# PocketBand

> Creative synthesizer and sound generator with universal input and modulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.nullgrad.pocketband](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.nullgrad.pocketband)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.nullgrad.pocketband`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nullgrad Apps
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 1,330
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-28
- **First published:** 2025-05-28
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.nullgrad.pocketband)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/xrad/PocketBand](https://github.com/xrad/PocketBand)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/xrad/PocketBand/blob/main/PRIVACY\_POLICY.md](https://github.com/xrad/PocketBand/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md)

## Description

<b>WARNING:</b> In its current form, the app is rather experimental and not really intended or ready for production use. Use it carefully. If you are dissatisfied with the app, uninstall it but please refrain from rage-reviews. If you are developer, consider contributing!<br><br>PocketBand is a modular synthesizer containing various note generators, note effects, sound effects and a generic modulation system which allows to all effect parameters to be modulated and any of the available modulation sources. Currently, PocketBand explores the following topics:<br><br><ul><br><li>Multiple sound generators (oscillator, wavetable, STK instruments)<br></li><li>Multiple note effects (Echo, Step Sequencer)<br></li><li>Multiple audio effects (Reverb, Chorus)<br></li><li>Universal Modulation System: many parameters can be dynamically changed over time based on a range of possible modulation sources<br></li><li>Unusual modulation sources such as device sensors<br></li><li>Custom, high-quality audio engine<br></li><li>Save and load presets<br></li></ul><br><br>In terms of development, the app uses the following technologies:<br><br><ul><br><li>Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)<br></li><li>Compose Multiplatform (CMP)<br></li><li>Clean architecture<br></li><li>Real-time processing and interop with native libraries<br></li></ul><br><br><b>COLABS WELCOME:</b> <br><br>PocketBand is open source and available at https://github.com/xrad/PocketBand<br><br>The app was developed with a focus on clean code principles and modern KMP development practices. In the hope that this makes the code base understandable and extensible, I&#39;m very open to contributions and collaborations of any kind. Just reach out to nullgrad.apps@gmail.com, or meet me on github.

## Rankings

- #1,068,571 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `de.nullgrad.pocketband.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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