# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.audiomodern.com/c/general-discussion/5.md [Latest](https://forum.audiomodern.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.audiomodern.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.audiomodern.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the General Discussion category](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/15)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 0
Announcements, feedback and community discussion. --- ## [Soundbox: Third-Party Instruments](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-third-party-instruments/2167)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-third-party-instruments/2167 "2026-10-08T15:38:03Z")
As the list of Soundbox instruments created by talented developers and sound design studios continues to grow, we’re working on a dedicated space to showcase all available instruments - whether from us or third-party cre… --- ## [Should be easy . Samples and saving](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/should-be-easy-samples-and-saving/3332)
**Author:** [@Beatsoman](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Beatsoman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/should-be-easy-samples-and-saving/3332 "2026-07-27T21:23:08Z")
I have .wav samples from yurt rock . I wanna use them in playbeat 4 and then save . Please guide me step by step . This should be very easy but I haven’t been able to figure it out . Mac --- ## [Soundbox Beta: Prototype Build with Full MPE Support](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-beta-prototype-build-with-full-mpe-support/3221)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-beta-prototype-build-with-full-mpe-support/3221 "2026-07-22T20:27:11Z")
Hey everyone, We now have a Soundbox prototype beta build with full MPE implementation, and we’re looking for a few curious users who’d like to try it out and give feedback. This is very much a proof of concept, but it… --- ## [Playbeat 4.2.2 Install on Mac Fails Saying It Can't Be Opened](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-2-install-on-mac-fails-saying-it-cant-be-opened/3325)
**Author:** [@StephenJames](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/StephenJames)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-2-install-on-mac-fails-saying-it-cant-be-opened/3325 "2026-07-12T03:40:49Z")
Today I went into my AudioModern account to see if there was an update for Playbeat 4 for MacOs and I found Playbeat 4.2.2. After trying to install it it threw up a warning as thus: “Playbeat 4.2.2 (macOS).pkg” can’t be… --- ## [Playbeat 4.20, Smart and Instant Buttons dont do anything](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-20-smart-and-instant-buttons-dont-do-anything/3289)
**Author:** [@amd7000](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/amd7000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-20-smart-and-instant-buttons-dont-do-anything/3289 "2026-06-03T07:45:56Z")
As above. Im on windows 11, Intel and using Bitwig and Maschine 3.5. I’m a new user but I tried it last year and it worked. --- ## [New music primarily with Soundbox](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/new-music-primarily-with-soundbox/3267)
**Author:** [@mschiff](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/mschiff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/new-music-primarily-with-soundbox/3267 "2026-05-04T15:56:06Z")
Libraries used: Aethervox Adrift Symphonic Cello Symphonic Viola And from Unify Hybrid Glass Arp --- ## [Group selection with subsection / search](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/group-selection-with-subsection-search/3245)
**Author:** [@Darosche](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Darosche)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/group-selection-with-subsection-search/3245 "2026-04-30T06:11:35Z")
Hi, I’ve started recently to use and buy a lot of Soundbox instrument packs, more than 40, problem is that for 3~4 imported packs, having all the groups mixed in the selection of the layer options is usable even if it’s… --- ## [Compact Samples?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/compact-samples/3201)
**Author:** [@AlaNiczak](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/AlaNiczak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/compact-samples/3201 "2026-04-01T15:12:45Z")
What does the Compact Sample option in export menu actually do ?I know it meant to improve sample handling but I can’t notice any difference on my IPad . --- ## [Soundbox ipad resourcehungry](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-ipad-resourcehungry/2330)
**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Luke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-ipad-resourcehungry/2330 "2026-02-12T06:30:56Z")
Soundbox would be a great instrument. Would… Its really quickly overloading the DSP resulting in massive crackling. Sometimes holding a single note is enough to overload my ipad m4 2024. Chords instantly end in crack… --- ## [Playing Chords in Soundbox](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playing-chords-in-soundbox/3124)
