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BeatMaker 3 vs Groove Rider 2
Both stand on beat making software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid iPhone
BeatMaker 3 brings sampling, sequencing, effects, and performance tools to an iPad music workflow. Check the stated iOS compatibility against the newer iPadOS requirement in the US App Store listing before choosing it.
Visit BeatMaker 3 Paid AndroidiPhone
Groove Rider 2 offers clip-based performance and timeline arrangement with extensive instrument, effect, and MIDI support. Its one-time price and required companion apps are important considerations for iPad and iPhone producers.
Visit Groove Rider 2The facts
| BeatMaker 3 | Groove Rider 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | BeatMaker 3: $24.99, paid once | Groove Rider 2: $34.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | BeatMaker 3 | Not published |
| Website | intua.net | jimaudio.pro |
| On beat making software | #23 of 32 | #27 of 32 |
BeatMaker 3: what it does well
- Sampler offers 128 banks of 128 pads
- Supports multichannel USB audio interface recording
- Exports compositions and separated elements as stems
- Supports Audio Unit V3 and Audiobus 3
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Listed for iPad rather than other platforms
Groove Rider 2: what it does well
- 16 × 16 grid supports live clip launching
- Song mode edits automation and arranges MIDI clips
- Includes four built-in instrument types
- Supports MIDI, WAV, stems, and GR2 exports
- Works with Ableton Link and AUv3
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Requires iOS 16 or later
- Integrated modules need separate app purchases for full access
- Multi-core rendering may glitch on M1 and earlier devices
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