Vatanator1.6.1

Vatanator is a unique drum machine with advanced MIDI functionality. It features 140 built-in presets emulating every classic vintage hardware. It is aimed for simplicity and instant rhythm creation.

Vatanator features:

- Audio Unit Extension
- Record patterns in real-time with quantization, MIDI assignable
- 16/32 steps sequencer with advanced MIDI options
- Fast loading of presets on the fly
- Full MIDI implementation, Bluetooth MIDI
- Background audio
- Audiobus, Audiobus Remote, Inter-App Audio and Ableton Link support
- Ability to import samples via Files
- Real-time effects with envelope follower and XY pads, MIDI assignable
- Song arranger, ability to store a sequence of patterns and play them in order
- Export pattern to MIDI file
- 8 channel mixer with volume control and mute/solo for any individual instrument

“Vatanator listed in 10 Best iOS / iPad Drum Machines Apps” - ProducerSpot

"it’s a solid bread-and-butter drum machine that plays nice with AudioBus, IAA, Ableton Link and CoreMIDI, and, at this price, could find a place in anyone’s iPad studio workflow" - MusicRadar/Computer Music

Version History - fixed animation when sliding from edge (when switching between Pads & Steps views)
- improved instrument kit samples reorder in import view (AUv3)
- minor bug fixes and stability improvements 1.6.1 02/07/2024 - fixed crash when changing patterns
- fixed XY Pad Hold Button logic
- various UI fixes
- minor bug fixes and stability improvements 1.6 12/21/2023 - fixed an issue that cause the exported pattern audio file become distorted
- fixed issue regarding reverb effect bypass not working for AUv3 plugin
- UI improvements of export pattern to audio file menu 1.5.5 09/29/2022 - added export pattern to MIDI file
- improved MIDI handling
- Audiobus SDK updated to version 3.0.12
- Dropbox SDK updated to version 5.0.3
- Ableton Link SDK updated
- UI and performance improvements
- various bug fixes 1.5.4 09/02/2022 - improved MIDI configuration handling in standalone app
- fixed bug regarding enabling/disabling FX in standalone app
- UI improvements regarding sample editor
- Audiobus SDK updated to version 3.0.10
- various bug fixes 1.5.3 02/11/2020 - added support for iOS 13
- new choke groups in stand-alone
- fixed issue when recalling AU parameters from saved AU host project
- fixed occasional crash when configuring MIDI devices
- Audiobus SDK updated to version 3.0.9
- Dropbox SDK updated to version 3.10.0
- minor bug fixes and stability improvements 1.5.2 11/01/2019 - added metronome
- fixed issue that stops the sound of Audio Unit Extension when loading effect on the same chain
- fixed bug preventing sample change in the steps editor
- fixed bug when saving/loading custom MIDI configuration for individual samples in Audio Unit Extension
- fixed crash when switching between HP and LP filter
- improved realtime recording
- minor UI improvements 1.5.1 05/13/2019 - fixed occasional crash when changing samples in Audio Unit Extension
- minor bug fixes and improvements 1.4.4 04/03/2019 - added ability to save exported audio file to iCloud
- minor bug fixes and improvements 1.4.3 02/04/2019 - added ability to share exported audio file via AirDrop
- fixed crash when importing single sample in Audio Unit extension
- some additional bugfixes and improvements 1.4.2 01/25/2019 - fixed issue when using pitch bend via external MIDI affects all AUv3 instances of Vatanator
- improved sample import handling
- fixed crash when importing samples with metadata
- updated Audiobus SDK to 3.0.6
- updated Ableton Link SDK to 3.0.5
- various bugfixes and improvements 1.4.1 01/22/2019 - added Files app support for importing samples in both standalone and Audio Unit Extension
- added full screen support for Audio Unit Extension
- added option for renaming user presets
- improved sample import handling
- updated Dropbox SDK to 3.9.1
- updated Audiobus SDK to 3.0.5
- updated Ableton Link SDK to 3.0.2
- various bugfixes and UI improvements 1.4 09/02/2018 - fixed issue when using Audio Unit Extension at sample rate different than 44.1 kHz
- updated Dropbox SDK to 3.9.0
- updated Audiobus SDK to 3.0.4
- various bugfixes and improvements 1.3 04/26/2018 - fixed critical bug which causes AUv3 extension to have no audio when loaded in AU host prior iOS 11
- minor improvements 1.2.3 01/10/2018 - now pads in AUv3 extension instrument send MIDI notes to AU host (iOS 11)
- new option to change color of steps in pattern editor
- updated Dropbox SDK
- updated Audiobus SDK
- minor bugfixes 1.2.2 12/29/2017 - fixed critical issue with audio when using Vatanator AU in AU host
- fixed AU parameter controls when using more than one Vatanator AU
- fixed crash when audio is interrupted by incoming call
- play preview position marker now moves with the correct speed 1.2.1 08/21/2017 – new AUv3 Extension (Available as in-app purchase), you can use it in any Audio Unit host applications
– Audiobus 3 compatible
– Dropbox SDK update
– Added tempo synchronization for delay and ring modulation effects
– Ability to share custom kits with AU extension
– New session browser in export audio panel
– Various bug fixes and stability improvements 1.2.0 08/04/2017 - bug fixes 1.1.1 03/30/2017 - XY pads to control effects, MIDI assignable and automation
- additional gain to mixer (now goes to +3db)
- low pass filter (per instrument)
- new ring modulation effect with LFO (Sine, Sawtooth, Triangle and Square), MIDI assignable and ability for automation
- adjustable sample start position (per instrument)
- pattern change action is now MIDI assignable
- double tap on mixer channel volume will reset it to 0db
- Bluetooth MIDI
- added clear pattern button
- Audiobus SDK updated to current version (2.3.3)
- various bug fixes and performance improvements 1.1.0 03/21/2017 - compatibility fixes for iOS 10
- bugfixes and stability improvements
- when solo button is turned off in mixer menu, it returns the last state of all mute buttons 1.0.5 10/08/2016 - stability and performance improvements
- added ability to duplicate patterns
- added long press gesture for copying sequencer steps 1.0.4 08/04/2016 - minor bug fixes 1.0.3 06/30/2016 - various bug fixes
- UI improvements
- added swipe from edge gestures for more convenient navigation (iOS 9 or later)
- added AudioShare import/export
- added ability to save tempo and effects automation 1.0.2 06/24/2016 - various bug fixes
- IAA sync added
- updated Dropbox SDK
- added double tap gesture to reset swing and panning 1.0.1 05/02/2016 1.0.0 04/18/2016