Apps Like C.ARP for iPhone and iPad
Play chords and melodies on mobile
Play chords and melodies using a tactile keyboard interface. Hold buttons and swipe or tap to create sounds. Access chords and notes via a grid for precise selection. Adjust pitch, harmonize, and apply real-time audio effects.
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Freestyle Song Maker
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Create music with device sounds.
The app provides freestyle beats, melody, and bass lines for music creation. Users can develop songs and beats by tapping sample blocks, producing results without prior knowledge.


orphinio
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Play expressive sounds with finger movements
Create soundscapes and melodies by moving fingers on virtual pads. Play polyphonic music with expressive control. Generate unique sounds between glockenspiel and jaw harp. Perform drumming and shaking actions.

International Guitar Chords LE
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Explore guitar chords on iPhone and iPad.
The app offers a collection of 11 guitar chords, presented with variations and optimal fingerings. Users can transpose chords to any key and strum on-screen to hear them played on an acoustic guitar with reverb.

ShockWave - Synth Module
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Generate PD Oscillators and synthesize sounds
Allows users to create and manipulate monophonic sounds using phase distortion synthesis. It features two PD oscillators with waveform shaping options. Users can sequence with 8-step sequencers, sample and hold, and control modulation parameters.

RingsFX
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Excite resonators with MIDI input
Allows users to process audio using three synthesis methods: Modal Synthesis, Sympathetic Strings, and Inharmonic Strings. Users can excite the resonator via MIDI input, noise, or external audio.

SAND: Sequencer for AUv3, MIDI
Matteo Caldari
Arrange clips and trigger sounds
Create music using a grid-based with clip arrangement. Manipulate clips through copy, duplicate, merge, combine, and drag-and-drop actions. Access quantize and clip length tools. Connect to plugins and external devices for sound generation.

Spotlight Drums ~ The drum set formerly known as 3D Drum Kit
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Play in a 3D animated stage
Play virtual 3D with animated visuals and real-time lighting effects. Adjust settings for sound and performance. Save and share session recordings. Connect to external audio devices for enhanced playback.

Piano Scales & Chords
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Play , learn , and improvise
Learn , , and songs through interactive exercises and games. Practice finger positioning for proper technique. Create chord progressions and improvise with backing tracks and a metronome. Record and save performances.

Easy Chord: Guitar Songs&Tuner
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Generate chords for any YouTube song
Search for songs on YouTube and generate real-time chords. Choose between AI Chord, AI Simply Chord, Standard Chord, or Standard Simply Chord. View chord diagrams and practice playing along with the selected song.

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Build custom synths and audio effects
Create custom polyphonic synthesizers and audio effects using modular components. Arrange modules on lanes to process audio signals. Build complex processors. Run as a standalone or AUv3 plug-in in DAWs like Logic Pro and Cubasis.

WorldScales
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Explore scales beyond equal temperament.
The app allows users to explore scales beyond equal temperament. Users can tune individual keys, access presets of various scales, and save custom tunings.

StepPolyArp
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Generate melodic patterns from MIDI input
Create and save unlimited presets with 16 patterns each. Adjust polyphonic and polyrhythmic sequences. Sync presets to iCloud. Use as a standalone or AUv3 MIDI effect. Generate melodic patterns from played notes or chords.



Piano Ear Training
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Train ears with exercises and track progress
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EzPiano – Learn Piano Easily
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Play chords and read sheet music
Basics with step-by-step lessons on notes, scales, and chords. Play songs with guided practice. Read and interpret sheet music. Track progress with lesson completion and performance feedback. Export practice sessions and share recordings.
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