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Each of the 2 oscillators offers a selection of 5 waveforms: sawtooth and pulse waves are here, along with noise, triple saw and triple FM waves. There's also an additional sub-oscillator strapped into the master section for added oomph.

New version 1.5.4
Old version 1.5.3
Release Notes Bug-Fixes
Author Sugar Bytes GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

Pixound provides a deep musical experience that lets you instantly create music using any picture.

New version 5.1.1
Old version 5.1.0
Release Notes —Fixed bug on Replace file losing image link —Improved Preset handling and loading consistency —Updated Camera and Image library access —Easier to log into account to upload presets to community.
Author Techné Media
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Medly takes a new approach to the way music is made, letting both seasoned and new musicians make epic music. Just pick your instruments, draw notes, record & sing, and drag & drop one of over 700 loops or samples.

New version 5.2.1
Old version 5.2
Release Notes Hip Hop Pack: - Hip Hop has finally come to Medly in March's new pack! - Includes 18 instruments and 117 new loops and samples - Exclusive to Medly Member General improvements and style changes
Author Medly Labs Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

iFretless Bass is a professional virtual instrument that provides bass and guitar players with an expressive fretless playing surface.

New version 1.4.16
Old version 1.4.15
Release Notes Fixes never-ending sustain note on iphone.
Author Mani Consulting Limited Company
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

GaMBi is an iOS app for chiptune fans, performers, DJs, and remix artists, allowing deep customization of classic video game sound and connection with hundreds of other music-making apps via channel control, AudioCopy, Audiobus, and sample export.  

New price $3.99
Old price $5.99
Author David Ventura
Type Host
Supports Audiobus

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 3.3.24
Old version 3.3.23
Release Notes - Fixed a problem that removed the lyrics placeholder when an added-only user edits a song. - Fixed the Clear Log buttons on the MIDI Status and Remote Control Status pages on phones.
Author Arlo Leach
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

apeFilter is a sophisticated Equaliser, the DSP is based on the Biquad/Cascade filters, very fast!

New version 2.6.2
Old version 2.6
Release Notes + AUv3: LFO Memory Leak, fixed + AUv3: Host will Display Logarithmic values properly ---------------------------------------------------- + AUv3: Sampling Rate change according to the host + AUv3: Save knob/slider steepness in presets + Presets Manager show Factory/Library/User icons + Control Manager Search show correctly names + Added IAA music effect
Author apeSoft
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Make beats easily in landscape or portrait, your choice.

New version 1.9.12
Old version 1.9.11
Release Notes We hope you’re enjoying the app! Please, keep it regularly updated to always have our greatest features and latest improvements - Bug fixes.
Author SoundWare, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Pixound provides a deep musical experience that lets you instantly create music using any picture.

New version 5.1.1
Old version 5.1.0
Release Notes —Fixed bug on Replace file losing image link —Improved Preset handling and loading consistency —Updated Camera and Image library access —Easier to log into account to upload presets to community.
Author Techné Media
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Koala is the ultimate pocket-sized sampler. Record anything with your phone's mic instantly. Use Koala to create beats with those samples, add effects and create a track!

New version 1.23
Old version 1.22
Release Notes * Much improved BASS SYNTH * AudioShare now accepts files with non-ascii characters * Performance/Battery life improvements
Author Mazbox Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

DrumPerfect Pro, the Human Feel Drummer for iOS.

New price $13.99
Old price $20.99
Author Marinus J.G. van de Molengraft
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

DrumPerfect Pro, the Human Feel Drummer for iOS.

New version 3.0
Old version 2.2.2
Release Notes AUv3 player: - brand new AUv3-compatible DPP song player with user preset list ( best for live performance ) Sample groups: - up to 10 sample groups per instrument, allowing up to 160 articulations per kit - up to 8 velocity levels per sample group Real time processing Layers: - extended to 2 drum stroke layers in pattern - 2 layers in pattern for real-time sustain control per sample group - 2 layers in pattern for real-time pitch control per sample group - 1 layer for in-pattern tempo variation New editing functions: - JAM! dynamics with 3 programmable levels, 20 rules per level, assignable to sample groups - cross-instrument, cross-layer, multi-instrument and multi-layer drum stroke editing - play looped selection in pattern  - user-defined humanise settings Song automation: - tempo and JAM! automation in Song mode - seamless tempo control in Song mode Import/export: - support for Files app ( import/export patterns, songs, kits, etc... ) - longpress Save/Load to save to/load from external location Midi: - improved midi-in clock sync - simplified import of midi files - Ableton Link 2 with start/stop control - latest Audiobus API New packs: - all purpose General Midi pack in store ( free ) - brand new brushes pack Brazilian Rhythms Vol2 in store Other:  - completely redesigned Grid view commands  - auto reordering of patterns in song patbank ( Pack song )  - kit volume boosted - many other improvements and bug fixes
Author Marinus J.G. van de Molengraft
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Wotja X is a new cross-platform interface for the 'Wotja Generative Music System'.

New version 19.2.1
Old version 19.2.0
Release Notes Fixed: Back button could become inoperative when doing a mixdown recording Fixed: Handling of program change and aftertouch events when processing MIDI files Fixed: Potential crash on stopping mix recordings Fixed: Various localization issues Fixed: Several other bugs were squashed
Author Intermorphic Limited
Type Host, Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Piano For You is suitable for professional musicians as well as for learning piano.

New price Free
Old price $2.99
Author Pavel Alekseev
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Piano
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

New version 19.2.1
Old version 19.2.0
Release Notes Fixed: Back button could become inoperative when doing a mixdown recording Fixed: Handling of program change and aftertouch events when processing MIDI files Fixed: Potential crash on stopping mix recordings Fixed: Various localization issues Fixed: Several other bugs were squashed

Koala is the ultimate pocket-sized sampler. Record anything with your phone's mic instantly. Use Koala to create beats with those samples, add effects and create a track!

New version 1.23
Old version 1.22
Release Notes * Much improved BASS SYNTH * AudioShare now accepts files with non-ascii characters * Performance/Battery life improvements
Author Mazbox Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio featuring virtual instruments, editing with unlimited undo/redo, mixing, real-time effects, automation and much more!

New version 2.1.3
Old version 2.1.2
Release Notes AVAudioUnitTypeMusicEffect effects where not loaded from a project. Solved.
Author Davy Wentzler
Type Host, Instrument, Effect
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Klimper is a mobile music creation studio with inspiring music theory features that helps you create and develop ideas while making complex songwriting tasks easy.

New version 1.1.16
Old version 1.1.15
Release Notes Fixed display of note names in some scales.
Author POLYDIGM Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

Koala is the ultimate pocket-sized sampler. Record anything with your phone's mic instantly. Use Koala to create beats with those samples, add effects and create a track!

Author Mazbox Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

X Drummer is the drum production tool for guitarists, songwriters and mobile musicians.

New price $13.99
Old price $19.99
Author Positive Grid Inc
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus