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Touchscaper is an instrument designed for anyone who wants to make music on their iPad simply by touching the screen.

Author Rob Jackson
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Pure Synth® Platinum is a full-blown rompler/synthesizer for your iOS device. Neither the synth engine or the sample engine is an afterthought: Both engines are fully capable and feature-rich. The romper section contains a well rounded assortment of analog, synth, string, digital, and acoustic instruments.

New version 2.3.8
Old version 2.3.7
Release Notes - Fixed rare crash in Cubase
Author MIDIculous LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

DAW LP is an Audio Unit effect that emulates the sound of a vinyl disc (and player).

New version 1.0.3
Old version 1.0.2
Release Notes Fixed an issue with ARMv7 based devices (iPad 4)
Author Klevgränd produkter AB
Type Effect
Effect type Distortion, Drive etc., Other
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and speaker cabinet w/Mic.

New version 4.9.0
Old version 4.8.1
Release Notes New in version 4.9: Brian May Collection with 11 new gear models. Get tones that will rock you by the iconic Queen guitarist.
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Instrument, Effect
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Free iPad instrument featuring the classic sounds of famous 80s FM Synthesizers.

New price $3.99
Old price $7.99
Author AudioKit Pro
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

The music theory reference tool for musicians of all skill levels. Tonality allows you to view and listen to a large database of piano chords and scales and features a chord-recognition tool that can identify chords you play on your instrument.

New version 4.0.1
Old version 4.0
Release Notes Added new scales and chords Minor bug fixes: - In the chord and scales tables, exiting an info page would cause you to lose the current position in the table (fixed) - Theoretical switch changes now take effect immediately ---------- New in 4.0 ---------- EAR TRAINING: - New ear training tab! Practice recognizing notes, melodies, intervals, chords, and scales by ear. See app description for more details. MUSICAL TERMS DICTIONARY: - New dictionary! View common musical terms (and associated illustrations) CIRCLE OF FIFTHS: - View scale chords (I,ii,iii, etc.) in the selected key - Better animations - Circle of fifths is more playable (in that tapping the same chord after selection will play it again CHORDS AND SCALES: - Swipe up in the table to view the number of results found - Added harmonic major, augmented, and Neapolitan scales - When using the keyboard to search, scale results whose root matches the lowest note selected are given priority GENERAL: - Ability to rearrange tabs on smaller screens As always, feel free to contact me with any problems or suggestions, and if you're enjoying Tonality please write a review!
Author Bryce Hostetler
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and speaker cabinet w/Mic.

New version 4.9.0
Old version 4.8.0
Release Notes New in version 4.9: Brian May Collection with 11 new gear models. Get tones that will rock you by the iconic Queen guitarist.
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Instrument, Effect
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Phawuo is a monophonic virtual-analog synth with "dirty" oscillators. Good for bass sound and effects.

New version 3.0
Old version 2.1.1
Release Notes New in version 3: - OSC support - AUv3 - Available for macOS (as a separate version); presets can be shared across devices
Author Alexey Nadzharov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Free iPad instrument featuring the classic sounds of famous 80s FM Synthesizers.

New version 2.1.2
Old version 2.1
Release Notes Thanks Everyone! YOU'RE AWESOME – MORE UPDATES FOR YOU! Version 2.1.2: • AUv3 now mixes down and freezes in Cubasis, NS2, GarageBand, and more! Plus, 2.1 Updates: We've got MORE FREE PRESETS and UPDATES for you! • New custom bank of 32 preset by JEC (James E Cosby) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6newb79grTQ • PLUS! Legacy IAA (Inter-app Audio) support added • THERE'S MORE! Preliminary support for iPadOS Beta added • + Stock Presets should be listed in AUv3 Hosts • Plus, Misc Fixes and Updates • FM Player 2 will keep improving. We're working hard to make it better for you! PLUS ALL 2.0 FEATURES: • AUv3 Plugin and Standalone support. • Vintage Arp/Step Sequencer • 3x as many samples, while using less storage space! • NEW FX: Gorgeous Stereo-Phaser • NEW FX: Vintage Chorus, Flanger, Amp Simulator, and more • Dual sound layers per voice. • Keyboard Splits. Morph between sounds. • 3 LFOs. LFOs can modify other LFOs. • ADSR: Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release per Layer • Space-saving Compression. More sounds, less space. • Tempo-sync controls &Ableton Link • This update saves 100mb+ of storage space. • Mono glide & legato • Pitch & Mod wheel controls & routings • Improved Presets Panel & Preset Search • Hundreds of other fixes & updates! • Dual Independent Low-Pass, High-Pass, and Band-Pass filters After updating, please open the Stand-alone version first. (Instead of the AUv3 first) If you're using the IAA version of FM Player 2 in your projects, please replace with the AUv3 (Audio Unit) version. Please note that we all are volunteers. AudioKit does not have any sponsors or investors. We are all musician/developers who love making apps. Any help spreading the word about this app would be appreciated. The more people that know about the apps, the more musicians can enjoy them! Thank you! • FM Player 2 will keep getting better & better! • More free presets coming soon... :) For friendly conversation and bug reports, please email hello@audiokitpro.com
Author AudioKit Pro
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Combine 3 oscillators and a noise envelope to produce bright 80s-style synths, deep rich bass, punchy kicks and snares, a variety of screaming leads, and even breathy percussion.

Author Sequence Mediaworks LLC
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

With the special lightweight version of SynthScaper LE you can easily create and modify your own multi-timbral pads and atmospheric soundscapes.

New version 1.2.4
Old version 1.2.3
Release Notes - Fixed bug with AUv3 app name when using in some hosts. Version 1.2.3 - Fixed bug with IAA in iOS 12.4. - Audiobus SDK 3.0.7 updated.
Author Igor Vasiliev
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and speaker cabinet w/Mic

New version 4.9.0
Old version 4.8.0
Release Notes New in version 4.9: Brian May Collection with 11 new gear models. Get tones that will rock you by the iconic Queen guitarist.\
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Instrument, Effect
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and speaker cabinet w/Mic.

New version 4.9.0
Old version 4.8.0
Release Notes New in version 4.9: Brian May Collection with 11 new gear models. Get tones that will rock you by the iconic Queen guitarist.
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Instrument, Effect
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Spectrum is a collection of Audio Unit ports of popular eurorack synthesizer modules.

New version 0.4
Old version 0.3
Release Notes Lots of new LFO features! Tempo sync, reset on keypress, reset phase adjustment, and visual feedback on LFO shape. All Granular modes now work (fixed Pitch Shift and Spectral Madness), MIDI channel and CC automation can now be changed/disabled from settings menu. Added Aftertouch, "Slide" (CC #74), and Note Release Velocity ("Lift") to mod matrix. MIDI Modulations are now applied per-channel when in OMNI mode.
Author Thomas Burns
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

The BandHelper app works with your BandHelper account to share info with your bandmates, streamline your management duties and power your live show.

New version 4.0.4
Old version 4.0.3
Release Notes - Rearranged the shortcuts on the Repertoire menu to first show set lists for upcoming events, then manually selected set lists, then manually selected smart lists. - Automatically disabled Bluetooth remote control input when launching the app and when leaving the set list view, to avoid conflicting with text entry. - Fixed a problem that caused the tempo clicks to get out of sync when using a downbeat sound and starting a new tempo without stopping the previous tempo. - Fixed a problem that regenerated all the repeat events when editing an event in the app that was originally added on the website.
Author Arlo Leach
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Now you can play the bass drum with your foot. The most realistic 3D drum app.

New version 1.7.6
Old version 1.7.5
Release Notes DrumKnee 3D is a one man endeavor and the result of countless hours of work, so please consider buying the PRO version or subscribing to DK Music to support the developer. Also remember to subscribe our channel on Youtube and like our page on Facebook. In this version: - Yep! I messed up in the last update guys, sorry about that. Custom drum kits should work fine now. Please let me know if you still have issues. - Fixes a bug with the skins selection screen. Paulo
Author Music4Fun LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

Open up new worlds of creative music making possibilities with Audiobus, the app that lets you use your music apps together, just like virtual cables.

New version 3.4.6
Old version 3.4.5
Release Notes - Fixed some issues with MIDI Learn bindings for MIDI ports when used with more than one pipeline simultaneously - Fixed VoiceOver accessibility for mixer controls - Fixed sync issue between MIDI Clock and Link when Link tempo changed - Fixed issue where setting hardware buffer duration back to original value (after system-originated change) could fail
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus

World of Bagpipes Pro is a five sounding sets of bagpipes for the iPad that are played using standard Scottish piping fingerings.

New price $0.99
Old price $2.99
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Winds
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Epic 64-voice Virtual Analog / PCM iPad Synth. Inspired by the Digital Synths of the 80s and 90s.

New version 1.4.2
Old version 1.4
Release Notes Thanks Everyone! YOU'RE AWESOME – MORE UPDATES FOR YOU! • AUv3 now mixes down and freezes in Cubasis, NS2, GarageBand, and more! Plus, 1.4 Updates Include: • D1 has been re-engineered to allow AUv3 in iPadOS/iOS 13 This is still a new feature, we are working to improve it! • Inter-app Audio (IAA) has been improved! • Misc bug fixes & upgrades • AudioKit apps will keep improving. We're working hard to make them better for you! NOTES * D1 is rather robust. It's a beast of a synth. * We've re-engineered and optimized it so you can run 2, 3 or more instances in one project! Of course, if you go above 3 instances running at once, it may become unstable. * AUv3 also handles MIDI better. Use your favorite iOS host like AUM to route MIDI to different instances * AUv3 mode defaults to CPU efficient mode on, which means you don't see the knob animation on LFOs. BTW, this makes it easier to set LFO targets. This can be changed in the "Settings" button to the upper left of the keyboard * There's a new keyboard hide/show icon that appears at the top of the AUv3 mode to make it easier to show/hide bottom panels in AUv3 mode * We can't wait to hear the music you make with D1 as an AUv3 * The app will just get better & better - stay tuned! Email bugs, music, & friendly notes to: hello@audiokitpro.com We're working hard to improve the app for you! Stay tuned!
Author AudioKit Pro
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Now you can play the bass drum with your foot. The most realistic 3D drum app.

New version 1.7.5
Old version 1.7.3
Release Notes DrumKnee 3D is a one man endeavor and the result of countless hours of work, so please consider buying the PRO version or subscribing to DK Music to support the developer. Also remember to subscribe our channel on Youtube and like our page on Facebook. In this version: - Bug fixes
Author Music4Fun LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus