Groove Rider 2

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Dmitrij Pavlov  | 
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Last Update
Aug 07, 2025

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Groove Rider 2
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Groove Box, DAW, AUv3 host
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What our users already say about GR-2: "This is the workflow Akai, Logic Pro, and all the others in my opinion are missing!" - App Store review "The sound engine is grand, the ease of use is great. At first glance it’s ticking all the boxes :)" - App Store review "The new standard of groovebox. Easy, quick, powerful, fun" - App Store review "Thanks for this great release! GR-16 was great. This is many magnitudes even greater!" - App Store review "Groove Rider 2 is a monster of an app. It’s all here.. so good… so slick… so musical… so fun" - App Store review ------- Groove Rider 2 takes you to the next level of mobile music production with a brand new workflow! Being perfectly balanced between a groove box and a DAW, GR-2 can boost your creative musical inspiration in a way you couldn't even imagine! • PERFORM LIVE SETS Use 16 x 16 clip launch grid and Ableton Link feature to synchronize GR-2 with other music apps and gear. Connect your midi controllers to control GR-2 parameters via midi. Crossfade between your patterns in a DJ style with onscreen crossfader and EQ controls! • CREATE FULL LENGTH TRACKS Timeline-based song mode editor allows you to arrange and edit midi clips in a professional DAW manner. Record and edit parameters automation. Copy, paste, duplicate clips as well as entire time ranges. Export & share your compositions as a master audio file or as separated stems. • SKETCH YOUR MUSICAL IDEAS - use layering for instruments (up to 3 layers per part) - process with built-in realtime insert effects (3 IFX per part) - tweak sound with 3-band EQ with visual controls - improvise with MFX (master effects) using onscreen XY controls (3 MFX per pattern) - add depth, using 2 Send / Return FX busses with up to 3 effect slots in each bus - resample what you hear and edit right in place with the built-in Sample Editor - save your own presets and drum sets with audio previews for further use in other compositions • USE BUILT-IN INSTRUMENTS Internal instruments include: - Sampler with realtime beat time stretching (Warp) and Slicing options, supports stereo samples of 16, 24 or 32 bit depth, up to 5 minutes long - 2-oscillator Synthesizer with over 280 oscillator preset programs, with Filter, ADSR and LFO modules - Sound Font 2 (sf2) sample bank player with ability to use imported sf2 banks - WaveTable synthesizer with ability to import user wavetables (Serum .wav format supported) - seamless integration with the JimAudio Poison-202 and Pure Acid apps (sold separately) allows to use their integrated modules in GR-2 without actually loading them as AUv3 audio units, which saves system resources and speeds up pattern loading process! - all internal synths allow customizing their micro scale tunings. FEATURES: • supports Ableton Link, AUv3 units hosting, AudioBus, Inter-App Audio, Core Midi In/Out, Virtual Midi In/Out, Bluetooth Midi, Relative Midi knobs • built-in Sample Editor with record audio function • convenient sample and preset browser with instant previewing • timeline-based song mode editor • can host AUv3 Audio Unit instruments, Effects and Midi FX • includes internal library of Factory samples, presets and patterns to start from • supports importing of patterns, created in Groove Rider GR-16 • supports import & export of Midi files • master or stems wav export • big variety of built-in effects include Delay, Chorus, Reverb, Shimmer, Pitch Shifter, Flangers, Phasers, Distortion & saturators, EQ, Filters, Slicers, Sidechain Compressor & Gate, Limiter, Maximizer and more! • supports Akai APC40 mkII, Novation Launchpad X, Launchpad Pro MK3 and Launchpad Mini MK3 controllers with full access to the session clip grid and various modes of GR-2! iPadOS 16+ is required iPad Pro 2nd generation and newer is recommended for best experience Manual guide is available for download at https://www.jimaudio.pro}
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Some Latest Reviews

NiknameTakenWhoTakeItRobots
30 Nov, 2025
4
Great great app, if you could please fix the one shot an other functions on the sampler
Merlin3
19 Nov, 2025
5
I am incredibly impressed with this app. Its capabilities to use synths AU3 and samples is breathtaking, also to think this is the work of a single developer is nothing short of extraordinary. Its like having something like Ableton on an iPad and coupled with the Novation X pad makes it a very practical solution for live use. Its so full of features, the learning curve is initially steep but there are some excellent tutorials on You-Tube. Once you get used to it its very intuitive and easy to use. If you are into making electronic music I would buy this app without hesitation. Others have commented that to get the best from the app then you have to buy Jim Audio’s other products like Acid drums. This is not entirely true as you can use samples, soundfonts and external AU3 synths but I bought them anyway as they are very good and a fraction of the price of hardware synths and drum machines. I also use this app in combination with Loopy Pro and it works flawlessly. I would recommend using a Bluetooth mouse as it makes navigation much easier than using fingers. In summary a mind-blowingly great app and if I didn’t already own an iPad, I would go out and buy one just to use this. Jim you have made a masterpeice!
