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  1. v4.0.1iOS
    This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
    
    Fixed bug where Link would disconnect in the background
    Fixed bug where IAA transport would appear on iPhone using AudioBus
    
    And everything from 4.0:
    iOS 10 compatible
    Ableton Link support
    AudioBus 3 support
    Improved AB state save support
    Bluetooth MIDI configuration
    Change between patterns in current bank with MIDI in notes
    Use MIDI CC for tap tempo
    Three new drum boxes, including the Ace Rhythm FR-6
    Misc bug fixes and improvements
  2. v4.0iOS
    iOS 10 compatible
    Ableton Link support
    AudioBus 3 support
    Improved AB state save support
    Bluetooth MIDI configuration
    Change between patterns in current bank with MIDI in notes
    Use MIDI CC for tap tempo
    Three new drum boxes, including the Ace Rhythm FR-6
    Misc bug fixes and improvements
  3. v3.6iOS
    iOS 9 update
    Bug fixes
    Copy/paste/clear mixer settings
    Muted part names are muted on edit screen
    More MIDI controls: change machine, alt switch, roll
    All 12 sounds can be triggered via MIDI
    Fast switch is disabled for now
  4. v3.5iOS
    Updated for iOS 8 compatibility.
    Updated with latest AudioBus library, which is required for iOS 8. AB now requires iOS 7+, so FunkBox does also. Devices using older iOS versions can still download and use FunkBox 3.4, which uses the older AB library and is iOS 5.1 - iOS 7 compatible.
    Added Audiobus state save of current MIDI routing configuration. This can be turned off via the Settings app.
    Added new roll option that will queue up the first hit so it always plays in time, instead of immediately playing it. This option can be turned on via the Settings app.
    Added missing LM-2 tambourine and conga sounds to the sample library.
    Fixed some minor bugs.
    
    We are still working on additional features for a future release, this update was primarily for iOS 8 and AudioBus compatibility. Thanks for your support!
  5. v3.4iOS
    iOS 7.1 compatible
    Inter-App audio compatible
    - instrument and generator modes supported
    - host timeline sync for easy, tight sequenced loops
    - optional host timing tweak for Garageband, Auria, Beatmaker, Cubase
    - MIDI in note support for host sequencing
    - remote host transport controls included
    Audiobus 2 compatible
    - state saving of current box, including custom boxes
    - new triggers for pattern up and pattern down
    Overall volume has been increased, if you have many parts playing at max volume at the same time you may want to lower your overall volume to avoid clipping
    "Open In…” added to audio export menu, also includes AirDrop support
    iTunes folder option added to MIDI export menu
    Swing available in external MIDI sync mode
    MIDI Continue and MIDI Song Position message support
    MIDI Clock has been tightened up, more clock improvements coming
    Various other interface tweaks and bug fixes
    
    More of your requests are coming, thanks for your support!
  6. v3.3iOS
    - Open .zip files from Mail, Safari, etc with FunkBox
    - MIDI routing setups are now saved
    - Added master volume MIDI CC (#8)
    - Added MIDI CC offset option
    - Added MIDI velocity in
    - Export bass sequences as MIDI file
    - Option to hide FunkBox virtual MIDI ports
    - Latest Audiobus library
    - Double transpose bug fixed, if you have custom boxes you may need to re-adjust pitches
    - Other misc bug fixes and improvements
  7. v3.2iOS
    MIDI Clock Sync fixed.
    Virtual MIDI note input fixed.
    Minor scale in MIDI bass sequencer fixed.
    Some MIDI in/out values changed to match General MIDI.
    MIDI implementation chart in the manual has been updated.
    Audiobus is supported, see http://audiob.us for more info on how to use other apps to record or filter FunkBox.
  8. v3.1iOS
    Audiobus support! Audiobus allows you to record or filter your FunkBox beats in real time with other apps. Check it out at http://audiob.us
    Added bank copy option when pattern copy is long pressed.
    Added buttons to change drum machine, swipe also still works.
    Closed hat chokes open hat when drum pads tapped.
    Tap tempo works when sequencer stopped.
    Noise/buzz removed from some of the new samples.
    Serif font replaced with sans serif font.
    Fixed some tweak page glitches.
    Fixed v2 pattern set import.
    Misc other tweaks and fixes.
    
    Also still includes all the new features from v3.0: five new vintage boxes, revamped iPad retina and iPhone 5 interface, share boxes and patterns, 3/4 time, even more MIDI features, and lots more...
  9. v3.0iOS
    iOS 6 compatible
    Retina graphics support for iPad and iPhone 5

    Five new classic vintage drum machines: DX, Drumulator, TOM, KR55, and RX11
    New pattern presets, including a bonus bank inspired by classic drum machine presets
    Support for 3/4 time signature

    New box and pattern storage menus
    New improved custom drum box and sample management menu
    Improved Audio/MIDI settings menu
    Easily share your custom patterns and boxes through email
    Edit pattern names
    Closed hat chokes open hat
    MIDI bass line sequencer
    MIDI CC control of volume, pan, mute
    MIDI start/stop control
    OMAC fast switch support, to quickly switch between apps

    PDF manual included with app for offline reading
    Misc improvements and bug fixes
    
    If you have custom patterns or boxes saved, they will be automatically converted to use with 3.0, but we recommend backing them up to iTunes before upgrading.
    
