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

New version 4.9.11
Old version 4.9.10
Release Notes Minor performance improvements.
Author JSplash Apps
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

The iPhone wind instrument.

New version 1.9.5
Old version 1.9.4
Release Notes Made some stability fixes and audio backend fixes.
Author Songbird Ocarina LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Winds
Supports Audiobus

“Kanun” Is the richest musical instrument in tone and voice, for this reason, “Kanun” is considered the law or the constitution for all musical Arabian instruments.

New version 2.0
Old version 1.9.2
Release Notes Bug Fixes.
Author Apptrax
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Strings
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

djay transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a full–featured DJ system.

New version 2.8.22
Old version 2.8.21
Release Notes • Improved reliability and performance for playback of streamed tracks • Various fixes and improvements Thank you for using djay. Please support us by rating the app with every update. We are looking forward to your feedback!
Author algoriddim GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds DJ
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

AudioKit Synth One is a completely free & open-source professional iOS Synthesizer. 

New version 0.9.0
Old version 0.8.9
Release Notes You're all a wonderful part of this mission... We're creating a world-wide instrument to help musicians around the globe! :) + Volunteers have begun translating the app to French, Portuguese (Brazil), and Turkish in this update. More languages planned. If you speak these languages and have helpful tips/proof-reading, please email hello@audiokitpro.com + Plus, this update includes 50 new presets in the "Sound of Izrael" bank! + Volunteers have more improvements planned for this app. Stay tuned. + Please share your pictures and videos of using Synth One on social media! :) We are all volunteering our time to build this app for you. No one gets paid anything. Please spread the word. The more musicians that know about this app, the more musicians we can all reach! Please send bug reports: hello@audiokitpro.com Thank you :)
Author AudioKit Pro
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

AU Host is a simple Audio Unit (Effect) host application for live performance.

New version 2.0.0
Old version 1.0.1
Release Notes · Maximum 3 Audio Units (effects) can use simultaneously. · Completely compatible with iPad, it became a universal application. · Other bugs have been fixed.
Author Yoshinori Kokubo
Type Host
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

djay transforms your iPad into a full–featured DJ system. Seamlessly integrated with both your iTunes music library and Spotify, djay gives you direct access to all your favorite songs and playlists.

New version 2.8.22
Old version 2.8.21
Release Notes • Improved reliability and performance for playback of streamed tracks • Various fixes and improvements Thank you for using djay. Please support us by rating the app with every update. We are looking forward to your feedback!
Author algoriddim GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds DJ
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Auria LE is a "lite" version of Auria host with a very limited set of features.

New version 2.19
Old version 2.18
Release Notes Various fixes and improvements. Please see our forum for more info.
Author WaveMachine Labs, Inc.
Type Host
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 6.3.6
Old version 6.3.5
Release Notes -Added toggle to hide/show incompatible SceneMaker effects in Settings. -Fixed app crashing for some users on load and when creating/importing effects.
Author NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

Launchpad is an app for making and remixing electronic music.

New version 7.6.5
Old version 7.6.4
Release Notes We've added a Privacy panel in the settings so that you can learn more about how we use data. This version also contains a few minor bugfixes. 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

Auria is a mobile music production system designed from the ground up for the iPad.

New version 2.19
Old version 2.18
Release Notes Various fixes and improvements. Please see our forum for more info.
Author WaveMachine Labs, Inc.
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Auria is a mobile music production system designed from the ground up for the iPad.

New version 2.19
Old version 2.18
Release Notes Various fixes and improvements. Please see our forum for more info.
Author WaveMachine Labs, Inc.
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 1.5.7
Old version 1.5.6
Release Notes DrumKnee 3D is a one man endeavor and the result of countless hours of work, so please consider buying the PRO version or subscribing to DK Music to support the developer. Thanks to all drummers who provided feedback and are helping DrumKnee to improve every day. In this version: - Added option to trigger the kick drum using an expression pedal connect via MIDI - Added option to control the hi-hat open vs. close states. - Added option to turn on/off the MIDI out signals - PRO users only - Added MIDI Omni mode for incoming MIDI signals Thanks, ~Paulo
Author Music4Fun LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

Blocs Wave is a music app for making and recording new music quickly. For songwriters and electronic music makers alike, it is an on-the-move portable music studio.

New version 13.4.5
Old version 13.4.4
Release Notes We've added a Privacy panel in the settings so that you can learn more about how we use data.
Author Focusrite Audio Engineering
Type Host
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

BIAS is a professional amp designer, modeler and processor.

New version 2.1.1
Old version 2.1.0
Release Notes Hi there, This latest update mainly addresses the issue that blocked users from accessing the green bank within BIAS MINI. This update also includes a new firmware update for BIAS MINI. 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

Woodpressor is a high-end audio compressor. It is both a standalone app supporting IAA (Inter-App Audio) and an AUv3 audio unit plugin.

New version 1.2
Old version 1.1
Release Notes - side chain now works for Cubasis2 - side chain now also works when transport is not playing - added UI zoom when Woodpressor plugin is presented in a small (host) window (Cubasis2 ...)
Author Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio
Type Effect
Effect type Compressor, Limiter, Gate
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 5.0
Old version 4.9.1
Release Notes - Added a baroque-era gold plated piano, featuring: Rich detailed sound, sampled from a real piano New mind-bending AR effects Ultra-realistic 3D graphics never experienced before on a mobile device, powered by iOS Metal 2 - Made AR experience richer and easier to use - Added the ability to record the screen using ReplayKit - The ability to edit any song from the online songs library - Integrated midi editor: now you can edit any midi file you import to the app - Improved sound module - Improved song navigation during practice - Fixed favorites list bug - Ui improvements - Home indicator now auto-hides on the iPhone X - General bug fixes & optimizations
Author Massive Technologies Inc.
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Piano
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Build your own guitar or bass rig with up to 6 stompbox FX, an amplifier and speaker cabinet w/Mic

New price $13.99
Old price $19.99
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Instrument, Effect
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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

New version 3.1.940
Old version 3.1.937
Release Notes * Fixes crash at startup on some devices * General bug fixes and stability improvements Please tap 'HELP > Users & Support Forum' to report problems or make suggestions
Author Image Line Software
Type Host
Supports Audiobus

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

New version 4.0.5
Old version 4.0.4
Release Notes Version 4.0.5 - Fix for rare podcast artwork malfunction Version 4.0.4 - Fix for download progress not showing when ads are displayed 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)