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

New version 1.1.6
Old version 1.1.5
Release Notes Quick Update: Update w/ quick fixes. The "Background Audio" toggle is in the "MIDI" button in the upper-left above the keyboard. :) Note: We're working on FM Player 2 now... It will be a FREE upgrade, including amazing new features: Dual layers, Chorus, Flanger, Guitar Amp, Keyboard Splits, Stereo Phaser, and 100 total free sounds with lossless compression, saving you 300mb of storage! 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! If you'd like to help support AudioKit in any way, please email hello@audiokitpro.com
Author AudioKit Pro
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Blue Mangoo Parametric Equalizer is an audio unit plugin, with six bands of filter controls.

New version 1.0.7
Old version 1.0.6
Release Notes 1. Fix bugs.
Author Mani Consulting Limited Company
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

DC-9 Overdrive is a circuit modeled overdrive plug-in that emulates the famous Ibanez® TS9 Tube Screamer.

New version 1.0.6
Old version 1.0.3
Release Notes Updated iOS SDK and App Store metadata
Author Blamsoft, Inc.
Type Effect
Effect type Distortion, Drive etc.
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Cactus Chorus is a two-stage chorus effect with stereo crossover.  

New version 2.0.3
Old version 2.0.2
Release Notes MIDI Control Change Support is here! Cactus Chorus has now been promoted to Music Audio Effect, allowing external hosts, MIDI output compatible AUV3 audio units, other Inter-App Audio apps and external MIDI compliant hardware to control the parameters inside the either the AUV3 or stand-alone instance!
Author Flora Creative Ltd.
Type Effect
Effect type Chorus, Flanger, Phaser etc.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Xequence is an advanced linear MIDI Sequencer and Keyboard / Controller for iPhone and iPad.

New version 1.8.2
Old version 1.8.1
Release Notes IMPROVEMENTS: - Allow multiple simultaneous connections to/from Bluetooth MIDI devices. FIXES: - Prevent Pianoroll Draw Mode from creating notes outside the part. - Fix rare crash when exporting MIDI file with events that occur before the first bar. - Fix wrong display of number of active MIDI inputs in "Sources" panel when Audiobus was connected as a source. Version 1.8: COMPLETE AUDIOBUS 3 SUPPORT: - SIDEBAR: Audiobus sidebar for switching between connected apps, with access to all Xequence transport controls (Play, Stop (the Rewind icon) and Record) from any other Audiobus app. - SYNCHRONIZATION: Full synchronization (Start, Stop, Tempo, Phase). Please note that Ableton Link has to be enabled in Xequence, all participating apps, and Audiobus. - MIDI OUT: 16 Audiobus MIDI Out ports for connecting up to 16 Xequence instruments to 16 separate Audiobus MIDI lanes or apps. Displays connected apps' names inside Xequence. - COMPATIBILITY NOTE: Some apps hosted in Audiobus as a MIDI receiver might not work correctly due to implementation issues in these apps. In these cases, please send the MIDI directly to the app (do not put the target app on Audiobus' MIDI screen. Instead, put it as a source on the Audio screen and select the app itself as the MIDI Destination on Xequence's instruments screen). This problem can only be fixed by the receiver app developers. - MIDI IN: Audiobus MIDI In port for recording the MIDI output of other Audiobus apps. (all input will currently be merged to a single track, i.e. multitrack MIDI recording is not yet supported, but will be in a future update.) - MIDI THRU: Xequence's usual MIDI Thru will also work inside Audiobus, passing whatever is received from the MIDI lane OR from any other source selected in Xequence's settings to the current track's instrument, which can be an Audiobus destination, hardware, OR another app. - STATE SAVING AND RESTORE: Xequence will save the current project, including all modifications done since the last save, in the Audiobus preset, and restore it when a preset is recalled. - MIDI MERGE: Xequence merges all MIDI input both from the Audiobus lane AND any other MIDI sources, both hardware and software, and can record it or send it to the current track's instrument (MIDI Thru). - Please note that Audiobus MIDI and State Saving still are very new and evolving technologies, and you may encounter issues which are caused by problems in third-party apps. However, please do let us know if you have a problem that you suspect might be due to a Xequence bug, and we're happy to investigate! IMPROVEMENTS: - MIDI Input has been cleaned up: The "Any" source has been replaced by "Xequence Destination" and can be enabled alongside the other available sources. To send MIDI to "Xequence Destination", most apps have a menu that will list "Xequence Destination" so you can send to it. Of course, the other way around (Xequence actively connects to other sources) is still available by enabling one of the other sources in the "Select MIDI sources" panel. - Better contrast for instrument colors in "Light" theme. - Pianoroll: When switching between note and velocity editing, scroll and zoom are now preserved. - Various optimizations. FIXES: - Pianoroll: Fix vertical scrolling of keys on the left sometimes not in sync with scroll position of editor. - Pianoroll: Fix slightly wrong vertical zoom in Drum editor mode when using "Zoom All" with the ruler enabled and "Ruler Auto-Dismiss" disabled. - Keyboard: Fix sliders with "Return" option sometimes not returning to their zero position.
Author Seven Systems Cross-Platform Media Limited
Type Controller
Supports Audiobus

