Beatbox 9

Essentials

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—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.

1. Select Sound: Press a drum button to select the sound (e.g., Bass Drum).

2. Place Kick: Press steps 1, 5, 9, 13 for a simple 4/4 kick pattern.

3. Add Snare: Add Snare Drum on steps 5 and 13.

4. Add Hats: Add Hi-Hats on every step for steady rhythm.

5. Play: Press Play and enjoy your loop.

Pattern Editor

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

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 (0-7)
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

Volume	Master output gain for the entire device. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0-100%)
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	The accent feature allows for emphasis to be placed under selected steps in the sequence
Accent Amount	Sets the loudness of unaccented notes (0-100%). 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

Attack	Attack time for the bass drum (0-100%). Lower values create shorter attack, higher values create longer attack
Decay	Decay time for the bass drum (0-100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Tone	Bass drum tone/pitch (0-100%). Higher values make it sound higher
Gain	Bass drum output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0-100%)

Snare Drum

Tone	Snare drum tone/pitch (0-100%). Higher values make it sound higher
Snappy	Snare snappiness, corresponding roughly to the amount of high-frequency content (0-100%)
Gain	Snare drum output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0-100%)

Toms (Low/Mid/High)

Tune	Tom tuning/pitch (0-100%). Higher values make it sound higher
Decay	Decay time for the tom (0-100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Gain	Tom output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0-100%)

Rimshot

Gain	Rimshot output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0-100%)

Hand Clap

Gain	Hand clap output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0-100%)

Hi-Hats

Closed Decay	Closed hi-hat decay time (0-100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Open Decay	Open hi-hat decay time (0-100%). Lower values create shorter decay, higher values create longer decay
Gain	Hi-hat output gain. Equivalent to a dB range of -∞ to 0 dB (0-100%)

Crash

Tune	Crash tone/pitch (0-100%). 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 (0-100%)

Ride

Tune	Ride tone/pitch (0-100%). 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 (0-100%)

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