Groove Rider GR-16

Groove Rider GR-16


Groove Box / AUv3


$21.99
2.2.1for iPhone, iPad and more
9.7
321 Ratings
Dmitrij Pavlov
Developer
219.2 MB
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Oct 31, 2021
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About Groove Rider GR-16

Our users will tell better than us:

"A really good groove box, so easy to get beats and hooks going in moments and the sound is just stunning!" - App Store review

"Well this is something special I can tell you, so much has gone into this and many people are going to just love this" - thesoundtestroom

"Lots of preinstalled sounds, effects and the usability is there. It allows you to be as creative as you like with no need for the numerous sub-menus you find on other software" - App Store review

"This is a very well thought out and inspirational app. It goes much further than just electronic dance music... Highly recommended!" - App Store review

"Where has this been my whole life!... Gorgeous, user friendly, simple and sonically vibrant" - App Store review
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Groove Rider GR-16 is a professional step-sequenced groove box, inspired by professional hardware drum machines and rhythm boxes. It has a powerful Poison-202 based two oscillator synthesizer engine, plus a big variety of included PCM drum samples, insert/send/master effects, arpeggiator, automation recording, modulator, ADSR and filter block, and more! Built-in factory pattern library includes patterns in different music styles, which will inspire you (the list will be appended with the regular updates). Check out the patterns demo video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rnGM_rL2cY

One remarkable feature of GR-16 is that all the controls are arranged on one screen, just like on a real groove box device! It lets you access almost all useful parameters from the one screen. Forget about numerous sub-windows and dialogs, which ruined your inspiration in another musical apps! Groove Rider is the fastest path from your imagination to reality!

You can use GR-16 as a ready-to-go realtime musical instrument (groove box) in your jam sessions together with Ableton Link feature to synchronize it with your other music gear. Groove Rider is also very handy for quickly sketching your musical ideas, allowing you to instantly record them directly by using the Record function. Making music becomes easy and fun, in contrast with boring note drawing process and dealing with tons of files and expensive plugins in the DAW's! Don't loose your inspiration, boost it up with Groove Rider!

Features:

• supports Ableton Link, AUv3 (can be hosted as Audio Unit), AudioBus, AudioShare, Inter-App Audio, Core Midi, Virtual Midi In/Out, Bluetooth Midi, Midi Clock sync

• synth engine is Poison-202 based: 2 oscillators, 5 waveforms (Saw, Pulse, Sine, Triangle and Super-Saw)
• synth oscillator modulation types: Ring, Sync, PW and XFM
• 83 available oscillator configurations
• WaveTable synthesis with ability to import user wavetables (Serum .wav format supported)
• Filter module with LP, BP, HP, Notch type filters, 12 and 24 dB/octave
• ADSR envelope, assignable to Amp and Filter
• Modulator module with 9 LFO shapes x 6 destinations (Pitch, Filter, Level, Pan, Osc Edit, IFX Edit)
• portamento

• polyphony up to 32 voices
• 16 sounding parts per pattern
• 16 steps x 8 bars per each part
• each step consist of up to 4 voices (notes)
• each step can be time shifted forward/backward a fractional value
• strokes for each step (to play several notes at one step)
• step trigger conditions for each note

• 12 send effect types, one send effect per pattern
• 22 master effect types, one master effect per pattern
• 34 insert effect types, one insert effect per each part
• master Limiter
• Arpeggiator with 6 modes and 50 rhythm patterns
• Scale play mode with 36 different scales to select from
• Chords and Notes play mode
• 30+ different midi groove templates
• 116 microtonal scales
• Song mode

• store up to 256 user patterns
• import & export user patterns and banks via share sheet
• pattern audio export in 16, 24 and 32 bit wav format
• Ableton Live Set export
• 29 interface skins

Guide:
https://www.jimaudio.pro/grooverider/grooverider_manual.pdf

Website:
https://www.jimaudio.pro
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.2.1

