History of Rytmik

First Generation (2010)

It all started in 2010, when we released the first version on the Nintendo DSiWare platform. The application became popular very quickly. The Nintendo DSi console only had 16MB RAM, so it wasn’t possible to add new instruments to expand on the previous version. Instead, we released new versions that focused on different musical styles. Each version always included new features, and over the course of several years we released five editions: Rytmik, Rytmik: Rock Edition, Rytmik: Hip Hop King, Rytmik: Retrobits and Rytmik: World Music.

Second Generation (2015)

Moving to more powerful platforms has allowed us to improve the sound engine and add more features. The philosophy of Rytmik is based on the immediate display of parameter changes. All instruments are instantly available—they are loaded into memory when the application is started. With the transition to new platforms (PC, Mac, Apple iPad, Nintendo 3DS), the limited memory restriction disappeared. Rytmik Ultimate released in 2015, and contains most of the previous versions. In addition, two instrument expansions (or “DLCs” as they’re often known) are available for the desktop version. The same applies for the Rytmik Ultimate Complete version for iPad. The total number of music samples has now reached 1230. In addition, there are 400 words sampled by a robotic voice and a female voice. Rytmik Ultimate also delivered the unique way to share songs with the introduction of Rytmik Cloud. The community of composers has publicly shared more than 7300 songs across platforms! Every composer can offer their own songs for editing, and can of course contribute to other remixes.

Third Generation (2019)

In 2019, the Rytmik series evolved into its third generation with the release of Rytmik Studio on PC. This version introduced a powerful new set of features aimed at both hobbyists and advanced music producers. Among the highlights are advanced sound effects such as EQ3, Resonant Filter, Drive, Bright, Modelay, a flexible Modulation Matrix, dual ADSR envelopes, and two LFOs with optional target modulation, as well as four Send channels and Sidechain Compression. Users can draw automation curves directly into their songs, enabling smooth control over instruments and effects, while global sound effects like two stereo reverbs, two stereo delays, a master EQ, and a limiter add professional depth to every composition. Rytmik Studio also brought instrument presets, custom samples, and MIDI keyboard input, making it more versatile than ever.

Importantly, Rytmik Studio remains backward compatible with Rytmik Ultimate, including full access to Rytmik Cloud, so users can continue to enjoy and share thousands of community-made songs. This continuity ensures that Rytmik Studio not only expands the creative possibilities but also honors the legacy of its predecessors by keeping the community connected.