**Author:** [@Lex](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Lex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playing-chords-in-soundbox/3124 "2025-12-01T17:15:11Z")
Hello team, I’m really impressed with how easy Soundbox is to use. I’m running it on my iPad with Logic and AUM, and it’s been really great. I know it might be a long shot, but I wanted to ask whether you’re considering… --- ## [How/Where does one assign controllers to Parameters in SoundBox? Also MPE pressure and slide?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/how-where-does-one-assign-controllers-to-parameters-in-soundbox-also-mpe-pressure-and-slide/3091)
**Author:** [@iogdka](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/iogdka)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/how-where-does-one-assign-controllers-to-parameters-in-soundbox-also-mpe-pressure-and-slide/3091 "2025-11-18T20:07:14Z")
I’m a little confused about lack of modulation assignments, macros and the ability to assign MPE slide and pressure. I’m very new with SoundBox, so maybe it’s hidden somewhere. Something like SoundPaint’s Modulation Ma… --- ## [Generating a List of Sounds on my iPad to Configure PGM Changes via MIDI](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/generating-a-list-of-sounds-on-my-ipad-to-configure-pgm-changes-via-midi/3028)
**Author:** [@kennyschiff](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/kennyschiff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/generating-a-list-of-sounds-on-my-ipad-to-configure-pgm-changes-via-midi/3028 "2025-10-04T08:07:59Z")
I am using AUM on my iPad pro to host Soundbox. I want to use my Morningstar MC6 Pro to switch between Soundbox sounds that I’ve purchased. In AUM the presets available are only numbered 0-127. Is there some way that I c… --- ## [What's the Most Inexpensive Way to get Full Soundbox for IOS or MacOS?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/whats-the-most-inexpensive-way-to-get-full-soundbox-for-ios-or-macos/3037)
**Author:** [@kennyschiff](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/kennyschiff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/whats-the-most-inexpensive-way-to-get-full-soundbox-for-ios-or-macos/3037 "2025-10-04T07:58:35Z")
I have purchased Sound Packs from Sonora Cinematic and Kompose and have been using the locked version of Soundbox via AUM on my iPad. I want to simplify my preset libraries by creating my own Pack so that I can easily co… --- ## [How Soundbox file structure works?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/how-soundbox-file-structure-works/2959)
**Author:** [@sonicboom](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/sonicboom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/how-soundbox-file-structure-works/2959 "2025-08-04T10:23:50Z")
Maybe I have already found this out!? I have made very many soundbox sounds myself and was thinking where soundbox saves sample files ? I have a lot of wav files all around in my SSD disks, so files are everywhere! … --- ## [Soundbox - Import Formats](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-import-formats/2371)
**Author:** [@Studiodbfx](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Studiodbfx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-import-formats/2371 "2025-08-03T20:40:28Z")
Hi @Audiomodern Can Soundbox, import the N.I kontakt format? I read somewhere this might be possible. Did it make it in the release? --- ## [Soundbox v1.1.0 Now Available](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-v1-1-0-now-available/2880)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-v1-1-0-now-available/2880 "2025-07-12T08:55:47Z")
Hey everyone :waving\_hand: We released Soundbox v1.1.0. This version introduces a range of enhancements but the star of the show is our brand-new time-stretching engine, powered by Zynaptiq. Watch the video tutorial to… --- ## [Comprehensive List of Soundbox Instruments/Libraries?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/comprehensive-list-of-soundbox-instruments-libraries/2873)
**Author:** [@LoFo](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/LoFo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/comprehensive-list-of-soundbox-instruments-libraries/2873 "2025-07-09T10:57:43Z")
Hi, I’m LoFo, brand new to this forum. I apologize if this has been asked 100+ times already, but… does anybody know if somebody (AudioModern? Some other company or person?) is keeping a comprehensive list of AudioMode… --- ## [Playbeat DnB by Stranjah & Deviant Audio](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-dnb-by-stranjah-deviant-audio/2870)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-dnb-by-stranjah-deviant-audio/2870 "2025-07-07T06:14:31Z")
Playbeat users, Stranjah has created an awesome DnB expansion for Playbeat! If you’re into deep rollers or wild neurofunk vibes, you’ve gotta check this out. --- ## [Playbeat v4.0.9 Now Available](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-v4-0-9-now-available/2846)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-v4-0-9-now-available/2846 "2025-06-29T21:48:12Z")