Last updated on Oct 31, 2021
Old Versions
Bug fixes:
- sample folders with dots in their names were not seen - fixed;
- AUv3: "Start with Host" setting was not working/displaying correctly;
- AUv3: if you solo one part and then reopen plugin's window, solo will be cancelled - fixed;
- Copy/Paste Entire Part now pastes part's name too;
- pressing and holding the Part select, Mute, Erase, Trigger etc. buttons from the external midi controller (previously assigned via Midi Learn) was not working correctly: it would release when you touched some pads on the screen at the same time - fixed now;
- using with LaunchPad Pro: during playback, "Follow Cursor" function was not working (not updating the current bar) while app was in the background - fixed;

Other changes:
- you can now use EXIT button during playback to cancel jumping to the next pattern in case you have occasionally selected it;
- during pattern playback, if you occasionally touched the SONG mode button, you can now cancel it by tapping the SONG button again. EXIT button will work for this too;
- Revert to Saved: you can now use this function during pattern playback, no need to stop the pattern.
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Version History
2.2.1
Oct 31, 2021
Bug fixes:
- sample folders with dots in their names were not seen - fixed;
- AUv3: "Start with Host" setting was not working/displaying correctly;
- AUv3: if you solo one part and then reopen plugin's window, solo will be cancelled - fixed;
- Copy/Paste Entire Part now pastes part's name too;
- pressing and holding the Part select, Mute, Erase, Trigger etc. buttons from the external midi controller (previously assigned via Midi Learn) was not working correctly: it would release when you touched some pads on the screen at the same time - fixed now;
- using with LaunchPad Pro: during playback, "Follow Cursor" function was not working (not updating the current bar) while app was in the background - fixed;

Other changes:
- you can now use EXIT button during playback to cancel jumping to the next pattern in case you have occasionally selected it;
- during pattern playback, if you occasionally touched the SONG mode button, you can now cancel it by tapping the SONG button again. EXIT button will work for this too;
- Revert to Saved: you can now use this function during pattern playback, no need to stop the pattern.
2.2.0
Apr 28, 2021
- introducing Novation LaunchPad Pro mk3 support (in standalone app only)! Connect your LP Pro and get full control over your live performance with Groove Rider GR-16! You can access up to four different pad modes simultaneously. It can display, for example, Mute, Trigger, Jump and Keys modes simultaneously on one LP Pro surface! Also, you can control the MFX touch pad, Arpeggiator, adjust part Volume, Pan, Send amount, Mutes, Solo, browse your patterns bank and much more!
- added a separate Settings Page (standalone app only) with a new dedicated Settings button next to the Mixer button. Settings Page contains all the global GR-16 settings like Audio, Midi, Colors, Sync etc. displayed in a convenient way, and also all the Export/Share functions. Note, that the old "Settings" menu and all the export functions from the "Util" menu were moved to this new Settings Page;
- LaunchPad Pro mk3 section added to the Midi menu of the Settings Page, where you can tweak certain things like e.g. Arpeggiator x-axis and y-axis parameter assign, enable/disable screen saver and text hints;
- fixed bug in AUv3 with assigning knob parameters under AUM: knobs were reacting only in every other pattern you select;
- fixed in AUv3: REC aim (REC paused) mode now starts to play together with host;
- other minor bug fixes.
2.1.3
Jan 30, 2021
- added: you can now swipe left in the Patterns List to quickly Rename, Init or Duplicate selected pattern;
- added: UNDO button now can be Midi Learned;
- added (AUv3): you can now copy/paste pattern data between two audio units of the same type using Copy button. It works between GR-16 units of the same type only, which means that you cannot copy/paste between multiout and non-multiout unit;
- fixed (standalone): in Song or Chain mode, playback sometimes skipped several beats when jumping to the next pattern in a song;
- fixed (user patterns related): modifying a pattern inside one AU in the shared user patterns base sometimes did not update these changes to the other currently loaded AU;
- other minor bug fixes.
2.1.2
Jan 17, 2021
- bug fixed in AUv3, which could lead to incorrect state saving/restoring when using several instances of GR-16 inside one host project;
- fixed: pattern started to play incorrectly when you paste a copied pattern during playback.
2.1.1
Jan 9, 2021
In this update, bugs fixed in AUv3:
- incorrect AU parameters were displayed in the available parameters list (in AUM);
- value jog was behaving incorrectly in the Pattern List selection mode;
- Mute buttons on the mixer page sometimes worked incorrectly;
- when freezing a track in Cubasis, all the parameters and the pattern itself were reset to the Init state;
- sometimes when Cubasis puts GR-16 offline and its parameters stop responding (e.g. when GR-16 track is Muted), it shows corresponding message now;
- Midi Learn setup was not saved/restored correctly.
2.1.0
Jan 6, 2021
- Midi Learn is now working inside AUv3 the same way it works in standalone. Midi Learn setup is unique for each AUv3 unit and saved with the unit state;
- new: note key and chord name labels are now displayed on top of Pads when in Keys or Chords mode;
- some of the skins were slightly modified, light font style added;
- standalone: removed annoying slide animation when opening Mixer page;
- some serious bug fixes.
2.0.2
Dec 28, 2020
- fixed in AUv3: multi-out bus configuration and certain settings were not saving with audio unit state;
- fixed crash when doing "Delete All User Patterns" or "Export All User Patterns" functions;
- AUv3: now in Trigger mode you can trigger all the pads using two octaves of a single midi input channel (as in standalone);
- fixed in AUv3: undo history was cleared every time after closing/reopening unit window;
- iPad Air (4th gen) screen layout bug fixed in standalone;
- minor bug fixes.
2.0.1
Dec 24, 2020
In this 2.0.1 version:
- a quick fix for the Midi Note Off event in AUv3;

