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Luminair 3 is a professional-grade lighting control app, exclusively for iOS, that gives lighting designers, filmmakers and TV professionals, musicians, artists and other enthusiasts advanced control over DMX-enabled lights, as well as the next generation of "Smart" lights like Philips Hue.

New version 3.6.2
Old version 3.6.1
Release Notes Celebrating 10 years of Luminair on iOS! Yes, 10 years. It’s hard to believe, but Luminair 1.0 for iPhone was released on the App Store back in July 2008! Thanks to a forward-thinking group of users (you!), we’ve been able to grow from a small little utility all the way to a full-featured platform which thousands of creative pros rely on every day. Looking back at the amazing projects you've used Luminair on has been beyond inspirational. What’s next? We’re currently hard at work on exciting new features for future versions of Luminair. In the meantime, this update adds a number of bug fixes and fixture profiles from the following: - Improved support for iPhone X - Added support and fixture profiles for Westcott’s new wireless Cine DMX Dimmer - Added fixture profiles for Quasar Science RGBX rainbow tubes - Added fixture profiles for Cineo Lighting Standard 410 - Added fixture profiles for Mole-Richardson lights - Added fixture profiles for Rosco Braq Cube - Updated fixture profiles for newest LitePanels Gemini firmware - Updated fixture profiles for newest Digital Sputnik firmware - Updated fixture profiles for ARRI SkyPanel v4 firmware - Fixed an issue with triggering actions via URL Scheme on iOS 11 - Fixed a timing issue that could occur with sequences on iOS 11 - Other minor fixes and improvements
Author Synthe FX, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

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 4.2
Old version 4.1.6
Release Notes Some big and exciting changes! A new Track Panel - Updated styling to match iOS 11’s design, with large, bold titles - Easier and clearer navigation between Packs, Instruments, Library and Options Support for Wide Color - We've updated our colors to take advantage of wide color P3 displays - Now shows more vibrant and exciting colors on Apple's latest devices - Devices that support wide color include: iPhone 7, 7+, 8, 8+, X and iPad Pro - Other improvements - Bug Fixes
Author Medly Labs Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Create and save complete multi-track music projects. Record, sequence, edit, mix and render complete songs.

New version 3.1.937
Old version 3.1.934
Release Notes * Bug fixes & stability improvements * 100 new SuperSaw presets
Author Image Line Software
Type Host
Supports Audiobus

Castamatic is the app to listen to podcasts on any iOS device.

New version 4.0.3
Old version 4.0.2
Release Notes Version 4.0.3 - Fixed wrong size of player on 38mm watches - Fix for "mark all as listened" malfunction Version 4.0.2 - Support for hidden chapters - Improved watch app stability Version 4.0 - New Auto-leveler effect, with machine learning assisted voice/music detector and dynamic range optimizer. - Improved sync: both contents and sort order of the OnTheGo playlist are synced between devices and restored when app is reinstalled. - Improved UI better integrated with iOS 11 look and feel - Multiple item drag’n drop - Improved speed and stability - Improved dark theme - Improved podcast chapter support
Author Gunp Media Productions
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Tape simulation recorder, player and effect.

New price $3.99
Old price $6.99
Author iMusicAlbum
Type Effect
Effect type Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

You found it! Drum Beats+ is the metronome app that improves your timing using great sounding drum beats, not a boring click.

New version 4.0.7
Old version 4.0.6
Release Notes ● New VIP Pack! “Punk Essentials” — A highly requested collection of 18 gritty, in-your-face beats, best played FAST --160+ BPM. Loud, raw, fun. Enjoy! Got requests? Send to feedback@ninebuzz.com. Richard & The Ninebuzz Team
Author Ninebuzz Software LLC
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Navichord is a modern MIDI controller, working with software and hardware synths.

New version 2.6.9
Old version 2.6.8
Release Notes Added Mixolydian b6 to factory scales Added website link - www.navichord.com Typos fixed Minor bugfixes
Author Denis Kutuzov

BIAS is an Amp Designer, Modeler and Processor.

