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Axon 2 is a drum synth driven by artificial intelligence. (Well, "intelligence" might be a strong word. Artificial something-or-other.).

New version 2.0.12
Old version 2.0.7
Release Notes We have activated the MIDI out feature of Axon. Some things to note: 1. The MIDI note that the particular node outputs is based on the pitch setting of the node. 2. The mixer works when using the MIDI out. The level sliders determine velocity, and mute and solo both work as you'd expect. 3. AUv3 built with iOS SDK prior to iOS 11 do not have MIDI out. So we have to raise the minimum of Axon to iOS 11 to allow this.
Author Audio Damage, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

DRC is a virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer that recreates the characteristic sound of an analog synthesizer.

New version 2.0.1
Old version 2.0.0
Release Notes - Requires iOS 11 - Aims to recover the old local and favourites banks as long as the app as never been deleted, only updated - Fixes a bug that was causing the audio engine to break - General bug fixes and improvements
Author Imaginando Lda
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

StompBox Band - Dual Effect Racks for your iPad, specifically designed for Bands on a Budget and Guitarists who require a dual rack setup.

New price $5.99
Old price $8.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Control your MIDI devices using your lips. Just say "wah wah" and send corresponding MIDI events wirelessly.

Author Nilson Ltd.
Type Controller
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

This is a AUv3 compatible audio compressor which can be used as plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Meteor, Auria or GarageBand.

New price $4.99
Old price $6.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Compressor, Limiter, Gate
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

This is a AUv3 compatible analyser / tuner which can be used as plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Meteor, Auria or GarageBand.

New price $4.99
Old price $5.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 6.6
Old version 6.5.2
Release Notes NEW: Nanoleaf Canvas support, and other bug fixes.
Author NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

Launchpad is an app for making and remixing electronic music.

New version 7.6.8
Old version 7.6.7
Release Notes - Launchpad now looks perfect on the newest iPads. - You can now import multiple files at once, which makes it even easier to create your own projects. - We've also fixed a few bugs. We really appreciate your feedback. If you have comments, questions or feature requests, let us know at support@ampifymusic.com. If you like Launchpad and have a minute to spare, please review it in the app store.
Author Focusrite Audio Engineering
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

APHELIAN features a new kind of sequencer, based on a geometrical metaphor. The interface is composed of 4 independent instruments, distributed in the corners.

Author Juan Maria Bordon
Type Instrument, Controller
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Tardigrain is a granular synthesizer. Sounds are created by taking smaller fragments of a sample and playing them back in a non linear fashion, with settings for grain size, direction, step size and more.

New version 1.0.12
Old version 1.0.11
Release Notes +++ Enabling bluetooth for HFP devices.
Author Erik Sigth
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New price $7.99
Old price $9.99
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

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

New version 1.0.3
Old version 1.0.2
Release Notes Thanks everyone! We are constantly upgrading D1: + This has some quick updates that several of you have been requesting including... + More room at the bottom of new iPad 11 and 3rd Gen iPad 12.9 + Square Oscillator tuning has been refined + Smart settings: Automatically updates settings for older iPads to improve performance. (If you still have crackles, visit the "CPU Efficient" mode and raise the Buffer in the "Settings" button). + Use the free app Wilsonic to use Microtonality scales with D1. Search for "Wilsonic" in the app store! + The AudioKit team will be at NAMM. We'd love to meet you there. Email us: hello@audiokitpro.com + We're working on bigger updates. So, stay tuned! COMING TO DIGITAL D1 SOON: + AUv3 Plugin functionality + Free Expansion Card with 300+ megabytes of new PCM samples! + MPE support + Video Tutorial/Instructions on Using D1 + More bug fixes and upgrades 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!
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

An introductory tutorial for Cubasis 2, regardless if you have experience with Steinberg’s Cubase or not.

New price $6.99
Old price $13.99
Author ASK Video
Type Tool

Holon is an auditive mixed reality app that generates functional music from your body movements and the world around you - your behaviour. Use it for active commuting - or almost any sport you can think of - Holon adapts seamlessly to your activity and context.

New version 0.7
Old version 0.6
Release Notes - IAP bug fixed - Bug fixes for iPad
Author Holonic Systems Oy
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Ableton Link

Reason Compact puts a powerful synthesizer right at your fingertips.

New version 1.4.1
Old version 1.4
Release Notes • Sharing to Allihoopa no longer supported (Allihoopa service will be closed down Jan 17th) • Minor bug fixes
Author Reason Studios AB
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Compose original beats in the smooth one-window interface, record sound tweaks in realtime and sample your own sounds for direct use.

New version 1.9.2
Old version 1.9.1
Release Notes 1.9: - A fresh new look - A free license of Ableton Live 10 Lite - Start/stop synchronisation for Ableton Link - Quantisation option for Ableton Link (start playback on first beat) - Muted channels are now greyed out New on iPhone: - The Loop Range is now visible on top of the sample pad/slider view like on the iPad - In Pattern View the sequences of all channels are now standard visible in the monitor - Pattern View now shows Mute buttons in the monitor when Queue is not active 1.9.1 & 1.9.2: - Bugfixes - Removal of terminated Allihoopa export option
Author Zaplin Music
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Drums, Percussion, Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Make beats easily in landscape or portrait, your choice.

New version 1.9.7
Old version 1.9.6
Release Notes *Bug fixes
Author SoundWare, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Voice Synth is a professional live instrument to create new voices, choirs, sounds and soundscapes, based on your own voice.

New version 5.0.8
Old version 5.0.7
Release Notes Workaround for macOS bug that launched Voice Synth on some computers only to a grey screen
Author Qneo
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Other
Effect type Vocal effects
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

PolyHarp is a virtual musical instrument and a thought experiment. It's a testbed for harmonic theory as well as a great multi touch simulator of the good old "idiot zither" you have in the attic.

New version 1.0.4
Old version 1.0.3
Release Notes I fixed the problem of MIDI prematurely offing some notes.
Author Henry Lowengard
Type Instrument, Controller, Tool
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Phlox Phaser is a stereo phase shifting audio effect.

New version 2.0.4
Old version 2.0.3
Release Notes Phlox Phaser has received the 2.0 treatment to rebuild the infrastructure, with a focus upon improving stability, user experience and audio quality. Also included in this update: - AUV3 Support - Preset saving (Bonus: Saved presets are accessible from AU Hosts) - Massive performance upgrades to both the audio processing and user interface. - Reduced download footprint - Improved stability - Enhanced support system. #Patch 2.0.2 brings: - Audiobus AUv3 support - Minor design updates - Performance tweaks - iTunes Preview video - Improved stability #Patch 2.0.3 brings: - MIDI AUv3 support - iTunes Preview video - Improved stability #Patch 2.0.4 brings: - MIDI compliant and non-MIDI AUV3 versions - Improved iOS 12 support - Improved stability - Removed un-necessary permissions
Author Flora Creative Ltd.
Type Effect
Effect type Chorus, Flanger, Phaser etc.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus