Features & Capabilities

"... rocks like hell! I’ve never seen such a small music-application, that was so well balanced with the features."

  • digital-tools-blog.com

"There's an app called TweakyBeat that we like quite a bit. It's a very simple monophonic synthesizer that's used in a step-sequencer-like way."

  • Mouse On Mars (residentadvisor.net)

"Just been playing around with TweakyBeat. This is a great little fun app for synthy drum sounds. I love it."

  • palmsounds.net

You will make alive, ANALOG CIRCUITRY sounding, synthesized drum loops WITHIN SECONDS, while using a RIDICULOUSLY SIMPLE INTERFACE that makes this a joy. TweakyBeat is an uncommon drum machine with personality.


Check the support page ( http://rugoso.com/tb ) for a 2 minute video of TweakyBeat in action.


TweakyBeat has:

•Simple to use one screen drum machine •Minimalistic synthesized sounds (no samples) •Tweakable sounds. Change every sound parameters like pitch, decay, waveform, etc. •Overdrive •Bit Down •Step sequencer, 8 patterns •Monophonic

•Support for Audiobus •Inter-App Audio •Midi Sync

•Record your sessions as WAV •Mail your WAV recordings •Copy your recordings to Intua's pasteboard (compatible with BeatMaker 2, NanoStudio, GarageBand etc) •Copy your recordings via iTunes File Share


Many times I've felt indifference towards drum machines that are just a sequencer with a very common sound library with no real personality, haven't you?

I didn't want TweakyBeat to be like that. I wanted to built a simple drum machine that felt alive. TweakyBeat is quirky, monophonic and full of personality, and it produces electronic loops with tons of groove!

It's super simple interface makes you build loops in seconds.

It uses oscillators and synthesis, not samples, so you can tweak the hell out of those parameters, creating very alive, analog circuitry like sounds.

Just clear and fun to use.


Here's what some blogs think about it:

"You may be surprised what you can coax out of it with very little effort… This app should appeal to fans of minimal music"

  • creativeapplications.net

"The iElectribe, Funkbox and TweakyBeat have become essential tools in my arsenal… [TeakyBeat] It’s a little drum machine app with a heavy swing and random option. Anything TweakyBeat creates could be a Berlinesque minimal track."

  • wiretotheear.com

Check these app store reviews!!

• "What an addictive app. Intuitive and simple to use, you'll instantly be creating amazing original loops." - Screamlab (Canada)

• "Every now and then you stumble upon one of those cool little apps that turns out to be pretty sweet. It's a great little sequencer with some cool sounds. Kinda unrefined and not perfect, but thats part of the charm of old sequencers." - Shineumbreon (USA)

• "Minimal electro grooves are created in seconds! Possibility of editing and sounds really fun!" - AndrewTek (Italy)

• "Simple but amazing… This little app is great for producing glitchy minimal beats" - Callanish_H (UK)

• "Pure dirty, bleepy, filthy fun…" - AdSpace (UK)

• "… if you're looking for something maybe more to the music side of the "music toy" sort of app, this is your guy right here. If you're in the right sort of mood, you can just fiddle with this thing more or less forever." - Firstboyonthemoon (USA)

• "Good for minimal house, chiptune, and all sorts of stuff." - C.M. Bell (USA)

• "Excellent analog beats in a simple interface - exactly what an app should be!" - David Abranavel (USA)

• "Super fun, and one of the best I've found for making chiptone or 8bit style beats." - adoredregardless (USA)


Get TweakyBeat and start making those quirky beats!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Rodrigo Yanez
Rating:
4.90
(25)
Version:
1.7.4 Last updated: 2016-04-10
Version code:
841384211
Creation date:
2009-09-16
Compatible devices:
Size:
3.02MB
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
Compare stats and ranking:

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Rodrigo Yanez
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tweakybeat/id330051410
Website:
http://rugoso.com/iphone/tweakbeat

User Reviews

TweakyBeat is widely praised for its ease of use, quirky retro vibe, and inspirational sounds that suit quick idea sketching. It integrates well with Ableton Link, MIDI sync, and other apps, boosting production workflows. Core downsides mentioned by multiple users are its mono, single-voice design, inconsistent or evolving MIDI tempo syncing, and occasional update-related bugs or feature gaps (like loop export). Overall, it’s a low-cost, enduringly loved tool that balances accessibility with surprising depth for electronic music creators.
Pros
  • Extremely easy to use with a simple, intuitive UI that makes quick beat-making accessible.
  • Creative, quirky, retro-inspired sounds that spark inspiration and are great for sketches and jams.
  • Strong integration with other tools (Ableton Link, MIDI sync, Audiobus/IAA) enabling smooth production workflows.
  • Great for rapid idea sketching and pattern variation; surprisingly powerful for a small instrument.
  • Excellent value for money: affordable, widely updated, and regarded as a standout low-cost music toy with serious potential.
Cons
  • Mono, single-voice design limits polyphony and stereo width; some users would prefer polyphonic or stereo capabilities.
  • MIDI/tempo sync support is mixed across versions and users want more robust, reliable syncing (including tap tempo) despite some praise for Ableton Link compatibility.
  • Update-related bugs or missing features (e.g., occasional UI quirks like sliders disappearing, and limited loop/export options) are noted by multiple users.
Recent reviews
incredible beats, nice music, fun gameplay, and I suggest you download it.
by Dj*****, 2025-09-01

Finally I’m DJ
by ni*****, 2023-06-14

Was watching a moog documentary today and I remembered this amazing app. Thanks for keeping it going it’s a hidden jewel of the App Store.
by Vd*****, 2019-07-06
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