New version 2.1.0
Old version 2.0.4
Release Notes Hi there, This latest update improves the microphone behavior and sound of the Phase Tube. This update also consists of the following changes: Improvements and Feature Changes - Improved volume compensation when a second microphone is added to the CAB module. - Replaced the Phase Tube for Blues/Insane Poweramp. - Revised BIAS Head/Rack/MINI firmware to fix the control issue while connecting with hardware device. Bug Fixes - Fixed the random crash issue that occurs when selecting presets between BIAS AMP 2 and BIAS MINI. - Fixed the issue that occurs when renaming a module preset. - Fixed the issue with custom background. - Fixed some minor UI layout issues. - Fixed the issue of “Save” light behavior while attempting to connect with BIAS Head. - Fixed random crashes. Rock On! The Positive Grid Team
Author Positive Grid Inc
Type Effect
Effect type Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Distortion, Drive etc., Guitar effects, Bass effects, Other
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 6.3.5
Old version 6.3.4
Release Notes Fixed visualizer freezing when using Hue Entertainment with only 1 light.
Author NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

Navichord is a modern MIDI controller, working with software and hardware synths.

New version 2.6.9
Old version 2.6.8
Release Notes Added Mixolydian b6 to factory scales Added website link - www.navichord.com Typos fixed Minor bugfixes
Author Denis Kutuzov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), 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 1.2.8
Old version 1.2.7
Release Notes * Effects can now be added and removed while playing * Added option ‘Snap vertical scrolling’ which can be switched off for continuous vertical time line scrolling * Added Swing parameter to Quantize dialog * Added ‘Convert to instrument track’ to track pop-up menu of drum pattern track * Pressing play in an IAA remote control right after recording would result in the app recording again. Solved. * Solved issue with beat offset and IAA instruments * When playing back with a track armed, the input from IAA instruments and audio inputs (if software monitoring is enabled) will be heard as well as the existing audio on the track * App does not stop playback/recording anymore when exiting some screens like the MIDI editor, virtual keyboard and drum pads.
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)

BIAS is a professional amp designer, modeler and processor.

New version 2.1.0
Old version 2.0.1
Release Notes Hi there, This latest update improves the microphone behavior, sound of the Phase Tube, and the EQ module. This update also consists of the following changes: Improvements and Feature Changes - Improved volume compensation when a second microphone is added to the CAB module. - Replaced the Phase Tube for Blues/Insane Poweramp. - Imported a new UI design for the Parametric EQ Module. Bug Fixes - Fixed the issue of “Save” light behavior while attempting to connect with BIAS Head. - Fixed the issue of random UI error. Rock On! The Positive Grid Team
Author Positive Grid Inc
Type Effect
Effect type Distortion, Drive etc., Guitar effects
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

fluXpad is the sample sequencer that fully functions by simply drawing the sounds.

New price $3.99
Old price $7.99
Author MoMinstruments GbR
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

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

New version 4.6
Old version 4.5
Release Notes Doubled the width of the detect zones to make it easier to play with flatter fingers, more in the traditional style. For best results when playing with flatter fingers, turn off the on-screen controls.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Winds
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

ArpBud has two main sequencers: the interval sequencer and the pitch sequencer, with unlimited number of steps for both.

New version 1.4
Old version 1.3.1
Release Notes This version adds Audiobus MIDI Filtering.
Author Cem Olcay
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Meteor is a digital multi-track recorder DAW designed specifically for the iPad.

New price $15.99
Old price $19.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Meteor is a digital multi-track recorder DAW designed specifically for the iPad.

New version 2.30
Old version 2.26
Release Notes Tap and hold Mixer tab to display inline mixer. Tap and hold Effects tab to display inline effects. Added the ability to host AU v3 Instruments on MIDI tracks. Added the ability to host AU c3 Effects as Insert, Record or Master effects. Added shortcut button for keyboard and AU v3 Editor to toolbar in Track and MIDI modes. Minor Bug Fixes. NOTE: AU v3 plugin support requires iOS11
Author 4Pockets.com
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

SunVox is a small and fast cross-platform modular synthesizer with pattern based sequencer (tracker).

