Metronome by Soundbrenner works great for daily practice, live performances or in the recording studio.
| New version | 1.42.8 |
| Old version | 1.42.7 |
| Release Notes | New • Instrument colors: You can now select the color of instruments in practice charts. • Instrument insights: You can now easily see the total practice time and number of sessions for each instrument in Settings → Instruments. Polished the interface of all instrument screens. • Focus editing: While editing a practice session, the elements you’re editing are highlighted in the background. • Typography refresh: Updated titles to use a serif font, and switched the main font to Inter. • Hall of fame: Settings now contains a hall of fame to call out people who helped us in the past. Improvements & Updates • Explainer popouts are now following iOS 26 Liquid Glass. • Improved wearable onboarding for iOS 26 Liquid Glass. • Improved all buttons in the app to follow iOS 26 Liquid Glass. • Improved paywall to follow iOS 26 Liquid Glass. • Total practice hours in the highscores now include minutes for more accurate tracking. • Improved shop experience with an extra step to better showcase available collections. • Refreshed interface for adding new wearables. • Accessibility enhancements across core metronome UI elements, with full localization support for screen readers. • Localization improvements, adding new translations and polishing existing ones. Fixes • VoiceOver & accessibility fixes to improve navigation for assistive technology users. • Onboarding issues resolved, including notification permission screens and layout problems. • Text & localization fixes addressing missing, incorrect, or misaligned strings. • Visual fixes in settings, such as incorrect text colors and banner sizing issues. • Setlist access issue fixed, restoring access to affected users. • Button shape & layout fixes for improved visual consistency. • iPad-specific fixes, addressing layout and footer positioning issues. • General UI polishing based on internal testing and recent feedback. |
| Author | Soundbrenner |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
Castamatic is the app to listen to podcasts on any iOS device.
| New version | 13.0.5 |
| Old version | 13.0.4 |
| Release Notes | Version 13.0.5 - Fixed a rare crash during playback while a download was in progress - Fixed a crash that could occur when quickly pausing or skipping right after starting playback - Fixed a crash when refreshing podcasts whose title contains a percent sign - Fixed a crash when dismissing the player - Fixed a crash when closing the Preferences screen - Fixed a crash when rebuilding a playlist that contained duplicate podcast entries Version 13.0.4 - When you boost or stream sats while a song is playing in a music podcast, the payment now identifies which song it was, so the artist and the host can see it in their wallet - Lowered the streaming sats threshold so payments reach artists more reliably for short songs Version 13.0.3 - Rebuild Library: dramatically lower peak memory and no more main-thread freezes on large libraries; the HUD now shows stage-by-stage progress instead of a static message - More detailed progress reporting during Magic Chapters generation - Transcript panel: clearer error message and a Try Again button when a published transcript fails to load - Published transcripts with minor formatting issues now load via a more lenient fallback parser - Fixed shownotes-to-artwork scroll sync being silently disabled after dismissing a modal (e.g. a Safari view opened from a shownotes link) - Preferences are now saved when the preferences panel is dismissed by swipe, not only via the Done button - Fixed shownotes overlapping the publish date after deleting Magic Chapters Version 13.0.2 - Magic Chapters: more accurate chapter boundaries thanks to an improved on-device detection algorithm tuned over a large set of episodes - Magic Chapters: better chapter titles via an aligned generation pipeline Version 13.0.1 - Added in-transcript text search - Tapping a chapter title now opens the chapters list; the link icon opens the URL - Chapters list now reliably scrolls to the currently playing chapter when opened - More responsive Now Playing info updates when switching episodes - OPML export now shows a progress indicator, uses the system share sheet, and handles titles containing XML special characters - Improved CloudKit sync reliability - Fixed a crash in the chapters list caused by an invalid remaining time - Fixed a rare crash during audio session teardown Version 13 - Magic Transcript: generate full episode transcripts on your device using Apple Intelligence. Tap any line to jump straight to that moment. - Magic Chapters: automatically split episodes into chapters using on-device AI, even when the podcast doesn't include them. - Transcript Panel: follow along with a live-scrolling transcript right in the player, with full transport controls. - Chapter artwork now displayed during previous/next chapter navigation. - Improved Value for Value reliability and error handling. - Improved CloudKit sync stability. - Numerous bug fixes and performance improvements. |
| Author | Gunp Media Productions |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Other |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
Soft Drummer is the closest thing to a pro session subtle drummer in your pocket.
| New version | 4.00 |
| Old version | 3.26 |
| Release Notes | • AUv3 plug-in support • AUv3 Send / Receive grooves with Pop Drummer & iBassist • Standalone ↔ AUv3 sync with Pop Drummer & iBassist • Send Groove to Pop Drummer (standalone) • Drum Kit View (visual kit overview) • Song Mode View (redesigned) • Sound Module mode. Play the kit as a MIDI sampler (standalone & AUv3) • Dynamic Custom User Rhythm Banks • Per-track reverb send • Export Effects option • MIDI Setup: customizable note octave naming · independent MIDI Clock In / Out · MIDI-controllable tempo (fader / fine / encoder) · Share / Import maps • App Settings panel • iPhone vertical layout • External keyboard support (Space: Play/Stop · Enter: Fill / Play · ↑/↓: BPM) • Mixer layout optimizations • UI synchronization and rendering improvements • Free to try with 7-day trial · In-App full version |
| Author | Lumbeat |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Drums, Percussion |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
GeoShred Control is a stand alone MIDI/MPE controller based on GeoShred.