Ro Roe23
05 Oct, 2025
4
4 stars only because I wish it would support all Auv3 apps which can be fixed over time I hope
Tomas.Ø.
11 Sep, 2025
5
If you want something close up to Fruity-loops? Guess what this is it the best and the greatest music app on the entire iOS marked on iPad! And don’t worry the developer is also on the Ukrainian side!
TMMM333
15 Aug, 2025
5
It’s like an audio angel came down from heaven, and said “Your wish is my command!” This is exactly what I was looking for. I was actually considering buying hardware boxes, but then GR2 came on the scene. It’s really beyond my wildest dreams. Blowing every other music making app away. I knew it was going to be good because all his apps have that magic mojo sparkle. There’s not enough space or time to go into everything GR2 can do…and now the latest update! Everything is documented. Just go and read all this little monster can do. I will admit it took me about a month or two to get used to it. But I’m a hobbyist with a full time job and family. So please give yourself some time to learn it and you won’t be disappointed .
IvanMitram
18 Jul, 2025
3
In general, I liked the application as for the synthesizer part of the sound and sampler engines and some ideas for clips and the song menu are excellent but. But as for the step sequencer and recording on the fly It is very simple! In comparison with Drambo or others! Maybe I haven't understood everything yet, but not everything is obvious if you make deep ideas on the fly, why is there no note repeater! No 16 velocity for the pad parameter! These are old standards. For example, I can't make a lock parameter in the step sequencer per step to modulate any parameter exactly at this step and exactly from the step sequencer and I don't want to catch it at this step in automation on the included recording or go to the note editor or automation editor, this is what they do on the computer in the past, killing the flow process. And also the automation of parameters is strictly tied to the grid, there is no polyrhythm for automation (yes, such automation does not tie to the grid relative to the clip) Also, the modulation of LFO parameters is not obvious at all, there is no obvious erasure of automation on the encoder like eres and pressing the encoder. Why is the scale menu only available from the note clip editor and not in the menu of the virtual keyboard itself? Why not make it available simply by holding down the keys button for a long time? Why can't I separately hang an overdrive on the drum machine in the drum river? But it is applied to the entire chain of the drum river! Why can't I just set a step in the step sequencer and drag it to increase it by five steps, as is done in many places!
Motown_Steve
18 Jul, 2025
5
I’m an aspiring composer/producer who is finding this app to be a game-changer. More immediate and accessible than a full DAW. Best groove box type of app I’ve tried. Edit: Bumping this to 5 stars, as the developer provided an alternative support channel in addition to Facebook (see below), which was my only complaint. The developer also acknowledged my minor bug report.
Motown_Steve
11 Jul, 2025
3
I’m an aspiring composer/producer who is finding this app to be a game-changer. More immediate and accessible than a full DAW. Best groove box type of app I’ve tried. But… The only support is via the developer’s Facebook account. Many of us refuse to go anywhere near Facebook. Ya gotta provide another option, Jim! There is a bug that crashes this app consistently: 1) Open the browser 2) Expand any *empty* category (Layer, Part, or Drum Rack) and click on the “add folder” 3) ***crash*** If there was a viable support option I’d give this app 5 stars.
D Mori
04 Jul, 2025
5
GR2 offers so much in one package. There’s so many different approaches to creating with this app, so you’ll find a way that suits you. Although it’s my main go-to music creation tool, I know I’m really only scratching the surface. If you have a launchpad (I have LPX), then it takes it to the next level. It’s like having all of the things you wished hardware could do but can’t in this one package. The advantage of combining a versatile software, a touch screen and hardware together makes the whole music making process intuitive and organic. GR2 is constantly being improved and updated, which gives you so much confidence in the app and its creator. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to create music on the iPad. It’s so much fun and excellent value for money. More people really need to be using it.

