Version updates

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

New version 4.0.9.1
Old version 4.0.9
Release Notes • Fine Tempo (i.e. 1 BPM) for everyone! • Volume slider / gain bug fixed. • ’VIP’ is now ‘Pro’. • Cosmetic improvements. Got requests? Send to feedback@ninebuzz.com. Richard & The Ninebuzz Team
Author Ninebuzz Software LLC
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

BIAS is a professional amp designer, modeler and processor.

New version 2.1.2
Old version 2.1.1
Release Notes Hi there, This latest update mainly addresses the MIDI assignment issue in BIAS AMP Hardware (BIAS Head/Rack/MINI). We’re also bringing you a new firmware update for BIAS MINI as well as the following bug fixes: - BIAS AMP hardware can’t change MIDI PC setting in certain statuses. - Some Celestion cabs do not show the correct status. - Blues Preamp and Poweramp controls do not show the correct value. 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

Jamzone transforms your Apple device into a live rehearsal studio. Choose your favorite song to jam along to from hundreds of the most popular.

New version 2.4.0
Old version 2.3.0
Release Notes Like any serious student preparing for back to school, we've re-examined some stuff in order to kick things off right. A guaranteed A+ for Jamzone 2.4.0. === NEW === • Offline catalog: This means that you can explore, search and access your favorite tunes without internet. === FIXED === • Panned click is now working as expected • Minor bugs
Author Recisio
Type Host, Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

Synthesizer specially designed for creating and experiments with ambient soundscapes in wide range from noises to melodic instruments and everything in between.

New version 1.5.3
Old version 1.5
Release Notes Bugfix: Sequencer resets step counter in some cases in "Keyboard start / shift" modes. Version 1.5: Added an advanced arpeggiator / sequencer for each oscillator with modes where the keyboard can start the sequence and shift it depending on the key. Also, you can record sequence steps using screen or MIDI keyboard or select sequences from other scenes. The start and tempo of the sequence can be synchronized with Ableton Link, Inter-App audio or with external MIDI devices. With this update you can access SynthScaper samples by using iOS 11 Files app. Just open app "Files" - "On My iPad (iPhone)" - "SynthScaper" to copy, move, delete or rename any file which contains in SynthScaper. Also with Files app you can easily copy samples to SynthScaper from any other apps or storage cloud services. All changes: Own sequencer / arpeggiator for each oscillator. Sync with Ableton Link, Inter-App audio and MIDI. Select sequences from other scenes (if they defined). Record sequence from virtual or MIDI keyboards. Mode when keyboard starts and shifts sequence. Mode "All" to set params for all sequencers at once. Button "Rand" on main screen generate new scene. Access files thru iOS 11 Files app. Support bluetooth MIDI controllers. Built-in description updated. Several minor bugs were fixed.
Author Igor Vasiliev
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

iFretless Bass is a professional virtual instrument that provides bass and guitar players with an expressive fretless playing surface.

New version 4.1.1
Old version 4.1
Release Notes various minor bug fixes and improvements
Author Mani Consulting Limited Company
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Englitina is an authentic-sounding English Treble Concertina for the iPad.

New version 4.3
Old version 4.2
Release Notes Minor change to the default reverb settings.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Ethnic
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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

New version 4.0.9
Old version 4.0.8
Release Notes • Fine Tempo (i.e. 1 BPM) for everyone! • Volume slider / gain bug fixed. • ’VIP’ is now ‘Pro’. Got requests? Send to feedback@ninebuzz.com. Richard & The Ninebuzz Team
Author Ninebuzz Software LLC
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

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 3.1.2
Old version 3.1.1
Release Notes - Fixed an issue with some apps showing where they shouldn't - Improved labels for disambiguating ports of an app - Internal MIDI improvements
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus

This app is a portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio featuring virtual instruments, editing with unlimited undo/redo, mixing, real-time effects, automation and much more!

New version 2.0.1
Old version 2.0.0
Release Notes * Added iPhone support! * Bluetooth LE MIDI keyboards can now be used. An option to scan for such devices is added to the ‘More’ menu * When recording from MIDI keyboard with the piano roll display active, no new clip is created anymore and new MIDI events are added to the clip that is being edited * When starting playback or arming a track, some audio of the previous playback could be heard. This effect has now been reduced. * When switching audio device (USB audio interface, headphones), the project could play at a wrong sample rate. Solved. * Automation lines and handles are now drawn thicker on higher resolution devices
Author Davy Wentzler
Type Host, Instrument, Effect
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

No time to delve into the big and serious music apps? PixiTracker is what you need! It is a simple and fun tool to quickly create musical sketches, chiptunes and sound experiments.

New version 1.6
Old version 1.5c
Release Notes * user files are now available through the Files app; * lists of recent files and folders have been added to the file browser; * new song - Example13; * bug fixes.
Author Alexander Zolotov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Traditional musical instruments are difficult to learn because notes are arranged based on physical constraints.  Musix Pro arranges notes based on their harmonic and musical relationships instead, allowing shapes and patterns to emerge that unlock the mathematical beauty of music.

