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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 5.3.7
Old version 5.3.6
Release Notes - Optimized for iOS 12. - Fixedaproblem where pasted text initially appeared with the system font and color until the page reloaded. - Gave more space to multi-line field labels on the edit pages. - Fixed a problem where the back button sometimes required two clicks after certain add or delete operations. - Fixed a problem where the back button sometimes got out of sync with the page when clicking it very quickly. - Fixed a problem where the recording timers showed 0:00 for two seconds before proceeding to 0:02. - Closed the keyboard when leaving the app while editing a page, to avoid incorrect page sizing when returning to the app.
Author Arlo Leach
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

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 3.7
Old version 3.6.3
Release Notes - iOS 12 compatibility - Support for iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and Apple Watch Series 4 - Added an additional profile for Cineo Standard 410 - Added profiles for DMG Lumiere MIX series - Fixed an issue with incorrect values when applying swatches in the color picker - Fixed and issue with new color selection when oscillator is running - Fixed an issue with DHCP initialization when using Redpark cable accessory Celebrating 10 years of Luminair app on iOS! Thank you for your continued support. For further assistance with this update or any other issues, please don't hesitate to contact us at https://support.luminairapp.com
Author Synthe FX, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

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 2.0.4
Old version 2.0.3
Release Notes * When pressing Auto, the automation lanes for busses are now displayed as well and can be edited * The automation lanes now show a horizontal dotted line for the default value of the selected parameter * Parameters for AUv3 instruments can now be recorded (touch automation) * Added ‘Paste’ to relevant pop-up menus in Scroll mode for faster pasting without having to go into Range mode * Control Change value lines are now drawn thicker * Added an option to the Settings to activate drum pad velocity where the vertical tap position in a drum pad determines the velocity/volume * Channel pressure and pitch bend events are now only added if there is no other such event around that time * The piano roll editor now draws a center line for pitch bend and pitch bend events are now snapped to the center * Channel pressure and pitch bend events can now be both created and edited in Draw mode * Added ‘Convert to instrument track’ option for MIDI tracks * When selecting Seaboard or Lightpad Block as MIDI input, ‘Keep channel information’ is turned on automatically * The AudioUnit interface entry was not displayed in the More menu of a drum pattern track for small phones. Solved. * The MIDI channel on output of instrument tracks was forced to one channel which would cause problems with MPE. Solved. * Fixed an issue with the virtual keyboard where a key release would stop other keys from moving * Solved an issue with range display on MIDI clips * Solved a problem with note off events not being sent on the correct channel after pressing stop, causing stuck notes. * Solved a problem with MIDI playback in loop mode * Solved an issue with importing files with UTF8 encoding * Solved a crash with AudioBus
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)

Rhythm Pad includes a wide range of high-quality real and electronic drum kits.

New version 4.10
Old version 4.9.10
Release Notes Fixed a bug that caused a crash when a song is selected from the Media Library.
Author JSplash Apps
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

DerVoco is a vintage vocoder emulation. DerVoco uses analog modelled components including filters, envelope followers and companders to create a warm vintage sound instead of digital techniques like FFT.

New price $0.99
Old price $4.99
Author BeepStreet
Type Effect
Effect type Vocoder
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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

Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo
Supports 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 price $4.99
Old price $8.99
Author POLYDIGM Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

This is an AUv3 compatible stereo graphic equalizer plugin which can be used as a plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor or GarageBand.

Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

GarageBand is a DAW by Apple.

New version 2.3.6
Old version 2.3.5
Release Notes • Includes a collection of Touch Instrument and Drummer Apple Loops, which allow you to continue shaping their sound and performance after adding them to your project • Supports import and playback of MIDI files • This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes
Author Apple
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)

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

Synthesizer specially designed for creating and experiments with ambient soundscapes in wide range from noises to melodic instruments and everything in between.

New version 1.6.2
Old version 1.6
Release Notes Bugfix: Oscillators 2,3 not working when use velocity on screen keyboard. Bugfix: In some cases when use keyboard range option the oscillators don't stop voices. Version 1.6 This update adds new modes that make it more convenient to use MIDI keyboards with SynthScaper. Sequencer evenly placing steps in oscillator voices. Markers of actual values for Effects 1,2 on main screen. Quick switch between oscillator control panels. Added control for MIDI keyboard velocity mode. Added control for MIDI keyboard velocity curve. Added control for MIDI keyboard modulation wheel. Modulation wheel on MIDI keyboard supports by default. MIDI keyboard velocity is sent to each voice. Changing font size in description panel. Built-in description updated. Several minor bugs were fixed.
Author Igor Vasiliev
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Rhythm Pad includes a wide range of high-quality real and electronic drum kits.