In previous major 2.0.0 update:
- Introducing AUv3 support! Now you can use fully-sized GR-16 Audio Unit inside any AUv3 host with almost the same functionality, as in standalone version (excluding chain, song mode and some export functions);
- Midi In and 16-channel Midi Out support for AUv3;
- Multi-output audio unit is also included. Use up to 8 assignable audio busses (incl. Master bus)!
- new: import samples and folders directly from Files.app dialog for both Standalone and AUv3;
- "User" folder is renamed to "Samples" and moved to the top of the folder list for user convenience;
- some factory Bank A patterns were improved/replaced to sound better (A32, A37-42, A71);
- lots of bug fixes, because main parts of sequencer engine were rewritten from scratch. Feel free to email me at jimaudiodsp -at- gmail.com if you find some bugs or issues with GR-16.
2.0.0
Dec 22, 2020
- Introducing AUv3 support! Now you can use fully-sized GR-16 Audio Unit inside any AUv3 host with almost the same functionality, as in standalone version (excluding chain, song mode and some export functions);
- Midi In and 16-channel Midi Out support for AUv3;
- Multi-output audio unit is also included. Use up to 8 assignable audio busses (incl. Master bus)!
- new: import samples and folders directly from Files.app dialog for both Standalone and AUv3;
- "User" folder is renamed to "Samples" and moved to the top of the folder list for user convenience;
- some factory Bank A patterns were improved/replaced to sound better (A32, A37-42, A71);
- lots of bug fixes, because main parts of sequencer engine were rewritten from scratch. Feel free to email me at jimaudiodsp -at- gmail.com if you find some bugs or issues with GR-16.
1.7.9
Sep 19, 2020
- fixed issue with midi notes timing, sent to GR's Midi Input. They were played back with a small jitter (off the grid);
- dynamic knob control added for better value adjusting experience;
- on the Mixer page channel strips: now you can tap Mute or Solo button and swipe it left/right to mute or solo multiple parts in one swipe!
1.7.8
Aug 9, 2020
- added Relative Midi support for controlling the knobs. There are two relative midi modes currently supported: Binary Offset and 2's Complement. Auto detection is enabled by default, but you can change it manually in the Settings menu -> 'Relative Midi' setting;
- minor Midi Learn related bugs fixed.
1.7.7
Jul 21, 2020
• Midi Thru feature added. You can turn it on from the Settings menu;
• Midi Learn functionality is expanded! You can now assign CC's to the following controls:
- transport buttons and menu navigation buttons;
- Shift button and part select buttons;
- pad mode buttons;
- Wave, Filter, Mod, Ifx type buttons;
- value jog knob;
- all the controls on the Mixer page (including Mute and Solo buttons per each part);
• Midi Learn: added two new settings (in Settings menu) to select between momentary and toggle midi controls for Mute buttons (1) and all the other buttons (2);
• Pattern name is now also accessible from the Pattern parameters menu.
1.7.6
Jul 13, 2020
- new Bank D "Hip Hop Beats" with 97 patterns (17 hip hop tracks) and 64 sound presets is now available as In-App purchase;
- bug fixed: when rendering song audio, and loading it into another daw, beats were a little bit off the grid;
- midi clock related bug fixed, when song position sometimes was read incorrectly;
- other minor bug fixes.
1.7.5
Feb 21, 2020
- added support for the new devices screen resolutions, especially iPad 11", 12.9" and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Graphics on these devices now looks crisper;
- Follow Cursor function added (Off by default). Toggle it from the Settings menu, or simply by tapping Bar + and - buttons simultaneously;
- second tap on "Chords" button now reveals "Chord Set" menu for quick access;
- minor bug fixes.
1.7.4
Nov 6, 2019
Fixed crash when using Stems Export and Ableton Live Set Export functions.
1.7.3
Nov 4, 2019
Fixed issue, affected by incorrect behaviour of audio buffer size setting on the newest iOS devices, introduced with iOS 13 (operating system is setting two times smaller buffer size, than being requested). It could cause audio glitches while playback and pattern switching.
