Fugue Machine Rubato is a multi-playhead sequencer for iPad, iPhone, and Mac that utilizes a nonlinear time engine to manipulate musical playback. It enables users to automate parameters and notes through a canvas that supports time-bending, elastic movement, and complex envelope shaping. The app serves as an advanced evolution of the original Fugue Machine, focusing on expressive, non-constant temporal control.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional musicians, electronic music producers, and sound designers seeking advanced, experimental sequencing tools.
Key features
Allows playheads to accelerate, decelerate, freeze, reverse, and move with elastic or strumming behaviors.
Provides tools to automate notes and parameters using envelopes defined by points, curves, and shapes.
Supports multiple independent playheads on a single grid to create complex, layered musical patterns.
Designed for consistent performance across iPad, iPhone, and Mac hardware.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Maintenance developmentShow more...
3 versions in history. Development pace: maintenance.
Who built it?
Alexandernaut
5 apps tracked · Music
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Competitive landscape for Fugue Machine Rubato
How's the Music market?
The rivals identified
By Intermorphic Limited
Both apps target electronic music producers and sound designers with non-traditional, algorithmic sequencing tools on iPad and Mac. They compete directly for the same professional creative workflow.
- Wotja provides a free Lite mode for entry, while Fugue Machine Rubato requires a flat purchase.
- Wotja includes AUv3 plug-in support for DAW integration, unlike the internal focus of Fugue Machine Rubato.
- Wotja features algorithmic pattern mutation tools, whereas Fugue Machine Rubato centers on multi-playhead piano roll manipulation.
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Key takeaways for Fugue Machine Rubato
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Fugue Machine Rubato is a specialized sequencing environment that prioritizes expressive, time-manipulated composition over traditional linear playback.
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