New version 4.10
Old version 4.9.10
Release Notes Fixed a bug that caused a crash when a song is selected from the Media Library.
Author JSplash Apps
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

Polish your music, fix it in the mix. 7 band equalizer and compressor.

New version 2.0
Old version 1.51
Release Notes Updates for iOS12 Fixes to Audio Unit and Drobpox integration Added Box, Google Drive and OneDrive integration Improved metering
Author Audioforge Labs Inc.
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter, Compressor, Limiter, Gate
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 4.5
Old version 4.0.5
Release Notes Version 4.5 - Support for Siri shortcuts - New watchOS player UI with volume control - Renewed player UI 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)

LoAdKer is a novel rhythm event generator that is based on fractal sequences.

New version 1.6.2
Old version 1.6.1
Release Notes - Option to launch with the last session - Automation now displays its current beat/time information
Author Axart Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s sequencer for the iPad, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis.

New version 2.6
Old version 2.5
Release Notes Maintenance and improvements: Cubasis LE is designed from musicians for musicians to provide you with the best-possible user experience, highest performance and rock-solid stability. Visit us for the complete list of improvements, issues and solutions included in Cubasis LE 2.6 at www.steinberg.net/cubasisleforum. New features in the Cubasis full feature set IAP: Audio Unit full-screen support*: Tweak sounds and parameters with utmost accuracy, using Cubasis’ super-sized full-screen support for Audio Unit instruments and effects plug-ins. Enjoy maximum productivity, creativity and flexibility, switching between the available screen sizes at lightning speed with only a few taps. ROLI NOISE Seaboard and Drum Grid visualizer support*: Experience a new approach to making music, using ROLI’s free downloadable NOISE app within Cubasis. Create inspiring drum and melody parts through intuitive gestures, using the unique Seaboard and Drum Grid visualizers, now directly accessible via Cubasis’ Audio Unit full-screen mode. MIDI CC support for compatible Audio Unit effects plug-ins*: Easily remote control your favorite compatible Audio Unit effect plug-ins via external controllers. No matter if you’re moving effect knobs via MIDI Learn or switching presets via program change — if your Audio Unit effects plug-in supports it, it can be done in Cubasis with great ease. If you like Cubasis LE, please support us by rating this app on the App Store! *Requires iOS 11
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), Audio Unit (AU)

Groove Rider GR-16 is a professional step-sequenced groove box, inspired by professional hardware drum machines and rhythm boxes.

New version 1.6.0
Old version 1.5.4
Release Notes - maximum pattern length raised to 8 bars; - introducing Wavetable Synthesis. You can load a wavetable, and control its wavetable position parameter (can be modulated) and the pulse width (can be automated); - introducing In-App purchases. First introduced IAP is a new pattern Bank B "Techno Sessions", consisting of 72 new patterns and 50 part presets in Deep / Melodic Techno style. Now available from within the app; - 80 new one-shot samples added to the built-in sample library for FREE into these sections: Kick, Snare, Clap, HiHat, Cymbal, Percussion and Stabs! - 4 new instruments added to the built-in Instrument library; - 45 built-in wavetables added! Select them by tapping Oscillator's "Wave" button and then browsing inside the "Wave" folder. Note, that user wavetables will be placed at the top of the list inside this folder; - you can import your own wavetable files (Serum wav format is currently supported) by placing these files into the "Wave" folder inside Groove Rider's documents folder, or by using "Open In..." dialog from other locations; - 14 new part sound presets added to the Bank A presets. They're all based on built-in wavetables, and have a prefix "WT"; - new Bar selector with 2 buttons: plus and minus. Old 4-buttons selector is still available (switchable from Settings menu), but it will not be able to access more than 4 bars; - Part Mutes events now can work in Sync to the Beat, Bar or Pattern (this is selectable from the Settings menu -> Mute Mode, but it is Off by default). Very useful when performing live; - Shift "Lock" feature added, allows to temporarily lock the Shift button in pressed state. To activate, hold down the Shift button and swipe up or down for some distance. Deactivated by tapping anything, that is not a knob; - 2 new Utilities added: "Clone Bar" and "Clone Pattern Bar". First one to distribute (copy) currently selected bar along all the other bars in the current Part. Second one to distribute (copy) the whole current bar (affecting all 16 parts) into the other bars; - Utilities folder is rearranged to put the most important functions to the top; - new Copy/Paste function: you can now copy and paste the whole Mixer state (all part levels, pans, send fx amounts and also master volume) from one pattern to another. Just select "Paste Mixer" from the popup menu upon paste; - Midi CC output is added, allowing you to send all knobs movements to the Midi Out. It is Off by default, please activate it from Settings menu if needed; - you can now see the names of Osc Edit 1 & 2 parameters for the Oscillator type sounds, written as captions under the Osc Edit 1 & 2 knobs; - new main display Animation mode available: Channels + Oscillogram; - new "Loop" button instead of "Tap" button! You can now loop one bar (or several bars, holding it down during playback). If you wish, you can revert back the old Tap button from the Settings menu; - now, when turning on the velocity pad mode for a Part, the TouchPad in Scale mode will reflect the velocity along its Y axis; - improved UI: tables (lists of files, oscillators etc) were optimized to open faster on slower devices; - improved: more space for scrollable lists and menus on a display by temporarily moving away the bottom screen bar; - fixed: part level indicators sometimes worked incorrectly; - fixed: Pitch Shifter IFX was sounding very differently when using different system sample rates; - fixed: when sample start parameter is not zero, sometimes it caused a click; - fixed: sometimes, when using playback sync with the Midi Clock, Play button was not lit; - fixed: issue with the Midi Thru, which was initially ON by mistake; - minimal fixes in the "Catch" knob midi mode; - some minimal interface and graphics improvements.
Author Dmitrij Pavlov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

