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Patterning is a drum machine. Patterning transforms the iPad into a tool for making beats.

New version 1.3.2
Old version 1.3.1
Release Notes • Minor Bug Fixes • Fix an issue that could sometimes cause crashes when switching drum kits.
Author Olympia Noise Co.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

EFX is a 4 channels multi-effect processor, offers complex options to shape the sound and to route the audio effects stream.

New version 1.1
Old version 1.0.2
Release Notes - Now for iPhone also! - UNIVERSAL - buy only once and get it for iPhone and iPad - New Tremolo and Vibrato effect - New Repeater channel effect - Reworked all demo presets. They now all come with an audio file to get an immediate idea about the possibilities - Demo (Mode) button for presets: InputSource and a chosen Audiofile get restored by a preset now, but you can switch this behavior off - New „touchMode“ function, that enables the effect on TouchDown and disables the effect on TouchUp (similar to a Kaoss Pad) - TouchMode is also recordable - Delete Automations via the Automate submenu (Longtap Automate circle)
Author Oliver Greschke (DE)
Type Effect
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

A very easy to use audio editor and recorder.

New version 1.34
Old version 1.33
Release Notes - The iOS dictation didn't work in TwistedWave, - Fixed a couple of crashes
Author TwistedWave Software Ltd.
Type Host
Supports Audiobus

Scythe is a new iPad synthesizer that makes designing new sounds easier than ever before.

New version 2.9
Old version 2.8
Release Notes Bug fixes.
Author Miles Egan
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus

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

New version 3.1.4
Old version 3.1.3
Release Notes Version 3.1.4 - Fix for duplicate episode appearing after feed refresh. Version 3.1.3 - Automatically switch from streaming to playing local file when the file has completed downloading in the background. Version 3.1.2 - Small bug fixes Version 3.1.1 - Progress indicator for current chapter - Fixed bug in iCloud sync causing finished episode not being synced as listened Version 3.1 - Display chapter artwork and links if available - Two finger swipe gesture to switch theme - Fixed bug preventing turning off screen while playing - Bug fixes for Today Widget - Bug fixes for Car Play Version 3.0.7 - Bug fixes Version 3.0.6 - m4a files that are not optimized for streaming are now supported - Improved support for iOS 11 Version 3.0.5 - Fix for malformed RSS feeds causing abnormal data transfer Version 3.0.4 - Fix for crash reading malformed chapter titles Version 3.0.3 - Parser for chapters in m4a files - Fix for disappearing artwork in the Widget - Fix importing feeds with capital letters in the url - Minor fixes Version 3.0 - Playlist icons - CarPlay - Dark theme with auto-switch based on ambient light - Big miniplayer with podcast artwork - Improved chapters view - Apple Watch Complication - 0.5x play (will be 0.75x in final release) - New booster effect - Improved leveler effect - New player UI with bigger progress slider - Universal sharing with web component - Today Widget Extension - Improved notifications with more options (add to On the Go...) - Progress indicator when importing from opml or iCloud - Improved factory reset - Customizable REW/FWD intervals - Adaptive pre-wind - Disabled shows (not updating for user request) - Inactive shows (no episodes in the last 2 months) - Podcast directory - Ads - New app icon (coming soon) - Episode specific artwork - Sync improvements: - Sync effect settings for each podcast - Sync currently loaded episode (not yet implemented) - Increased feed parsing speed - Increased opml import speed - Improved database performance
Author Gunp Media Productions
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

New version 5.2.11
Old version 5.2.8
Release Notes Bug & stability fixes. If you have any feedback, comments or discover any problems we'd love to hear from you at support@intermorphic.com

Loopy offers a sleek, expressive, instantly understandable interface that beginners can start using effectively straight away.

