Version updates

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 6.5.7
Old version 6.5.3
Release Notes - improved stability when using AudioBus and inter-app audio. - improved handling of audio session interruptions, such as phone calls.
Author Mathieu Routhier
Type Tool
Supports Audiobus

Set List Maker is an organizational tool for musicians. The app is packed with features to manage your repertoire, control your on-stage electronics and share with your bandmates.

New version 5.3.11
Old version 5.3.10
Release Notes - Fixed a problem that temporarily cleared the lyrics display after editing a song from the show view.
Author Arlo Leach
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

The BandHelper app works with your BandHelper account to share info with your bandmates, streamline your management duties and power your live show.

New version 3.3.11
Old version 3.3.10
Release Notes - Fixed a problem that temporarily cleared the lyrics display after editing a song from the set list view. - Fixed a problem that cleared the edit page when using the manual save button and encountering a validation error. - Worked around a data size limit when syncing to an Apple Watch.
Author Arlo Leach
Type Tool
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA)

With this instrument you can transform any sound into a playable musical instrument via a technique known as Granular Synthesis.

New version v1.0.7
Old version V1.0.6
Release Notes - File saving/loading stability updates: - iOS12 files app freezing fixed - Dropbox and Google Drive supported - Can now be loaded as AUv3 Instrument* (not supported in GarageBand) - IAA now available again in GarageBand * Audio input cannot be recorded when loaded as an AUv3 instrument, if you want to record audio input please load as an effect (this is a fundamental limitation of AUv3 instruments in general)
Author Mark Watt
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audio Unit (AU)

Make beats easily in landscape or portrait, your choice.

New version 1.8
Old version 1.7.1
Release Notes * Piano Roll - Triplets * 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 1.9.3
Old version 1.9.2
Release Notes IMPROVEMENTS: - MIDI Input: MIDI sources that have never been seen before are now enabled by default. - PolyHymnia: Added an "X-Ray" toggle to make the window and controls semi-transparent for easier tweaking. - Added an option to hide the hatched loop overlay in the Pianoroll / Controller editors (in "Interface" -> "Editing"). - Improved reliability with Audiobus. FIXES: - Fix recorded events sometimes not playing / showing up during loop recording into the pianoroll after loop wrapped. - Fix occasional glitch where the app would present a bogus "Current project has been modified, discard?" dialog.
Author Seven Systems Cross-Platform Media Limited
Type Controller
Supports Audiobus

Turnado is a multi-effect tool, crafted especially for massive real-time audio manipulation.

New version 1.5.4
Old version 1.5.3
Release Notes • XY Pads are now available in the Audio Unit version • iOS Share menu added (Export your presets and audiofiles to share them to other devices.) • Load presets and audio samples from the Files app • Fixed an issue with the preset menu
Author Sugar Bytes GmbH
Type Effect
Effect type All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

This Auto Wah can perform many different filtering effects but it's main purpose is to simulate a traditional WahWah pedal such as those used by guitarists.

New version 1.02
Old version 1.01
Release Notes Fixed an issue with parameter automation in Cubasis
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Modulation effects
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Play the vibe. Hear the magic. Syntronik is IK’s cutting-edge synthesizer that features the sound of the most iconic machines to ever grace the planet.

New version 1.2.2
Old version 1.2.1
Release Notes -General reliability & security improvements
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

This is an AUv3 compatible Uni-Vibe style plugin which can be used as a plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor or GarageBand.

New version 1.03
Old version 1.02
Release Notes Fixed isue with parameter automation in Cubasis.
Author 4Pockets.com
Type Effect
Effect type Modulation effects
Supports Audio Unit (AU)

Syntorial is a synthesizer training app, that will teach you how to program synth patches by ear.

New version 1.6.504
Old version 1.6.503
Release Notes User Presets and Favorites are now shared between Syntorial and Primer. NOTE: If you already have presets in User Presets or Favorites you must update Syntorial, go into the Menu, and select "Launch Synth" before they'll show up in Primer. This will copy them over to the shared location where Primer can access them. This only has to be done once.
Author Audible Genius
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Audiobus

Syntronik is IK’s cutting-edge synthesizer that features the sound of the most iconic machines to ever grace the planet.