New version 1.9.4
Old version 1.9.3b
Release Notes * user files are now available through the Files app; * partial USB/Bluetooth keyboard support (no key release, no Home/End, no F1/F2/...); * improved iPhone X display support; * sound engine optimization; * indicating the modules whose controllers are tied to the MIDI; * additional slider for scrolling the controllers when there is not enough space on the screen; * spectrogram has been added to the to the spectrum analyzer; * detailed settings of the spectrum analyzer are now available through the main menu -> Preferences -> Modules; * Amplifier: new controller "Gain" for high amplification (x100, x1000 and higher); * Analog Generator: new option "True zero attack/release" - turn it on when you need a very fast (instantaneous) zero attack or/and release; * Analog Generator: new waveforms: "noise with spline interpolation (sampler)", "white noise", "pink noise", "red noise", "blue noise", "violet noise", "grey noise"; * Compressor: new mode "peak zero latency" for compression/limiting without delay; modes "peak" and "RMS" operate with a delay of 1 ms; * Distortion: new types: "foldback2", "foldback3", "overflow"; * GPIO: max number of pins is increased to 256; * LFO: new waveform "random interpolated" (same as random (5), but with a smoother transition between the signal levels); * DrumSynth: three additional panning controllers for the bass, hihat and snare; * Kicker and DrumSynth: panning controller can now be set locally (for each note separately); * Kicker: "Boost" (old name - "Vol.addition") controller works again after it was accidentally broken in SunVox 1.6 :) (base SunVox version in the project properties must be 1.9.4 or higher); * MultiCtl: new controllers "Response" and "Sample rate" to smoothly change the output value; response=1000 - immediate change; response<1000 - smooth change; optimal sample rate = 150Hz, please avoid higher values without the urgent need; * Timeline: new function "set restart position" - use it to change the position which the project should restart from after the project end; * pattern effect 03 (slide to note): default speed value (XXYY) is 256 (100 in hex); * new pattern effect 24: take a note from line XXYY on the same track; if the note to the left of the effect is specified, it will be used as the transposition value (relative to C5: c5 - one semitone higher, C4 - one octave lower, etc.); if the module number is missing, then the module number from line XXYY will be used; * new pattern effect 25: take a random note from the range of lines XX..YY (inclusive) on the same track; * new pattern effect 26: take a note from track XXYY on the same line; * new pattern effect 27: take a random note from the range of tracks XX..YY (inclusive) on the same line; * new pattern effect 28: take a note from line XXYY on track 0; * new pattern effect 29: take a random note from the range of lines XX..YY (inclusive) on track 0; see example "pat effect 29 random note from trk0"; * module remapping: "pattern" button has been added; * dialog window shortcuts: Y or ENTER = first button on the left; N = second button; ESC = cancel; 1...9 = buttons from left to right; * if you enter the file name "exporttest" when exporting to WAV, the SunVox engine speed test will be performed (without saving to disk); * new keyboard shortcut: CTRL + SHIFT + N - new project; * new keyboard shortcut: SHIFT + F10 - play from the pattern cursor; * new instruments: keyboard/NR SuperSaw (lo-fi), analog11, analog12, pads/analog_distorted2, wind/NR Sax; * new instruments and effects from other users (see the instruments and effects folders); * new simple examples: idm, pat effect 29 random note from trk0; * various small changes and improvements; * updated version of SunVox library for developers; * bug fixes.
Author Alexander Zolotov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Cyclop is a monophonic synthesizer. It does one thing very well: delivering cutting-edge digital madness at the low end of the frequency spectrum.

New version 1.3.1
Old version 1.3.0
Release Notes ••• Audio Unit v3 ••• (Attention: Please be aware that with this update already existing Inter-App Audio and Audiobus sessions won't work anymore!) We decided to drop native Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support and focus on what we think is the future for iOS. Thanks to AUv3 you now have a plugin interface that offers you the most features currently available. No longer switch between apps or rely on work-around solutions with extra steps and messy MIDI problems. Simply run Cyclop within your favourite iOS DAW just like you would on desktop. Go wild running multiple instances, record parameter changes in real time and automatically save/restore Cyclop's state within the host app. ••• iCloud Drive ••• Through iCloud, you'll be able to share your saved presets across multiple devices including your desktop computer.
Author Sugar Bytes GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

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 1.1.10
Old version 1.1.9
Release Notes Fixes length change issues.
Author POLYDIGM Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)