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Mixxmaster is the quickest and easiest way to create simple MIDI sequences on your iPhone or iPad.

New version 1.1
Old version 1.0
Release Notes - Audiobus output ports for each track - general MIDI drum names - ability to change order of tracks - improved undo - show metronome beats in UI - UI improvements (iphoneX full support) - bug fixes
Author Derrick Ward
Type Controller, Tool
Supports Audiobus

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

New version 2.38
Old version 2.37
Release Notes Added extra compatibility for AUv3 Plugins Defaulted controller setting to fine instead of medium mode on new projects. Minor Bug Fixes
Author 4Pockets.com
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Aparillo is an advanced 16 voice FM synth tailored for complex sound structures , majestic motions, moving and evolving soundscapes and atmospheres that are perfect for film, TV or games.

New version 1.0.2
Old version 1.0.1
Release Notes Performance optimizations
Author Sugar Bytes GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

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

New price $7.99
Old price $10.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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

New version 1.35
Old version 1.34
Release Notes Added extra compatibility for AUv3 Plugins Defaulted controller setting to fine instead of medium mode on new projects. Minor Bug Fixes
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

iCast is the app for the internet broadcaster wanting to take their show on the road.

New version 2.2.1
Old version 2.2
Release Notes Minor bug fixes
Author Imperative Apps Pty Ltd
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Real Guitar is a realistic guitar simulator apps.

New version 3.17.0
Old version 3.16.0
Release Notes We hope you’re enjoying the app! Please, keep it regularly updated to always have our greatest features and latest improvements. - Hot bug fixes.
Author Gismart Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

"Piano 3D" is the piano learning & music discovery tool for the iPhone & iPad.

New version 6.0.1
Old version 6.0
Release Notes - Added iPad ProMotion support: Enjoy eye-watering 120 fps graphics and responsiveness on the new iPad Pro! - Important bug fixes and improvements
Author Massive Technologies Inc.
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Piano
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

KQ Dixie is a 6-Operator FM synthesizer that is modeled on the synthesizer which appeared on the 1980s.

New version 1.2.2
Old version 1.2.1
Release Notes Bug-fix: - The sustain damper pedal was not reset when receiving CC#121. - Wrong version was displayed on Settings.app. Other small fixes.
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

StompBox turns your iPad into a flexible Multi FX Processor, it  includes many effects plus a Recorder and Media Player.

New price $7.99
Old price $14.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Built for Live performance and hands free use, Quantiloop recreates the simplicity of a hardware loop pedal in an iOS app.

New version 2.91
Old version 2.90
Release Notes - On preset load enable/disable looperbypass effect correctly - Start/All MIDI action now starts all remaining paralel tracks if a track is already playing - Fixed an issue where overdubs where out of sync when an audio interface would report fluctuating latencies. - Fixed an issue were loops would get garbled when changing presets while receiving clock
(Beatbuddy mostly) - Fixed an issue with recording a fixed number of measures - When changing the number of measures of a track now the global BPM changes as well so no time stretching occurs. - Fixed an issue where overdubbing failed when overdub after rec was on. - When triggering a stop while recording do NOT delete recording but stop it instead (even if stop mode is instant). - Fixed a bug with audiio stopping after going to the background and coming back to foreground in iOS 12 - Fixed saving of decayAtNyQuiest setting of delay effect - Workaround for Ableton Link beat not being set when starting - Updated LinkKit and Audiobus interfaces - Fixed auto-transition for Beatbuddy - Assign next/prev preset to hold or doubletap
Author Stephan Marx
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

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 3.3.18
Old version 3.3.17
Release Notes - Fixed a problem that failed to auto-save changes to a set list's songs when leaving the app from the set list songs edit page. - Fixed a problem using pickers in the right column when the keyboard is open from the search field in the left column. - Updated the Previous Screen or Song remote control action to jump the last screen of the previous song. - Fixed a problem that prevented the pause name from appearing when the first item in a set list was a pause. - Stopped applying the chord color to H chords if German Chord Names is off. - Fixed a problem that could interrupt a current device linking connection when changing the device linking settings. - Updated the Apple Watch app to return to or remain at the set list songs page when changing set lists in the phone app. - Updated the import functions to ignore a .txt extension added to a file from another platform. - Updated the import functions to show an error instead of crashing in the case of a permissions error. - Updated the "included in" list at the bottom of the song edit page to show only set lists from the current project. - Updated the Reset Text Size button to save no text size instead of the default text size, so the shared text size will be used if personal syncing of text sizes is turned on.
Author Arlo Leach
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Set List Maker is an organizational tool for musicians. The app is packed with features to manage your repertoire, control your on-stage electronics and share with your bandmates.