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

New version 2.6
Old version 2.5
Release Notes Audio Unit full-screen support*: Tweak sounds and parameters with utmost accuracy, using Cubasis’ super-sized full-screen support for Audio Unit instruments and effects plug-ins. Enjoy maximum productivity, creativity and flexibility, switching between the available screen sizes at lightning speed with only a few taps. ROLI NOISE Seaboard and Drum Grid visualizer support*: Experience a new approach to making music, using ROLI’s free downloadable NOISE app within Cubasis. Create inspiring drum and melody parts through intuitive gestures, using the unique Seaboard and Drum Grid visualizers, now directly accessible via Cubasis’ Audio Unit full-screen mode. MIDI CC support for compatible Audio Unit effects plug-ins*: Easily remote control your favorite compatible Audio Unit effect plug-ins via external controllers. No matter if you’re moving effect knobs via MIDI Learn or switching presets via program change — if your Audio Unit effects plug-in supports it, it can be done in Cubasis with great ease. Maintenance and improvements: Cubasis is designed from musicians for musicians to provide you with the best-possible user experience, highest performance and rock-solid stability. Visit us for the complete list of improvements, issues and solutions included in Cubasis 2.6 at www.steinberg.net/cubasisforum. If you like Cubasis, please support us by rating this app on the App Store! *Requires iOS 11
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)

Reason Compact puts a powerful synthesizer right at your fingertips.

Author Reason Studios AB
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

MultitrackStudio for iPad is an audio/MIDI multitrack recording app. It comes with many high quality audio effects including a guitar amp simulator.

New version 3.0
Old version 2.9.1
Release Notes • MIDI effects (Arpeggiator and AU). AU MIDI effects require iOS 12. • All MIDI Instruments (except for IAA) now have an option to specify note names. These names appear in the drum editor. • Articulations for multitimbral External MIDI Instruments and AUi plugins. You can use a MIDI controller to switch between bowed and pizzicato violin, for example. • Cycling transport: transport bar now has Cycle button. • 12.9 inch iPad: tracks have Content Panes showing a compact version of the data in the track editor. • Swipe left over start/stop button to rewind. Also stops transport if it's running. • SoundFont Player: you can load next/previous soundfont by swiping vertically over SoundFont box (just like you can with the Preset box). • SoundFont Player: the SoundFont box list now automatically scrolls to the currently loaded soundfont. • Note Editor pane: you can now type semitone offset in Note box (for example: if it's C5 and you type -2 it becomes Bb4). • MultitrackStudio Instruments synths: attack is now linear rather than exponential, in order to avoid the synths being noticeably 'late'. • 12.9 inch iPad: track editors no longer open full-size. • Level meters no longer have 'LED' segments. • Editor graphics are more CPU efficient. • Fixed: Running an audio track in practice mode no longer clears the track editor undo history. • Fixed: automatic horizontal scrolling while resizing selected part on the right hand side didn't work reliably. • Various other fixes and improvements.
Author Giel Bremmers
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)