Groovebox
6.6#6 in beat making software$1.99 one-timeFree planiOS
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Serato Studio
6.9#2 in beat making softwareFrom $9.99 a monthFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Groovebox | Serato Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | High Wycombe, United Kingdom | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Integrations | The App Store listing says Groovebox supports Ableton Link, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio and export to Ableton Live. | Studio integrates with Serato DJ crates and FX plugins and supports MIDI hardware mapping; the downloads page also lists native control for AlphaTheta SLAB. |
| Intended users | Novation says its tools are for musicians, producers, beatmakers, composers and anyone else who creates sound. | Serato describes Studio as beat-making software with a DJ-friendly workflow for producers and users making DJ edits. |
| Support | The App Store listing directs users to contact [email protected] for bugs or comments. | Serato lists 24/7 support with the subscription plan, and its Studio support section offers help requests and product guides. |
Groovebox plans
- GrooveboxFree
- Groovebox in-app purchases$1.99, paid once
Serato Studio plans
- FreeFree
- Subscribe$9.99 a month
- Buy$149, paid once
Pick Groovebox if…
Groovebox suits musicians, beatmakers, producers, and composers who want to build and arrange music on an iPhone or iPad. Its Launchkey integration and audio-app connections may also suit users who work with those tools.
Pick Serato Studio if…
It suits producers and DJ users who want to make beats or custom edits, especially those working with samples, stems, and MIDI hardware. The free mode may suit users who can work within its track, deck, scene, and automation limits.