Cubasis 2 is a fully featured iOS-based music production system includes sequencer, instruments, effects and more.
| New version | 2.6 |
| Old version | 2.5 |
| Release Notes | Audio Unit full-screen support*: Tweak sounds and parameters with utmost accuracy, using Cubasis’ super-sized full-screen support for Audio Unit instruments and effects plug-ins. Enjoy maximum productivity, creativity and flexibility, switching between the available screen sizes at lightning speed with only a few taps. ROLI NOISE Seaboard and Drum Grid visualizer support*: Experience a new approach to making music, using ROLI’s free downloadable NOISE app within Cubasis. Create inspiring drum and melody parts through intuitive gestures, using the unique Seaboard and Drum Grid visualizers, now directly accessible via Cubasis’ Audio Unit full-screen mode. MIDI CC support for compatible Audio Unit effects plug-ins*: Easily remote control your favorite compatible Audio Unit effect plug-ins via external controllers. No matter if you’re moving effect knobs via MIDI Learn or switching presets via program change — if your Audio Unit effects plug-in supports it, it can be done in Cubasis with great ease. Maintenance and improvements: Cubasis is designed from musicians for musicians to provide you with the best-possible user experience, highest performance and rock-solid stability. Visit us for the complete list of improvements, issues and solutions included in Cubasis 2.6 at www.steinberg.net/cubasisforum. If you like Cubasis, please support us by rating this app on the App Store! *Requires iOS 11 |
| Author | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH |
| Type | Host, Instrument, Effect |
| Instrument type | Sampler, Synth |
| Instrument sounds | All-in-one |
| Effect type | All-in-one |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
MultitrackStudio for iPad is an audio/MIDI multitrack recording app. It comes with many high quality audio effects including a guitar amp simulator.
| New version | 3.0 |
| Old version | 2.9.1 |
| Release Notes | • MIDI effects (Arpeggiator and AU). AU MIDI effects require iOS 12. • All MIDI Instruments (except for IAA) now have an option to specify note names. These names appear in the drum editor. • Articulations for multitimbral External MIDI Instruments and AUi plugins. You can use a MIDI controller to switch between bowed and pizzicato violin, for example. • Cycling transport: transport bar now has Cycle button. • 12.9 inch iPad: tracks have Content Panes showing a compact version of the data in the track editor. • Swipe left over start/stop button to rewind. Also stops transport if it's running. • SoundFont Player: you can load next/previous soundfont by swiping vertically over SoundFont box (just like you can with the Preset box). • SoundFont Player: the SoundFont box list now automatically scrolls to the currently loaded soundfont. • Note Editor pane: you can now type semitone offset in Note box (for example: if it's C5 and you type -2 it becomes Bb4). • MultitrackStudio Instruments synths: attack is now linear rather than exponential, in order to avoid the synths being noticeably 'late'. • 12.9 inch iPad: track editors no longer open full-size. • Level meters no longer have 'LED' segments. • Editor graphics are more CPU efficient. • Fixed: Running an audio track in practice mode no longer clears the track editor undo history. • Fixed: automatic horizontal scrolling while resizing selected part on the right hand side didn't work reliably. • Various other fixes and improvements. |
| Author | Giel Bremmers |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
PlaySections is an audio/video player that allows you to freely set marks and play back specific sections of your audio/video files.
| New version | 3.0.2 |
| Old version | 3.0.1 |
| Release Notes | Fix a layout issue when playing video. |
| Author | Hiroshi Kajihata |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Other |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
"Piano 3D" is the piano learning & music discovery tool for the iPhone & iPad.
| New version | 5.3 |
| Old version | 5.2 |
| Release Notes | - Added support for new iPhones - You can now customize pianos with your favourite colours and change room visibility. - Piano roll notes now also appear in 3D modes and AR. - Fixed a bug where tapping the correct notes wouldn’t take you to the next note if you’ve changed visible hands. - Made it possible to change app language from settings - Redesigned settings menu - Other bug fixes and improvements |
| Author | Massive Technologies Inc. |
| Type | Instrument, Tool |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards, Piano |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Suggester is a tool to assist in the creation of songs and chord progressions. This app will help you find chords that work together.
| New version | 6.5.1 |
| Old version | 6.4.4 |
| Release Notes | - added power chords (fifth chords) - added the pentatonic major and pentatonic minor scales - stability improvements - performance improvements |
| Author | Mathieu Routhier |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Audiobus |
"Piano 3D" is the piano learning & music discovery tool for the iPhone & iPad.
| New version | 5.2 |
| Old version | 5.1.3 |
| Release Notes | - Added support for new iPhones - You can now customize pianos with your favourite colours and change room visibility. - Piano roll notes now also appear in 3D modes and AR. - Fixed a bug where tapping the correct notes wouldn’t take you to the next note if you’ve changed visible hands. - Made it possible to change app language from settings - Redesigned settings menu - Other bug fixes and improvements |
| Author | Massive Technologies Inc. |
| Type | Instrument, Tool |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards, Piano |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.
| New version | 6.4.2 |
| Old version | 6.4.1 |
| Release Notes | -Fixed visualizer not hearing audio. Sorry for the interruption in service. -Fixed Restore Purchases for subscriptions. |
| Author | NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
RE-1 is a full featured virtual Tape Machine capable of delivering authentic tape based echo and chorus effects but it doesn't stop there. With it's interactive tape player, sample, loop and overdub features it's possible to use it like a virtual tape recorder, sample player, looper or simply as a master effect.