| New version | 7000.325.1.433 |
| Old version | 7000.318.1.426 |
| Release Notes | - Fix for User setlists not working for the plugin - Fix for MIDI config not sticking across preset changes - ET-Diff bounds checking improved |
| Author | Wizdom Music LLC |
| Type | Controller |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
ShockWave is a monophonic Synthesizer designed to bring modular style workflow to the world of iOS & AUv3 plugins.
| New version | 1.1.5 |
| Old version | 1.1.4 |
| Release Notes | - Fixed an issue where the plugin would sometimes crash when loading host sessions with many plugins |
| Author | Kai Aras |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
Camelot is a live performance & production tool connecting Hardware & Software Musical instruments to a single management system.
| New version | 2.5.1 |
| Old version | 2.5.0 |
| Release Notes | Release Notes 2.5.1 FIXED - Fixed audio lag when playing while switching scenes. - Fixed issues with MIDI port selection when creating a MIDI device. - Fixed key commands list not updating correctly. - Fixed a crash when clicking the settings (cog) button in plugin windows, especially with SWAM plugins. - Fixed occasional crashes during application shutdown. - Fixed continuous controls (local/global faders) not always reaching the full parameter range. - Fixed polyphonic aftertouch messages not being transposed correctly. - Fixed an issue in local MIDI mapping where only the first device part or the first parameter was being mapped correctly. - “Replace MIDI in all layers” now correctly updates local MIDI mappings. - Global remote control: Default operator value is now set according to the selected action type (toggle or fader). - Improved “Keep plugin windows open” behavior. - Fixed a crash when reopening plugin windows with “Keep plugin windows open” enabled. - Fixed input controller enabled state after restoring backups or snapshots. - Improved performance when many input controllers are active. - iOS: avoided unsafe parameter application on plugin initialization and ignored small value changes (fixes StreamByter crash). - SL: fixed crash when the keyboard reconnects quickly. - SL: remote control now defaults to 2-way mode. - SL: fixed SLP3-D pedal 3. - General stability improvements. |
| Author | Audio Modeling |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
Aparillo is an advanced 16 voice FM synth tailored for complex sound structures , majestic motions, moving and evolving soundscapes and atmospheres that are perfect for film, TV or games.
| New version | 1.1.7 |
| Old version | 1.1.6 |
| Release Notes | - iCloud Sync bug fixed |
| Author | Sugar Bytes GmbH |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
Koala is the ultimate pocket-sized sampler. Record anything with your phone's mic instantly. Use Koala to create beats with those samples, add effects and create a track!
| New version | 1.4162 |
| Old version | 1.4157 |
| Release Notes | - support for AUv3 plugins with mixer add-on - isolator bus effect for users with mixer add-on |
| Author | Mazbox Limited |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Other |
| Supports | Audiobus, Ableton Link |
DrumComputer is the new specialist for synthetic drums, combining classic and modern synthesis with flexible modulations and luxurious sequencing.
| New version | 1.4.8 |
| Old version | 1.4.7 |
| Release Notes | - iCloud Sync bug fixed |
| Author | Sugar Bytes GmbH |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument sounds | Drums, Percussion |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU), Ableton Link |
Overloud TH-U turns your iOS device into a Guitar and Bass amp simulator, to let you play live, practice or record: standalone and AUv3 included.
| New version | 2.1.5 |
| Old version | 2.1.4 |
| Release Notes | New RKotz artist pack |
| Author | Almateq SRL |
| Type | Effect |
| Effect type | Guitar effects, Bass effects |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
MultitrackStudio for iPad is an audio/MIDI multitrack recording app. It comes with many high quality audio effects including a guitar amp simulator.
| New version | 5.4 |
| Old version | 5.3 |
| Release Notes | • MultitrackStudio Instruments drums improvements: Better sounds with better dynamics. Tone knobs for Bass, Snare, Toms and Ride. Cymbals and toms can be choked. Hihat Pedal controller controls openness of "Open Hi Hat" note. • Onscreen MIDI Keyboard: Drums layout now has a Choke button, it sends per-note aftertouch. • Now supports two MIDI In Devices and two MIDI Out Devices. • Guitar Amp effect has smoother overdrive sound. • Audio processing is more efficient. • The MIDI 2.0 Piano profile is supported for External MIDI Instruments (in addition to the MultitrackStudio Instruments). • The MIDI 2.0 Drawbar Organ and Rotary Speaker profiles are supported for MultitrackStudio Instruments and External MIDI Instruments. • The MIDI 2.0 Default Drum Note Map profile for MultitrackStudio Instruments (Drums) and External MIDI Instruments. • MIDI 2.0 MIDI devices now appear in lists as a single nicely named item (iPadOS 18.6.2 and newer). • Fixed: Incorrect controller values could be used for playback while editing a MIDI track when transport is looping. • Fixed: Copying part of an empty audio track to the clipboard could cause an error. • Some other improvements and fixes. |
| Author | Giel Bremmers |
| Type | Host |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, Audio Unit (AU) |
Backpack Studio allows you to easily create professional sounding, studio quality recordings - from anywhere in the world.
| New version | 3.0.2 |
| Old version | 3.0.1 |
| Release Notes | Backpack Studio 3 is here — your pocket podcast studio just got a major upgrade. Finish your show right after you record. Backpack Pro adds AI episode finishing, one-click guests, live streaming, CloudSync, and generated sounds — all inside your live recording studio. • Transcripts, show notes, chapters, and highlight clips — automatically • Prompt-based editing to clean up and reshape recordings • Create a room to record or stream with live guests • One-tap live streaming • Cloud sync across your devices • AI-generated sound effects and musical bumpers Backpack Studio 3 keeps the classic recorder you already know — now it helps you finish the show too. |
| Author | Ed Filowat |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | Other |
| Supports | Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus |
This is a very simple yet powerful iOS app that performs as a polyphonic audio synthesizer.
| New version | 2.32.4 |
| Old version | 2.31.1 |
| Release Notes | • Disable/hide MIDI buttons in settings panel when in AUv3 component. • Change how sound fonts are resolved from DAW song/preset files in order to remove issues when sharing files across devices. • Fix to remove audio artifacts in CUBASIS 3 when playhead stops. • Fix crash in Camelot host. • Various internal improvements. |
| Author | Brad Howes |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Keyboards |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
SWAM Euphonium is a brass sampler.
| New version | 3.12.1 |
| Old version | 3.12.0 |
| Release Notes | FIX - Fixed wrong positioning when dragging and releasing a source - Fixed audio glitches occurring at sample rates above 48 kHz |
| Author | Audio Modeling |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Winds |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
Harmonizr is a vocal harmonizer offering a unique and fun user interface.
| New version | 1.9 |
| Old version | 1.8 |
| Release Notes | Apologies, a compiler issue caused v 1.8 to not actually harmonize. Kind of the core functionality, and I didn't catch it before distributing. Thank you for your patience! |
| Author | Matthew Robbins |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
iReal Pro offers an easy-to-use tool to help musicians of all levels master their art. It simulates a real-sounding band that can accompany you as you practice.
| New version | 2026.5 |
| Old version | 2026.4.1 |
| Release Notes | - Confirm before moving songs or playlists to the Trash — the dialog lists every playlist the selected song (or songs) will be removed from - Confirm before emptying the Trash or permanently deleting a song from it - Restore-from-Trash dialog now shows a chord-chart preview of the song - Improved Bluetooth speaker wake-up — count-in beats are no longer clipped when playing through a sleeping Bluetooth speaker; added an adjustable Bluetooth Wake Delay setting - Smarter tap tempo — responds from the second tap, averages over a wider 8-tap window, and resets after 2.5 s |
| Author | Technimo LLC |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Sampler |
| Instrument sounds | All-in-one |
| Supports | Audiobus |
Let the musical muses of Piano Motifs inspire your device to generate some original and beautiful motifs (short melodies).
| New version | 4.112 |
| Old version | 4.111 |
| Release Notes | • Maintenance Release • Fixed iPhone UI issues where popover windows in the More Settings Screen were not being displayed correctly, making some features inaccessible. |
| Author | Fernando Morales |
| Type | Tool |
| Supports | Ableton Link |
These instruments are NOT sample libraries. Unlike sampling, which uses recordings to replicate the sound of an instrument, physical modeling doesn’t generate a sound as such but creates the conditions for the system to create it according to an external input (like someone playing on a keyboard).
| New version | 3.12.1 |
| Old version | 3.12.0 |
| Release Notes | FIX - Fixed wrong positioning when dragging and releasing a source |
| Author | Audio Modeling |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Strings |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
These instruments are NOT sample libraries. Unlike sampling, which uses recordings to replicate the sound of an instrument, physical modeling doesn’t generate a sound as such but creates the conditions for the system to create it according to an external input (like someone playing on a keyboard).
| New version | 3.12.1 |
| Old version | 3.12.0 |
| Release Notes | FIX - Fixed wrong positioning when dragging and releasing a source |
| Author | Audio Modeling |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Strings |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |
SWAM Tuba Eb is a tuba sampler.
| New version | 3.12.1 |
| Old version | 3.12.0 |
| Release Notes | FIX - Fixed wrong positioning when dragging and releasing a source - Fixed audio glitches occurring at sample rates above 48 kHz |
| Author | Audio Modeling |
| Type | Instrument |
| Instrument type | Synth |
| Instrument sounds | Winds |
| Supports | Audio Unit (AU) |