VBLASTBEATS

VBLASTBEATS brings the Twisted Electrons BlastBeats FM groovebox to iPad, as a standalone instrument and an AUv3 plug-in.

Build beats with six drum voices and four four-operator synth channels. Shape sounds with the familiar fader panel, record parameter movements, and push patterns into new territory with Wiggle modulation and performance tricks.

This is a close recreation of the hardware, using much of its original user-interface code. The button combinations are part of the instrument: hold one control while touching another, just as you would on BlastBeats. Multi-touch and swipe gestures keep that hands-on workflow intact, while the added grid editor gives you a direct view of your pattern.

FEATURES

• FM drums and four synth channels with detailed OPL3 emulation.
• Hardware-style step sequencing, pattern and kit management, and song mode.
• Interactive grid editor: tap or drag to paint steps, edit synth notes, and hold a step to set pattern length.
• Wiggle modulation, recorded automation and performance controls.
• Mixer with level meters, mute, solo, pan and warm drive.
• AUv3 with a main mix and separate instrument outputs in compatible hosts.
• Sync to host and Ableton Link support.
• Instrument-aware pattern randomization and gentle kit variations.
• WAV recording: record immediately or arm recording to start with the sequencer, then share your take.
• Autosave or manual saving, plus recall of unsaved edits in host sessions.
• Import and export hardware-compatible BlastBeats libraries as ZIP archives.
• High-contrast display option and an illustrated manual accessible from the menu.

No BlastBeats hardware is required. Use VBLASTBEATS on its own, or load its AUv3 instrument in a compatible host such as AUM or GarageBand.

HAVE A BLAST