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**Author:** [@Daniel\_Koala](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Daniel_Koala)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-1-3-0-crashes-reaper/3337 "2026-09-20T13:46:53Z")
Hi, when I’m scrolling through the Categories tab in Soundbox 1.3.0 then Cockos Reaper crashes completely. This is always reproduceable. My System: Win 10 Pro 22H2 Cockos Reaper 7.79 Soundbox 1.3.0 Thanks in advanc… --- ## [Bug Report - Features no longer working in Soundbox 1.3.3](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/bug-report-features-no-longer-working-in-soundbox-1-3-3/3338)
**Author:** [@BonaDrag](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/BonaDrag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/bug-report-features-no-longer-working-in-soundbox-1-3-3/3338 "2026-09-17T17:27:24Z")
In the last version of Soundbox I was able to use the keyboard on my laptop to shift the default Octave up and down e.g using the Z key I could shift the octave down one step at a time from C3 to C2 etc and the X key wo… --- ## [Playbeat 4.2.2 crash when recalling Performance Keyboard states with FX bus on/off](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-2-crash-when-recalling-performance-keyboard-states-with-fx-bus-on-off/3340)
**Author:** [@tndrpink](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/tndrpink)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-2-crash-when-recalling-performance-keyboard-states-with-fx-bus-on-off/3340 "2026-09-17T16:53:28Z")
I’ve run into a reproducible crash in Playbeat 4.2.2 inside Ableton Live 12.4 on macOS 15.6. The crash happens when recalling saved states from Playbeat’s Performance Keyboard if the FX bus state differs between the sav… --- ## [Soundbox: Third-Party Instruments](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-third-party-instruments/2167)
**Author:** [@Audiomodern](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Audiomodern)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-third-party-instruments/2167 "2026-09-16T14:40:57Z")
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… --- ## [Just opened SoundBox and its asking me to unlock it with a key](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/just-opened-soundbox-and-its-asking-me-to-unlock-it-with-a-key/3333)
**Author:** [@UKFLOYDMD](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/UKFLOYDMD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/just-opened-soundbox-and-its-asking-me-to-unlock-it-with-a-key/3333 "2026-09-15T11:12:04Z")
My soundbox shows the thing I bought {CHOIR} but its asking me to unlock it? i di this when I bought it and have no idea where the key number is but surely there will be a record of my purc hase? Worked great for weeks… … --- ## [Questions and FRs re: Sample looping, MPE, modulation, Creating Presets and Packs in Soundbox](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/questions-and-frs-re-sample-looping-mpe-modulation-creating-presets-and-packs-in-soundbox/2735)
**Author:** [@gnapier](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/gnapier)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/questions-and-frs-re-sample-looping-mpe-modulation-creating-presets-and-packs-in-soundbox/2735 "2026-09-15T11:08:59Z")
Hi. I took a look at developing presets / packs for Soundbox. I have questions / feature requests that I would like to share. To confirm: It is not possible to loop all of the samples in a group in one go, yes? I real… --- ## [UI needs some more tuning options](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/ui-needs-some-more-tuning-options/3336)
**Author:** [@bengtfalke](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/bengtfalke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/ui-needs-some-more-tuning-options/3336 "2026-09-11T05:04:55Z")
On a display with high resolution and bad eyesight I do need to be able to have even bigger fonts than the +20%. I am on Linux and Bitwig. I would also like a light theme as that works better for my eyes. Besides that… … --- ## [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 --- ## [GUI Default size](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/gui-default-size/2545)
**Author:** [@dnbhead](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/dnbhead)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/gui-default-size/2545 "2026-07-26T21:05:33Z")
In settings, please add “Save default size”. Shouldn’t have to drag out the size on every instantiation. Thank you! --- ## [Playbeat, Playbeat 3 and Riffer sync problems](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-playbeat-3-and-riffer-sync-problems/68)