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Rating:
4.78
Voted: 305
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Categories: Music, Entertainment
Size: 87MB
App Age: 11 months
Release Date: Jan 13, 2025
Last Update: Aug 07, 2025
Version: 1.2.5
Version history
1.2.5
Aug 07, 2025
In this update (1.2.5): - Note chopping function added in the Note Editor. Select note(s) and move the "Chop" dragger. Selected note(s) will be split into a number of equal pieces. Hold SHIFT while moving for the numbers of power of two. Very useful for polyrhythmic tricks. - Note warping function added in the Note Editor. Works on a selected row of notes (e.g. on a drum fill), changes notes timing by creating smooth acceleration or deceleration. Select a row of notes, then hold down SHIFT ("Chop" dragger will turn into a "Warp") and then move the "Warp" dragger up for acceleration or down for deceleration. - Chop to Grid: new function added in the Note Editor's operations menu. It chops selected note(s) into smaller parts using current Grid Snap setting. - Halve and Double note timing functions in the Note Editor are now automatically modifying clip's loop range, if no notes were selected before the operation. - pattern load optimisations; - m4a sample format support added (for internal Sampler); - fixed issue with renaming folders that contain dot symbol in their name; - CPU load/energy optimization: GR-2 will now drop its graphics to 30 FPS every time user opens the AUv3 window. And then restores it back after the window is closed; - other minor bug fixes and improvements. In previous update (1.2.4): - added Acid Riff Generator (ported from the JimAudio Pure Acid app), accessible from Clip Editor, Melodic Parts only. You can select Scale, Key, Octaves range and one from 6 available generator modes; - added Legato setting for the internal synth/sampler/wt/sf2, located on the lower end of the POLYPHONY knob in synth's settings. When set to Legato, a synth will get 1 voice polyphony and slide from one pitch to another, when notes overlap, using GLIDE knob's value. This is especially useful when playing 303-style note slides; - added new Pitch Delay IFX, in 4 combinations (mono/stereo, bpm/free). It is combines Delay effect with Pitch Shifter, where every next repeat is being shifted up or down; - added One Tap Delay IFX, which adds one single repeat to the original sound with adjustable Pan, Time delay and Mix; - Stereo Width IFX: added new Balance knob, which adjusts panning of the stereo-Side channel; - added mono versions of Chorus and Flanger effects; - STEPS pad mode improvement: you can now write automation per step by holding a step pad (or even several) and simultaneously moving a parameter knob on the Sound page. This method can also be used with AUv3 instruments. - added one more "Parallel Special 3" setting to the MFX routing on the FX Buses page; - crash fixed when creating a new folder in the empty user presets tab in the Browser; - fixed: some LFO timings (3/8, 3/16) were performing incorrectly; - added a solution which can prevent issue with partial UI freezing after using certain AUv3's. However, if the issue still persists, you can now tap the Stop button to clear touches cache and unfreeze the UI; - added a new keyboard shortcut CMD+M to toggle Metronome Click On/Off.
1.2.4
Jul 30, 2025
- added Acid Riff Generator (ported from the JimAudio Pure Acid app), accessible from Clip Editor, Melodic Parts only. You can select Scale, Key, Octaves range and one from 6 available generator modes; - added Legato setting for the internal synth/sampler/wt/sf2, located on the lower end of the POLYPHONY knob in synth's settings. When set to Legato, a synth will get 1 voice polyphony and slide from one pitch to another, when notes overlap, using GLIDE knob's value. This is especially useful when playing 303-style note slides; - added new Pitch Delay IFX, in 4 combinations (mono/stereo, bpm/free). It is combines Delay effect with Pitch Shifter, where every next repeat is being shifted up or down; - added One Tap Delay IFX, which adds one single repeat to the original sound with adjustable Pan, Time delay and Mix; - Stereo Width IFX: added new Balance knob, which adjusts panning of the stereo-Side channel; - added mono versions of Chorus and Flanger effects; - STEPS pad mode improvement: you can now write automation per step by holding a step pad (or even several) and simultaneously moving a parameter knob on the Sound page. This method can also be used with AUv3 instruments. - added one more "Parallel Special 3" setting to the MFX routing on the FX Buses page; - crash fixed when creating a new folder in the empty user presets tab in the Browser; - fixed: some LFO timings (3/8, 3/16) were performing incorrectly; - added a solution which can prevent issue with partial UI freezing after using certain AUv3's. However, if the issue still persists, you can now tap the Stop button to clear touches cache and unfreeze the UI; - added a new keyboard shortcut CMD+M to toggle Metronome Click On/Off; - other minor bug fixes.
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