Version updates

Navichord is a modern MIDI controller, working with software and hardware synths.

New version 2.6.9
Old version 2.6.8
Release Notes Added Mixolydian b6 to factory scales Added website link - www.navichord.com Typos fixed Minor bugfixes
Author Denis Kutuzov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

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 1.2.8
Old version 1.2.7
Release Notes * Effects can now be added and removed while playing * Added option ‘Snap vertical scrolling’ which can be switched off for continuous vertical time line scrolling * Added Swing parameter to Quantize dialog * Added ‘Convert to instrument track’ to track pop-up menu of drum pattern track * Pressing play in an IAA remote control right after recording would result in the app recording again. Solved. * Solved issue with beat offset and IAA instruments * When playing back with a track armed, the input from IAA instruments and audio inputs (if software monitoring is enabled) will be heard as well as the existing audio on the track * App does not stop playback/recording anymore when exiting some screens like the MIDI editor, virtual keyboard and drum pads.
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)

BIAS is a professional amp designer, modeler and processor.

New version 2.1.0
Old version 2.0.1
Release Notes Hi there, This latest update improves the microphone behavior, sound of the Phase Tube, and the EQ module. This update also consists of the following changes: Improvements and Feature Changes - Improved volume compensation when a second microphone is added to the CAB module. - Replaced the Phase Tube for Blues/Insane Poweramp. - Imported a new UI design for the Parametric EQ Module. Bug Fixes - Fixed the issue of “Save” light behavior while attempting to connect with BIAS Head. - Fixed the issue of random UI error. 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

World of Bagpipes Pro is a five sounding sets of bagpipes for the iPad that are played using standard Scottish piping fingerings.

New version 4.6
Old version 4.5
Release Notes Doubled the width of the detect zones to make it easier to play with flatter fingers, more in the traditional style. For best results when playing with flatter fingers, turn off the on-screen controls.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Winds
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

ArpBud has two main sequencers: the interval sequencer and the pitch sequencer, with unlimited number of steps for both.

New version 1.4
Old version 1.3.1
Release Notes This version adds Audiobus MIDI Filtering.
Author Cem Olcay
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Meteor is a digital multi-track recorder DAW designed specifically for the iPad.

New version 2.30
Old version 2.26
Release Notes Tap and hold Mixer tab to display inline mixer. Tap and hold Effects tab to display inline effects. Added the ability to host AU v3 Instruments on MIDI tracks. Added the ability to host AU c3 Effects as Insert, Record or Master effects. Added shortcut button for keyboard and AU v3 Editor to toolbar in Track and MIDI modes. Minor Bug Fixes. NOTE: AU v3 plugin support requires iOS11
Author 4Pockets.com
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

SunVox is a small and fast cross-platform modular synthesizer with pattern based sequencer (tracker).

New version 1.9.4
Old version 1.9.3b
Release Notes * user files are now available through the Files app; * partial USB/Bluetooth keyboard support (no key release, no Home/End, no F1/F2/...); * improved iPhone X display support; * sound engine optimization; * indicating the modules whose controllers are tied to the MIDI; * additional slider for scrolling the controllers when there is not enough space on the screen; * spectrogram has been added to the to the spectrum analyzer; * detailed settings of the spectrum analyzer are now available through the main menu -> Preferences -> Modules; * Amplifier: new controller "Gain" for high amplification (x100, x1000 and higher); * Analog Generator: new option "True zero attack/release" - turn it on when you need a very fast (instantaneous) zero attack or/and release; * Analog Generator: new waveforms: "noise with spline interpolation (sampler)", "white noise", "pink noise", "red noise", "blue noise", "violet noise", "grey noise"; * Compressor: new mode "peak zero latency" for compression/limiting without delay; modes "peak" and "RMS" operate with a delay of 1 ms; * Distortion: new types: "foldback2", "foldback3", "overflow"; * GPIO: max number of pins is increased to 256; * LFO: new waveform "random interpolated" (same as random (5), but with a smoother transition between the signal levels); * DrumSynth: three additional panning controllers for the bass, hihat and snare; * Kicker and DrumSynth: panning controller can now be set locally (for each note separately); * Kicker: "Boost" (old name - "Vol.addition") controller works again after it was accidentally broken in SunVox 1.6 :) (base SunVox version in the project properties must be 1.9.4 or higher); * MultiCtl: new controllers "Response" and "Sample rate" to smoothly change the output value; response=1000 - immediate change; response<1000 - smooth change; optimal sample rate = 150Hz, please avoid higher values without the urgent need; * Timeline: new function "set restart position" - use it to change the position which the project should restart from after the project end; * pattern effect 03 (slide to note): default speed value (XXYY) is 256 (100 in hex); * new pattern effect 24: take a note from line XXYY on the same track; if the note to the left of the effect is specified, it will be used as the transposition value (relative to C5: c5 - one semitone higher, C4 - one octave lower, etc.); if the module number is missing, then the module number from line XXYY will be used; * new pattern effect 25: take a random note from the range of lines XX..YY (inclusive) on the same track; * new pattern effect 26: take a note from track XXYY on the same line; * new pattern effect 27: take a random note from the range of tracks XX..YY (inclusive) on the same line; * new pattern effect 28: take a note from line XXYY on track 0; * new pattern effect 29: take a random note from the range of lines XX..YY (inclusive) on track 0; see example "pat effect 29 random note from trk0"; * module remapping: "pattern" button has been added; * dialog window shortcuts: Y or ENTER = first button on the left; N = second button; ESC = cancel; 1...9 = buttons from left to right; * if you enter the file name "exporttest" when exporting to WAV, the SunVox engine speed test will be performed (without saving to disk); * new keyboard shortcut: CTRL + SHIFT + N - new project; * new keyboard shortcut: SHIFT + F10 - play from the pattern cursor; * new instruments: keyboard/NR SuperSaw (lo-fi), analog11, analog12, pads/analog_distorted2, wind/NR Sax; * new instruments and effects from other users (see the instruments and effects folders); * new simple examples: idm, pat effect 29 random note from trk0; * various small changes and improvements; * updated version of SunVox library for developers; * bug fixes.
Author Alexander Zolotov
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Cyclop is a monophonic synthesizer. It does one thing very well: delivering cutting-edge digital madness at the low end of the frequency spectrum.

