Beatbox 9 is a classic-style analog drum machine with 12 built-in drum voices and a hands-on step sequencer. Shape punchy, vintage rhythms quickly, with no samples required.
12 built-in drum voices
Hands-on step sequencer
Classic analog-style sounds
No samples required
Making a Beat
Beatbox 9 is a classic-style drum machine. Inspired by vintage analog rhythm boxes, it uses built-in drum sounds and gives you hands-on control over every detail of your beat.
Select Sound: Press a drum button to select the sound (e.g., Bass Drum).
Place Kick: Press steps 1, 5, 9, 13 for a simple 4/4 kick pattern.
Add Snare: Add Snare Drum on steps 5 and 13.
Add Hats: Add Hi-Hats on every step for steady rhythm.
Play: Press Play and enjoy your loop.
Pattern Editor
Pattern Editor
Control
Description
Scale
Timing scale options:
6 steps per 1/4th note (1/24th semibreve, 640 ticks per step)
3 steps per 1/4th note (1/12th semibreve, 1280 ticks per step)
4 steps per 1/4th note (1/16th semibreve, 960 ticks per step)
8 steps per 1/4th note (1/32nd semibreve, 480 ticks per step)
Sequencer
16 buttons, each button has a corresponding position in the sequence. Up to 64 steps total
Groove
Every pattern can have a groove applied individually for swing and timing variations
Pattern Management
Pattern Management
Control
Description
Clear
Will clear the currently selected pattern
Pattern length
Displays the length of your sequence
Pattern +/-
Allow for the length of your sequence to be increased or decreased (Hold Shift to double/half steps)
Paging / Edit Range
Allows navigating through different pages or edit ranges of the pattern. The pattern editor has 16 steps.
Current Pattern
Determines which pattern from your currently selected pattern bank you want to work on (0 to 7)
Pattern bank
Allows for toggling through the device's different pattern banks (A, B, C, D). Each bank contains 7 patterns (28 total patterns)
Master
Master
Control
Description
Volume
Master output gain for the entire device. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
On/Off
Activates or bypasses the device. When off, no sound is produced
Drum Sounds
Beatbox 9 features 12 fixed drum sounds, each with dedicated knobs for pitch, decay, level, and other parameters.
Accent
Accent
Control
Description
Accent
The accent feature allows for emphasis to be placed under selected steps in the sequence
Accent Amount
Sets the loudness of unaccented notes (0 to 100%). Lower values make unaccented notes quieter, higher values make them louder
Apply accent
Press Accent and press a step to apply accent to that step
Bass Drum
Bass Drum
Control
Description
Attack
Attack time for the bass drum (0 to 100%). Lower values create shorter attack, higher values create longer attack
Decay
Decay time for the bass drum (0 to 100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Tone
Bass drum tone/pitch (0 to 100%). Higher values make it sound higher
Gain
Bass drum output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Snare Drum
Snare Drum
Control
Description
Tone
Snare drum tone/pitch (0 to 100%). Higher values make it sound higher
Snappy
Snare snappiness, corresponding roughly to the amount of high-frequency content (0 to 100%)
Gain
Snare drum output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Toms (Low/Mid/High)
Toms (Low/Mid/High)
Control
Description
Tune
Tom tuning/pitch (0 to 100%). Higher values make it sound higher
Decay
Decay time for the tom (0 to 100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Gain
Tom output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Rimshot
Rimshot
Control
Description
Gain
Rimshot output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Hand Clap
Hand Clap
Control
Description
Gain
Hand clap output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Hi-Hats
Hi-Hats
Control
Description
Closed Decay
Closed hi-hat decay time (0 to 100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Open Decay
Open hi-hat decay time (0 to 100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Gain
Hi-hat output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Crash
Crash
Control
Description
Tune
Crash tone/pitch (0 to 100%). Lower values make it sound lower, higher values make it sound higher
Gain
Crash output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Ride
Ride
Control
Description
Tune
Ride tone/pitch (0 to 100%). Lower values make it sound lower, higher values make it sound higher
Gain
Ride output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0 to 100%)
Practical Tips
Practical Tips
Use multiple pages for fills or variations
Combine Groove and Accent for variation
Chain patterns for full songs
Tweak parameters live for expression
Perfect for 80s, electro, techno, house, and hip-hop styles