1.7.2
Oct 30, 2019
This update introduces bug fixes:
- fixed: Copy button sometimes crashed the app in song mode;
- fixed: in very rare cases, the app could not launch at all (until being reinstalled);
- fixed sound glitch bug, which appeared sometimes when switching from Distortion MFX to Peak filter MFX;
- fixed: in Song menu you couldn't turn on the Global Tempo parameter by selecting "On" from a table;
- Audiobus and Ableton Link SDKs updated to the latest version;
- added iOS 13 support.
1.7.1
Jul 6, 2019
- fixed: Mute part indicator (small speaker icon) was behaving incorrectly when changing mutes from pads;
- fixed: When "Mute Mode: Sync" selected, muting from pads when playback is stopped was not working correctly;
- now, when you rename a pattern, a new pattern name is immediately saved (no need to tap WRITE button for it);
- other minimal bug fixes.
1.7
Dec 17, 2018
- Song Mode added. You can now create songs from user patterns, as well as render audio and stems, export/import them as single .song.gr16 file. Detailed Song Mode description will be soon added into the GR-16 Manual Guide;
- new patterns Bank C "Vinyl House Grooves" is now available as In-App purchase. It contains 81 patterns in styles House / Tech House / Minimal House (15 separate house tracks), and 73 additional part sound presets;
- in Song Mode, you can select different pattern length (in Bars) to repeat for the patterns, used in the song (max length is 32 bars). Also, you can select pattern's starting bar, and choose individual mutes for every pattern in a song;
- in Song Mode, you can record live song automation over the existing patterns automation (REC button). Note, that song automation cannot be edited;
- wavetables sample caching added, which allows to load recent used wavetables a lot faster, than before;
- added Push Notifications system to inform the user about new pattern banks, new apps and other special offers from JimAudio; Please allow it when asked, if you'd like to stay in touch;
- added pattern playback progress bar on the main screen;
- internal tempo and events playback resolution increased. It allows to play/render audio with more precise timing accuracy; also, it fixed an issue, when after exporting long patterns/chains to a wav file, rendered bpm was slightly different than original;
- fixed crash, which occurred when playing around with all 10 fingers on the screen on the iPad;
- fixed issue on stepped type automation, when the very first parameter value was not played at pattern start, but after a small delay;
- fixed issue when Copy Bar was copying the notes, but wasn't copying the automation with them;
- fixed issue, when "swiping left" the user patterns in pattern selector was not working (Init pattern function);
- fixed issue with IFX Flanger: it was unstable when used right after IFX Free Delay;
- fixed: IFX Flanger was sounding differently when using different Sample Rate in settings;
- fixed issue with message "Format not supported", when importing patterns bank file into GR-16;
- improved: now, when jumping between patterns during playback, those parts, which have identical/similar parameter settings, will not be cut-off during pattern switching.
1.6.3
Oct 1, 2018
In this version (1.6.3):
- added nested folders support for the imported user samples. Now you can browse your samples tree not being limited to nesting level or folder name length;
- import .zip function now imports your samples into GR-16 documents folder, preserving full subdirectory tree from given zip file (previously, all subdirectories were merged into one during import);
- bug fixed: Copy/Paste patterns function was not working properly after last update;
- minimal improvements in the Arpeggiator: Up, Down and Random modes are now also affecting the arpeggiator's octaves, not only key order as it was before;
- fixed: Midi In now ignores incoming midi channel notes, if corresponding part's Mutes are ON;
- fixed: "-0.00" parameter value issue which sometimes appeared in the adjustable Settings parameters.