New version 2.3.4
Old version 2.3.3
Release Notes Touch Velocity Dynamics. (Bugfix)
Author Shiverware
Type Host
Supports Audiobus

djay transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a full–featured DJ system.

New version 2.8.23
Old version 2.8.22
Release Notes • Improved reliability of playback of streamed tracks • Fixed possible audio dropouts when opening app while playing audio via Bluetooth • Various fixes and improvements Thank you for using djay. Please support us by rating the app with every update. We are looking forward to your feedback!
Author algoriddim GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds DJ
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

PixiTracker 1BIT is a simple and fun tool to quickly create musical sketches, chiptunes and experiments with TRUE 1-BIT SOUND (like on old microcomputers).
No musical knowledge required.

New version 1.6
Old version 1.5c
Release Notes * user files are now available through the Files app; * lists of recent files and folders have been added to the file browser; * bug fixes.
Author Alexander Zolotov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

djay transforms your iPad into a full–featured DJ system. Seamlessly integrated with both your iTunes music library and Spotify, djay gives you direct access to all your favorite songs and playlists.

New version 2.8.23
Old version 2.8.22
Release Notes • Improved reliability of playback of streamed tracks • Fixed possible audio dropouts when opening app while playing audio via Bluetooth • Various fixes and improvements Thank you for using djay. Please support us by rating the app with every update. We are looking forward to your feedback!
Author algoriddim GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds DJ
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Make beats easily in landscape or portrait, your choice.

New version 1.6.18
Old version 1.6.17
Release Notes Thanks for using TIZE! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store regularly.
Author SoundWare, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

With Dropbox and iMessage deeply integrated throughout, you now have the ability to share all of your ideas with friends, bandmates, remote collaborators or even session musicians all via no matter where you are.

New version 1.0.7
Old version 1.0.6
Release Notes Introducing Orsilus for iPhone Fixes some iPad bugs
Author Jamaine Obeng
Type Host, Tool
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

Egoist is a groove instrument. Load any audio file and squeeze the groove out of it.

New version 1.6.0
Old version 1.5.5
Release Notes ••• Audio Unit v3 ••• (Attention: Please be aware that with this update already existing Inter-App Audio and Audiobus sessions won't work anymore!) We decided to drop native Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support and focus on what we think is the future for iOS. Thanks to AUv3 you now have a plugin interface that offers you the most features currently available. No longer switch between apps or rely on work-around solutions with extra steps and messy MIDI problems. Simply run Egoist within your favourite iOS DAW just like you would on desktop. Go wild running multiple instances, record parameter changes in real time and automatically save/restore Egoist's state within the host app. ••• iCloud Drive ••• Through iCloud, you'll be able to share your saved presets across multiple devices including your desktop computer.
Author Sugar Bytes GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

With a library of editable patterns, loops, and fills, Drum Session is a very fast, simple way to put together a complete drum track.

New version 1.2.6
Old version 1.2.5
Release Notes 1. Add more new beats. 2. Add paste button to transfer data between patterns. 3. Help menu. 4. Redo copy/paste in pianoroll. 5. Fix Ableton Link does not work in background. 6. Open .mid files. 7. Various bugs fixed.
Author Ngo Minh Ngoc
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Patterning 2 is the next generation of the award-winning circular drum machine. Create beats like never before in a beautiful, intuitive interface that is both easy to use and deep with features for the experienced producer.

New version 2.0.6
Old version 2.0.5
Release Notes Thanks for your help making Patterning 2 a success! Please report bugs or issues to support@olympianoiseco.com so they can be fixed. Patterning 2.0.6 • Added new color schemes. Available on the FILE screen, please re-launch app for changes to take place. • Added Bluetooth MIDI support. Available from MIDI Configuration on FILE screen. • When importing a song from Patterning 1, loops with “Coarse Tune -> MIDI Note Transpose” automation data is now correctly copied to the MIDI Note Transpose layer. • Add indicator to show which step is currently being edited. • Fix a bug that could cause a crash when using switches. • Fix a bug that allowed MIDI note transpose pitch classes to be empty. • Fix minor UI issue with offset grid. • Update some frameworks. Patterning 2.0.5 • Fix issue that could cause a crash when switching samples. Patterning 2.0.4 • Loop phase indicators now display when using Record Pads. • Fix text color of buttons in Files selector for choosing samples, which made selecting multiple samples or closing the window impossible. • Fix error messages for importing database. • Fix Error Saving when Auto-Rotate set to ±64 • Fix text for final step of tutorial • Change name of Quantize coarse tuning to “QUANTIZE INTERVAL from C” • Fix display of quantized coarse tune and midi note transpose values when editing (in the top right corner of the app window, sliders will still display unquantized values. • Fixed issue which prevented re-downloading previously deleted samples. • Fixed issue with multiple selection drags in timeline deleting all timeline data before it. • Fix incorrect localization information. • Add additional logging to help track down an issue causing a crash. • Fix to a crash that can occur while the app is transitioning into the background.
Author Olympia Noise Co.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports 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 5.13
Old version 5.12
Release Notes - Support for iBassist - Ableton Link Start / Stop - Fixed bugs
Author Lumbeat
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link