    Thanks for your support and we hope you enjoy this big upgrade!
  10. v2.2iOS
    This is a minor fix/tweak maintenance release, there are no new big features but stability and usability are improved. Some specific changes:
    
    Swipe now works to select drum machine in all machine menus (iOS v3.2+)
    Edit Part transpose and imported sample bugs have been fixed
    iPhone/Touch can now be used in either landscape orientation
    Changing orientation no longer stops the beat on the iPad
    File browser appearance selection appearance improved
    Minor background audio compatibility improvements (iOS v4.1+)
    Virtual MIDI ports work better (iOS v4.1+)
    Easy MIDI setup mode added to settings (iOS v4.1+)
    Various MIDI related bugs fixed (iOS v4.1+)
    Connect all local MIDI devices button added to settings (iOS v4.1+)
    Other minor fixes, tweaks and optimizations
    
    Thank you for your support of FunkBox! We very much appreciate your app store reviews, they help us out a lot. Have fun and keep making great music!
  11. v2.1iOS
    Fixed startup problems with iPhone 3G running iOS4
    Fixed edit drum part crash problems
    Improved CoreMIDI/sync support
    Added background multi-tasking audio support
    Added option to disable startup sounds and/or auto-start beat using Settings app
    Added lock drum machine feature
    Added master volume slider in mixer
    Increased touch size of sliders
    Misc other improvements and fixes
  12. v2.0iOS
    Improved graphics, including retina support
    Two new drum machines, LM-2 and TR77
    New cleaner samples from all machines
    Import custom samples (iOS3.2+)
    Set pitch and trim of samples
    Save/load custom drum box configurations
    Save/load pattern banks
    Tempo/swing saved with each pattern
    Random volume/timing saved with box
    Ability to switch in clave, clap, cowbell, ride sounds
    Tap tempo
    Accent amount per step, per instrument
    Queue up multiple sequences by pressing two sequence buttons,
    or play two sequences simultaneously by pressing two sequence buttons
    Pan per instrument (iOS4.0+)
    Tap overdub and roll functions
    Preliminary CoreMIDI support (iOS4.1+)
    - MIDI in: note, mute part, pattern/bank, tap/start/stop, clock sync
    - MIDI out: note, clock sync
    Itunes folder audio export support (iOS3.2+)
    Start/stop latency improved
    Misc other improvements and bug fixes
    
    New presets are included. Your old saved custom presets can be reloaded using the Pattern Storage menus. "Pattern Store" button on iPad on main page, "Store" button on the iPhone main page. Your old patterns will show up in the pattern list as "OLDSAVEDBANK" 1, 2 and 3. Load 1 into A, 2 into B, etc and you'll have your preset patterns back.
    
    This is a big update for 2.0, we hope you enjoy it! If you have any problems send us email and we'll try to figure it out. Thank you for your app store reviews, we really appreciate them, and thanks for your support!
  13. v1.4iOS
    - Added preliminary "tweak" menu with new timing options for added funk
    -- Swing function, 8th or 16th note swing
    -- Accent function, emphasizes even beats
    -- Random function, random timing and volume variations
    -- NOTE: in this version we are just testing these new features out, they are there to experiment and play with, but the values are not currently saved with a pattern, or saved when you quit, or saved with a MIDI file. They are used with audio export. We will integrate them better in 2.0
    
    - Fixed tap bug when changing drum machines (thanks @larrylegend)
    
    - Fixed small timing bug
    
    - Tested with iOS 4.0
    
    - Misc other fixes
    
    - This is the last feature update until a bigger 2.0 release, which will be a little ways out. Thank you for the positive reviews, we really appreciate them. We have added and tweaked a lot of stuff since 1.0 and hope you are enjoying FunkBox.
  14. v1.3iOS
    - New audio engine with sample accurate timing and sequencing
    - Audio .wav export via email or Intua Beatmaker copy/paste clipboard
    - Adjustable latency in audio settings. If you are getting crackles on an older device set latency higher, if you want more responsive taps on a newer device set latency lower
    - Master volume control in audio settings
    - Tempo range increased to 60bpm-180bpm
    - Screen dim/lock disabled, so you can leave your beats running
    - Drum machine state saved, quit and come back to same tempo/pattern/etc
    - On iPad you can now read the web manual in app
    - Misc other fixes
  15. v1.2iOS
    - FunkBox has been updated to be a universal app, including a new higher resolution user interface for your iPad. Enjoy!
    - Fixed small bug with locked setting
    - Misc. other small fixes and improvements
  16. v1.1iOS
    - Added ability to export beat to a MIDI file
    - Added ability to copy slots and subsequences
    - Added two more user banks of beats, plus read-only presets
    - Added BPM readout
    - Added Elektron Machinedrum sample set
    - Fixed timing glitch with moving between fast/slow sequences
    - Fixed sound glitch
    - Fixed lock/unlock to maintain mixer settings

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