Version updates

Pure Synth® Platinum is a full-blown rompler/synthesizer for your iOS device. Neither the synth engine or the sample engine is an afterthought: Both engines are fully capable and feature-rich. The romper section contains a well rounded assortment of analog, synth, string, digital, and acoustic instruments.

New version 2.4.13
Old version 2.4.12
Release Notes Fixed No Sound issue in AUv3 DAWs
Author MIDIculous LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards, All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

Koala is the ultimate pocket-sized sampler. Record anything with your phone's mic instantly. Use Koala to create beats with those samples, add effects and create a track!

New version 1.378
Old version 1.374
Release Notes MIDI MAPPING UPDATE!! * Midi map effects, transport, tempo sequence and some sample controls * Hold and loop can both be enabled at the same time * Custom background image chooser * Edit a pad without triggering it (hold EDIT and press pad) * Improved effects quality * Added sort options for LOAD screen * Fixed intermittent crash when exporting stems * Landscape mode on iPhone * Updated AudioBus library to latest version * Enabled QWERTY keyboard shortcuts for iPad (same as the Mac ones)
Author Mazbox Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

NuRack is an AUv3 based multi-channel audio effects processor with a difference, it actually allows you to design your own custom effects using the building blocks provided.

New version 1.21
Old version 1.20
Release Notes Added a new MIDI Strummer module. Added a simple SoundFont player module. Fixed an issue loading presets inside AudioBus 3. Fixed a display glitch in the audio pool which caused overlapping graphics. Other minor bug fixes.
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.

New version 8.0
Old version 7.1.11
Release Notes -NEW for v8.0: Content manager and cloud sharing features -Share custom content, including playlists, effect sheets, and custom effects, with other users on the Light DJ Network -Browse and download community content and add it to your own config -Tap the content icon to get started -Fixed issue with Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons not working with certain effects
Author NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.

New version 8.0
Old version 7.1.11
Release Notes -NEW for v8.0: Content manager and cloud sharing features -Share custom content, including playlists, effect sheets, and custom effects, with other users on the Light DJ Network -Browse and download community content and add it to your own config -Tap the content icon to get started -Fixed issue with Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons not working with certain effects
Author NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC
Type Tool
Supports Ableton Link

You found it! Drum Beats+ is the metronome app that improves your timing using great sounding drum beats, not a boring click.

New version 4.2.1
Old version 4.2
Release Notes Thank you guitarists, bass players, drummers and musicians everywhere! We're always working to make Drum Beats+ better for you. This update contains bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Author Ninebuzz Software LLC
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Launchpad is an app for making and remixing electronic music.

New version 8.5
Old version 8.4
Release Notes Launchpad now displays beautiful artwork for each of your projects. This update simplifies soundpack restoring. 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

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

New version 2.10.2
Old version 2.9.1
Release Notes • Additional bug fixes and stability improvements • Reduced memory consumption for large SF2 files • Fix resource sharing when running app and AUv3 at the same time
Author Brad Howes
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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 5.7.5
Old version 5.7.4
Release Notes New Pack: Joyride - Let loose and go on a joyride with this month’s pack! - Joyride includes 8 instruments, 43 loops & samples, and 2 songs - Exclusive to Medly Member Improvements: Live Mode: - In Live Mode, you can now tap on multiple Sections at the same time. - Undo & Redo will automatically hide when entering Live Mode. - The 2 finger gesture to show and hide Undo & Redo will be disabled in Live Mode. - Show and hide Undo & Redo using the Settings panel (open by pressing the gear in the top right). Bug fixes: - Fixed an issue where tapping the "Settings" and "Add Album" icons were sometimes unresponsive. - Fixed an issue that caused Audio Recording to crash.
Author Medly Labs Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Stage Traxx is an audio player designed for professional musicians working with backing tracks. With Stage Traxx 3, controlling your live performance will be easier than ever before.

New version 3.2.5
Old version 3.2.4
Release Notes ADDED * Pedal commands for scroll up / down in network client * Song count and total duration in header of playlist contents view FIXED * Fixed problem where lyrics might be garbled when using automatic transpose * Added more sanity checks to detect damaged audio files before loading them into the player * Song picker will no longer display copy protected songs that can't be imported
Author Peter Dikant
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Audiobus

This app can be used by professional musicians as well as amateurs. You can find recognizable clicks of popular DAW inside.

New version 1.1
Old version 1.0
Release Notes Performance improved.
Author Pavel Radzivonau
Type Tool
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 1.7.5
Old version 1.7.4
Release Notes - Aims to fixes some crashes that are being reported - Fixes imported MIDI clip length - Add scroll functionality to clip properties panel
Author Imaginando Lda
Type Tool
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 1.15
Old version 1.14
Release Notes fixed minor graphical issues
Author Stephan Bolch
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

miRack is a Eurorack-style modular synthesizer. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware.

New version 3.51
Old version 3.50
Release Notes This update fixes several issues found in the last release. Also, miRack AU plugin now works in more macOS DAWs, including Ableton Link and FL Studio. See mirack.app/au for more details.
Author mifki Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

KQ MiniSynth is a polyphonic modular synthesizer.

New version 2.1.1
Old version 2.1
Release Notes Updated Audiobus SDK.
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Live stream your beats from compatible Audiobus apps or musical instruments connected to the audio port of your iPhone or iPad. Create original music and perform live to your audience through a simple web URL. Live music performances can happen right now from your iOS device.

New version 3.0
Old version 2.9.4
Release Notes New in Version 3.0: ● Now available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad! ● Invite friends to visit your Stage, interact with your dancers, and chat. ● You can now stream video of your stage to your favorite social network or save locally. ● Visit the Top 25 Stages from the new World Icon.
Author Omar Abdelwahed
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus

Just a Toy Synthesizer. Included: 2 Oscillators, LPF, Delay effector, Ribbon controller.

New version 1.0.12
Old version 1.0.11
Release Notes Updated Audiobus SDK.
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 2.4.5
Old version 2.4.4
Release Notes This version fixes a visual bug with the maximiser. If you enjoy using 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

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 13.14.5
Old version 13.14.4
Release Notes This version fixes an occasional audio glitch. 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

midiSTEPs is a powerful and fun MIDI step sequencer app that sends MIDI note and CC messages to other music apps and external synthesizers.

New version 3.0.0
Old version 2.2.0
Release Notes MIDI AUv3 extension support added! Now you can use midiSTEPs inside an AU host such as AudioBus, AUM, Cubasis, etc Misc bug fixes
Author Arthur Kerns
Type Host, Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link