In previous update (1.6.2):
- User patterns bank is now subdivided into several sub-banks (4 x 64 by default), for easier pattern navigation. You can change the subdivide factor from the Settings menu -> User sub-banks parameter;
- now you can hold "Part ->" or "<- Part" button and tap a Pad, to instantly select desired Part;
- crash bug fixed, when trying to use "Delete All User Patterns" utility; also when importing previously saved user bank from .bank.gr16 file;
- now tapping a Pad will not switch off the Shift Lock. It can be useful when tweaking knobs with Shift Lock On, while hitting Pads to hear the effect.
1.6.2
Sep 27, 2018
In this update (1.6.2):
- User patterns bank is now subdivided into several sub-banks (4 x 64 by default), for easier pattern navigation. You can change the subdivide factor from the Settings menu -> User sub-banks parameter;
- now you can hold "Part ->" or "<- Part" button and tap a Pad, to instantly select desired Part;
- crash bug fixed, when trying to use "Delete All User Patterns" utility; also when importing previously saved user bank from .bank.gr16 file;
- now tapping a Pad will not switch off the Shift Lock. It can be useful when tweaking knobs with Shift Lock On, while hitting Pads to hear the effect;

In previous big update (1.6.0):
- maximum pattern length raised to 8 bars;
- introducing Wavetable Synthesis. You can load a wavetable, and control its wavetable position parameter (can be modulated) and the pulse width (can be automated);
- introducing In-App purchases. First introduced IAP is a new pattern Bank B "Techno Sessions", consisting of 72 new patterns and 50 part presets in Deep / Melodic Techno style. Now available from within the app;
- 80 new one-shot samples added to the built-in sample library for FREE!
- 4 new instruments added;
- 45 built-in wavetables added! Select them by tapping Oscillator's "Wave" button and then browsing inside the "Wave" folder. Note, that user wavetables will be placed at the top of the list inside this folder;
- you can import your own wavetable files (Serum wav format is currently supported) by placing these files into the "Wave" folder inside Groove Rider's documents folder, or by using "Open In..." dialog from other locations;
- 14 new part sound presets added to the Bank A presets. They're all based on built-in wavetables, and have a prefix "WT";
- new Bar selector with 2 buttons: plus and minus. Old 4-buttons selector is still available (switchable from Settings menu), but it will not be able to access more than 4 bars;
- Part Mutes events now can work in Sync to the Beat, Bar or Pattern. This is selectable from the Settings menu - Mute Mode, but it is Off by default. Very useful when performing live;
- Shift "Lock" feature added, allows to temporarily lock the Shift button in pressed state. To activate, hold down the Shift button and swipe up or down for some distance. Deactivated by tapping anything, that is not a knob;
- 2 new Utilities added: "Clone Bar" and "Clone Pattern Bar". First one to distribute (copy) currently selected bar along all the other bars in the current Part. Second one to distribute (copy) the whole current bar (affecting all 16 parts) into the other bars;
- Utilities folder is rearranged to put the most important functions to the top;
- new Copy/Paste function: you can now copy and paste the whole Mixer state (all part levels, pans, send fx amounts and also master volume) from one pattern to another. Just select "Paste Mixer" from the popup menu upon paste;
- Midi CC output is added, allowing you to send all knobs movements to the Midi Out. It is Off by default, please activate it from Settings menu if needed;
- you can now see the names of Osc Edit 1 & 2 parameters for the Oscillator type sounds, written as captions under the Osc Edit 1 & 2 knobs;
- new main display Animation mode available: Channels + Oscillogram;
- new "Loop" button instead of "Tap" button! You can now loop one bar (or several bars, holding it down during playback). If you wish, you can revert back the old Tap button from the Settings menu;
- now, when turning on the velocity pad mode for a Part, the TouchPad in Scale mode will reflect the velocity along its Y axis;
- improved UI: tables (lists of files, oscillators etc) were optimized to open faster on slower devices;
- improved: more space for scrollable lists and menus on a display by temporarily moving away the bottom screen bar;
- fixed: part level indicators sometimes worked incorrectly;
- fixed: when sample start parameter is not zero, sometimes it caused a click;
- minimal fixes in the "Catch" knob midi mode.
1.6.1
Sep 19, 2018
In this version (1.6.1):
- fix for the message "Product not found", which showed up in some cases when trying to make an IAP purchase;
- small, but important fix for the screen edge area: now when you tap the controls, which are close to the right or left edge of the screen, they will work without a delay.

