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Patterning 3 : Drum Machine
The award-winning instrument for professional producers and sonic explorers. Create evolving polyrhythms, explore 700+ free kits, and integrate seamlessly into your studio with AUv3 and Ableton Live export.
Key Figures
Downloads
12K+
User Rating
4.9/5
Total Ratings
200
Publisher
Olympia Noise Co.
Category
Music
Locales
1
Latest Version
3.2.3
Size
80.9 MB
First Released
May 24, 2024
Features
Master the Art of Rhythm
Break free from the linear grid with an award-winning circular interface designed for professional sound design and effortless rhythmic exploration on iPad and macOS.
Revolutionary Circular Sequencing
Design complex polyrhythms and evolving patterns intuitively. The unique circular UI turns beat-making into a tactile, visual experience that sparks instant creativity.
Professional Studio Workflow
Integrate seamlessly into your setup with AUv3 support, MIDI connectivity, and the ability to export complete Ableton Live Sets for professional mixing and arrangement.
The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.
App Store
Screenshots
Patterning 3 circular drum machine app for iPad and macOS
Patterning 3 drum machine award winning circular interface design
Patterning 3 app interface displaying a menu of over 700 free factory and user created drum kits
Patterning 3 drum machine interface showing Ableton Live integration and export options
Patterning 3 drum machine interface highlighting deep connectivity features including AUv3 and MIDI support
Circular sequencer interface of the Patterning 3 app showing evolving beats and parametric swing settings
Patterning 3 drum machine app interface showing the audio and MIDI export settings menu
Patterning 3 interface showing professional audio effects including reverb delay and compression
Interface of Patterning 3 drum machine showing the timeline view for song arrangement.
Description
"One of the greatest drum apps ever" - App Store Review, Switzerland
"A UI Masterpiece" - App Store Review, US
“Patterning beats any hardware drum machine for polyrhythms and evolving patterns.” - Sound on Sound Magazine
“An amazingly fun and creative app... Even beginners will create something cool.” - AskAudio
"10/10" MusicTech.com.
Patterning, the award-winning circular drum machine, is back with version 3. Building on the deep feature set and intuitive interface that has made Patterning a favorite among musicians over the last decade, Patterning 3 introduces new features to spark creativity and rhythmic exploration.
And with the latest update to version 3.1, Patterning now also runs on macOS, bringing circular beats to the desktop for the first time.
When Patterning launched in 2015, it introduced a fresh take on the drum machine with its intuitive circular interface and a new approach to generating rhythms. Designed to inspire creativity, Patterning became a beat-making hub for musical explorers, creative comrades, and novices alike. With 700+ free user-created and artist drum kits, the Patterning community is strong and growing.
In Patterning 3, Olympia Noise Co. continues to innovate with exciting new features such as parametric swing, fill patterns, parameter modulation, an FX track, multiple timelines, and more. Patterning 3 also adds support for AUv3, allowing it to run as a plugin inside a host application.
Here’s some of what’s new in Patterning 3:
▶ AUv3
Patterning 3 now operates as an AUv3 plugin, integrating into AUv3 hosts like Ableton Live, Logic, AUM, and more. Multi-channel output and MIDI are available in supported hosts.
▶ macOS
Run Patterning 3 as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin on Apple Silicon.
▶ Parametric Swing
Parametric Swing is a novel approach to musical swing that allows for the creation of beats with a unique feel—from slightly off-kilter to wildly erratic, drunken grooves.
▶ Fill Patterns
Quickly switch to a "fill" version of your patterns, perfect for adding dramatic flair or transitioning between song sections.
▶ Modulation
Apply LFOs, randomization, and velocity to most parameters, crafting beats that pulse, evolve, and react in complex ways. Simply hold the ALT button to assign modulation to your tracks.
▶ FX Track
Dive deeper into sound design with the new FX Track. This dedicated track allows for the automation and modulation of FX parameters, enabling detailed sound sculpting. Manipulate effects over time to add movement, texture, and depth to your beats.
▶ Multiple Timelines
Create full songs, loop sections, and more with the updated timeline editor.
▶ New Effects
Patterning 3 includes new effects: track saturation and ring modulation, a master compressor, and expanded delay and EQ controls.
▶ Audio, MIDI, and Ableton Live Set Export
Export perfect multichannel and stereo loops, MIDI files, and even complete Ableton Live Sets. Drag and drop MIDI from Patterning directly into your DAW.
▶ Quantize and Nudge Record in beats and keep your groove with the nudge layer, or adjust quantization to bring them closer to the grid.
▶ Fast Automation Layers
Touch a parameter to view and edit its automation layer on the circle.
Patterning 3 builds on the huge feature set from previous versions, including:
▶ Unique, circular interface for quick and inspiring beat-making.
Per-track step lengths up to 512 steps in length, playback modes, swing, and more.
▶ Record Beats
Use the drum pads to record beats.
▶ Deep Sampler Engine
Sculpt your sound with controls for pitch, envelope, filter, effect sends, panning, distortion, and ring modulation.
▶ Automation and Modulation Sequence envelopes, filters, effect sends, MIDI, and more.
▶ Huge Library of Free Drum Kits
Choose from 700+ user-created and artist drum kits.
▶ MIDI Integration
Extensive support for MIDI input and output.
▶ Synchronize
Ableton Link, MIDI Clock, and AU host sync.
…and more.
This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.