| New version | 1.0.2 |
| Old version | 1.0.1 |
| Release Notes | 1.0.2 (122) - UI: Rewritten all animations for better performance - UI: improved 12.9 inch UI - UI: Tweaked slider touch tracking - Standalone app now mutes audio input if it detects a feedback loop during startup - Standalone can now be used with wireless headphones - Clear Tape can now be MIDI mapped - Settings: Added option to toggle transport lag (disable it to have the tape transport react to changes immediately) - Settings: Added option to toggle the simulation of electrical noise and mains hum - Looping: Enabling overdub now sets the first tape head fixed at 0 delay, 2nd and 3rd head continue to work like before - Looping: Tape deck start/stop animations now take transport lag into account as configured in the settings - Samples: User generated samples are now in stereo (2ch 16bit wav) - Bufix: Fixed an issue where loading certain samples could crash the app - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where controls using exponential scaling would be excluded from parameter list in AUM - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where connecting via Audiobus/IAA would fail to start the audio engine if RE-1 was running already - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where cubasis automation would record but not play back - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where the stereo dial would have no effect if overdub was engaded and only the first tape head active - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where setting to input volume to 0 would also affect the dry signal when mixed at the output - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where user samples created in the standalone version would not be available in AU and vice versa - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where imported samples would not be available when running in AU mode - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where toggling transport link would not start the tape animation if necesaryy - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where setting the loop length to 1 bar would result in a 2 bar loop - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where transport sync would not work with hosts that don't transmit timeline information such as Audiobus or ApeMatrix - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where imported samples would not show until application restart - Bugfix: Fixed an issue where previously saved loops would playback with a gap when loaded again - iOS9+ support |
| Author | Kai Aras |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Reverb, Delay, Echo, Other |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
Open up new worlds of creative music making possibilities with Audiobus, the app that lets you use your music apps together, just like virtual cables.
| New version | 3.2 |
| Old version | 3.1.3 |
| Release Notes | - Audio effects and MIDI sources/effects now show in the mixer, with dry/wet/bypass controls, and MIDI velocity adjust and mute - Improved in-app keyboard, adding free drag/zoom mode - Mixer now shows connectivity between apps/audio units at the bottom for added clarity - Held notes are now saved in presets |
| Author | Audiobus Pty Ltd |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Audiobus |
Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.
| New version | 6.4.2 |
| Old version | 6.4.1 |
| Release Notes | -Fixed visualizer not hearing audio. Sorry for the interruption in service. -Fixed Restore Purchases for subscriptions. |
| Author | NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
BIAS is an Amp Designer, Modeler and Processor.
| New version | 2.1.3 |
| Old version | 2.1.2 |
| Release Notes | Hi there, In this update, we've added all-new updates to our Low Gain presets in the Clean, Glassy, and Blues categories. These preset updates are now available for download on ToneCloud! Rock on, The Positive Grid Team |
| Author | Positive Grid Inc |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Distortion, Drive etc., Guitar effects, Bass effects, Other |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.
| New version | 6.4.1 |
| Old version | 6.4.0 |
| Release Notes | Fixed crashing when importing iCloud patterns and sheets from different flavors of the app (free to pro or vice versa). |
| Author | NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
KQ MiniSynth is a polyphonic modular synthesizer.
| New version | 1.8.14 |
| Old version | 1.8.13 |
| Release Notes | iOS 12 Support. Small fixes. |
| Author | Ryouta Kira |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
BIAS is a professional amp designer, modeler and processor.
| New version | 2.1.3 |
| Old version | 2.1.2 |
| Release Notes | Hi there, In this update, we've added all-new updates to our Low Gain presets in the Clean, Glassy, and Blues categories. These preset updates are now available for download on ToneCloud! Rock on, The Positive Grid Team |
| Author | Positive Grid Inc |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Distortion, Drive etc., Guitar effects |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
StreamByter is a plugin for creating custom MIDI effects.
| New version | 1.1 |
| Old version | 1.0 |
| Release Notes | bugfix release - supports sysex messages via AU - looping autobreak issue - minor internal tweaks |
| Author | Audeonic Apps |
| Type | Effect, Tool |
| Effect type | Other |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
KQ Dixie is a 6-Operator FM synthesizer that is modeled on the synthesizer which appeared on the 1980s.
| New version | 1.1.2 |
| Old version | 1.1.1 |
| Release Notes | iOS 12 support. The character size at the patch list on the cart has become larger on iPhone. Other small fixes. |
| Author | Ryouta Kira |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
Connects to Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Aurora to interact with your lights in tons of different ways.
| New version | 6.4.1 |
| Old version | 6.4.0 |
| Release Notes | Fixed crashing when importing iCloud patterns and sheets from different flavors of the app (free to pro or vice versa). |
| Author | NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
A creative bass music synth sequencer for electro melodies or dirty phat & funky acid techno basslines.
| New version | 1.5 |
| Old version | 1.4 |
| Release Notes | Fixed an audio bug on iPhone X |
| Author | Rob Wilmot |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Bass |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link |
Scythe is a synthesis engine. The controls have been minimised to allow a simple workflow with the same complex modulation that you might be used to.
| New version | 1.6.1 |
| Old version | 1.6 |
| Release Notes | Bug fixes and improvements |
| Author | Sonic Sector Ltd |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Play with the sound of a full cathedral organ, created by award-winning sound designer Kurt Ader.
| New version | 2.0.1 |
| Old version | 2.0 |
| Release Notes | This update contains numerous software corrections, as well as some minor new features: • Added "Panic" button. • MIDI Recorder: Added setting whether to ignore MIDI program change on playback (by default recorder ignores program change now). • Fixed effect send knob not being updated on MIDI CC #91. • Audio Unit: Loads instruments in background again on regular (real-time) DAW usage. • Fixed memory leaks. • Audio Unit: Fixed wrong preset being restored under certain conditions. • Custom Presets: Fixed transpose setting not being restored. • MIDI Recorder: Songs are sorted alphabetically now. Thanks for your feedback! |
| Author | Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |