Pure Acid | Groovebox App of 2019? | haQ attaQ

[@JakobHaq]

CLARIFICATION about 6:33 - Some have interpreted this as if an update broke the app. This is NOT the case. I was referring to the work I did with this video. An update added AUv3 support, which is a good thing, but the material I recorded for this video was made before the update and in that material I was harping on about the lack of AUv3 support. I was also referring to the lack of AUv3 support. I had pretty much recorded everything and was about to start editing everything when the update hit. The update made all of my material out of date right there and then. So I had to redo everything from scratch. As one of my Patreons said, “it’s hard to work with a moving target”. Many reviewers will hurry to get their videos out early, but I don’t do that. I take my time with the apps and or hardware in order to get to know them better. That way I can make videos based on some proper info and understanding of what an app or hardware thing can do and how it works. Sometime that means that I’ll be working with something for so long (preparing a video for it) that an update hits and basically makes a lot of my work out of date. Sometimes I’m lucky and I’ll get access to a product early (months) in advance, this is the only time you’ll see me put out a video in launch date for a product.

[@christophershivers]

I like that "Bad Man Ting" song....I always come back to this video to hear that song.

[@ksgant]

Here I am, 4 months later, and I still walk around the house singing “Bad Man Ting” while doing various work...which drives my wife crazy. 😊

[@philhuston9426]

I was a synth clinician a hundred years ago. I watch your videos because you bypass the slick knob and dial up the fun knob. I learned nobody gave a shit about quantize error or if I was a brilliant musician (which I'm not) they just wanted to have fun. I mention that because what i wanted to learn about this app was handled well, and one thing I learned, simply by paying attention, was how to change the damn effects! It went by in 2 seconds, but there it was. Thanks!

[@krazywabbit]

Hi from four years into the future. This video is still relevant.

[@KevinOverstreet]

Amazing video! I’m new to your channel and I keep coming back over and over as I start my iPad music journey. You’re dope!

[@kokopeline]

"Bending notes will save humanity" :) Brilliant Jakob! HAPPY holidays to you! Thanks for all the high quality and inspiring work you share!

[@JakobHaq]

Happy holidays to you too and I hope you receive a lot of bendy-notes in your presents! 💛

[@kokopeline]

@@JakobHaq Tnx!

[@nhklog674]

The Best presentation from d best presenter not like others that just mumbling ..keep it up !

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

That thumbnail is ART ♥️ Cracking video Jakob, Pure Acid looks great!

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you Patrick! 💛

[@Punk_Mayhem]

JaqAttack is just ❤ absolute euphoric aesthetic ❤

[@georgesbouchelaghem682]

Great vidéo Jak, as always. You were the one that made me enter the magical world of Ipad music making and won't ever thank you enough. Pure Acid is like candy, it's a joy to play with and there's nothing right like it.

[@JakobHaq]

Feels really good to hear that! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@johndeggendorf7826]

... I must have watched Jakob and Doug for a year before I bought an iPad, and never looked back. You tube at it’s best.

[@qishmish]

haq, thank you much! enjoy your videos, informative AND fun! p.s. 303 forever!

[@domdib]

Even though I probably won't get this, I always enjoy your reviews Jakob. You always radiate such a positive vibe. Keep doing your thing!

[@JakobHaq]

Aw, thank you! 🙏🏼

[@elbongo4454]

Love this, very helpful first 2 hours playing and I love it!

[@TheAudioDabbler]

Throughly entertained. Super great job. Your videos continue to get better and better. I think you sold me on getting Pure Acid. Even though I am not an AcidHead, I think PureAcid could be really fun, especially that sequencer.

[@JakobHaq]

Yeah I really love the Sequencer! The only other app that I know of that is this intuitive is the Rosetta suite ... I think. I haven’t used it in a while but I have a recollection of me having a similar fun app experience with Rosetta stuff.

[@stephanechamotif_rblackwoo4528]

Good acid

[@ablearcher2753]

I just bought myself an iPad Pro 12,9" and was looking for some great music production apps. You might have just provided me with some answers and found yourself a new subscriber. Please keep up your great work.

[@johndeggendorf7826]

This video came down this morning like a ray of sunshine from heaven. I like when old school rocks on! Thanks 🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩 (5 hats are my highest rating.)

