to queue the next pattern. I really like the logic and layout of the UI. The timing does have a good feel too. The timing seems to be more natural than other units. For this the be the ULTIMATE, groove box, I would ask for: 1. A pattern arranger a.k.a Song mode 2. An export of the song audio. 3. An export, that is like a packager of elements. For example, the ability to export the midi data, the sound files used and any other settings all in 1 folder so it can be easily imported into something else. Did you ever created a drum piece on a box that had a nice feel and tone, then export it's MIDI for import on another unit that used different drum sounds? 9 times out of 10 it loses it's luster, vibe, color, and momentum. If this could package all of the basic elements for export, it would be a plus. If you create a piece with a particular set of sounds, these sounds should stay attached to that piece. In any case, it is well worth the $5 just to have an additional input method for patterns; it just needs the arrangement and export features improved. Thanks, Dave K.
No randomizer & not many preset/save slots
mghstu
Sounds a bit better than DM1 but DM1 has it beat by far n features. Overhyped IMO.
Most Fun I Know How To Have With A Drum Box
Bobbo924
Funkbox has always been delightful, emulating classic drum machines like the LinnDrum and the Drumulator (I paid $1000 for the latter way back when). But with the new update? It roars! Audiobus 2, including state-saving. Increase in overall volume, which is nice. Invaluable "Open In…" for easy export. MIDI clock interface and even swing with external MIDI! Jeez, these are great devs! Also, as with some of the old Rhythm Ace boxes, you can hit two patterns at once for fun polyrhythms. Love it to pieces.
Quirky but Useful
Mootbooxle
FunkBox is definitely not the most authentic sounding drum machine emulation, well at least not on every machine, but it's an incredible deal to get this many features at this price. So glad it includes the MRK2 so I can do Sly Stone! I like the quirky vintage styled interface...lot of attention to detail in the design. Overall not as well laid out as others like DM-1, but still, very nice range of features. Best feature: combining patterns by pressing multiple buttons, just like the good ol days!
Needs a couple of stars more
Charlie710
One star is the extra Linn Lm1 and Lm2 samples.. Used by prince all over the place... And the last star is if I could program up to 32nd notes.. Then I'll change it to 5 stars..
One of the best!
strata189
FunkBox has been my go-to drum app since it came out. That was a while ago, and FunkBox has always been in the forefront of iOS development. While it’s fun to use, it’s also one of the most useful apps I own. With Audiobus 2,IAA' and the array of apps available in the effects positions, There are nearly endless possibilities. Buy it and enjoy!
Funkbox, I love you
Wįll
Sounds great, takes 15 seconds to understand, the best MIDI sync on iOS. Plus, you know, sweet beats. Funkbox is not a 909 or DM1. Think of it as 1) a great sample collection of vintage beat boxes and 2) a home organ style rhythm machine that's.... Awesome! The rhythms that come out of it immediately are just great. Of course, you can edit and store your own rhythms (and samples!) as it is a full featured drum machine (plus a MIDI out track for basslines) but I don't think it's the developers intent to compete with DM1 or DrumPerfect, for instance. AB2 state saving and louder samples just pushed it over the edge. So great! Thank you for Funkbox. Buy it immediately, turn it on and play some music.