Version updates

Celtic Sounds is a fully transposable MIDI sound module with five traditional Irish musical instruments.

New version 2.6
Old version 2.5
Release Notes Added landscape orientation support on iPad.
Author Michael Eskin
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Ethnic
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Make beats easily in landscape or portrait, your choice.

New version 1.8.5
Old version 1.8.4
Release Notes * Bug fixes
Author SoundWare, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Xequence is an advanced linear MIDI Sequencer and Keyboard / Controller for iPhone and iPad.

New version 1.9.6
Old version 1.9.5
Release Notes FIXES: - Fix error when removing a controller from an instrument.
Author Seven Systems Cross-Platform Media Limited
Type Controller
Supports Audiobus

StepPolyArp is a real-time Midi arpeggiator to control Midi instruments, sequencers like Logic, Cubase, Live, and all other Midi sequencers, or even other virtual instruments installed on the same iPad.

New version 3.2.1
Old version 3.2
Release Notes • Added support for new iPad Pro "all-screen design" • Minor bugs fixed
Author Laurent Colson
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Loopseque is back with a rounded beat machine, percussion drum sequencer, the ability to change samples, patterns on the run, use effects, filters, etc to easily create a musical atmosphere that you like.

New version 8.0.1
Old version 8.0.0
Release Notes Another one Delay in Live Effects and some minor improvements in sequencer behavior.
Author Casual Underground
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus, Ableton Link

Epic 64-voice Virtual Analog / PCM iPad Synth. Inspired by the Digital Synths of the 80s and 90s.

New version 0.9.9.4.1
Old version 0.9.9.4
Release Notes Thank you for all the support! We're CONSTANTLY upgrading Digital D1: + Quick fix over the Holiday to make it easier to select preset categories/PCM sounds + If you're having crackles in D1 try going to the "Settings" button in the upper left of the keyboard, and setting the buffer high (512). Or, also try restarting your iPad. + We've received all your ideas/bug emails and we're working on everything. We have a list of 30+ upgrades and bug fixes we are working on every day. We're on vacation this week for Thanksgiving. HOWEVER, We'll get to everything. D1 will be a super synth. The app will just get better & better - stay tuned! Email bugs, music, & friendly notes to: hello@audiokitpro.com We're working hard to improve the app for you!
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Stagelight is the easiest way to create music on iOS.  With Stagelight, you can make beats, mix loops or even create full multi-track songs with drum, instrument, audio and vocal tracks.  

New version 4.0.2
Old version 4.0.1
Release Notes 4.0.2 Fixes several potential bugs.
Author Open Labs LLC
Type Host, Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion, All-in-one
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

ChordPolyPad is a chords player for Midi instruments, sequencers or virtual instruments installed on the same iPad.

New version 1.8
Old version 1.7.1
Release Notes • Added support for new iPad Pro "all-screen design"
Author Laurent Colson
Type Controller
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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

New version 2.37
Old version 2.36
Release Notes Fixed an issue with the video export plugin
Author 4Pockets.com
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

A full-blown 6-Operator FM Synth on iOS, building on the legacy of the classic synthesizers that defined the digital era of the 1980s.

New version 1.3.8
Old version 1.3.7
Release Notes Improved scaling across different screen sizes.
Author Bram Bos
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

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

New version 1.34
Old version 1.33
Release Notes Fixed an issue with the video export plugin.
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Host
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

Real Guitar is a realistic guitar simulator apps.

New version 3.14.0
Old version 3.13.0
Release Notes We hope you’re enjoying the app! Please, keep it regularly updated to always have our greatest features and latest improvements. - Hot bug fixes.
Author Gismart Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Guitar
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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 3.2.6
Old version 3.2.5
Release Notes This build fixes some MIDI output issues with a few audio units, and improves audio latency for recording apps. It also re-introduces Measurement Mode to the Audiobus section in the system settings app (with a YMMV disclaimer!). And now, Audiobus will automatically quit any zombie apps still undead in the background when Audiobus closes or suspends in the background, saving you more battery, CPU cycles and brains. Enjoying Audiobus? App Store reviews really help!
Author Audiobus Pty Ltd
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus

A pocket sampler, drum-machine & field recorder designed for 'on-the-go' creativity.

New version 2.2.4
Old version 2.2.3
Release Notes . New "deep punchy sub-bass" ready for automatic "slice pad". . Fixes most critical crashes for pads, sequencer and undo manager.
Author Sergio Barbosa
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Audiobus

Lorentz is not only a live-oriented analog modeling synthesizer, but also has a resonator that makes metallic and aggressive sounds.

New version 2.3.3
Old version 2.3.2
Release Notes - Added setting of the display position of the keyboard scroll bar. - Fixed import problem with the file app.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Kronecker is a synthesizer with a mechanism to make sounds many times like a rhythm machine each time you press a keyboard.

New version 1.3.3
Old version 1.3.2
Release Notes - Added setting of the display position of the keyboard scroll bar. - Fixed import problem with the file app.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), 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 2.3.3
Old version 2.3.2
Release Notes - Added setting of the display position of the keyboard scroll bar. - Fixed import problem with the file app.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

Fed up with standardized presets and instruments? Feel lost in overcomplex filters and effects? Don’t wanna sound like everyone else? BLEASS is just the right instrument for you: it unleashes your inner musical creativity by bringing music production and performance to its very core: play, perform, compose beats and melodies in a new yet intuitive way thanks to its multitrack sequencer, synthesizer and drum machine.

New version 1.2.0
Old version 1.1.31
Release Notes BLEASS can now be used in both landscape and portrait mode on iPad. A lifetime subscription is now available : pay once and get everything Bleass has to offer, forever! It is now possible to put multiple tracks on solo mode by pressing multiple solo buttons at the same time. We have added a second LFO in the mono synth. We have added a lot of new presets for the mono synth. The note recording bugs has been corrected. It is now possible to change the pitch of a complete bar. Pro features : A new sample pack is available : B-BOY kit. A new FX is available : Ping Pong delay.
Author BLEASS
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Ableton Link

Mersenne is a melodic percussion synthesizer that combines two FM synthesis modules, a noise generator and a resonator.

New version 2.3.3
Old version 2.3.2
Release Notes - Added setting of the display position of the keyboard scroll bar. - Fixed import problem with the file app.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), 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 2.3.3
Old version 2.3.2
Release Notes - Added setting of the display position of the keyboard scroll bar. - Fixed import problem with the file app.
Author iceWorks, Inc.
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link