In previous big update (1.6.0):
- maximum pattern length raised to 8 bars;
- introducing Wavetable Synthesis. You can load a wavetable, and control its wavetable position parameter (can be modulated) and the pulse width (can be automated);
- introducing In-App purchases. First introduced IAP is a new pattern Bank B "Techno Sessions", consisting of 72 new patterns and 50 part presets in Deep / Melodic Techno style. Now available from within the app;
- 80 new one-shot samples added to the built-in sample library for FREE into these sections: Kick, Snare, Clap, HiHat, Cymbal, Percussion and Stabs!
- 4 new instruments added to the built-in Instrument library;
- 45 built-in wavetables added! Select them by tapping Oscillator's "Wave" button and then browsing inside the "Wave" folder. Note, that user wavetables will be placed at the top of the list inside this folder;
- you can import your own wavetable files (Serum wav format is currently supported) by placing these files into the "Wave" folder inside Groove Rider's documents folder, or by using "Open In..." dialog from other locations;
- 14 new part sound presets added to the Bank A presets. They're all based on built-in wavetables, and have a prefix "WT";
- new Bar selector with 2 buttons: plus and minus. Old 4-buttons selector is still available (switchable from Settings menu), but it will not be able to access more than 4 bars;
- Part Mutes events now can work in Sync to the Beat, Bar or Pattern (this is selectable from the Settings menu -> Mute Mode, but it is Off by default). Very useful when performing live;
- Shift "Lock" feature added, allows to temporarily lock the Shift button in pressed state. To activate, hold down the Shift button and swipe up or down for some distance. Deactivated by tapping anything, that is not a knob;
- 2 new Utilities added: "Clone Bar" and "Clone Pattern Bar". First one to distribute (copy) currently selected bar along all the other bars in the current Part. Second one to distribute (copy) the whole current bar (affecting all 16 parts) into the other bars;
- Utilities folder is rearranged to put the most important functions to the top;
- new Copy/Paste function: you can now copy and paste the whole Mixer state (all part levels, pans, send fx amounts and also master volume) from one pattern to another. Just select "Paste Mixer" from the popup menu upon paste;
- Midi CC output is added, allowing you to send all knobs movements to the Midi Out. It is Off by default, please activate it from Settings menu if needed;
- you can now see the names of Osc Edit 1 & 2 parameters for the Oscillator type sounds, written as captions under the Osc Edit 1 & 2 knobs;
- new main display Animation mode available: Channels + Oscillogram;
- new "Loop" button instead of "Tap" button! You can now loop one bar (or several bars, holding it down during playback). If you wish, you can revert back the old Tap button from the Settings menu;
- now, when turning on the velocity pad mode for a Part, the TouchPad in Scale mode will reflect the velocity along its Y axis;
- improved UI: tables (lists of files, oscillators etc) were optimized to open faster on slower devices;
- improved: more space for scrollable lists and menus on a display by temporarily moving away the bottom screen bar;
- fixed: part level indicators sometimes worked incorrectly;
- fixed: Pitch Shifter IFX was sounding very differently when using different system sample rates;
- fixed: when sample start parameter is not zero, sometimes it caused a click;
- fixed: issue with the Midi Thru, which was initially ON by mistake;
- minimal fixes in the "Catch" knob midi mode.
1.6.0
Sep 17, 2018
- maximum pattern length raised to 8 bars;
- introducing Wavetable Synthesis. You can load a wavetable, and control its wavetable position parameter (can be modulated) and the pulse width (can be automated);
- introducing In-App purchases. First introduced IAP is a new pattern Bank B "Techno Sessions", consisting of 72 new patterns and 50 part presets in Deep / Melodic Techno style. Now available from within the app;