New version 5.3.18
Old version 5.3.17
Release Notes - Fixed a problem that failed to auto-save changes to a set list's songs when leaving the app from the set list songs edit page. - Fixed a problem using pickers in the right column when the keyboard is open from the search field in the left column. - Updated the Previous Screen or Song remote control action to jump the last screen of the previous song. - Fixed a problem that prevented the pause name from appearing when the first item in a show was a pause. - Stopped applying the chord color to H chords if German Chord Names is off. - Fixed a problem that could interrupt a current device linking connection when changing the device linking settings. - Updated the import functions to ignore a .txt extension added to a file from another platform. - Updated the import functions to show an error instead of crashing in the case of a permissions error. - Improved the spacing of the search field at the top of the lists, and stopped it from appearing initially in popup windows on phones.
Author Arlo Leach
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Built for Live performance and hands free use, Quantiloop recreates the simplicity of a hardware loop pedal in an iOS app.

New version 2.91
Old version 2.90
Release Notes - On preset load enable/disable looperbypass effect correctly - Start/All MIDI action now starts all remaining paralel tracks if a track is already playing - Fixed an issue where overdubs where out of sync when an audio interface would report fluctuating latencies. - Fixed an issue were loops would get garbled when changing presets while receiving clock
(Beatbuddy mostly) - Fixed an issue with recording a fixed number of measures - When changing the number of measures of a track now the global BPM changes as well so no time stretching occurs. - Fixed an issue where overdubbing failed when overdub after rec was on. - When triggering a stop while recording do NOT delete recording but stop it instead (even if stop mode is instant). - Fixed a bug with audiio stopping after going to the background and coming back to foreground in iOS 12 - Fixed saving of decayAtNyQuiest setting of delay effect - Workaround for Ableton Link beat not being set when starting - Updated LinkKit and Audiobus interfaces - Fixed auto-transition for Beatbuddy - Assign next/prev preset to hold or doubletap
Author Stephan Marx
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

"Piano 3D" is the piano learning & music discovery tool for the iPhone & iPad.

New version 6.0
Old version 5.9
Release Notes Added iPad ProMotion support: Enjoy eye-watering 120 fps graphics and responsiveness on the new iPad Pro!
Author Massive Technologies Inc.
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Piano
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 5.0.5
Old version 5.0.4
Release Notes Dancehall Pack: - Feel the island rhythms with January's new pack - Includes 15 instruments and over 80 loops and samples - Featuring professionally recorded vocals - Get Dancehall, exclusive to Medly Member
Author Medly Labs Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

The Mellotron is a keyboard instrument that uses magnetic tape to play back recordings where each key has one tape.

New version 1.14.0
Old version 1.1.3
Release Notes Update with fix for glitchy audio issue that some users have experienced.
Author Markus Resch
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus

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 0.6
Old version 0.4
Release Notes - UI and performance improvements - Holon.ist demo mode integrations: Try it now with VCV Rack - it connects automatically! Get our free plugin pack from: https://vcvrack.com/plugins.html#holonic
Author Holonic Systems Oy
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Ableton Link

Syntronik is IK’s cutting-edge synthesizer that features the sound of the most iconic machines to ever grace the planet.

New price $5.99
Old price $9.99
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
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 5.0.5
Old version 5.0.4
Release Notes Dancehall Pack: - Feel the island rhythms with January's new pack - Includes 15 instruments and over 80 loops and samples - Featuring professionally recorded vocals - Get Dancehall, exclusive to Medly Member
Author Medly Labs Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link