Figure

What Figure is

Figure is a free iOS app for making beats and bass lines, with drums, bass and lead synths in an interface designed for mobile use. It is intended both for people starting on their first beat and for musicians sketching ideas for an album. Figure was designed to work as a standalone music-making tool, without depending on Allihoopa. That sharing service has closed, so browsing and uploading to it are no longer supported. Users could sign in with a Propellerhead account or create one when launching the app. Reason Studios has said it planned to improve Figure’s connection with Reason and its other applications. The company’s timeline identifies Figure as an iOS beat-making app launched in 2012. The listed plan is free, with no free trial listed. The app’s listed platform is iOS, and Reason Studios said it was available as a free App Store download in its 2019 announcement.

Who it suits

Figure suits people making their first beat and musicians who want to sketch album ideas on iOS. It may also suit users seeking a standalone mobile tool with drums, bass and lead synths.

Limits

Figure is listed for iOS. Its connection to Allihoopa no longer supports browsing or uploading, and no free trial is offered.

Getting started

1. Use an iOS device.
2. Find Figure through the App Store; Reason Studios said it was available as a free download in its 2019 announcement.
3. Launch the app and sign in with a Propellerhead account, or create one.
4. Use the drums, bass, and lead synths to make beats or bass lines.

Verdict

Figure offers a free, focused way to create beats and bass lines on iOS. Its Allihoopa sharing features are no longer available, but the app was designed to work on its own.