Getting started with GrooveMixer

GrooveMixer is a pocket music production studio for Android. In this beginner tutorial you will learn how to create your first pattern, play it back, and export it — everything you need to make your first beat in about five minutes.

1. Install and open the app

Download GrooveMixer from Google Play and open it. The main screen shows the step sequencer grid — this is where beats are born. On the first launch, a default project with a ready-made drum kit is already loaded, so you can start immediately.

2. Tap the play button

Press the Play button at the top of the screen. You will hear the default pattern loop. This is your starting point — a basic groove you can reshape into anything.

3. Edit the pattern

Each row of the grid is a drum sound (kick, snare, hi-hat, and more), each column is a step in time. Tap any cell to place or remove a hit:

• Tap an empty cell to add a hit.
• Tap a filled cell to remove it.
• Try muting a channel to hear what each drum adds to the groove.

4. Switch patterns

GrooveMixer holds up to 256 patterns. Use the pattern switcher above the grid to flip between them or to start a fresh one. Combine several patterns into a song by arranging them on the song timeline.

5. Add your own sound

Open the Piano Roll from the bottom toolbar. Tap the grid to place notes and drag them to change pitch and length. Use the tools to adjust velocity and panning of individual notes for a more human feel.

6. Export your beat

When your pattern sounds right, tap Export and choose a format:

• WAV — uncompressed audio for maximum quality.
• OGG / FLAC — compressed formats that save space.
• MIDI — to continue working in your desktop DAW.

That’s it — you’ve made your first beat with GrooveMixer. Keep experimenting: try different time signatures, add effects, or import your own samples from your device.