Version updates

Elastic Drums is a music app showcasing an interactive drum kit, that enables to create a huge range of rhythmic grids, ranging from classical analog drumkits up to experimental soundscapes.

New version 2.4
Old version 2.3
Release Notes - iOS 14 Ableton Link support and Ableton Link SDK Update - Ability to set Sync delay for Ableton Link, IAA and Midi Sync to reduce latency to host - InApp Purchases are outside the app now and get downloaded from the Store ... resulting in much smaller app size - Design improvements for newer iPhone and iPad (10,9“) devices - Factory Presets and IAP Samples have their own folder in the documents section - 'Open in' now also works with files from Files app - Bugfix: Bluetooth crash due to missing certificate - Bugfix for iPad 8 buzzed sound - Updated/cleaned factory presets, added new Presets from Servando - Updated Bill Jobs IAP kit (more presets, more samples) - New Sample kit from Sound Provider aka Leonard de Leonard - Enabled desktop iPad version for Mac machines with Silicon / M1 processor
Author Oliver Greschke (DE)
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Control your MIDI devices using your lips. Just say "wah wah" and send corresponding MIDI events wirelessly.

New version 1.4
Old version 1.3.3
Release Notes - iPad support - improved internal MIDI connectivity (with other apps running on the same device in the background) - improved Bluetooth connectivity - now you can find and select other BT devices (and not only be seen by other devices)
Author Nilson Ltd.
Type Controller
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Strange retro app – a MIDI player preloaded with 500+ legendary CMI (Computer Musical Instrument)  sounds.

New version 2.4.3
Old version 2.4.2
Release Notes 2.4.3--- • Better iOS14 compatibility • Fixes random crash on startup 2.4.2--- • Fixes crash on startup when you select the wrong voltage 2.4.1 --- • Better iOS 13 compatibility • Replaces the obsolete channel volume setting with a mixer output setting (for some external audio devices that were saturating) 2.4 ---- New Features * Use Audiobus to connect, map and route MIDI inputs and outputs from physical devices and other apps, including individual inputs for each channel card synth as well as one for Page R MMC (start/stop control) * The on-screen keyboard now shows which voice it will play, and automatically mirrors the first instrument channel when an instrument is selected * New settings to control how external MIDI events are routed to the selected voice and Page R recording * The selected voice now has its own MIDI channel, so you now have a 9-channel synthesiser * Page 2 instrument voices now list their assigned MIDI channel number * Page S (Sampler) tightened timing on recording start-- no longer records the last beep * Improvements in iOS 12 and future compatibility Bug Fixes * fixes an occasional crash with MIDI in, especially in Page R * fixes a crash in iOS 12 on phones when moving from Page 3 to Page R * fixes the missing music keyboard in Page R on some phones * fixes the crash when using the very quirky “MIDI by turns” setting * fixes loss of audio after phone call interruption * fixes the newsletter subscription process in the settings * fixes audio shutdown and buzzing noise in background when Audiobus is connected and the "background audio" setting is off NOTE: although this app appears as a source and destination for Inter App Audio, it is not configured to do so. Use Audiobus to route audio to and from apps that need IAA. Must be 7
Author Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus

Designed by a musician for musicians Drums by Asrodot brings a novel twist to drumming on the iPad/iPhone.

New version 2.3
Old version 2.2
Release Notes Updated Audiobus SDK for beter support on iOS 14 and up.
Author Arno VAN GOCH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Create and save complete multi-track music projects. Record, sequence, edit, mix and render complete songs.

New version 3.5.3
Old version 3.5.1
Release Notes - Bugfixes
Author Image Line Software
Type Host
Supports Audiobus

Annoydio jr has a grid of pads which you can assign, manipulate, and play sounds.

New version 1.4.1
Old version 1.3
Release Notes - Fix missing privacy string for Microphone Usage Description which causes a crash when attempting to record.
Author Anthony Kitowicz
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Endlesss is a free-to-use collaborative music studio with built in drums, synths, fx and much more. Easy to get started for the novice electronic musician with boundless opportunities for the seasoned creative.

New version 1.2.5
Old version 1.2.4
Release Notes New Soundpacks available as part of the Infinite Subscription: - Analogue SJ-101 by Stevie J - Genki by UncleHomunculus
Author Hablab London Limited
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Other
Supports Ableton Link

Now available as an Audio Unit extension (AUv3) allowing it to act as a powerful MIDI sequencer and clip launcher.

