GridInstrument lets you play your iOS device like a musical instrument. Instead of a piano keyboard, notes are arranged on a grid.
| New version | 0.9.3 |
| Old version | 0.9.2 |
| Release Notes | Small update: GridInstrument now accept MIDI note input! MIDI input causes grid squares (and Launchpad lights) to light up. This is useful if, for example, you use GridInstrument in conjunction with an arpeggiator (such a Ruismaker's Rozeta Arpeggio) and want to see what notes the arpeggiator is triggering. |
| Author | Decidedly, LLC |
| Type | Controller |
| Supports | 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 | 2.3.5 |
| Old version | 2.3.4 |
| Release Notes | - Bluetooth MIDI Peripheral - Dynamic Touch Velocity Bug Fix (when using overlap) |
| Author | Shiverware |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Audiobus |
FabFilter Pro-Q 2 is a transparent, high-quality equalizer plug-in for mixing and mastering purposes, with up to 24 bands and a gorgeous interface for easy and precise editing.
| New version | 2.14 |
| Old version | 2.13 |
| Release Notes | - Optimized memory usage so you can add more Pro-Q 2 plug-in instances to a session, and opening sessions with many instances is faster. - Improved the position of the EQ parameter value display in the interface so it is less likely to be obscured by your finger while dragging an EQ band. |
| Author | FabFilter |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Equalizer, Filter |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
iFretless Bass is a professional virtual instrument that provides bass and guitar players with an expressive fretless playing surface.
| New version | 4.1.2 |
| Old version | 4.1.1 |
| Release Notes | - New MIDI mode for AU3 |
| Author | Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Bass |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
Soft Drummer is the closest thing to a pro session subtle drummer in your pocket.
| New version | 2.23 |
| Old version | 2.22 |
| Release Notes | - Fill Play/Stop Button Added - Support for iBassist - Ableton Link Start / Stop - Fixed bugs |
| Author | Lumbeat |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Drums, Percussion |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
Englitina is an authentic-sounding English Treble Concertina for the iPad.
| New version | 4.4 |
| Old version | 4.3 |
| Release Notes | New feature: Transposition Touch the 'i' to bring up the controls where you may transpose the pitch up or down up to one octave in semitone increments. Touch the number to the right of the transpose slider to reset the transpose to zero. When transposed, the note labels do not change, just the pitch produced. |
| Author | Michael Eskin |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards, Ethnic |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
FS Refraktor is an innovative twist on modulation effects, inspiring the exploration of new sonic territory. Sitting somewhere between a delay and a flanger, FS Refraktor offers endless possibilities, from rhythmic flanging to chaotic pitch modulation and unpredictable stuttering.
| New version | 1.0.2 |
| Old version | 1.0.1 |
| Release Notes | Fixed occasional crash issues when used as AUv3 plugin Optimised processing algorithm Fixed UI bugs |
| Author | FutureSonic Ltd |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Reverb, Delay, Echo, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser etc., Modulation effects, Other |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
WorshipSong Band is a free cross-platform multitrack player system offering support for up to 16 audio tracks, built-in pads and ambient loops, metronome, and cues, integrated chord charts, lyrics with video backgrounds, foot pedal control, looping, key changes, networking between devices and laptops, and more.
| New version | 5.0.6 |
| Old version | 4.1.0 |
| Release Notes | -New section action menu for automation offers much more control of playback features -MIDI output commands can be added to any part of the song to automate lights and lyrics -Pad fade in/out can be added anywhere in the song - Video background can be switched anywhere in the song on desktop versions -High quality offline pitch shifter available in desktop versions allows songs to be used in any key |
| Author | Mark Snyder |
| Type | Instrument, Tool |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Other |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
BIAS is an 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 | Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Distortion, Drive etc., Guitar effects, Bass effects, Other |
| 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 | 4.0.9.1 |
| 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 | Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited |
| 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 |