iPad app to complement Syntakt? (With sequencer similar to digitakt)

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Hi guys. I’m looking for an app to complement syntakt that allows a quick sampling workflow and preferably has some kind of sequencer that’s easy to use. But I also need it be able to host AUV3 to play some polyphonic instruments. And it would be a bonus if it can automate syntakt.
The focus needs to be on quick and efficient sampling and sequencing (hopefully with plocks and insert effects).

I tried logic which does all I need it to but it detracts from the fun factor. I feel like I’m using a DAW and it’s all too menu divey and totally detracts from the fun of Syntakt’s workflow.
Drambo while very flexible requires quite a bit of setup and isn’t quite focused enough.
Beat maker 3: I don’t quite get along with it’s GUI which feels counterintuitive to me
Ton drum machine seems like the perfect workflow but it doesn’t host AUv3 afaik and can’t be used as an AuV3 plus lacks insert effect flexibility.

I’m basically looking for something that’s immediate like a digitakt (both in terms of the sequencer and having the sample visible on the same page, and easy to set plocks would be a nice addition + easy recording directly into a drum pad). But with the option to insert effects and polyphonic instruments and have automation recording or drawing as a subpage, (and midi modulators would be a nice addition). It also needs to sync to syntakt. I tried Drambo and I know it can do this all but I don’t get along with the GUI and workflow as it requires lots of setup and isn’t focused enough.

Anyone have some suggestions?

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This is a bit older, I’m not sure if it meets all criteria but since elektron doesn’t make a digitakt app, you have to weigh out your priorities.

elektronauts search criteria: digitakt app

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AUM with koala on one channel, synths and effects and stuff on other channels and sub channels wis what I do. Works a treat.

Edit - patterning 2 is radical.

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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I considered AUM but was hoping for something with pattern or clip launching when it comes to arrangement. From what I saw AUM just had a linear arrangement view?

And can patterning 2 allow me to record synced audio input with one click? Can it host AUV3?

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are you asking if it has quantized recording? yes, I believe so. there is apparently patterning 3 now if you want to read the features list it’s here:

Patterning 3 (olympianoiseco.com)

you can also apply timing offset to recordings or on each step so similar to micro-timing, if it needs adjustment I mean. AUV3 don’t know.

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Thank. I’ll check it out :slight_smile:

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No doubt, good luck! hope it does most of what you want.

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It looks like I’ll be able to run it as a multi out AUv3 in logic which pretty much gives me everything I need. Thanks for the suggestion! Just gonna watch some workflow videos to see if I’d get along with it. Seems like a pretty streamlined workflow so far :slight_smile:
I guess no plocks though from what I’ve searched so far, but seems like it has automation which is great

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I think this is always a good idea as long as you don’t get so caught up in watching the videos that you forget why you’re watching them! (happens to me sometimes)

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I would go with Loopy Pro to host AUv3 effects and record loops from Syntakt. Also Cykle/Polybeat bundle is good and they’re very versatile and capable sequencers and you can automate CC messages.

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Yes. The dreaded analysis paralysis. Can’t say I enjoy it, but I want the music making to be as music makey as possible hence the tedious research :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Thanks. Great suggestions. Loopy looks promising. I wonder if I can use both it and the sequencers you mentioned simultaneously?

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I waver between over-analysis and impulse buy.

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Sure, Loppy Pro can run any audio or MIDI auv3 ( or inter-app audio) apps so you can sequence Syntakt with Cykle for example and record loops using Loopy Pro as host. That’s my approach to Digitone :slight_smile:

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Loopy Pro is probably a better fit than AUM in that case.

But AUM is more of a mixer than a DAW/Groovebox.
The way many people use it is as the main host for their instruments and effects (AUv3, physical via USB, or an audio interface) and it handles all the recording and MIDI routing.

You could run an instance of Loopy Pro inside AUM on one channel, Patterning 3 on another, and Syntakt on a third.
Any number of different sequencer/synth apps really - each with their own chain of effects, then routed through a master bus with compression etc.

Loopy Pro can do a lot of this itself too. It has its own mixer/effects chains built in.
It’s a really powerful looper, and has great tools to create a custom control surface.
But some things like MIDI and audio routing are not quite as seamless as they are in AUM. Or maybe that’s just what I am used to.
As one example though, you can’t do real side-chain compression in Loopy Pro, as it doesn’t have multi-bus AU support yet.

This flexibility is part of the appeal for me though.
I could create entire tracks in Loopy Pro, Drambo, Koala, etc just by themselves.
But since these can all be hosted inside another app (whether it’s AUM or something else) I am not limited to only working within what that one app can do.

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Just get drambo and create a template with 8 sampling devices mate.

Drambo is screaming “I do everything you need”.

I am super fast with it. I have 6 drums tracks and 2 synths tracks already made. I don’t need to setup everything.

I have to agree that the GUI sucks.

Take a look maybe to Korg Gadget, it can do almost everything you need but the sampler/audio is very limited.

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BAM is nice too. Please ignore the link description.

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This sounds a lot like me :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Thanks for the suggestions, as long as AUM can allow me to easily use a midi sequencer app it should work.

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You’re probably right, I should just learn it and be done with it seeing as I already bought it. I only wish I could zoom in on the racks or make the knobs bigger.