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Version: 1.1.2

Common Q&A

Company & Product​

Q: Who makes Pixelboop?​

Pixelboop is an Audiolux product. Audiolux creates innovative music creation tools and is owned and operated by de Bastion, Inc.

Q: Is Pixelboop available for Android?​

Coming soon! Pixelboop is currently available on iOS (iPhone and iPad), with Android support in active development. Follow @audioluxapp for updates.

Q: Is there a desktop version?​

Not currently. Pixelboop is designed as a mobile-first experience, optimized for multitouch gestures on iOS and Android devices. A desktop companion app may be considered in the future.

Playing with Others​

Q: Can people jam together with Pixelboop?​

Yes! Multiple Pixelboop devices can sync together for collaborative jamming. See our Multi-Device Sync guide to learn how to connect devices and jam in real-time.

Q: How many devices can sync together?​

Currently, Pixelboop supports up to 8 devices syncing together simultaneously. One device acts as the host and shares playback state, BPM, and timing with all connected peers.

Q: Do we need to be on the same WiFi network?​

Yes, for best results all devices should be on the same WiFi network. Pixelboop uses WiFi for device discovery and synchronization via Ableton Link protocol.

MIDI & External Gear​

Q: Can I use Pixelboop with my MIDI gear?​

Yes! Pixelboop supports both:

  • USB MIDI via Lightning/USB-C adapter (iOS)
  • Bluetooth MIDI for wireless connections

Each track can send MIDI to different channels, making it easy to control multiple synths, drum machines, or DAWs. See Connectivity for setup.

Q: Can I sync Pixelboop with my DAW?​

Absolutely! Pixelboop includes Ableton Link support for tight timing sync with desktop DAWs like Ableton Live, Bitwig, and other Link-enabled apps. You can also send MIDI clock if your DAW prefers that.

LED Integration​

Q: Can I connect external LED strips?​

Yes! Pixelboop can control WLED-compatible LED strips over WiFi. The bottom-left corner shows a rainbow gradient when WLED is enabled, and your LEDs will mirror the grid patterns in real-time. Perfect for live performances!

See our WLED Setup Guide for complete instructions.

Q: What LEDs are compatible?​

Any WLED-compatible LED strip or controller. WLED is an open-source project that runs on ESP8266/ESP32 chips and supports addressable LEDs (WS2812B, SK6812, etc.). Search "WLED controller" online for ready-made options, or follow our WLED guide to build your own.

Getting Help​

Q: I found a bug. How do I report it?​

Please report bugs or request features:

  • Email: support@audiolux.app
  • GitHub: Coming soon
  • Discord: Join our community for quick help and discussions

Q: Do I need an account to use Pixelboop?​

No account required! Pixelboop works completely offline. All your patterns and settings are stored locally on your device.

Q: Can I export my patterns?​

Pattern export/import is on the roadmap. For now, patterns are saved locally. Multi-device sync lets you share and copy patterns between devices during a session.

Q: Does Pixelboop cost money?​

Pixelboop is available on the App Store, and everything in the current version is included free: all 48 sounds across Melody, Chords, and Bass, right out of the box.

Pixelboop Pro, an optional one-time purchase (not a subscription), arrives in a future update. It will add extra drum kits, LiteJam Guitar support, and per-instrument hardware visualizations.

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