**Author:** [@\_ki](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/_ki)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-playbeat-3-and-riffer-sync-problems/68 "2026-07-25T04:50:54Z")
On the audiobus forum we researched the sync behavior of AUv3 midi generator plugins, please have a look at the thread We found out that the root cause is a missing sample-offset in the AUv3 midi message send to the hos… --- ## [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 for Linux?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-for-linux/3314)
**Author:** [@TrigKey](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/TrigKey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-for-linux/3314 "2026-07-17T19:04:08Z")
Does anyone know if Playbeat will ever be available for Linux, in addition to Soundbox? --- ## [Suggestions after long term (but not main) use](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/suggestions-after-long-term-but-not-main-use/3324)
**Author:** [@dnbhead](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/dnbhead)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/suggestions-after-long-term-but-not-main-use/3324 "2026-07-16T11:19:29Z")
Revisiting Playebeat. Thanks to Audiomodern for taking onboard my previous suggestions. They have improved it drastically, but here’s a few more while I come to a fresh session this morning. The mixer window needs to… --- ## [Riffer Drift in Reaper](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/riffer-drift-in-reaper/3285)
**Author:** [@kcd](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/kcd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/riffer-drift-in-reaper/3285 "2026-07-15T04:45:49Z")
Just switched to Reaper from FL Studio. Tried Riffer and it drifts terribly, skips notes. Not sure what is happening. Went back to FL Studio and it works fine. Everything is up to date. Just figured it happens on looping… --- ## [Custom Range Locking Randomize](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/custom-range-locking-randomize/3287)
**Author:** [@Nerldy](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Nerldy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/custom-range-locking-randomize/3287 "2026-07-15T04:42:43Z")
Let’s say I have locked each lane to a particular note, or range of notes using custom range feature, for example, lane 1 C1, lane 2 d1-e1, lane 3 f#1…etc. Why is it that when i click the big orange randomize button it d… --- ## [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… --- ## [Soundbox: Bulk import soundpacks / scan directory?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-bulk-import-soundpacks-scan-directory/3326)
**Author:** [@endolexi](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/endolexi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-bulk-import-soundpacks-scan-directory/3326 "2026-07-12T02:19:05Z")
Hi, would it perhaps be feasible to implement a “scan directory + import all” feature for Soundpacks? Background: I really enjoy Soundbox as I increasingly work on Linux and am starting to build an entirely Linux-native… --- ## [Please make the app window zoom level to restore from last session](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/please-make-the-app-window-zoom-level-to-restore-from-last-session/1963)
**Author:** [@paul42muka](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/paul42muka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/please-make-the-app-window-zoom-level-to-restore-from-last-session/1963 "2026-07-09T15:15:18Z")
please make the app window zoom level to restore from last session. on my Mac the experience its always a default mini size, its a no brainer setting should apply to all your apps --- ## [Sequence Not Starting on Step One](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/sequence-not-starting-on-step-one/3322)
**Author:** [@blisshome](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/blisshome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/sequence-not-starting-on-step-one/3322 "2026-07-01T17:23:45Z")
In Bitwig 6.1 when setting step length to 1/4, the sequencer does not start on step one. It works fine when step length is 1/16 or 1/8 (I didn’t check any other lengths). Am I missing something here, or is this a bug? Th… --- ## [Randomized Sample Position](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/randomized-sample-position/3321)
**Author:** [@mirth](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/mirth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/randomized-sample-position/3321 "2026-07-01T15:46:27Z")
Please add a dedicated “Sample Start” (Playhead Position) parameter (like in a granular synth) to the sequencer lanes, making it fully automatable and randomizable just like Pitch, Volume, or Density. How it could look … --- ## [Separate audio output for each Instruments. Playbeat4/Protools studio](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/separate-audio-output-for-each-instruments-playbeat4-protools-studio/2629)