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you! I think I need to get a new hat closet! 💋

[@morganwebster6636]

Killing it Jakob. Great video as always but your visual and video editing is insane. So good bro. I’d like to see an automation feature implemented like in GR16 but of course Pure Acid is an auv3 but still I like being able to automate in Standalone mode. Still is unbelievably fun and useful. Have a good holiday brother. ❤️⚡️⚡️⚡️🎛

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you and have an awesome holiday! 💛

[@kh485]

You deserve a raise

[@sfandp3672]

Great vid - really appreciated it and your enthusiasm! Many thanks 👍

[@ScottBrio]

Great video! Super in depth but not overly so. This helped me decide on Pure Acid vs some of the other iOS 303 apps. I especially love the GUI. Looks like a proper plugin and is easier to use/understand than even the original TB303. Thanks!

[@beardedmynci]

Great video mate - really helpful and entertaining! This app looks a lot of fun 👊

[@Punk_Mayhem]

JaqAttack is just ❤ absolute euphoric aesthetic ❤ . Btw why the heck do we need the drum functions, that’s just sheer buzzkill!

[@HortonLawrence]

Love your videos man. Your enthusiasm for this app is amazing. And these original machines are very close to my heart. Thanks for such a great breakdown, I will be buying this app this afternoon.

[@JakobHaq]

Aw thank you so much. I’m happy you you find my videos valuable. 👊🏼😊

[@RiderWired]

As always - awesome video - thanks Jakob. And yeah PA is a beast!!!

[@JakobHaq]

My pleasure! 💛

[@bartleblans6570]

This thing sounds so good! All JimAudio stuff does. Great video!

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you! 💛

[@DavidVoy]

Very well done Video! Pure Acid is an amazing app and in my top 5 fave apps i own.

[@edzielinski]

Great video. Stands the test of time. Jakob always has a unique take on every app and has insights that others don't. I'm probably going to get this on my next purchase cycle.

[@Beatprisoner]

As always: very useful but also entertaining video, thanks.

[@80iesDude45]

The Propellerhead Rebirth for Live Jamming, love the sequencer and fx.

[@JakobHaq]

I still have the old RB338 on my older iPads. To bad it was removed from the AppStore. But now we have PA instead and its is amazing! 👊🏼

[@peterbode3005]

Pure Acid & Shockwave, the shared nr.1 apps of the year. Thanks Jakob.

[@JakobHaq]

My pleasure! 👊🏼

[@peterl4062]

That was wonderfully explained. Thank you for sharing that knowledge was us.

[@JakobHaq]

I’m happy you found the video useful!

[@joeohagan1507]

I have never heard a 303 type synth used in that conetext and I absolutely love it. This brings me back to Rebirth

[@JakobHaq]

Haha, yeah I wanted to break the “Genre specific” concept thing that always comes up as a topic whenever a product is rereleased with a genre specific name. Happy you liked it Joe, means a lot coming from you. It’s a shame that Rebirth was practically deleted of the internet, but Pure Acid fills that void now and adds on top of it.

[@user-solarnya]

Nice to watch this clip. I’m sold!

[@glisteningkabana8154]

Great review man, looks like a fantastic app!

[@DANNYBLVCK]

This app is my ish!!!!! I’ve always wanted to make acid. This app made it a lot easier and you can use it right in beat maker or just export the bass line right into beatmaker

[@JakobHaq]

The AUv3 update was sweet! 👊🏼

[@SilverDNB]

How do you use it in beatmaker? I need to write the patterns into beatmaker and tweak pureacid parameters while playing it in the daw. Now i can just play it but nmi didn't find the way to create scenes in bm3.

[@TheSupersly76]

Amazing as always.

[@lazoo2000]

Super informative vid with amazing graphics! Thank you for this.

[@dachanist]

I bought pure acid on your recommendation, I'm a trumpet player not a producer. Its a metronome on crack. Its like improv on a treadmill. I will have to find a full tutorial. I'm done with confusing DAWs like Abelton. Im here to play. If I wanted perfection I'd overdub .wav files from vintage analog gear, software should be a game.

[@Tschensennmfk]

I love acid...this might be the right tool for it...its like a rozetta suit all in one...reminds me of electribes too but auv3...great vid and beats Haq!!!just a bad man ting!

[@JakobHaq]

Yeah Rozetta is the only thing that comes to mind when thinking gun of how fun this sequencer is to use. 👍🏼

[@xyhmo]

One love.

[@iosmusicman]

Great stuff Jakob. Cheers. Lee

[@DoctorRevers]

Looks awesome. Nice job with the video too!

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you! 💛

[@djthatguysmitty]

Another great video!