New version 1.6.8
Old version 1.6.7
Release Notes Added support for Ableton Link Start Stop Sync: Now, starting and stopping Loopy will start and stop other apps using Start Stop Sync (including Audiobus and Samplebot). Also added a new MIDI action: "Mute, and clear if muted".
Author A Tasty Pixel
Type Host
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

Zeeon is a virtual analog synthesizer, powered by an advanced analog circuit modeling engine.

New version 1.50
Old version 1.40
Release Notes • BB Synthwave bank available as IAP • Added Drift option to Delay effect • Delay length knob works smoothly without crackles • Improved parameters automation • Breathe controller range extended (x2)
Author BeepStreet
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

New version 5.2.11
Old version 5.2.8
Release Notes Bug & stability fixes. If you have any feedback, comments or discover any problems we'd love to hear from you at support@intermorphic.com

Loopy offers a sleek, expressive, instantly understandable interface that beginners can start using effectively straight away.

New version 2.7.8
Old version 2.7.7
Release Notes Added support for Ableton Link Start Stop Sync: Now, starting and stopping Loopy will start and stop other apps using Start Stop Sync (including Audiobus and Samplebot). Also added a new MIDI action: "Mute, and clear if muted".
Author A Tasty Pixel
Type Host
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

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

New version 1.1.4
Old version 1.1.2
Release Notes New warm tube-drive algorithm. The "Overdrive" knob gives you some nice crunch. Turn it up halfway, and turn on the Auto Panner for a nice "Rotary Speaker" effect. It adds character while retaining the sonic characteristics of the source tone. This is great for a nice, vintage EP drive. BTW, thanks for all the emails. We are still working on FM Player, and have many more free upgrades and features planned in the coming months... Stay tuned! And, please tell your friends! :) You can reach me directly at matthew@audiokitpro.com Includes all the v1.1 stuff: ATTACK & RELEASE knobs. Plus, beautiful new MIDI velocity handling. Why so much attention to detail? You're a musician who cares about sound quality. This free update gives you a dramatic increase in realism while playing with a MIDI keyboard. Please leave a good review, We're still working on FM Player. We think you are all GREAT and we appreciate all your kind words! <3. • We spent weeks coming up with beautiful velocity curves individually tailored to each sound. This was done with code. Meaning, we did not increase the storage space! • Better MIDI keyboard velocity. Each preset has a unique velocity response, inspired by the original hardware. • We found that Attack/Release controls are the most useful envelopes for a sample-based instrument like FM Player. Turn up the Release knob all the way for beautiful and floating sounds. • We updated the GitHub source-code repo with these new Attack/Release controls. Plus, there is a new programming tutorial video on our website, audiokitpro.com • We are all volunteers, working hard for you. We do not get paid anything. And, we make FM Player free so musicians all over the world can enjoy it! You can reach a real person at hello@audiokitpro.com. We care about you and will read every email personally! WORKING ON: We are working on a free Synth app that you will love. And, we are working on making FM Player more power efficient. Plus, other improvements you have emailed. In the meantime, it might be best to completely close FM Player when you are not using it to save battery use. We appreciate your patience with us as we figure this out. <3 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!
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

S-Modular is a semi modular synthesizer for your iPad.

New price $4.99
Old price $5.99
Author Paul Betowski
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

With Dropbox and iMessage deeply integrated throughout, you now have the ability to share all of your ideas with friends, bandmates, remote collaborators or even session musicians all via no matter where you are.

New price $4.99
Old price $5.99
Author Jamaine Obeng
Type Host, Tool
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Guitar amps and effects for iPhone and iPad.

New price $1.99
Old price $2.99
Author Sonoma Wire Works
Type Effect
Effect type Guitar effects
Supports Audiobus

Ruismaker FM's simple, yet flexible synthesis engine lets you create anything from snaredrums, kickdrums and spacy toms to weird and unconventional percussive sounds and effects.

New version 2.2
Old version 2.1.2
Release Notes AU MIDI compatibility: pads send out MIDI for real-time recording in your sequencers (this feature requires iOS11 and a compatible host).
Author Bram Bos
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 1.4.1
Old version 1.4
Release Notes New in AutoPad 1.4.1: - MIDI bug fixes - Add menu options that give user ability to disable MIDI, select MIDI input ports, and select MIDI channel - Add a menu option that prevents AutoPad from shutting down its audio engine when not in use - Add a manual view to the menu
Author Ryan Robinson
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Ruismaker is a unique drumsynth plugin (i.e. it does not use samples), which is coupled with a creative Euclidean sequencer when run in standalone mode.

New version 2.2
Old version 2.1.2
Release Notes AU MIDI compatibility: pads send out MIDI for real-time recording in your sequencers (this feature requires iOS11 and a compatible host).
Author Bram Bos
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 1.1.2
Old version 1.1.1
Release Notes If you want to sound like Slayer, get yourself FM Player! We added a... DISTORTION knob! Sorry, Spinal Tap. This distortion does not "go to 11". It goes to a very sensible 10. Plus, "Favorites" now save when you turn the app on and off again. That's quite helpful, right? Includes all the v1.1 stuff: ATTACK & RELEASE knobs. Plus, beautiful new MIDI velocity handling. Why so much attention to detail? You're a musician who cares about sound quality. This free update gives you a dramatic increase in realism while playing with a MIDI keyboard. Please leave a good review, We're still working on FM Player. We think you are all GREAT and we appreciate all your kind words! <3. • We spent weeks coming up with beautiful velocity curves individually tailored to each sound. This was done with code. Meaning, we did not increase the storage space! • Better MIDI keyboard velocity. Each preset has a unique velocity response, inspired by the original hardware. • We found that Attack/Release controls are the most useful envelopes for a sample-based instrument like FM Player. Turn up the Release knob all the way for beautiful and floating sounds. • We updated the GitHub source-code repo with these new Attack/Release controls. Plus, there is a new programming tutorial video on our website, audiokitpro.com • We are all volunteers, working hard for you. We do not get paid anything. And, we make FM Player free so musicians all over the world can enjoy it! You can reach a real person at hello@audiokitpro.com. We care about you and will read every email personally! WORKING ON: We are working on a free Synth app that you will love. And, we are working on making FM Player more power efficient. Plus, other improvements you have emailed. In the meantime, it might be best to completely close FM Player when you are not using it to save battery use. We appreciate your patience with us as we figure this out. <3 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!
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Create and play percussion rhythms.

New version 2.4.2
Old version 2.4.1
Release Notes Fix a crash launching on French systems
Author Guy Shaviv
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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

New version 1.3.3
Old version 1.3.2
Release Notes In this version (1.3.3): - added a stereo delay effect per part (also known as Haas effect), controlled from the Part Parameters menu. You can specify the delay time between left and right channels in milliseconds, or turn it off for the part (by default); - added new utility function: Shift part one step left or right, located in the Utils menu; - chain mode: now, if you switch chain mode to "on" during playback, you won't have to restart the current pattern to make chain mode work; - added 4 factory preset patterns (named "Acid-1988"); - some of factory preset patterns were slightly modified to use new stereo delay effect, introduced in this update. In previous version (1.3.2): - "Save to New..." function during playback now immediately switches to the new saved pattern without having to wait for current pattern to end; - "Export Pattern Audio" functions were renamed to "Render Pattern Audio" for clarity; and "Export Pattern" (.gr16 format) functions were renamed to "Share Pattern" accordingly; - "Render Chain Audio" and "Render Chain Stems" functions added, allowing you to render a chain of patterns, starting from current pattern, into one big audio file (or stems archive) for export. Be sure to turn "Chain Mode: On" setting to enable and use these functions; - a progress bar added when rendering audio, with the "Cancel" button, allowing you to cancel rendering in the middle of the process if needed; - bug fixed: patterns with non-standard rhythm base (especially 16 Triplets) were playing back and chained incorrectly; - several minor, but important bug fixes.
Author Dmitrij Pavlov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link