VBLASTBEATS
FM Groovebox & AUv3 Instrument
$8.99
iPad
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
- Corrected AUv3 registration metadata to address reports of missing plug-ins in Logic Pro for iPad.
- Fixed operator 3 feedback in synth algorithm 3.
- Fixed standalone iPad scaling so the complete panel stays visible and centred.
Existing algorithm 3 sounds with nonzero operator 3 feedback may now sound different. Set that feedback to zero to retain the previous sound.
The developer, Twisted-Electrons, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- TWISTED-ELECTRONS
- Size
- 39.1 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- iPad
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Twisted Electrons

