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

New version 9.2.11
Old version 9.2.9
Release Notes Version 9.2.11 - Fixed bug causing frequent crashes on iOS 17 and earlier Version 9.2.10 - Fixed opml import from files outside Castamatic folder - Improved opml import - Import new podcasts with castamatic://feed_url - Added double tap gesture to watch player - Improved speed of opml import and cloud sync Version 9.2 - Fixes and improvements for background updates - Added adjustable default settings for audio effects for new podcasts - Apply default settings for audio effects for all existing podcasts - Improved audio buffering when streaming episodes - Improved updating feeds in the background when subscribed to a big number of podcasts - Fixed crash when chapter has malformed URL - Fix: Sequential playback for new podcasts should follow app default Version 9.0 - Completely new audio engine. - Support for Podcasting 2.0 "Value Time Split" - Many bug fixes - Fixed resuming from the wrong point in time - Fixed wrong progress reported after an audio session interruption - Fixed audio meters when GapZapper is enabled - Fixed background image in watch player - Fixed crash when pressing share button on iPad - Fixed crash when subscribing a new podcast and immediately dismissing the panel - Improved rss feed caching - Reduce memory usage during RSS feed updates - Fix for boost transactions mistakenly marked as failed - Better handling of low memory conditions - V4V local fees have precedence over remote splits - Fixed missing complication on watch - Trying to fix duplicate entries in the download list Version 8.7 - New integration with GetAlby.com - Globally set stream and boost amount - Minor bug fixes Version 8.6 - Added support for subtitles - Modernized the UI with SF Symbols - Fixed progress indicator during first sync / import - Fix: Respect user indication not to download new episodes when activating iCloud sync - Added option to mark episode listened in player - Small bug fixes Version 8.5 - Chapter artwork is now displayed in CarPlay - New option to pause playing and load next episode in the playlist at the end of the current episode - Improved iCloud sync - Improved background updates - Added titles of inclulded podcasts in playlist cell - Fix for finished episode not marked ad listened in iCloud sync - Fix for a crash when marking all episodes in a playlist as listened - Fix for not resuming playback after some audio interruptions (notifications, calls...) - Many minor bug fixes Version 8 - Renewed CarPlay user interface, with controls for chapters and audio effects. - New optional remaining episodes badges - Podcasting 2.0 support: search for new podcasts on Podcast Index and support your favorite shows with Value4Value Version 7 - Add or play single episodes from a podcast without subscribing - Removed all Google Analytics and Ads libraries to prevent abusive behaviours with user's data. - New "Whats New" panel - New widget Version 6.0 New features: - Automatically skip advertising chapters, intro and outro (configurable for generic and per-podcast keywords and time). - New high performance audio engine, Airplay 2 compatible. - Improved audio effects. - Completely new CarPlay integration. Fixes and improvements: - Finer control of priority podcasts in playlists. - Improved management of onboarding panel. - Many minor bug fixes.
Author Gunp Media Productions
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Yukawa is an AUv3 compatible multi-effects plug-in that combines a tempo-synchronized multi-tap sequence delay that produces rhythmic phrases, a modulatable stereo delay, and a DJ mixer-style filter.

New version 1.2.2
Old version 1.2.1
Release Notes - Improved problem when receiving MIDI program change messages.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter, Reverb, Delay, Echo
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Let the musical muses of Piano Motifs inspire your device to generate some original and beautiful motifs (short melodies).

New version 4.84
Old version 4.83
Release Notes Maintenance Update: • Fixed crash that can occur when retrieving some saved Host sessions. (AUv3 Only) • Fixed crash that can occur when loading motifs in the Arrangement Screen.
Author Fernando Morales
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

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

New version 3.4.11
Old version 3.4.10
Release Notes Fixed a crash bug.
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

A Simple Ad-Free Piano-like Musical Keyboard. Easy to Play, Good Response and Small Application Size. Just Play the Instrument. The app doesn't use sampled real sounds but use FM synthesis. It sounds like piano though it's false.