Hey everyone :waving\_hand: We’ve just released Playbeat v4.0.9, available for desktop and iPad. Our latest update brings several enhancements, but the highlight is a highly requested global transpose control, perfect f… --- ## [Freezr v1.0.6 Now Available – Performance Improvements](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/freezr-v1-0-6-now-available-performance-improvements/2845)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/freezr-v1-0-6-now-available-performance-improvements/2845 "2025-06-25T07:05:28Z")
Hi everyone! :waving\_hand: We’ve just released Freezr 1.0.6, available for desktop and iPad. What’s New: • Fixed: Bug where reopening the UI reset the sequence range. • Fixed: Minor issue in the playhead engine that … --- ## [Octave Specifications](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/octave-specifications/2769)
**Author:** [@Gaku](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Gaku)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/octave-specifications/2769 "2025-06-03T07:53:51Z")
Chordjam The manual explains that the octave is applied to the chord, but in reality it affects the whole sequence. Which is correct? I think it would be more useful to apply it to each chord. --- ## [How to input tension chords](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/how-to-input-tension-chords/2766)
**Author:** [@Gaku](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Gaku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/how-to-input-tension-chords/2766 "2025-05-22T03:58:29Z")
How do you all put in tension chords? The pattern I had the most trouble with was A7(b9,b13). Does anyone know how to do it? If you have a good method, please let me know. --- ## [Best work flow to add effects to individual tracks](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/best-work-flow-to-add-effects-to-individual-tracks/2725)
**Author:** [@Steinar](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Steinar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/best-work-flow-to-add-effects-to-individual-tracks/2725 "2025-05-08T11:58:06Z")
Hey I am 3 days into playbeat 4 with Logic Pro X and I am wondering if anyone here has tips for the best workflow to add audio effects to individual tracks without rendering the tracks as samples ? Thanks … --- ## [The next version of Chordjam](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/the-next-version-of-chordjam/2713)
**Author:** [@Gaku](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Gaku)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/the-next-version-of-chordjam/2713 "2025-05-05T12:56:12Z")
When will the next version of Chordjam be released? The requests just keep piling up. --- ## [Thanks Audiomodern team!](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/thanks-audiomodern-team/2674)
**Author:** [@edzbflat](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/edzbflat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/thanks-audiomodern-team/2674 "2025-04-26T11:20:40Z")
I would like to personally say Thank You to the Audiomodern team for the excellent support, fixes and enhancements for Soundbox and Playbeat 4 over the last few months. I can only speak for myself and my own experience, … --- ## [Disliking loss of user control](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/disliking-loss-of-user-control/2695)
**Author:** [@tonycore](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/tonycore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/disliking-loss-of-user-control/2695 "2025-04-26T11:00:40Z")
I have to say, I am pretty unhappy with the loss of user control and granularity in so many of AM’s plugins in their latest iterations. For example, only 3 levels of complexity of pattern in Gatelab does not allow me nea… --- ## [Sharing my epiphany (possibly obvious?) re Playbeat 4](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/sharing-my-epiphany-possibly-obvious-re-playbeat-4/2649)
**Author:** [@Splendid](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Splendid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/sharing-my-epiphany-possibly-obvious-re-playbeat-4/2649 "2025-04-07T10:34:04Z")
I installed PB4 on my old laptop a couple of weeks ago. I had a bit of a test and really liked it. While I did go through the factory packs and used the ‘Smart’ tag, I was much much more focussed on the AI+Random combo. … --- ## [Music Crafted using Audiomodern Plugins & Sounds: Share Your Music](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/music-crafted-using-audiomodern-plugins-sounds-share-your-music/2303)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/music-crafted-using-audiomodern-plugins-sounds-share-your-music/2303 "2025-03-30T05:54:06Z")
Share your latest music creations crafted with Audiomodern plugins and sounds! We’d love to hear how you’ve used Audiomodern’s tools in your tracks. --- ## [Is the Playbeat 4 AI effectively hardcoded to the specific tracks?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/is-the-playbeat-4-ai-effectively-hardcoded-to-the-specific-tracks/2578)
**Author:** [@nico5](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/nico5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/is-the-playbeat-4-ai-effectively-hardcoded-to-the-specific-tracks/2578 "2025-03-24T17:17:27Z")
Is it correct to say, that track 1 will always be assumed to be the Kick track when using the AI? And track 2 the Snare track? etc. ? [Next page](https://forum.audiomodern.com/c/general-discussion/5.md?page=1)