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

New version 2.5.3
Old version 1.5.2
Release Notes - Fixed the problem that the contents of the setting screen could not be saved in the AUv3 host application. - Minor improvements. - Update to Audiobus SDK 3.0.12.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Early Schroeder reverberators consisted of the following elements: a series connection of several all-pass filters, a parallel bank of feedback comb filters, a mixing matrix.

Author DiscoDSP LLC
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo

BST100 Super Overdrive guitar amplifier plugin is a perfect emulation of the 90s guitar amplifier Holy Grail!

New price $9.99
Old price $19.99
Author Nembrini Audio
Type Effect
Effect type Distortion, Drive etc., Guitar effects
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

The PSA1000 Jr Analog Saturation Unit plugin is a modern recreation of a '90s classic analog guitar preamp which is used in recording studios all around the world.

New price $4.99
Old price $14.99
Author Nembrini Audio
Type Effect
Effect type Guitar effects, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

The PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin is a modern recreation of a '90s classic analog guitar preamp which is used in recording studios all around the world.

New price $9.99
Old price $19.99
Author Nembrini Audio
Type Effect
Effect type Guitar effects, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

This is a very simple yet powerful iOS app that performs as a polyphonic audio synthesizer.

New version 2.9.1
Old version 2.8.5
Release Notes Import/Export • Now you can easily export all of your SF2 files to the SoundFonts app folder on your iOS device. You can then access them via Apple's Files app or with the macOS Finder when the device is connected to a Macintosh. • Similarly, you can now import all SF2 files that are in the SoundFonts app folder on your iOS device. This allows you to more quickly add a collection of SF2 files at once. These features are available in the Settings view which is accessible by clicking the "gear" button in the info bar above the keyboard. Additional validation and cleanup code.
Author Brad Howes
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Tube AU is a web video player audio unit plugin.

New version 1.0.13
Old version 1.0.12
Release Notes Added an effect audio unit so it can be run on audio tracks in cubasis
Author Mani Consulting Limited Company
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Launchpad is an app for making and remixing electronic music.

New version 8.4
Old version 8.3.1
Release Notes Launchpad now displays beautiful artwork for each of your projects. This update fixes some minor visual bugs. If you love Launchpad, please review it in the app store! If you have comments, questions or feature requests, let us know at support@ampifymusic.com.
Author Focusrite Audio Engineering
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

Touch drum instruments with classic electronic sound. VADrumSM is virtual analog drum synthesizers, which can be used as touch instruments or as drum synthesizer modules with MIDI input.

New version 1.9.5
Old version 1.9.4
Release Notes Version 1.9.5 contains improvements and bug fixes. - Updated Ableton Link Framework to the latest version. - Updated Audiobus Framework to the latest version. - (AUv3) Change UI to indicate MIDI note off event, instead of indicating duration of the audio signal.
Author Ryo Togawa
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

MIDISynth Control provides synth editing and librarian functionality for a number of popular synths. Supported synths: Novation Circuit, Novation Circuit Mono Station, Novation Peak, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone.

New version 1.1.8
Old version 1.1.7
Release Notes General: Fixed an issue with MIDI learn not always working, and ranges not always being correct Various fixes and updates Circuit: Fixed a couple of parameters Changing MIDI channels no longer requires restart of the app Peak: Fixed some issues reading/writing sysex patches Fixed top level save not saving all patches Added a user wavetable display switchable from the Arp panel - shows loaded wavetables into the synth and how many patches they are used it. Can be used to Load and Send wavetables to the synth. MPL: Fixed top level save not saving all patches Number of parameter fixes
Author Lee Huddleston
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

If you’re not patient enough to ride audio level manually, this AUv3 plugin saves you a lot of time.

New price $5.99
Old price $9.99
Author Pham Thang
Type Effect
Effect type Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Other
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

StepBud is a MIDI Sequencer with Audio Unit AUv3 plugin, Audiobus and Ableton Link.

New version 1.6.2
Old version 1.6.1
Release Notes This version fixes a calculation bug happening on the triplet notes.
Author Cem Olcay
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Backpack Studio allows you to easily create professional sounding,  studio quality recordings -  from anywhere in the world.