New version 1.1.9
Old version 1.1.8
Release Notes Changed some descriptions in the settings. Fixed a crash bug.
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Piano
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

JamUp is an easy to use drag-and-drop interface that features amps, stomp-boxes and rack effects, all in a single app.

New price $7.99
Old price $12.99
Author Positive Grid Inc
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo, Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Distortion, Drive etc., Modulation effects, Pitch effects, Guitar effects, All-in-one
Supports Audiobus

Lagrange synthesizer has two oscillators, a noise generator and two filters that can be selected from various algorithmic models.

New version 1.3.2
Old version 1.3.1
Release Notes - Improved problem when receiving MIDI program change messages.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Kajita combines two-stage multi-tap stereo delay with reverb, allowing you to create complex spatial effects.

New version 1.1.1
Old version 1.1.0
Release Notes - Improved problem when receiving MIDI program change messages.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

X Drummer is the drum production tool for guitarists, songwriters and mobile musicians.

New price $3.99
Old price $5.99
Author Positive Grid Inc
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Mersenne is a melodic percussion synthesizer that combines two FM synthesis modules, a noise generator and a resonator.

New version 2.7.4
Old version 2.7.3
Release Notes - Improved problem when receiving MIDI program change messages.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Let the musical muses of Piano Motifs inspire your device to generate some original and beautiful motifs (short melodies).

New version 4.83
Old version 4.82
Release Notes Maintenance Update: • Fixed issue where the last note of a section of an Arrangement can sometimes get stuck (AUv3 MIDI Plug-In only). • Fixed crash that can occur when there is only one section that is looped in the Arrangement screen and you press Done to go back to the Main Screen. • Fixed issue where a single section Arrangement that has a name with "/" in it can't be exported. • Improved the algorithm to generate motifs with the Slow option of the Chord & Bass Accomp Style
Author Fernando Morales
Type Tool
Supports 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 1.6.2
Old version 1.6.1
Release Notes - Improved problem when receiving MIDI program change messages.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Redshrike is a polyphonic synthesizer that combines a resonator designed to make more complicated sound creation and subtraction synthesis with an FM oscillator that creates violent distortion.

New version 2.7.3
Old version 2.7.2
Release Notes - Improved problem when receiving MIDI program change messages.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

iFX Rack is an analog modeled virtual effects rack for your iOS Device.

New version 1.2.5
Old version 1.2.4
Release Notes - Fixed IAP Crashing is iOS 18
Author MIDIculous LLC
Type Effect
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

WoodSynth is a synthesizer with 4 independent layers. Each layer is in fact a synthesizer on its own.

New version 3.8.7
Old version 3.8.1
Release Notes - fixed potential crash in HP filters - small improvements in MidiV2 PE
Author Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

The WoodLofier is both a standalone app and AUv3 plugin which combines 4 different sections to make your sound more lofi or to add some creative twist  : filtering (and Sample Rate reduction), a Tape wobble unit, Noise addition and Crushing (clipping, bit reduction and saturation).

New version 1.4.2
Old version 1.4.1
Release Notes - fixed potential crash
Author Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio
Type Effect
Effect type Distortion, Drive etc., Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Lorentz is not only a live-oriented analog modeling synthesizer, but also has a resonator that makes metallic and aggressive sounds.

New version 2.6.4
Old version 2.6.3
Release Notes - Improved problem when receiving MIDI program change messages.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

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

New version 5.1.6
Old version 5.1.5
Release Notes Framework and security updates.
Author JSplash Apps
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

MIDI Strummer is an AUv3 plugin designed to simulate guitar strumming and picking techniques. It can used to generate MIDI note data which can be sent to either an external synth of choice or the internal soundfont engine.

New price $8.99
Old price $12.99
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Overloud TH-U turns your iOS device into a Guitar and Bass amp simulator, to let you play live, practice or record: standalone and AUv3 included.

New version 1.4.63
Old version 1.4.61
Release Notes New Iconic Tones rig packs
Author Almateq SRL
Type Effect
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects
Supports Audio Unit (AU)