ARC-24 is a groovebox for iPhone and iPad. It combines six synth or sample tracks, drum kits, sampler with live chop, drone, and layered loops in one self-contained instrument.

Is ARC-24 a groovebox?

Yes. ARC-24 is a groovebox: a self-contained instrument with synth or sample tracks, drums, sampler, drone, and loop layering. It is not a linear multitrack editor like a DAW.

No. ARC-24 is a groovebox built for loop recording, performance, and sound design. It is not a full digital audio workstation.

What platforms does ARC-24 support?

ARC-24 runs on iPhone and iPad with iCloud sync between devices.

ARC-24 is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. It includes a 7-day free trial and is a one-time purchase with no subscription.

ARC-24

Groovebox

For iPhone & iPad

Groovebox, sampler, and beat maker for iPhone and iPad.

Q: Can I use ARC-24 as a beat maker on iPhone or iPad?

Yes. You can program drums, record samples, layer synth parts, and export a finished beat from one app without a laptop. ARC-24 runs on both iPhone and iPad with iCloud sync.

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Play In Key: Every note and chord stays in your chosen scale. Explore freely without getting lost.
Layer Loops: Eight tracks for synths, samples, and multiple drum kits at once. Record and overdub while the loop keeps moving.
Synth Sound Design: Shape each synth with dual oscillators, envelope, filter, motion, and a full effects rack. Browse built-in Recipes or save your own.
Sampler: A 4×4 pad grid of your own audio on any track. Import or record from the mic, play one-shots or pitched Keys, chop loops into new pads, and overdub into the loop like Notes.
Drums: Load a kit on any track and layer as many drum machines as you need. Full EQ and FX on every drum track, just like synths and samples.
Song Mode: Build multiple loops and arrange them into a full song. Jump between loop scenes live while you perform.
Pulse & Arpeggiator: Repeat notes and hits with Pulse, or latch curated ARP patterns on synth tracks. Keep phrases locked to the tempo when the transport is running.
Edit & Tighten: Quantize and humanize per track, then open the grid editor to move, resize, and delete recorded notes, chords, drums, and samples.
Save & Sync: Save as many songs as you like. Everything syncs through iCloud between iPhone and iPad. Export as WAV or AAC when a moment is worth keeping.
Built For Performance: Notes, Chords, Drums, and Sampler up front, with mixer, FX, and sound design always a tap away. Optional MIDI input for external controllers.

A Look Inside

ARC-24 Chords and synth settings on iPad

ARC-24 Notes and mixer tracks T5–T8 on iPad

Built By One Person.

ARC-24 isn't backed by a large company.

It's designed and developed by a single independent creator who wanted a simpler groovebox for layering synths, samples, drums, drone, and loops on iPhone and iPad.

Guides

Comparisons and how-tos for sampling and beat making on iPhone and iPad.

View all guides · Sampler documentation

FAQ

Is ARC-24 a sampler app?

Yes. ARC-24 includes a 4×4 sampler with mic capture, import, chop mode, and key-mapped playback on any track, alongside six synth tracks and a drum machine in one project.

Can I use ARC-24 as a beat maker on iPhone or iPad?

Yes. Program drums, record samples, layer synth parts, and export WAV or AAC from one app. It runs on iPhone and iPad with iCloud sync.

How much does ARC-24 cost?

Free download with a 7-day trial, then a one-time unlock (for example $9.99 USD on the US App Store; price varies by region). No subscription.

Get ARC-24

ARC-24 is available now on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

Download on the App Store

Free to download with a 7-day trial, then a one-time unlock (from $9.99 USD on the US App Store). No subscription. Requires iOS 18.1 or later.