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Groovebox
High Wycombe, United Kingdom
What it is
Groovebox is an iOS music studio for making beats and melodies with synths and drum machines. Its five listed instruments are Drumbox, Horizon, MiniMon, RetroBass, and Poly-8. Users can play pads or keys, sequence notes, build patterns, and arrange tracks into songs with sections. Real-time parameter automation and additional synth controls support sound shaping, while the product page describes a library of presets and patterns that includes an exclusive preset collection. Groovebox supports Ableton Link, Audiobus, and Inter-App Audio, and can export to Ableton Live. Users can also export a mix to share or batch-export pads as a ZIP file. Novation describes integration with its Launchkey range, and MIDI support is listed. The App Store lists iPhone and iPad compatibility and requires iOS 15.0 or later or iPadOS 15.0 or later. Its multi-channel mixer is an iPad-only feature. The app is free with in-app purchases; listed examples include sound packs for $1.99, paid once and Horizon Expansion for $6.99, paid once, with some purchases at $0.99, paid once or free.
For and against
For
- Includes five named synth and drum instruments.
- Tracks can be arranged into songs with sections.
- Supports Ableton Link, Audiobus, and Inter-App Audio.
- Can export mixes and pads as a ZIP file.
- MIDI support is listed.
Against
- Available on iOS only.
- Multi-channel mixer is iPad-only.
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later or iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- Includes in-app purchases.
The verdict
Groovebox offers an instrument-and-sequencer workflow on iPhone and iPad, with several audio integrations and export options. Note the iPad-only mixer and in-app purchases when weighing its fit.
Who it suits
Groovebox may suit musicians, producers, beatmakers, composers, and other sound creators using iPhone or iPad. Its sequencing, instrument, and export options support making and sharing arranged tracks.
Plans and prices
Groovebox
Free app · in-app purchases
Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Groovebox in-app purchases
Examples shown: sound packs for $1.99; Horizon Expansion for $6.99; some purchases are $0.99 or free
Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Compatibility
- The App Store lists compatibility with iPhone and iPad and requires iOS 15.0 or later or iPadOS 15.0 or later.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Controller support
- Novation describes tight integration with its Launchkey range.novationmusic.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Instruments
- The five listed instruments are Drumbox, Horizon, MiniMon, RetroBass and Poly-8.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The App Store listing says Groovebox supports Ableton Link, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio and export to Ableton Live.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Novation says its tools are for musicians, producers, beatmakers, composers and anyone else who creates sound.novationmusic.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- iPad feature
- The multi-channel mixer is listed as an iPad-only feature.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Presets
- The product page describes a large library of presets and patterns, including an exclusive collection of presets.novationmusic.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Apple lists device ID and diagnostic data as data that may be collected but is not linked to the user, and says the developer's privacy information has not been verified by Apple.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Groovebox is a mobile music studio with synths and drum machines for making beats and melodies.novationmusic.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sequencing
- Users can play drum pads or keys, sequence notes, use patterns and arrange tracks into songs with sections.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- The app can export a mix to share and batch-export pads as a ZIP file.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sound shaping
- The app supports real-time parameter automation and offers extendable instruments with additional synth controls.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The App Store listing directs users to contact [email protected] for bugs or comments.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
