Intua has created BeatMaker, an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that, “introduces a new generation of mobile instruments and music creation software. Inspired by hardware beatboxes, loop samplers and software sequencers, it combines them to turn the iPod into a unique, inspirational software instrument.” And it looks really cool! It allows you to create beats using “16 multi-touch pads which enable you to load, slice, tune, and trigger sounds from an extensive sample library.”

Lay down your ideas.
Experience BeatMaker step sequencer for creating your grooves. The tactile editor makes music composing really quick and easy while keeping a precise synchronization. Limitless patterns, endless possibilities, delivered on tune and on time.

Create your song performing live
Arrange your song snippets to your liking, loop and improvise in real time all the building blocks of your tune into something meaningful.

Enhance, alter, add new perspectives
Give a new impulse to your sound material using audio effects. BeatMaker provides two independent effect channels including synchronized delay, 3-band EQ, and the famous “Bit-Crusher”. You can apply new rhythmic pattern to your drum loops, change textures and frequencies and recreate the lovely vintage sound.

Another really cool feature is that you can save what you have created allowing you “export your piece to one audio file, share it, or just re-use it as another sound base for further compositions.” It looks like it is going to be really cool. I’m assuming it is going to be avialable in the AppStore though, there is no indication of cost. For more information and a full Features list…check out their website.