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KQ MiniSynth is a polyphonic modular synthesizer.

New version 2.0.10
Old version 2.0.9
Release Notes Bug-fix: You could not have turned off "Hold" at the normal mode (Modules & Keyboard mode). Other small fixes.
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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 price $3.99
Old price $4.99
Author Bryce Hostetler
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Cubasis 2 is a fully featured iOS-based music production system includes sequencer, instruments, effects and more.

New price $23.99
Old price $49.99
Author Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Type Host, Instrument, Effect
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Experience music making ‘80s style with this awesome retro app, modelled on the legendary Fairlight* Computer Musical Instrument.

New version 2.4
Old version 2.3.2
Release Notes New Features * Use Audiobus to connect, map and route MIDI inputs and outputs from physical devices and other apps, including individual inputs for each channel card synth as well as one for Page R MMC (start/stop control) * The on-screen keyboard now shows which voice it will play, and automatically mirrors the first instrument channel when an instrument is selected * New settings to control how external MIDI events are routed to the selected voice and Page R recording * The selected voice now has its own MIDI channel, so you now have a 9-channel synthesiser * Page 2 instrument voices now list their assigned MIDI channel number * Page S (Sampler) tightened timing on recording start-- no longer records the last beep * Improvements in iOS 12 and future compatibility Bug Fixes * fixes an occasional crash with MIDI in, especially in Page R * fixes a crash in iOS 12 on phones when moving from Page 3 to Page R * fixes the missing music keyboard in Page R on some phones * fixes the crash when using the very quirky “MIDI by turns” setting * fixes loss of audio after phone call interruption * fixes the newsletter subscription process in the settings * fixes audio shutdown and buzzing noise in background when Audiobus is connected and the "background audio" setting is off NOTE: although this app appears as a source and destination for Inter App Audio, it is not configured to do so. Use Audiobus to route audio to and from apps that need IAA.
Author Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus

Strange retro app – a MIDI player preloaded with 500+ legendary CMI (Computer Musical Instrument)  sounds.

New version 2.4
Old version 2.3.2
Release Notes New Features * Use Audiobus to connect, map and route MIDI inputs and outputs from physical devices and other apps, including individual inputs for each channel card synth as well as one for Page R MMC (start/stop control) * The on-screen keyboard now shows which voice it will play, and automatically mirrors the first instrument channel when an instrument is selected * New settings to control how external MIDI events are routed to the selected voice and Page R recording * The selected voice now has its own MIDI channel, so you now have a 9-channel synthesiser * Page 2 instrument voices now list their assigned MIDI channel number * Page S (Sampler) tightened timing on recording start-- no longer records the last beep * Improvements in iOS 12 and future compatibility Bug Fixes * fixes an occasional crash with MIDI in, especially in Page R * fixes a crash in iOS 12 on phones when moving from Page 3 to Page R * fixes the missing music keyboard in Page R on some phones * fixes the crash when using the very quirky “MIDI by turns” setting * fixes loss of audio after phone call interruption * fixes the newsletter subscription process in the settings * fixes audio shutdown and buzzing noise in background when Audiobus is connected and the "background audio" setting is off NOTE: although this app appears as a source and destination for Inter App Audio, it is not configured to do so. Use Audiobus to route audio to and from apps that need IAA.
Author Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus

Just a Toy Synthesizer. Included: 2 Oscillators, LPF, Delay effector, Ribbon controller.

New version 1.0.1
Old version 1.0
Release Notes Bug-Fix: It may have crashed at a specific view size (on Audio Unit).
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

GeoShred Control is a stand alone MIDI/MPE controller based on GeoShred.

New version 4.2.10
Old version 4.1.4
Release Notes - Improvment for layout when Cubasis 2 in 1/2 screen mode on iPad Pros sends the incorrect window bounds - Help can now be run through Google Translate for any language supported by Google Translate - Fix for incorrect Sinhala Font Name
Author Wizdom Music LLC
Type Controller
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

GeoShred is an expressive musical instrument with a multi-touch performance surface, coupled with an advanced physical model of a guitar.

New version 4.2.10
Old version 4.1.4
Release Notes - Improvment for layout when Cubasis 2 in 1/2 screen mode on iPad Pros sends the incorrect window bounds - Help can now be run through Google Translate for any language supported by Google Translate - Fix for incorrect Sinhala Font Name - Vowel processing teaser presets #188, 189, 190
Author Wizdom Music LLC
Type Instrument, Controller
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

iFX Rack is an analog modeled virtual effects rack for your iOS Device.

New version 1.0.3
Old version 1.0.2
Release Notes - Fixed IAPs Not working when WiFi is off - Updated saving Audio Driver Settings - Other Misc Bug fixes
Author MIDIculous LLC
Type Effect
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

n-Track Studio 8 turns your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a complete recording studio.

New version 1.4.6
Old version 1.4.5
Release Notes New in v1.4.6: • Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 13 • Various bug fixes and enhancements If you have comments or bug reports please contact us at support@ntrack.com If you like the app please remember to leave a review on the App Store. Good reviews will allow us to keep making n-Track better. Thanks for using n-Track!
Author n-Track S.r.l.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New price $4.99
Old price $7.99
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

iFX Rack is an analog modeled virtual effects rack for your iOS Device.

Author MIDIculous LLC
Type Effect
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

n-Track Studio 8 turns your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a complete recording studio.

New version 1.4.6
Old version 1.4.5
Release Notes New in v1.4.6: • Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 13 • Various bug fixes and enhancements If you have comments or bug reports please contact us at support@ntrack.com If you like the app please remember to leave a review on the App Store. Good reviews will allow us to keep making n-Track better. Thanks for using n-Track!
Author n-Track S.r.l.
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

GeoShred Play is an expressive musical instrument with a multi-touch performance surface, coupled with an advanced physical model of a guitar.

New version 4.2.10
Old version 4.1.4
Release Notes - Help can now be run through Google Translate for any language supported by Google Translate - Fix for incorrect Sinhala Font Name - Vowel processing teaser presets #188, 189, 190
Author Wizdom Music LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.

New version 6.8.2
Old version 6.8.1
Release Notes Fixed iPad settings menu in iOS 13. Added additional support for VoiceOver screen reader.
Author NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

Just a Toy Synthesizer. Included: 2 Oscillators, LPF, Delay effector, Ribbon controller.

Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

The Vocal Harmonizer plugin was specifically designed for adding harmonies and basic auto tuning frunctionality to recorded vocal lines. It is specifically tuned to the frequency range of the human voice and tracks the incoming vocal frequency attempting to tune to the desired musical key and mode of your song.

New price $4.99
Old price $6.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Vocal effects
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.

New version 6.8.2
Old version 6.8.1
Release Notes Fixed iPad settings menu in iOS 13. Added additional support for VoiceOver screen reader.
Author NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

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

New version 2.2
Old version 2.1.2
Release Notes Thanks Everyone! You're Awesome – MORE PRESETS FOR YOU • NEW Bank of presets by Sound of Izrael. Thanks to him for the wonderful free presets! • Sequencer works a bit better Plus 2.1 updates: • AUv3 now mixes down and freezes in Cubasis, NS2, GarageBand, and more! • 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 Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

midiLFOs is a MIDI controller app that sends modulation control data to other music apps and external synthesizers.

New version 3.0.0
Old version 2.0.2
Release Notes Added AUv3 MIDI Effect support Updated to latest Audiobus Other misc fixes and updates
Author Arthur Kerns
Type Controller
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link