[@matsewunderlich]

Awesome Video 👍 this is a cool App - very cool Sound 👍

[@MusicZeroOne]

Awesome review dude. Helped me decide this was for me. Subbed

[@EdBMetal]

Great video content en production Jakob. I can see why it took you so much time and work to make this. Very useful tutorial that i will have to rewatch a few times probably 😎👍

[@JakobHaq]

Thanks for the help with choosing the thumbnail over at Patreon! 💛💛

[@EdBMetal]

You are a real perfectionist and It really shows in this video and the things you wrote on Patreon about the production process for this video. Love all the different camera angles and screen captures. Everything is in sync with the audio. And love how you even made a special jam session to show off all the features. I am glad to see you focus on quality content instead of quantity like youtube pretty much forces creators to do these days. Bunch of slavedrivers. While it is guys like you that are their bread and butter, but yet you get treated like doormats. But that is a different conversation 🥴 keep up the good work 💪

[@C64EVO]

Love this overview Jakob. Really recommend this App for anyone that wants to achieve that Acid sound and longs for a MUCH, MUCH more intuitive and complete workflow ... Thumbs way up

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you Darrell! 💛

[@fabrizionepote9688]

Fantastic app...Great work .. jakob...🌪🔊🕉

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you! 🙏🏼😊

[@iamarodot8587]

Great vid! I will def be getting this.

[@Pulsecode303]

This is certainly my favourite app of 2019! I have been waiting for a decent sounding 303 app so that I don’t have to take my MAM MB33 classic and audio interface on all my travels anymore :)

[@JakobHaq]

That’s a retry sweet hardware device you have btw. 😊 I always wanted to build a Xoxbox but after waiting for my name to climb the xoxbox list waiting list for two years, I gave up. 😅

[@Pulsecode303]

Jakob Haq The Xoxbox is one of the better 303 imitators, for sure! I had one a couple of years ago and had a lot of fun with it, for some reason I sold it back then. Then I bought the MAM MB33 of which the formfactor and sound itself are awesome, not as close to the TB as the Xoxbox, but close enough for me, and more important, it is build like a tank and could take it with me on travels with a small audio/midi interface and sequence it with rozeta bassline, which is also an awesome app!

[@TheSemtexCow]

Thanks Jakob, pure acid is downloading 🐄👍 ya bad name 🔥🔥🔥

[@dweezil990]

Love ya man

[@dafingaz]

Great work as always!

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you! 👊🏼

[@dafingaz]

@@JakobHaq No problem!

[@spacejack400]

This is a quality video!

[@cnltaf4532]

I like your workbench,...seriously, awesome, Nice rewiew. ;) much

[@nemoitrex9643]

Yeah Jakob❗I still program and jam Rebirth. I have a Behringer TD-3 and Roland TB-3 Touch Bassline. I can't imagine not doing a little Acid now and then, lol. Recently, I started learning and using AUM and Audiobus. Thanks for sharing your vids and knowledge. I'm feeling like a kid in a candy store. I sometimes have technical issues using Rebirth in conjunction with the two. But, while I work to debug this Rebirth, AUM, Audiobus, Loopy combo, pure acid is a welcomed addition to my arsenal. You are the man❗ Bad Man Ting.. riiiight on❗ And yes, bending notes will save humanity‼️ 😅 👊🏽 😏

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you! It’s a shame that Reason studios (formerly Propellerheads) dropped Rebirth. But I still have it on my pads. I do mostly use Pure Acid nowadays though.

[@thrpatron]

Hi Jakob Is this App Support AKAI mini Keyboard ?

[@housemachine509]

I liked that off beater effect and side chained effect hope he adds that to the list. Although not a bid deal he could improve the effects but it’s still a gem

[@YasserAbdelmonsef]

I will buy it right now, Thank you

[@ralis]

Fantastic video Jakob! The jump in production is great and hey it is better the second time around. I got this app and love the demos but I had no idea how to use it. Thank you, for the instruction. I am just a keyboard player and know nothing about programming or apps so this helps a lot. I also love the Poison-202 synth both have great sounds. The only acid music I know are “The Lords of Acid” they kick much booty. I look forward to more from you.

[@JakobHaq]

I’m happy you found the video helpful in understanding how to work Pure Acid. Btw Poison 202 is a favourite of mine too, brilliant sounding synth. Btw I made the presets for bank C and also some of the drum presets.

[@AdrianGeorges]

Very well presented. Pro level.

[@JakobHaq]

Aw Thank you! I always try my best! 👊🏼

[@Princep555]

Great coverage

[@strangersun7721]

Totally respect this developer's work. They make excellent looking and feeling apps. I just don't like a lot of the sounds that the apps push you toward. They feel corny to me. I really appreciate Jakob showing some ways to make sounds outside of the genre box it feels like you're put into with the apps.

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you! I always try to ask myself “what else can be done with this” whenever I get my hands on a piece of gear or an app that is genre specific.

[@javierdonaire6877]

this app is great ... i will sell my TB-3 today .. .thanks my crazy friend

[@liantrosretrospectiva4134]

Great video! Some questions: 1. is it possible to sync the app using standard MIDI clock via cable? or just Ableton link? 2. Can you control the parameters the same way? I mean using a wired MIDI controller 3. Can you fire the drum sounds using an external sequencer and MIDI notes? Thanks

[@JakobHaq]

1,2 & 3 Yes!

[@mankismelbournejay]

Absolutely stunning app, great sounding and easy to use. Would love to see some note probability function, would make it perfect. Good review as always.

[@jenniferw8963]

You know what would be cool? If the 303 sequencer functionality in this app could control the Behringer TD-3 via MIDI, including accents & glides :) Would be a great way to improv yet keep the original analogue circuitry sound. Although this is amazing on its own... I just also own a TD-3 :)

[@brunosco]

15:36 ... and the arrows will enable you to mooove... your body to the rhythm. Cool! 😀

[@olivermarkgraf195]

HI Jacob, I didm´t find the Video how you connect all the pads & equipment . Can U show me the link,.... Thankx

[@JakobHaq]

I have a playlist with thorough videos about connecting hardware to iPad. A lot of people make videos about this but none are as thorough about it as I am >>> kzbin.info/aero/PLvNQD1EpaiNNSniWH8tKUD3SZc9hpZqIG

[@olivermarkgraf195]

Jakob Haq Thank U! But what I mean is: how do you put your 3 iPads together . Big iPad this app, 2nd another app, and the 3 a analyser tool. Got me ? Best Oliver

[@carlpaddick844]

Jakob, another awesome review - thanks so much. Just wondered if other time signatures other than 4/4 are supported in the app?

[@DJCJ999]

Help! I have loaded this app into zenbeats but I can't record the sound output or midi? Are you running this on multiple ios devices at the same time?

[@inception8]

Almost like a Korg Electribe but the ability to properly chain patterns would be absolutely essential to use it similarly like some of those older gadgets like the korg electribes, yamaha an200, or roland MC grooveboxes. Although those probably weren't any better.

[@freenfinity]

Awesome as always 👏👏🙏 But how did you connect those ipads and tempo synced them?

[@JakobHaq]

Ableton Link! Any app that supports that sync protocol can sync over Wifi. Just look through settings in Ableton link enabled apps. Make sure WiFi is on on all iDevices and turn on Ableton link in whatever apps you want to sync. They’ll detect each other.

[@freenfinity]

Jakob Haq WOW. That simple, it just works? Ooo, it does😮 You’re a king👌💪😎 I’ve found that the link disconnects and back after while though. I have optical network.. What could be the cause, is there anything in router settings to be set in some specific way to have wifi sync work stable?

[@glenallan6279]

Have you heard anything from the dev regarding rearranging sequences since the video has been out for a bit?

[@velanche]

Thanks! Bought.

[@jenniferw8963]

Thanks so much for these videos Jakob! You do a fabulous job putting them together. So artistic, both musically and visually. Love your voice too :) Hey, I was just wondering, Is there a good alternative to 1010 Blackbox & Digitakt on the iPad? How about an alternative to MPC One? Hey since iPads can detect pressure now are there now good velocity sensitive drum pad apps on the ipad?

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you very much for your kind words! 🙏🏼 When it comes to 1010 Blackbox and Digitakt, there really are no true alternatives on iOS quite yet. However, for MPC like workflows I’d say that Beatmaker 3 is on top of that game. It’s bringing a lot in that department. There are also similar apps like iMachine and iMPC and they’re good, but Beatmaker 3 kicks it out of the park i comparison. . When it comes to pressure sensitivity, I can’t say. Apple removed 3D Touch for older iPads and so only new ones have it. So I’m unable to test it out unfortunately.

[@armandoestrada2326]

Awesome video as always top notch production! Wondered if Midi out is in the works? Would love to use an external Bass synth for more sound options. Any idea?

[@ChrizzBeatz]

bad man ting is dope

[@SonicVibe]

o man your making me have to get this

[@rabmccudden683]

Jim just dropped a teaser for GR2 new grooverider groove box 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ksgant]

This has probably been asked and answered before, but I don’t even know how to search for it, but what microphone and software are you using in the iPad Mini(?) to record the commentary in your videos? It sounds great.

[@JakobHaq]

It’s an IK Multimedia iRig Mic (first gen). It’s a great michrophone with a good range but it doesn’t quite fit the frequency spectrum of my voice, so I’ve processed it a bit (removing bump around 200hz and pulled down on the transients in the upper 5khz range). Every mic has a special character and a lot of people miss that fact. I’ve had cases when working in studios where we went through 10 different mics for a singer only to find out that the one that suited him/her the best was a cheaper Dynamic SM58. And in some cases we had to use the most expensive neuman mic. My advice is to always try mics out in order to find the one that fits the best.

[@ksgant]

Jakob Haq Wow, thanks for the info, Jakob. Very informative.

[@brunobaptista1040]

Hi, I bought a korg nanokey studio to use with pure acid , but it doesn’t connect with my iPad! Could you help me?

[@ilutolextron3632]

Sounds nice

[@thegroove2000]

BADMAN TING!!!

[@IDontBelong]

How often do you think of ppl watching your videos in the future? Thank you for your tutorials. How do you have two audio interfaces setup?

[@ralis]

Hi Jakob, are you using the Korg nanoKontrol Studio to control Cubasis? The transport functions and mixer faders?

[@hadje22]

Just got this and love it! I would love it if I could have a second bassline going; ie- a second "track" sort of like rebirth...peace

[@yvhamultimediagroupllc553]

That’s a awesome song

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you!

[@DJMulungo]

Bad man ting = 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I want a collection with your awesome acapellas to play with!!

[@JakobHaq]

👊🏼😉

[@ampfly9601]

Nice App !!!

[@LemonmilkMusic]

Very entertaining... it’s a Bad Man Ting after all ..... I will avoid purchase for now as I don’t want to get stuck making acid music/riffs... and this thing seeeeeems super addictive. Great app!

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you very much! And yes PA is very addictive 👊🏼

[@jpjuston]

So what is a bad man ting? Beautiful app overall!

[@JakobHaq]

I’m not sure ... yet. Maybe we’ll find out in 2020! 👊🏼

[@vroge3275]

@@JakobHaq We definitely found out :(

[@djformalin]

Nice done, Jakob...thx !

[@JakobHaq]

Thank you for watching! 👊🏼

[@RIRI-el6xm]

Don't have android version ?

[@phantazzor]

No triplets or off beat?

[@johansmolinski]

Can you run a baseline and drum sequence simultaneously in the app?

[@JakobHaq]

Yes, it’s a “groovebox” type app

[@johansmolinski]

Thanks Mr Haq! That was what I needed to know before buying.

[@JeffCfreeradiorevolution]

This is a really Bad Man Ting! 👍

[@jorgeb878]

Can you use this app standalone

[@FluxNoise]

So is this just a sequencer with a few synths presets and drum samples or is there an actual bass synth in there?

[@JakobHaq]

How much of the video did you watch?

[@FluxNoise]

@@JakobHaq The whole video. But i did not see much of the synth function, just a few knobs and FX but no real introduction to it. Sry if i missed it.

[@JakobHaq]

Ah sorry, I was just a bit confused regarding the question about the bass synth since it can be heard in every sound/music demo. Pure Acid (PA) is a GrooveBox with a 303 style bassline synth. It also houses a drummachine with a 808, 909 and 707-type Sound pallette. I’m not sure if the drummachine sounds are modelled (synth) or if they are samples. Both the bassline synth and drummachine has their own integrated sequencer. There’s also a mixer section with two fx sends and a master fx included. There are even multiple fx to switch between in all three fx slots. PA has a lot in common with Propellerheads Rebirth RB-338 (which has been completely removed from all stores including the AppStore). The big difference is that PA only has one instance of a synth and one instance of a drummachine. However the PA bassline sequencer is so much more intuitive and easy to use compared to the older RB-338 rebirth app. Plus PA has way more fx to choose from, plus the touch-pad styled fx pedals makes stuff easy to control. PA was also recently updated with AUv3 and so one can now run multiple instances of the drums and synth and get some awesome jams going.

[@FluxNoise]

@@JakobHaq Thx for the additional information :) The AUv3 support made me think about using it as a bass synth in cubasis but the focus of the app seems to be more on fast and easy sequencing for jams and live stuff. I really want to thank you for your videos tho. You really got me into iOS music production. Keep up the good work!

[@JakobHaq]

Yes you’re spot on that PA was indeed heavily designed for instant jams and live usage. The sequencer does that extremely well. However when loading PA as an AUv3 into a DAW like Cubasis, one does not have to use the sequencer. You could just use the DAW piano roll instead. Just make sure that the selected pattern inside PA is initialised and empty.