Roland unleash version 3 of Zenbeats. Zenbeats now includes a new ZR1 Drum Sampler, UI imlrovements, group tracks and more.
Roland Zenbeats is a music creation app that keeps you in an effortless artistic flow. Get started on any mobile device or computer platform and make music anywhere, anytime. With its collection of both modern and legendary sounds, Zenbeats brings Roland’s history of innovation into a new, mobile-friendly format.
Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer, Zenbeats makes music creation easy. Build beats, compose full multitrack songs, or sample the world around you. Wherever you are, no matter what platform or device you use, capture your creative spark with Zenbeats.
When you open Zenbeats, everything you need to create is immediately at your fingertips. Drop a beat with the ZR1 Drum Sampler, sketch synth ideas with the ZC1 Synthesizer, record audio tracks, and mix masterpieces on the go. And when you need some extra fuel, you can access lessons, download song templates, browse Store sounds, and more within the app.
Whatever style you’re working in, you’ll find the perfect sounds for your tracks in Zenbeats. From vintage Roland JUNO and JUPITER tones to diverse and progressive instruments for any genre, the 14,000-plus presets will keep your compositions fresh and exciting.
Our ZR1 Drum Sampler is a new kind of beat machine. Fast track your percussive prowess with seminal Roland drum tones from the TR-808, TR-909, and more. Not finding what you’re looking for? Then use your own sounds to build the kit of your dreams. Sample and import directly into ZR1’s drum pads with the touch of a finger. Craft exotic kits with whatever is around you using an intuitive interface that makes creating fast and fun. Tweak your sounds with advanced editing functionality. Manipulate and chop your one-shot samples with the slice editor and quickly crop and fade as needed. Create complex rhythms with the deep and dynamic step sequencer, complete with accents, per-step automation, and more. Then process individual tracks with onboard effects to shape the ultimate drum sound.
ZC1 is a versatile synthesizer based on our powerful ZEN-Core Synthesis System. The free version features signature Roland synth sounds and 60 presets, driven by a sleek touch-based interface with an X/Y pad for easy sound manipulation. When you unlock the full version of ZC1, you get over 900 additional presets and 90 MFX that are all fully compatible with ZENOLOGY and supported ZEN-Core hardware.
Note: ZC1 is only supported on devices running 64-bit processors and operating systems.
The Zenbeats ecosystem offers tons of time-saving tools to document, edit, and refine your ideas. Quickly capture and play sounds with LoopBuilder, or use a traditional approach with the Timeline view for more sophisticated arrangements and automation options. There’s even a Key Lock function that lets you play and edit music without hitting a bad note!
Zenbeats is available to PC, Mac, Android and iOS users.
For more information on Zenbeats 3, click here:
NOTE: Some of the links you click on may be affiliated. Clicking and purchasing using these links helps support and fund The Beat Community. Thanks for your support.