New version 1.10.1
Old version 1.10.0
Release Notes - Add AR-909 to keyboard layouts - Improved composer viewport navigator handling - Fixed midi export - Fixed bug in automation reproduction while looping - Fixed midi learn channel display number - General bug fixes and improvements
Author Imaginando Lda
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

The Cardboard MIDI Pedal is a simple and cost-effective way of creating music and control MIDI using your smartphone.

New version 1.1
Old version 1.0.3
Release Notes - improved internal MIDI connectivity (with other apps running on the same device in the background) - improved Bluetooth connectivity - now you can find and select other BT devices (and not only be seen by other devices)
Author Nilson Ltd.
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Waverley is the principal instrument in the moodunits collection. It’s sample-based, but it isn’t a fully-fledged sampling app that allows you to load and edit your own samples. Another usage scenario for Waverley is if you’re just sketching out an idea, perhaps on a less-capable device like your iPhone while you’re on the move.

New version 1.6.4
Old version 1.6.3
Release Notes • fix for issue when mixing down Waverley tracks in Auria Pro and some other AU hosts
Author Rob Jackson
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

iPhilicorda is an emulation of a vintage organ from the sixties, the Philicorda, created by the Dutch company Philips.

New version 1.0.2
Old version 1.0.1
Release Notes This update fixes a minor issue with AudioUnit and keyboard velocity. Stay tuned! Fingerlab Team
Author Fingerlab
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Piano
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Poison-202 is a professional Vintage Midi Synthesizer.

New version 2.5.4
Old version 2.5.3
Release Notes Bug fixed for the new iPad Air (4th gen) display resolution: interface did not fully fit the screen vertically.
Author Dmitrij Pavlov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

ToneBoosters Compressor is an AUv3 plugin for mastering-grade compression and dynamics processing.

New version 1.4.2
Old version 1.4.1
Release Notes Efficiency and usability improvements
Author ToneBoosters
Type Effect
Effect type Compressor, Limiter, Gate
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

Annoydio has a grid of pads which you can assign, manipulate, and play sounds.

New version 1.4.4
Old version 1.3.1
Release Notes - Fix sound preview for drum collections, now when you select Rock kit or Techno kit (after taping on the goldenrod color sound name) a short sequence is played to allow you to hear what the kit sounds like. You can then tap on any individual sound and the sequence will stop and just play that sample.
Author Anthony Kitowicz
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

MidiMixer is an AUv3 plugin specifically designed for AUM which allows you to control your mix and record automation synced to AUM's timeline.

New version 1.06
Old version 1.05
Release Notes Fixed an issue controlling the output fader using CC7 in remote control mode. Fixed a problem when pasting events within the editor from one channel to another. The 'play' was not becoming active. Other minor fixes.
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Waverley is the principal instrument in the moodunits collection. It’s sample-based, but it isn’t a fully-fledged sampling app that allows you to load and edit your own samples. Another usage scenario for Waverley is if you’re just sketching out an idea, perhaps on a less-capable device like your iPhone while you’re on the move.

New version 1.6.3
Old version 1.6.2
Release Notes • fix for issue when merging Waverley tracks in GarageBand and some other AU hosts
Author Rob Jackson
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Launchpad is an app for making and remixing electronic music.

New version 9.6.1
Old version 9.6
Release Notes We've made it easier to find your soundpacks by adding recently used soundpacks to the top of the home page. You can also now open your soundpack immediately after downloading it. We've also fixed a number of bugs around subscription and downloading free soundpacks. 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

VAMono is a virtual analog monophonic synthesizer inspired by iconic monophonic analog synthesizers of the 80's.

New version 1.0.7
Old version 1.0.6
Release Notes Version 1.0.7 contains improvements and bug fixes. - Support Mac (Intel and Apple Silicone) - Update Ableton Link Framework (V3.1.5).
Author Ryo Togawa
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports 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 2.22
Old version 2.20
Release Notes • Fixed issue where app could crash when using the "Arpeggio User" accompaniment style in conjunction with a programmed chord progression.
Author Fernando Morales
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

iReal Pro offers an easy-to-use tool to help musicians of all levels master their art. It simulates a real-sounding band that can accompany you as you practice.

New version 2021.2
Old version 2021.1
Release Notes Minor fixes and improvements
Author Technimo LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Audiobus