- 80 new one-shot samples added to the built-in sample library for FREE into these sections: Kick, Snare, Clap, HiHat, Cymbal, Percussion and Stabs!
- 4 new instruments added to the built-in Instrument library;
- 45 built-in wavetables added! Select them by tapping Oscillator's "Wave" button and then browsing inside the "Wave" folder. Note, that user wavetables will be placed at the top of the list inside this folder;
- you can import your own wavetable files (Serum wav format is currently supported) by placing these files into the "Wave" folder inside Groove Rider's documents folder, or by using "Open In..." dialog from other locations;
- 14 new part sound presets added to the Bank A presets. They're all based on built-in wavetables, and have a prefix "WT";
- new Bar selector with 2 buttons: plus and minus. Old 4-buttons selector is still available (switchable from Settings menu), but it will not be able to access more than 4 bars;
- Part Mutes events now can work in Sync to the Beat, Bar or Pattern (this is selectable from the Settings menu -> Mute Mode, but it is Off by default). Very useful when performing live;
- Shift "Lock" feature added, allows to temporarily lock the Shift button in pressed state. To activate, hold down the Shift button and swipe up or down for some distance. Deactivated by tapping anything, that is not a knob;
- 2 new Utilities added: "Clone Bar" and "Clone Pattern Bar". First one to distribute (copy) currently selected bar along all the other bars in the current Part. Second one to distribute (copy) the whole current bar (affecting all 16 parts) into the other bars;
- Utilities folder is rearranged to put the most important functions to the top;
- new Copy/Paste function: you can now copy and paste the whole Mixer state (all part levels, pans, send fx amounts and also master volume) from one pattern to another. Just select "Paste Mixer" from the popup menu upon paste;
- Midi CC output is added, allowing you to send all knobs movements to the Midi Out. It is Off by default, please activate it from Settings menu if needed;
- you can now see the names of Osc Edit 1 & 2 parameters for the Oscillator type sounds, written as captions under the Osc Edit 1 & 2 knobs;
- new main display Animation mode available: Channels + Oscillogram;
- new "Loop" button instead of "Tap" button! You can now loop one bar (or several bars, holding it down during playback). If you wish, you can revert back the old Tap button from the Settings menu;
- now, when turning on the velocity pad mode for a Part, the TouchPad in Scale mode will reflect the velocity along its Y axis;
- improved UI: tables (lists of files, oscillators etc) were optimized to open faster on slower devices;
- improved: more space for scrollable lists and menus on a display by temporarily moving away the bottom screen bar;
- fixed: part level indicators sometimes worked incorrectly;
- fixed: Pitch Shifter IFX was sounding very differently when using different system sample rates;
- fixed: when sample start parameter is not zero, sometimes it caused a click;
- fixed: sometimes, when using playback sync with the Midi Clock, Play button was not lit;
- fixed: issue with the Midi Thru, which was initially ON by mistake;
- minimal fixes in the "Catch" knob midi mode;
- some minimal interface and graphics improvements.
1.5.4
Jul 18, 2018
- new "Microtonal scale" feature added as a part parameter with 116 different microtonal scales to select from! Now you can select a microtonal tuning for each part in the pattern individually to achieve interesting inharmonic or ethnic sounds. It is located in the Part menu -> "Tuning" setting. Note: if you wish to play and explore all the steps of selected microtonal scale using onscreen pads, don't forget to set Pattern menu -> "Scale" parameter to "Chromatic".
- minor bug fixes.
1.5.3
Jul 9, 2018
- for iPhone X, changed the behavior of home bar. Now it will not switch between the apps on first occasional touch or swipe;
- fixed bug: part volume meters were not reacting to the audio signal in certain cases.

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