New version 1.4.2
Old version 1.4.0
Release Notes - Custom Siri, Keyboard, and Midi shortcuts. Record, stream, and trigger pads hands-free using your voice, external keyboard, or midi controller. Configure the new shortcuts in the settings screen or the individual pad settings. - New "Dim pads" selector in settings. Use it to dim pads that have already been played or only dim pads when streaming and recording. - Slide left on individual files in the recordings list to delete them. - Search your entire dropbox for files from within the app. - Dropbox for teams support - New buttons in settings screen for emptying all pads, deleting clips folder, and deleting recordings folder. - Pads can now be loaded in while recording. - New audio buffer setting for removing audio glitches on slower devices. - Random bugfixes. We're working on some really exciting updates for version 1.5 follow for the latest: twitter: backpack_studio  instagram: backpackstudioapp  facebook: facebook.com/backpackstudioapp We love to hear from you! contact us at backpackstudioapp@gmail.com
Author Ed Filowat
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

ToneBoosters Reverb is a studio-quality reverberation plug-in.

New version 1.4.9
Old version 1.4.8
Release Notes UI improvements: if LFO is disabled by the user, the curves in the decay and EQ editors are now correctly updated.
Author ToneBoosters
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

Express yourself. Create your signature retro piano sound. Simple controls allow you to easily create an emotional vibe for your next hit record.

New version 1.2.1
Old version 1.2
Release Notes Thanks everyone – This app is SOLD OUT! Limited Edition App #2 of 10 is now over. + This update adds support for the next iOS version To sign up for future Limited Edition Apps and learn more: https://audiokitpro.com/appdrops
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Piano
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

SKIIID is a new drum-synthesizer with 4 expressive pads and the possibility to morph between them.

New version 1.13
Old version 1.12
Release Notes fixed some graphical issues for ipad 11/12.9 inch
Author Stephan Bolch
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

TTAP for iOS is an AUv3 delay effect inspired both by adventures with analog tape and by otherworldly textural effects only possible in the digital world.

New version 1.2.33
Old version 1.2.29
Release Notes - fixed a bug that may cause clips if Section is sync
Author K-Devices
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

ToneBoosters ReelBus is a magnetic tape simulation plug-in for iOS or iPadOS device.

New version 1.4.6
Old version 1.4.5
Release Notes - Improved sound quality - New 'HQ' (High Quality) mode with even more extreme oversampling
Author ToneBoosters
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

Ferrite is an app you need for creating podcasts, radio journalism, or other professional voice production work — lectures, speeches, voiceovers and more.

New version 2.5.6
Old version 2.5.5
Release Notes v2.5.6: • Various user experience and reliability improvements. v2.5: New for Ferrite 2 Pro users: • Presentation Mode shows touch, Pencil and keyboard interactions on-screen to help when training others • Optionally export Lossless files in 32-bit format For all users: • Enhanced mouse and trackpad support: take full advantage of iPad OS 13.4’s new pointing device features! • If you have a keyboard, you can use keys like Shift or Option to change the way selections work (especially with a pointing device). • Deleted files can be kept for 30 days before being removed — until then, you can restore them, or permanently delete them yourself to reclaim storage space. (You can also choose the old behaviour in the Settings, if you prefer.) • Optionally show a project’s duration in the editing toolbar. • Various performance, user-experience, accessibility and reliability improvements. New features require iOS/iPad OS 13 or later. Keyboard and mouse/trackpad features require iPad OS 13.4 or later.
Author Wooji Juice Ltd
Type Host
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 1.7.1
Old version 1.7
Release Notes THANKS EVERYONE! New update! + We are still working on Synth One + Updates for the next iOS version. + We are all volunteer musicians & coders. Thanks for your help! Synth one is getting better every day! That's the power of open-source. Please note that we all are volunteers. AudioKit does not have any sponsors or investors. We are all musician/developers who love making apps. Together we can change the world. We love hearing your music! Send it to us. For friendly conversation or to say hello, please email hello@audiokitpro.com The full & complete source code is available: https://github.com/AudioKit/AudioKitSynthOne
Author AudioKit Pro
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link