zpunk

Zillatronics

About this app

Tap in a beat, chop a sample, sketch a bassline, and build a pattern in seconds.

zpunk is a pocket groovebox designed for fast idea creation and live pattern building. Inspired by classic hardware grooveboxes, it brings a hands-on step-sequencer workflow to mobile, optimized for touch controls and quick experimentation.

Core Features
Drum Sequencer

Program rhythms across 8 drum voices on a 16-step grid.

• Kick, Snare, Clap, Closed Hat, Open Hat, Ride, Rim, Crash
• Per-drum mute and volume controls
• Visual step grid editing
• Multiple drum hits per step
• Real-time playback with tight timing

Sample Chop Sequencer

Load a sample, divide it into 16 slices, and sequence those chops across the grid.

• 16 chop markers
• Step-based chop triggering
• Instant slice auditioning
• Perfect for hip-hop, lo-fi, and breakbeat workflows

Synth & Keys

Create melodies with the built-in synth and melodic sequencer.

• Step-based melodic sequencing
• Fast note entry and editing
• Built-in synth engine
• Plays alongside drum and sample sequences

Pattern & Project System

Jump between ideas quickly with a slot-based workflow.

• Multiple project slots
• Independent pattern storage
• Fast loading and switching
• Designed for experimentation

Mixer

Shape your groove with touch-friendly mixer controls.

• Per-voice volume faders
• Immediate visual feedback
• Quick adjustments while playing

Built for Mobile

zpunk is designed specifically for phones.

• Large tap targets
• Minimal menu navigation
• Fast pattern editing
• Immediate musical feedback

Built for Beatmakers

zpunk is ideal for:

• Sketching beats quickly
• Chopping samples
• Building groove ideas
• Experimenting with rhythms

Whether you're making hip-hop, house, lo-fi, or experimental beats, zpunk keeps the workflow fast, tactile, and creative.

What’s new

What's New

Drum Placement Fix
Fixed an issue where a kick could be placed unintentionally when adding sounds to other drum lanes.

Improved Drum Grid Reliability
Cleaned up duplicate input handling to ensure drum hits are placed only on the intended lane.

Stability Improvements
Additional internal fixes to improve sequencing reliability and prevent unexpected behavior.