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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 2.5.0
Old version 2.4.5
Release Notes * Added MIDI mapping takeover mode setting to the settings screen * Added MIDI mapping range setting * Update to Audiobus SDK 3.0.10
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Groovebox is a free music studio app packed with synths and drum machines.

New version 1.17.2
Old version 1.17.1
Release Notes This release adds Ableton MIDI export. Thanks as always for your continued support. If you like Groovebox, we'd really appreciate a review on the App Store. If you find bugs or have any comments, drop us a line at support@ampifymusic.com.
Author Focusrite Audio Engineering
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Touchscaper is an instrument designed for anyone who wants to make music on their iPad simply by touching the screen.

New version 1.2.1
Old version 1.2.0
Release Notes • Fix for audio not working with Bluetooth headphones & speakers (*) • Added master output limiter (will be tweakable in next update) (*) Sorry about that! -Rob
Author Rob Jackson
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

SK-51 is an all-in-one keyboard inspired by the Casio SK-1 (and his brother the SK-5), a 8-bit lo-fi keyboard from the 80’s, with sampling features and onboard drum machine.
Called the poor man's sampler at the time, this keyboard was a real instrument and has been used by many major artists such as Fatboy Slim, Portishead, Autechre and Nine Inch Nails.

New version 1.1
Old version 1.0
Release Notes This update fix all the issues related to iOS 13 (microphone, Inter-App audio, AudioBus, ...). We are now working on the Auv3 for SK-51, coming soon! Stay tuned Fingerlab Team
Author Fingerlab
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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

New version 2.5.0
Old version 2.4.5
Release Notes * Added MIDI mapping takeover mode setting to the settings screen * Added MIDI mapping range setting * Update to Audiobus SDK 3.0.10
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Xequence is a MIDI sequencer, editor, arranger & controller for iPhone & iPad.

New price $15.99
Old price $17.99
Author Alexander Ewering
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

At the heart of this compressor is a unique envelope follower design that makes it possible to compress the signal without creating distortion harmonics.

New version 1.0.6
Old version 1.0.5
Release Notes Update App Store meta-data.
Author Mani Consulting Limited Company
Type Effect
Effect type Compressor, Limiter, Gate

Medly takes a new approach to the way music is made, letting both seasoned and new musicians make epic music. Just pick your instruments, draw notes, record & sing, and drag & drop one of over 700 loops or samples.

New version 5.5.3
Old version 5.5.2
Release Notes Note: You will need to upgrade to Medly 5.5 or later before by December 12, 2019 to continue to use Medly Member Millennium Pack: - A fusion of Future Bass and guitars, Millennium brings a new generation of sounds - Includes 12 instruments and 67 new loops and samples - Featuring professionally recorded guitar audio samples - Exclusive to Medly Member Member Authentication: - We have a new authentication system for Member - To re-authenticate, open Medly while connected to the internet and Medly will automatically move to the new system - After re-authentication, you can continue to use Member online or offline as before Design Changes: - You can now open the Medly Store while subscribed, and switch your subscription between monthly and yearly payments - We've updated some designs throughout Medly and added some helpful messages
Author Medly Labs Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Mobile application Metronome ONE is created for musicians (guitar, drums and other music players).

New version 1.4.4
Old version 1.4.3
Release Notes We improved performance of our metronome
Author Vladimir Grishman
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

More than a chromatic tuner, tone & chord generator, metronome, and recorder, Tunable is a music practice coach that can help you play steadily, in tune, and on beat anywhere you go.

New version 3.0.22
Old version 3.0.21
Release Notes - Fix Siri Shortcuts not working correctly. As always, if you like this update, please leave a kind rating and review. It helps more than you know. Thanks!
Author AffinityBlue
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

Laplace is a physical-modeling synthesizer based on resonator synthesis that makes it easy to create bowed string, plucked string, blown pipe and metallic sounds.

New version 2.5.0
Old version 2.4.5
Release Notes * Added MIDI mapping takeover mode setting to the settings screen * Added MIDI mapping range setting * Update to Audiobus SDK 3.0.10
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Expand your musical horizon by playing Arabic, Armenian, Balkan, Greek, Klezmer, Persian & Turkish sounds, scales and rhythms.

New price $5.99
Old price $9.99
Author TAQS.IM
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Ethnic
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 2.5.0
Old version 2.4.5
Release Notes * Added MIDI mapping takeover mode setting to the settings screen * Added MIDI mapping range setting * Update to Audiobus SDK 3.0.10
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Launchpad is an app for making and remixing electronic music.

New version 7.13
Old version 7.12
Release Notes This version fixes some minor bugs and adds full support for accessibility switches in the volume and filter panels on iPad. 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

OB-Xd is based on the Oberheim OB-X. It attempts to recreate its sound and behavior, but as the original was very limited in some important ways, a number of things were added or altered to the original design.

New price $4.99
Old price $6.99
Author DiscoDSP LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards

Kronecker is a synthesizer with a mechanism to make sounds many times like a rhythm machine each time you press a keyboard.

New version 1.5.0
Old version 1.4.5
Release Notes * Added MIDI mapping takeover mode setting to the settings screen * Added MIDI mapping range setting * Update to Audiobus SDK 3.0.10
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

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 13.7
Old version 13.6
Release Notes This version fixes some minor bugs: - Fixes a crash when the app is loaded from the background in AUM - Fixes an occasional crash when exporting a single pad - Pad mute state retained after flattening or editing loop metadata - Small visual tweaks We really appreciate your feedback. If you have comments, questions or feature requests, let us know at support@ampifymusic.com. If you like Blocs Wave and have a minute to spare, please review it in the app store.
Author Focusrite Audio Engineering
Type Host
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

Real Guitar is a realistic guitar simulator apps.

New version 3.35.0
Old version 3.34.0
Release Notes We’ve made some app stability improvements and fixed the bugs reported by our users. Keep the app regularly updated to always have our greatest features!
Author Gismart Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Touchscaper is an instrument designed for anyone who wants to make music on their iPad simply by touching the screen.

New version 1.2.0
Old version 1.1.5
Release Notes • New 16 step probability-based pattern sequencer (touch, drums & bass) • Improvements to arrangement view with sequencer integration • Additional sounds and instruments • Various other fixes and performance improvements For an updated user guide, please visit touchscaper.com Hope you like this new version and that you're enjoying touchscaper! All the best for the festive season, -Rob
Author Rob Jackson
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

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

New version 1.4
Old version 1.3.1
Release Notes AMAZING! Thank you. New Feature: + YOU CAN NOW RECORD IN THE APP!!! There's a new record button on the main screen. Thanks to Matthias Frick for leading this development. Use it to record your musical creations and export them. :) + We are all volunteer musicians & coders. Thank you for your help! + BTW, you can also record Synth One in GarageBand using Inter-app Audio (IAA) 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. The more people that know about the apps, the more musicians can enjoy them! Tell one musician you care about. That's all it takes. 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