New version 1.2.2
Old version 1.2.1
Release Notes -General reliability & security improvements
Author IK Multimedia US, LLC
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 4.4.3
Old version 4.4.2
Release Notes 1. Expand range for touch force sensitivity. 2. reduce default number of strings on screen for iPhone.
Author Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Bass
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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

New version 1.6.1
Old version 1.6.0
Release Notes • iOS Share menu added (Export your presets and audiofiles to share them to other devices.) • Load presets and audio samples from the Files app • Ableton Link synchronization improved and start/stop sync feature added • Slicer bug fixed • Fixed an issue with empty drum kits after the app has been updated • Fixed an issue with the preset menu
Author Sugar Bytes GmbH
Type Instrument
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Drums, Percussion
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

"Piano 3D" is the piano learning & music discovery tool for the iPhone & iPad.

New version 5.5
Old version 5.4
Release Notes - Enhanced AR Experience - Added the option to hide the room of the white piano - Improved UI responsiveness to user Input - Brought the back the ability to rotate the app on older devices - Bug fixes and other improvements
Author Massive Technologies Inc.
Type Instrument, Tool
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds Keyboards, Piano
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

KQ MiniSynth is a polyphonic modular synthesizer.

New version 2.0
Old version 1.8.14
Release Notes Stereo modules are added. Added modules: Mono To Dualmono, Stereo To Mono, Panner, Chorus Effector, Flanger, Modulated Delay, Reverb Filter (FreeVerb), Polyphonic Or Gate Modified modules: Reverb Filter (KQ) (Became Stereo) Noise which occurred when connecting/disconnecting cables is reduced. A description is shown when you tap module's title. Updated Sequencer Examples. Other small fixes.
Author Ryouta Kira
Type Instrument
Instrument type Synth
Instrument sounds Keyboards
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU)

MonoGranulator - a simple granular synthesis for live electronics.

New version 1.3
Old version 1.2
Release Notes AUv3 Support - Fx
Author ANTHONY DI FURIA
Type Effect
Effect type Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus

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 1.1
Old version 1.0.2
Release Notes - Universal: added iPhone support - UI: Added "What's new" dialogue - UI: Added Sample export dialoge with options for applying a crossfade at the loop point and adjusting sample volume before writing it to disk - UI: added info mode - when enabled, tapping any control will bring up a description of it's function as well as suggestions on how to use it - UI: added support for drag n drop import/export of samples (works in Standalone and AU) - Optimizations: improved drawing performance - Optimizations: decreased install size - Looping: When overdub is engaded, feedback only affects output from the second and third playback heads (this change was made to avoiding high pitched artifacts caused by modulating a delay time of 0hz) - Fixed an issue where importing .wav files using uncommon format headers would crash the app or create static - Fixed an issue where "link transport" and "time-stretch" buttons would not toggle properly - Fixed an issue where restoring an ApeMatrix session with RE-1 inside would crash the plugin - Fixed an issue where using wireless headphones would result in low quality mono audio - Fixed an issue where changing the host tempo would cause time-streching to be calculated based on the previous, not the updated tempo - Fixed an issue where loading the app in Garagageband would cause a crash (only relates to IAA, not AUv3) - Fixed an issue where time-stretching would only be applied to samples loaded from audio files but not live recordings - Fixed an issue where the right channel would behave differnetly from the left when applyin feedback in overdub mode
Author Kai Aras
Type Effect
Effect type Reverb, Delay, Echo, Other
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link

This is a tutorial app for GarageBand.

New version 7.1
Old version 2.0.2
Release Notes • New look and feel • Animated 3D background • Updated video player engine • New menu with section names • Improved support across all platforms
Author Nonlinear Educating Inc.
Type Tool

Gestrument Pro takes everything we loved about Gestrument and improves on its original functionality while introducing a host of new features such as multi-touch, recordable automations, advanced scale editing and our unique system of highly tweakable modular generators that define the pitches and rhythms.

New version 1.0.1
Old version 1.0
Release Notes • Fix crash when switching from generator with mapped transpose-absolute and then closing instrument editor. • Enable Bluetooth audio and AirPlay. • Fix the included Default midi mapping. • Added two new presets. • Fix minor typos in Users Guide. • Allow recognition of EXS user files (experimental).
Author Gestrument AB
Type Instrument, Controller
Instrument type Sampler
Instrument sounds All-in-one
Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus