2.2.1 Safe to install
Unlock Your Creative Potential with Groove Rider GR-16

Groove Rider GR-16 offers an intuitive interface and powerful features, allowing musicians to easily craft beats and melodies while maintaining a vintage feel.
Groove Rider GR-16 is a highly acclaimed step-sequenced groove box that draws inspiration from professional hardware drum machines and rhythm boxes. This exceptional tool features a powerful two oscillator synthesizer engine based on Poison-202, as well as a wide selection of included PCM drum samples, insert/send/master effects, arpeggiator, automation recording, modulator, ADSR and filter block, and more! The built-in factory pattern library is continuously updated with patterns in various music styles that will undoubtedly ignite your creativity. Get a glimpse of the incredible patterns in action by watching the patterns demo video here.
One of the most noteworthy aspects of GR-16 is its clever design that places all controls on a single screen, mimicking the layout of a physical groove box. This thoughtful arrangement allows you to access almost all useful parameters without the need for excessive sub-windows or distracting pop-ups. Say goodbye to the frustration often experienced when navigating other music apps and embrace Groove Rider as your effortless bridge from imagination to reality!
GR-16 can be utilized both as a go-to real-time musical instrument during jam sessions, using the Ableton Link feature for seamless synchronization with your other music gear, or as a convenient tool for rapid musical idea sketching, enabling you to instantly record your ideas via the Record function. Creating music becomes an enjoyable endeavor, replacing tedious note drawing processes and eliminating the need to deal with excessive files and costly plugins in your DAWs. Leave no room for uninspired moments - elevate your creativity with Groove Rider!
Key Features:
- Supports Ableton Link, AUv3 (can be hosted as Audio Unit), AudioBus, AudioShare, Inter-App Audio, Core Midi, Virtual Midi In/Out, Bluetooth Midi, and Midi Clock sync.
- Synthesizer engine based on Poison-202: 2 oscillators, 5 waveforms (Saw, Pulse, Sine, Triangle and Super-Saw).
- Various modulation types for the synth oscillator: Ring, Sync, PW, and XFM.
- 83 available oscillator configurations.
- WaveTable synthesis with the ability to import user wavetables (supports Serum .wav format).
- Filter module with LP, BP, HP, Notch type filters and 12/24 dB/octave.
- ADSR envelope assignable to Amp and Filter.
- Modulator module with 9 LFO shapes and 6 destinations (Pitch, Filter, Level, Pan, Osc Edit, and IFX Edit).
- Portamento feature.
- Polyphony of up to 32 voices.
- 16 sounding parts per pattern with 16 steps x 8 bars per part.
- Each step includes up to 4 voices (notes) and can be time-shifted forward/backward by a fractional value.
- Strokes available for each step to play several notes simultaneously.
- Step trigger conditions for each note.
- 12 send effect types (one per pattern).
- 22 master effect types (one per pattern).
- 34 insert effect types (one per part).
- Master Limiter feature.
- Arpeggiator with 6 modes and 50 rhythm patterns.
- Scale play mode with 36 different scales to select from.
- Chords and Notes play mode.
- Over 30 different midi groove templates.
- 116 microtonal scales.
- Song mode.
- Store up to 256 user patterns.
- Import and export user patterns and banks via share sheet.
- Pattern audio export in 16, 24, and 32-bit WAV format.
- Ableton Live Set export.
- 29 interface skins to choose from.
If you require any assistance on how to make the most of Groove Rider GR-16, please refer to the comprehensive user guide here. For further details and information, visit the official website here.
Overview
Groove Rider GR-16 is a Commercial software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by Dmitrij Pavlov.
The latest version of Groove Rider GR-16 is 2.2.1, released on 11/15/2023. It was initially added to our database on 11/15/2023.
Groove Rider GR-16 runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Groove Rider GR-16 gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Versatile sequencing and composing features
- Intuitive interface suitable for beginners and experienced users
- High-quality sound samples and drum kits
- Extensive editing capabilities for detailed music production
- Support for external MIDI hardware for expanded control
Cons
- Limited advanced features compared to professional DAWs
- May have a learning curve for new users unfamiliar with music production software
- Occasional stability issues on some devices
- Less suitable for complex multi-track recording projects

Boris Weber
I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.
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