New version 1.3.1
Old version 1.3.0
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 Cyclop 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 Cyclop'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 Synth
Instrument sounds Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Klimper is a mobile music creation studio with inspiring music theory features that helps you create and develop ideas while making complex songwriting tasks easy.

New version 1.1.10
Old version 1.1.9
Release Notes Fixes length change issues.
Author POLYDIGM Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

Tera Synth is a Modular Analog Synthesizer.

New version 1.6.1
Old version 1.6.0
Release Notes - Alphanumeric Preset ordering was broken - Added Bluetooth MIDI dialog - MIDI learn crash fixed
Author Harry Gohs
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Blue Mangoo Parametric Equalizer is an audio unit plugin, with six bands of filter controls.

New version 1.0.4
Old version 1.0.3
Release Notes 1. Fix bugs.
Author Mani Consulting Limited Company
Type Effect
Effect type Equalizer, Filter
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Slice your audio samples with ReSlice and create flexible musical atoms which can be triggered by MIDI notes or the touch of your fingers.

New version 1.4.3
Old version 1.4.2
Release Notes - Alphanumeric Preset ordering was broken - Added Bluetooth MIDI dialog
Author Harry Gohs
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Uilleann is an sounding set of Traditional Irish bagpipes.

New version 6.4
Old version 6.3
Release Notes Performance improvements.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Winds, Ethnic
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Mimicking the layout of Hohner's iconic piano accordions, this intuitive virtual accordion is easy to play and sounds exactly like the real instrument.

New version 4.1
Old version 4.0
Release Notes Bug fixes and performance improvements for faster playing. New features: MIDI Control: The Treble sounds may be played via MIDI from a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI player or controller apps. Set the MIDI channel for the treble side using the "MIDI Channel" slider on the settings page. Lowest note is C4 (MIDI Note 60) Range is C4 through B5.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Play the Traditional Irish Bagpipes on your iPad.

New version 8.7
Old version 8.6
Release Notes Performance improvements. The "Note Bending" On/Off control also now controls the enabling or disabling of reacting to MIDI Pitch Bend messages. The app responds to MIDI Pitch Bend messages (two-semitone range) on the Chanter channel. The Note Bend control enables/disables the feature. Regulator pairs respond on the next MIDI channel after the chanter starting on MIDI note 60. More robust support for using the app as a sound module via CoreMIDI with other MIDI file player apps.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Winds, Ethnic
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

World of Bagpipes Pro is a five sounding sets of bagpipes for the iPad that are played using standard Scottish piping fingerings.

New version 4.5
Old version 4.4
Release Notes Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Winds
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

For all creatures in the ocean of sound - Sonic textures from other worlds, Analog signature sounds,  Cut-through-the-mix leads and silkily smooth pads.

New version 1.4.2
Old version 1.4.1
Release Notes - MIDI Learn crash fixed - Bluetooth MIDI connection added
Author Harry Gohs
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler, Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
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 2.0.3
Old version 2.0.2
Release Notes • Minor changes to user manual and other links. • Additional error reporting around database imports.
Author Olympia Noise Co.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Ableton Link

GarageBand is a DAW by Apple.

New version 2.3.5
Old version 2.3.4
Release Notes This update contains stability improvements and bug fixes.
Author Apple
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)

Saffron Saturator is a filter drive, distortion and saturation effect.

New version 2.0.3
Old version 2.0.2
Release Notes MIDI Control Change Support is here! Saffron Saturator has now been promoted to Music Audio Effect, allowing external hosts, MIDI output compatible AUV3 audio units, other Inter-App Audio apps and external MIDI compliant hardware to control the parameters inside the either the AUV3 or stand-alone instance!
Author Flora Creative Ltd.
Type Effect
Effect type Distortion, Drive etc.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus