This is a very simple yet powerful iOS app that performs as a polyphonic audio synthesizer.
| New version | 2.15.0 |
| Old version | 2.13.4 |
| Release Notes | • Added new reverb and delay effects. Available via new "signal" button on the info bar. • Initial support for SF2 file references outside of the app sandbox, including on USB drives. • Additional MIDI processing improvements. |
| Author | Brad Howes |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
Holon is an auditive mixed reality app that generates functional music from your body movements and the world around you - your behaviour. Use it for active commuting - or almost any sport you can think of - Holon adapts seamlessly to your activity and context.
| New version | 1.0.2 |
| Old version | 1.0.0 |
| Release Notes | -Apple AirPods Pro support! Use AirPods Pro to control Holon with your head! -Other minor fixes. |
| Author | Holonic Systems Oy |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Other |
| 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 | 2.5.6 |
| Old version | 2.5.5 |
| Release Notes | - Added arpeggiator timing correction to the settings screen. - Added a method to change the selection by dragging to the selection UI consisting of lamps and buttons. - Other minor improvements and fixes. |
| Author | iceWorks, Inc. |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
Turn your iPhone or iPad into a solid Rock Drummer with powerful drum sounds and tons of rhythms to get energetic drum grooves.
| New version | 6.01 |
| Old version | 6.0 |
| Release Notes | - 2D Slider ( x: Jam - y: Intensity ) - Export Audio ( Full Mix & Multi-Track ) - Export Midi - New Mixer - Save Mix and Effects to Soundset - Toggle Ride - Ride Option in Song Parts - Mixer / Effects Screen - Midi Controls for loading Live Pad Sets - 2 Drummers available as In-App Purchases - Fixed Bugs |
| Author | Lumbeat |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Drums, Percussion |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link |
The Beat Station is a rhythm machine for practicing guitar, bass, keyboard, or any type of instrument, and also brings to production and live performance the ease of not requiring live drums and a drummer.
| New version | 2.2.3 |
| Old version | 2.2.2 |
| Release Notes | • We made improvements and squashed bugs so Beat Station is even better for you. |
| Author | Sonar Multimedia |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Drums, Percussion |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA) |
Koshiba is a 16-step gate sequencer plug-in effect that can transform a sustained sound into a rhythmic phrase.
| New version | 1.0.2 |
| Old version | 1.0.1 |
| Release Notes | - Added a method to change the selection by dragging to the selection UI consisting of lamps and button(s). The sound is not affected during selection by dragging. When you touch up, the drag selection will be reflected in the sound. - Other minor improvements and fixes. |
| Author | iceWorks, Inc. |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Other |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
The music theory reference tool for musicians of all skill levels. Tonality allows you to view and listen to a large database of piano chords and scales and features a chord-recognition tool that can identify chords you play on your instrument.
| New version | 8.2.1 |
| Old version | 8.2 |
| Release Notes | Minor bug fixes and improvements (thank you to all beta testers!) Grandstaff: + Improve chord recognition Ear Training: - Fix potential crash when arpeggiating prompts on some devices ––––––––– Previously in Version 8.2 (Nov 12, 2020) ––––––––– Chord Pads: + Add footpedal support with automation parameters for next pad, previous pad, etc. + Automation parameter for global velocity slider + Scrollable menu buttons in horizontally compact environments - Fix rare bug when editing custom chords Grandstaff: + Add ability to detect inversions of input chords Guitar: + Add new standard tuning (CGDAEG) + Reduce the amount of loading indicators displayed when scrolling through guitar charts in the main table Chord/scale AU: + Add ability to display results as piano, guitar, or both (like in standalone) + Scrollable menu buttons in horizontally compact environments - Fix export view dismissal in iOS 12 and below General: + New fifths-based color scheme (try it out on the circle of fifths!). This replaces the old default scheme, but it can be reverted in settings. + More flexible superscripting in custom chord names – multiple sections can be superscripted. Use ^{text} rather than ^text. + More lenient parsing when typing in scale degrees + Add 7(#9b13) to default library + Reduce battery usage + Add tip section in settings |
| Author | Bryce Hostetler |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
iFretless Brass enables guitar and string instrument players to play expressive music with a variety of instruments.
| New version | 4.0.10 |
| Old version | 4.0.9 |
| Release Notes | Updates for iOS 14 |
| Author | Mani Consulting Limited Company |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Winds |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Holon.ist uses sensors from your iPhone, Apple Watch or Movesense smart sensors (supported through In-App Purchases) to create musical mappings from real-world events and locations.
| New version | 1.0.2 |
| Old version | 1.0.1 |
| Release Notes | -Apple AirPods Pro support! Use AirPods Pro's as head mounted MIDI controllers or send OSC for networked performances. -Improved Locations feature: "Aim" signal now works for custom locations. Turn landmarks into musical parameters! -Improved Sun/Moon and Wind feature: "Aim" using device heading is implemented. Drive into the sunset! Run like the wind! -Other minor fixes. |
| Author | Holonic Systems Oy |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
Mellowsound is an emulation of a legendary instrument, a keyboard sampler from the 60s used by many famous artists like the Beatles, David Bowie, Radiohead and many others, this mythic instrument is called The Mellotron.
| New version | 4.0.7 |
| Old version | 4.0.6 |
| Release Notes | This update fixes minor bugs with iOS 14.2 and iPhone 12. Stay tuned! Fingerlab Team |
| Author | Fingerlab |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Tardigrain is a granular synthesizer. Sounds are created by taking smaller fragments of a sample and playing them back in a non linear fashion, with settings for grain size, direction, step size and more.
| New version | 1.0.25 |
| Old version | 1.0.24 |
| Release Notes | +++ Fixing AUv3 loading issues in iOS 14.2. +++ Fixing sample rate resampling issue. |
| Author | Erik Sigth |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
Soft Drummer is the closest thing to a pro session subtle drummer in your pocket.
| New version | 3.02 |
| Old version | 3.01 |
| Release Notes | - 2D Slider ( x: Jam - y: Intensity ) - Export Audio ( Full Mix & Multi-Track ) - Export Midi - New Mixer - Save Mix and Effects to Soundset - Toggle Ride - Ride Option in Song Parts - Mixer / Effects Screen - Midi Controls for loading Live Pad Sets - 2 Drummers available as In-App Purchases - Soundsets available as In-App Purchases - Fixed Bugs |
| Author | Lumbeat |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Drums, Percussion |
| Supports | 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 | 2.6.0 |
| Old version | 2.5.5 |
| Release Notes | - Improved sound quality. You can switch to the older version of the audio engine on the settings screen. - The ENV and LFO modulation destination selection button has been added to the OSC to allow modulation of the modulator frequency. - Added arpeggiator timing correction to the settings screen. - Added selection change by dragging to the selection UI consisting of lamps and button(s). The sound is not affected during selection by dragging. When you touch up, the drag selection will be reflected in the sound. - Other minor improvements and fixes. |
| Author | iceWorks, Inc. |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
iFretless Bass is a professional virtual instrument that provides bass and guitar players with an expressive fretless playing surface.
| New version | 1.4.27 |
| Old version | 1.4.26 |
| Release Notes | Updates for iOS 14 |
| Author | Mani Consulting Limited Company |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Bass |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Velocity Keyboard is a powerful velocity-sensitive MPE compatible MIDI controller.
| New version | 1.3.2 |
| Old version | 1.3.1 |
| Release Notes | Updates for iOS 14 |
| Author | Mani Consulting Limited Company |
| Type | Controller |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
Mixvibes introduces the perfect remix toolbox: lay down samples on a grid of pads and tweak them in seconds.
| New version | 5.2.5 |
| Old version | 5.2.4 |
| Release Notes | We keep improving Remixlive to make sure you have the best experience possible when creating and composing! If you like Remixlive, make sure to rate the app and follow us on Instagram @remixliveapp Version 5.2 updates: - Added onboarding flow - Added new project list page - Added video to store Features and FXs - Added free trial monthly subscription - Sample collection now browses projects instead of packs - Templates has been renamed to packs - Updated manage subscription page - Import /export bug fixes - BPM bug fixes - Sample bug fixes - Pad bug fixes - Visual bug fixes - Clock bug fixes - Potential store bug fixes |
| Author | MIXVIBES |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Other |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Blue Mangoo Stereo Delay is designed to be the go-to app a for simple, musically tasteful delay effect.
| New version | 1.0.5 |
| Old version | 1.0.4 |
| Release Notes | 1. Fixed the crash on Audiobus 3. |
| Author | Mani Consulting Limited Company |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Reverb, Delay, Echo |
| Supports | Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
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 | 1.6 |
| Old version | 1.5.2 |
| Release Notes | This version makes minor changes to UI. |
| Author | Cem Olcay |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
Loop Find is a Groovebox-like sampler tool, that also lets you sequence songs. Tap and slide to record beats, melodies, and sample automation.
| New version | 2.2 |
| Old version | 2.1.8 |
| Release Notes | - [Added] Ableton Link Start/Stop support. |
| Author | James Navarro |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
AutoPad is an app for musicians that allows you to play ambient pad loops.
| New version | 1.8.4 |
| Old version | 1.8.3 |
| Release Notes | New in AutoPad 1.8.4: - Stability improvements and bug fixes. - Fix issue with Bluetooth MIDI button on iOS 14. - Ableton Link-related settings respond visually to changes. - Update version number in menu to show patch number. |
| Author | Ryan Robinson |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards, Other |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |