Dmitrij Pavlov
For electronic music producers and hobbyists seeking authentic analog synthesis and rhythm sequencing on mobile devices.
Groove Rider GR-16
Snapshot
Who is Dmitrij Pavlov?
Providing mobile musicians with professional-grade, hardware-inspired synthesis and rhythm production tools. Enabling authentic analog-style sound design on iOS.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 1Last updated
Groove Rider GR-16
v2.2.2
1.1y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Dmitrij Pavlov?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Music production tools and vintage hardware emulation
Scale
indie
Target audience
Electronic music producers and hobbyists seeking authentic analog synthesis and rhythm sequencing on mobile devices.
Signature Patterns
- •Focus on emulating classic 80s and 90s hardware synthesizers and drum machines
- •Integration of professional features like Ableton Link and MIDI controller support
- •Hybrid monetization strategy utilizing both paid upfront models and free-to-access tools
- •Workflow-oriented design targeting serious music creators rather than casual listeners
Portfolio momentum
Released 4 updates across 5 apps in the last 6 months, maintaining a consistent development cycle for core music production titles.
Portfolio
What does Dmitrij Pavlov ship?
Apps
6 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 3 of 6 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States3 / 3
Core markets (3/3 apps)
Rivals
Who does Dmitrij Pavlov compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(3)
Both apps target electronic music hobbyists with mobile-first beat production tools, creating direct competition for time spent in the creative workflow.
Both apps target electronic music hobbyists with mobile-first beat production tools, creating direct competition for time spent in the creative workflow.
Both apps target the 80s-style arcade platformer audience by utilizing core digging and monster-avoidance mechanics.
Contenders(12)
Both apps target electronic music producers with free, high-fidelity synthesis tools, creating direct competition for the same creative workflow time.
EGDR808 competes with Pure Acid by targeting the same electronic music producer demographic with free, vintage-inspired hardware emulation.
Both apps target electronic music producers with pattern-based sequencing and hardware-inspired synthesis, competing for the same mobile sketching workflow.
Both apps target mobile music producers seeking portable synthesis tools, creating direct competition for creative time despite their different primary workflows of rhythm versus polyphonic synthesis.
Both apps target electronic music producers and hobbyists with mobile rhythm-creation tools, creating direct competition for user attention and creative workflow.
Both apps target electronic music producers, competing for time within mobile production workflows through distinct approaches to synthesis and sequencing.
Both apps target mobile music producers with beat-making workflows, forcing a choice between a paid hardware-emulation tool and a free loop-based production suite.
Both apps target mobile music producers seeking hardware-style drum machine workflows, with EasyBeats offering a free entry point while Groove Rider GR-16 focuses on synthesis.
Both apps target electronic music producers with vintage-inspired hardware emulation, creating direct competition for mobile production workflows.
Both apps target electronic music producers on mobile, competing for the same creative production time and workflow on iPad devices.
Both apps compete for the same mobile music production audience by offering distinct workflows for beat and song creation on portable devices.
Both apps compete for time in the mobile production workflow by targeting electronic music producers with specialized synthesis tools.
Same space(19)
Functions as a specialized practice tool for musicians who use Pure Acid for composition but require structured timing training.
RHYTHM CHALLENGE provides objective timing feedback via microphone, serving as a practice tool for musicians who use Groove Rider GR-16 for performance.
Provides an experimental sequencing alternative for users who find Pure Acid's classic rhythm boxes too traditional.
Provides a broader DAW environment that complements Pure Acid's specialized groovebox focus, though recent subscription-gating creates friction for the shared hobbyist user base.
Rhythm: Beat Maker Lessons focuses on educational progression for beat makers, serving as a training ground for users who eventually graduate to Groove Rider GR-16.
Offers a professional-grade modular alternative for users who outgrow the fixed architecture of Pure Acid.
Rhythm Pad provides a basic drum sampler and sequencer, offering a simpler entry point for beat creation than the professional-grade Groove Rider GR-16.
Targets the same electronic music demographic as Pure Acid but focuses on expressive sampling rather than pattern-based synthesis.
Frenzy MIDI Sequencer provides experimental generative tools that contrast with the structured, hardware-emulation approach of Groove Rider GR-16.
It occupies the same digging arcade category but targets a broader casual audience through a freemium model rather than the paid, retro-focused approach of Mr. Doodle!.
GarageBand serves as a broad-spectrum mobile workstation that complements the specialized, hardware-focused synthesis of Groove Rider GR-16.
Real Drum functions as a portable percussion simulator, offering a tactile alternative to the sequencer-based workflow of Groove Rider GR-16.
Acts as a central routing hub that can host Pure Acid as an Audio Unit extension within a larger performance setup.
DrumKnee 3D Drums offers a physical interaction model that complements the digital sequencing of Groove Rider GR-16.
Drum Beats+ replaces sterile metronomes with authentic loops, acting as a practice utility for musicians who use Groove Rider GR-16 for composition.
Offers a simplified, genre-specific drum loop library for practice, contrasting with the custom pattern sequencing in Pure Acid.
This app directly competes for the same retro-arcade audience by offering a similar maze-navigation and monster-evasion loop as Mr. Doodle!.
SQIA offers an organic, gesture-based sequencing experience that serves as a creative alternative to the rigid step-sequencer of Groove Rider GR-16.
Kauldron Synthesizer competes with the synthesis engine of Groove Rider GR-16 by offering specialized analog modeling and AI-driven preset generation.
New entrants(4)
Rhythm Box focuses on specific Turkish and Arabic percussion styles, providing a niche library for musicians who need authentic regional rhythms.
It targets the same digging arcade demographic by emphasizing rhythmic mining mechanics within a thematic desert setting.
RUN4 offers a four-track tape and texture environment that provides a more experimental, long-form production workflow than Groove Rider GR-16.
It shares the core digging and monster-avoidance mechanics found in Mr. Doodle! but focuses on an energy-limited survival loop.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Dmitrij Pavlov
Bottom line
Dmitrij Pavlov maintains a strong product-market fit within the niche mobile music production category by delivering high-fidelity, hardware-inspired tools. The portfolio's high average ratings reflect a disciplined focus on technical depth and professional utility.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 5
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 5
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no