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Audio Director
Product Designer
UX
INTUA is a France based music technology company founded by mobile application innovators, passionate about music and audio instruments.
Beatmaker
Intua
BeatMaker has long been recognized as a powerhouse for mobile music production, bringing professional-grade audio and MIDI capabilities into a single, intuitive workstation. The app’s impact on the industry is evident—it reached #1 in the Music category across 40+ app stores, ranked in the Top 10 iPad apps in 30+ stores, and was even showcased at Apple’s WWDC 2018.
With Version 3.1, the goal was clear: improve the overall user experience without compromising the depth and power that made BeatMaker a favorite among musicians and producers. However, achieving this balance was anything but simple.
The Challenge: Complexity vs. Usability
BeatMaker 3 had an incredibly rich feature set, but accessing its full potential often required navigating through deep, multi-layered menus. While experienced users adapted, newcomers faced a steep learning curve, and even seasoned producers found the workflow could be more efficient. The challenge was to streamline navigation and improve accessibility without stripping away the advanced functionality that made the app so powerful.
The Solution: A More Intuitive, Action-Driven UX
The redesign introduced a one-click-to-action navigation system, replacing the previous three-layer deep menu structure. This shift meant:
- Faster access to core tools, reducing unnecessary taps and improving workflow efficiency.
- A visually refined UI, with a cleaner layout and improved contrast for better readability and accessibility.
- More intuitive gestures and controls, allowing users to focus on creativity rather than menu navigation.
Given the complexity of the app’s features, this transformation required careful prioritization of key user actions while maintaining the flexibility demanded by professional producers. Every change was rigorously tested to ensure it enhanced usability without limiting creative freedom.
The Outcome: A More Seamless Creative Experience
The redesign resulted in a noticeably smoother, more modern, and accessible interface, making music production more intuitive for both new and experienced users. The streamlined workflow significantly reduced friction, allowing artists to stay in the creative zone without being bogged down by unnecessary steps.
By focusing on efficiency, clarity, and accessibility, BeatMaker 3.1 successfully evolved into a more user-friendly yet equally powerful production tool, reinforcing its status as an industry-leading mobile music workstation.
