Pocket Operator / PO-XX Style apps?

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I know we’ve got a few “OP-1” style apps like Samplr, but does anyone know of any good iOS apps that have a similar workflow to the Pocket Operators? Coming from the PO-12, I’m looking for:


- 4x4 step sequencer
- Per sound tweaking
- Mix of sample and synthesized sounds
- Pattern chaining
- Swing
- Parameter locking (recording paramtere tweaks as part of a sequence)
- FX recording (record FX levels / instantiation as part of a sequence)

If not uh, maybe I should brush off my Swift skills and get to work?

Closest things I know of are TriqTraq (which I don’t love the sample-only UI, and FX are limited) and MoDrum (which I can never get swing to work)

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nanoloop?

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Saving spot. i have a list at home… ill get it up then.


both android and ios


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Nanoloop’s a good one, always forget about it because the UI is even somehow more obtuse than the PO-12 :wink:

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^ @charlesv nanoloop is how i got my start in music creation! its as easy as trackers will ever come! it isalso available on both android and IOS. Very rich sonic palette and unique workflow! I dont think it has “pattern locks”(automation)

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I wonder if I could build a PO-12 app clone by the time those summer shipments come through

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DOOOO ITTTTT @charlesv please add chromatic scale…

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Elastic Drums? iPhone only so far so don’t forget to switch your search function if on a pad…

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Nanoloop has pattern locks but only on a select few parameters. No fx either. Still, great app and the first thing that popped into my head when I read this topic.

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Nanoloop rocks. The P-lock per step is implemented so beautifully.

Never quite understood the op1 and samplr comparison.

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op1 vs. samplr i think is really just design and aesthetics. not really even close to the same things.

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If you can let go of the 4x4 step grid for a more Pattern-esque sequencer, Korg Gadget pretty much covers all of those…

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Ten years later…

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coming soon… https://charles.pizza/punchline

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Very cool! I will definitely keep my eye on this!

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I downloaded from test pilot. Basically zero learning curve for a seasoned PO user. :heart: And it has many other things to love- like the per-step level controls for accents I a little more feel. Super nice.

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Thanks! While clearly inspired, I didn’t want to just copy, so things like:

  • tap tempo
  • per-sound filter and level adjustments
  • quantized pitch
  • cycle and % probability
  • per sound pattern lengths
  • fx overdubbing
  • custom samples and kits
  • not to mention the entire effects audio unit

Hopefully it’s become its own thing!

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One thing I wish for is the possibility to have fewer than 16 steps. To do a 3/4 or 6/8 feel. Or even 20 steps for a 5/4 feel, but … interface. :zany_face:

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If you hold func, you can set a step length per sound. set it to 12 steps and it should be ~~~~~sort of what you’re talking about.

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Haha. Polyrhythms ahoy!! Love it, though.