The Fiddlicator is an audio tool which can simulate various kinds of acoustic environment by the convolution of the input signal with a custom impulse response.

New version 0.9.10
Old version 0.9.9
Release Notes - fixed random noise sometimes produced after buffer size change
Author Martin Varga
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Now you can play the bass drum with your foot. The most realistic 3D drum app.

New version 1.5.10
Old version 1.5.9
Release Notes Fixes an issue with the notifications. Please make sure to open the app after the update to refresh the settings.
Author Music4Fun LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

DM2 is a synthesis-based drum machine with a dedicated graphic editor, for the creation and manipulation of sound.

New version 1.8
Old version 1.7.1
Release Notes ** NEW ** + Added Pattern Templates. Tapping the "PATTERN TEMPLATES" button on the STEPS pages opens a pop-up with 25 pre-defined patterns for a quick start. ** FIXED ** + Fixed Export. Now works with Drone Machine and polyrhythmic patterns. + Fixed Drone Machine playing an extra sine wave. + Fixed wrongly displayed envelope bars with Big Graph (button [edit]) on the Drum Page when Drone Machine is on. ** IMPROVED ** + Faster starting time (please note that this will occur after one initial launch that will take longer.) + new Noters|Hz button icon in the Oscillator Big Graph (button [edit]) on the Drum Page. + improved IAA tempo sync.
Author Pascal Douillard
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

PlaySections is an audio/video player that allows you to freely set marks and play back specific sections of your audio/video files.

New version 3.0.1
Old version 3.0.0
Release Notes Now show the total number of items only in the folder (no subfolders)
Author Hiroshi Kajihata
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

RE-1 is a full featured virtual Tape Machine capable of delivering authentic tape based echo and chorus effects but it doesn't stop there. With it's interactive tape player, sample, loop and overdub features it's possible to use it like a virtual tape recorder, sample player, looper or simply as a master effect.

Author Kai Aras
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

PPG Infinite is a system which can synthesize harmonic and inharmonic sounds.

New version 1.0.6
Old version 1.0.5
Release Notes Fixes a problem with GarageBand export New browser function: delete all (see browser help)
Author Wolfgang Palm
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a solid Rock Drummer with powerful drum sounds and tons of rhythms to get energetic drum grooves.

New version 5.14
Old version 5.13
Release Notes - Fill Play/Stop Button Added - Support for iBassist - Ableton Link Start / Stop - Fixed bugs
Author Lumbeat
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Scythe is a synthesis engine. The controls have been minimised to allow a simple workflow with the same complex modulation that you might be used to.

New price $5.99
Old price $7.99
Author Sonic Sector Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Launchpad is an app for making and remixing electronic music.

New version 7.6.6
Old version 7.6.5
Release Notes In this version we’ve re-added the ‘Off’ button to the key selecter, and also fixed some occasional popping sounds. 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

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

New version 1.6.0
Old version 1.5.6
Release Notes - Added IAA synchronisation - Ableton Link with sync start/stop - Various improvements and bug fixes
Author Axart Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Kronecker is a synthesizer with a mechanism to make sounds many times like a rhythm machine each time you press a keyboard.

New version 1.2.1
Old version 1.2.0
Release Notes - Fixed: Click noise when particles are triggered
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Ripplemaker is a West Coast Flavored Modular Synth.

New version 1.2.2
Old version 1.2.1
Release Notes - Minor changes in the way preset-ZIP files are handled when importing - Miscellaneous small improvements and fixes
Author Bram Bos
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

This is the first time Jordan Rudess, best known as the keyboardist for Dream Theater, has released a complete set of his exclusive sounds to the public.

New version 1.12
Old version 1.11
Release Notes Fix for high-latency UI issues.
Author Wizdom Music LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

AutoPad is an app for musicians that allows you to play ambient pad loops.

New price Free
Old price $2.99
Author Ryan Robinson
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

This is an AUv3 compatible Uni-Vibe style 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 Modulation effects
Supports Audio Unit (AU)