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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

Connect your E-Drum or any other MIDI device with your iPhone/iPad, put your headphones on and start instantly enjoying sound of acoustic and electronic sounds.

New price $0.99
Old price $13.99
Author Eduard Farkas
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

AudioKit Bass 808 Synth is perfect for earth-shaking sub bass lines and creating your own custom electronic drum sounds – It’s the ultimate tool for creating your own 808 Kick basses!

New price $99.99
Old price $999.99
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 1.6.1
Old version 1.6.0
Release Notes This version adds the new "step count (#)" button where you can specify the number of the steps you want to work with.
Author Cem Olcay
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

ArpBud 2 is a MIDI Arpeggiator app where you can create unique arp patterns and be able to arpeggiate your favorite software or hardware synthesizers.

New version 1.5.1
Old version 1.5.0
Release Notes This version adds a new "#" button to the step add/remove section that you could set the step count immediately.
Author Cem Olcay
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

bs-16i is a 16 multi-timbral playback sampler. It supports SoundFont and DLS (Downloadable Sounds, and can be used for keyboard instrument, MIDI sound module, and MIDI player.

New version 4.0.7
Old version 4.0.6
Release Notes Apply AudioBus SDK v3.0.12
Author bismark LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, 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 1.1.4
Old version 1.1.3
Release Notes - New Rig Libraries - Output mono/stereo control - Improved stability with iConnectAudio4+ and Focusrite Scarlett audio interfaces - Fixed tuner detection in AUv3
Author Almateq SRL
Type Effect
Effect type Guitar effects, Bass effects
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 2.8.5
Old version 2.8.3
Release Notes Bug fixes and improvements.
Author Brad Howes
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Create drum tracks for any song in minutes with SessionBand – the chord-based audio loop app.

New price $0.99
Old price $8.99
Author UK Music Apps Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

RM-1 is a multi purpose audio effect designed around various types of modulation.

New price $2.99
Old price $5.99
Author Kai Aras
Type Effect
Effect type Modulation effects
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

RM-1 is a multi purpose audio effect designed around various types of modulation.

New version 1.1
Old version 1.0.1
Release Notes - Added a Side-chain input to allow processing of two independent instruments or effects as opposed to using the internal oscillator as a carrier. - Changed AUv3 plugin name to display the full name rather than just RM-1 - Minor visual tweaks.
Author Kai Aras
Type Effect
Effect type Modulation effects
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Create house tracks to your own chords in minutes with SessionBand - the chord-based audio loop app.

New price $0.99
Old price $8.99
Author UK Music Apps Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Drums, Percussion, Bass
Supports Audiobus

Triqtraq LE is a free limited edition of the critically acclaimed music app Triqtraq - Jam Sequencer.

New version 1.0.4
Old version 1.0.3
Release Notes - bugfixes - improved battery life
Author Zaplin Music
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Drums, Percussion, Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link