**Author:** [@viatfx](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/viatfx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/separate-audio-output-for-each-instruments-playbeat4-protools-studio/2629 "2026-06-23T16:47:55Z")
Is it possible to make Multi-out off each track for for adding some EQ/Filters/FX? --- ## [PB4 How do I download the free and included packs?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/pb4-how-do-i-download-the-free-and-included-packs/2431)
**Author:** [@davev](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/davev)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/pb4-how-do-i-download-the-free-and-included-packs/2431 "2026-06-22T13:26:53Z")
I bought a paid pack for PB4 and it shows up in the “Packs” section of the preset browser, but I’d also like to use some of the free and “included with PB4” packs that are listed on the website. Unfortunately, when I cli… --- ## [Probability function for steps for PlayBeat](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/probability-function-for-steps-for-playbeat/271)
**Author:** [@Jhon\_BJ](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Jhon_BJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/probability-function-for-steps-for-playbeat/271 "2026-06-17T06:44:11Z")
A function that i hope you will introduce to PlayBeat it Probability for steps … like the volume has, strats from 0 -100 for example … i realy hope you will add this …thank you --- ## [Playbeat 4: Bug with "INSTANT" (temporary) randomize](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-bug-with-instant-temporary-randomize/3288)
**Author:** [@bkbigfish](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/bkbigfish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-bug-with-instant-temporary-randomize/3288 "2026-06-17T06:43:07Z")
Hi, just noticed what seems to be a bug when using the “INSTANT” randomize feature – which is supposed to randomize tracks temporarily. If set to full “RANDOM” – as opposed to “REMIX” – clicking and holding “INSTANT” cle… --- ## [Playbeat 4 - Add Back Custom Range](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-add-back-custom-range/2421)
**Author:** [@Unsequestered](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Unsequestered)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-add-back-custom-range/2421 "2026-06-14T01:25:15Z")
I understand that the complexity slider now governs the amount of randomization that Steps, Density, Pitch, Volume and Pan receive… however, in Playbeat 3 you could set a custom range. I see that is still here in 4 but o… --- ## [Soundbox automation being extremely laggy when writing](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-automation-being-extremely-laggy-when-writing/3309)
**Author:** [@BunkerSamples](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/BunkerSamples)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/soundbox-automation-being-extremely-laggy-when-writing/3309 "2026-06-09T07:27:32Z")
So I’m having a weird issue where writing Soundbox automation in Soundbox lags far behind real time. Automation works fine all other plugins, it’s only Soundbox that displays this behaviour. Here’s a video: … --- ## [Playbeat 4.2.2 unverified installer MacOS](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-2-unverified-installer-macos/3299)
**Author:** [@strangnet](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/strangnet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-2-unverified-installer-macos/3299 "2026-06-08T06:33:07Z")
Why isn’t the Playbeat 4.2.2 installer in MacOS verified? MacOS blocks the installation unless explicitly allowing it in the Security/Privacy Preferences. --- ## [Exporting custom Sbpacks?](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/exporting-custom-sbpacks/3290)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey\_Broz](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/Jeffrey_Broz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/exporting-custom-sbpacks/3290 "2026-06-06T03:45:24Z")
Hi guys n gals! I have 2 computers with Soundbox. How do i export a custom made Preset pack from one to another? I would also like to post a test pack to see what you users think. How do i export the preset pack as a… --- ## [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. --- ## [Playbeat 4.2 Track random pitch issue](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-track-random-pitch-issue/3293)
**Author:** [@tr33\_SWT](https://forum.audiomodern.com/u/tr33_SWT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.audiomodern.com/t/playbeat-4-2-track-random-pitch-issue/3293 "2026-06-02T20:14:36Z")
In some cases, for some unknown reason, press the random pitch button (Not Big Dice) of certain preset tracks does not work or reset to C3. I have checked or unlocked all locking options, deleted samples and replaced sam… [Next page](https://forum.audiomodern.com/latest.md?page=1)