Apps Like Ableton Note for iPhone and iPad
Create beats with sound samples
Create beats and melodies using drum kits, synths, and melodic instruments. Sample audio via phone microphone. Edit MIDI sequences and export tracks to Live. Explore sound libraries and experiment with effects. Save and share musical ideas directly.
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ANALOGyDR
Rob Jackson
Play drum synths with MIDI input
Virtual analog synthesizer for drum and percussion sounds. Play with MIDI device or compatible host. Features monophonic sound, adjustable filters, envelope controls, and modulation options. Includes basic waveform shapes and drum kits.



MainStage
Apple Inc.
Mac to the stage live rig
The app provides a full-screen interface for live performance, offering a collection of plug-ins and sounds compatible with Logic Pro. Users can combine instruments and live audio, switch between patches, and control hardware.




Drums Master: Real Drum Kit
Ringtones LLC (U.S.)
Play with your device and set rhythm
Play in sync with songs. Record and save performances. Customize kits with various sounds and stage floors.

Rhythm Pad Pro
Bijoy Thangaraj
Play drums with sampled kits
Play drums using professionally sampled kits and Pad. Tap pads or use the sequencer to create drum patterns up to 8 bars. Record live performances and export as audio files. Sync with Media Library and Apple Music to play along with songs.

KORG iMS-20
KORG INC.
Create and share music tracks
Create and edit music using an analog synth with patching capabilities. Use a 16-step sequencer to arrange patterns. Tap to create drum parts with a six-part drum machine. Share compositions online via SoundCloud.

Pro Tools Sketch: Make Music
Avid Technology Inc
Record audio and MIDI performances
Create and arrange using clip-based editing. Trigger samples and loops, record audio, and capture MIDI performances. Drag and drop clips to experiment with arrangements. Edit audio and MIDI with shaping .

Agonizer
Kai Aras
Play, edit, and share synth bass tracks
Create and manipulate monophonic bass sounds with a synthesizer featuring 140+ factory presets. Apply stereo effects and control via ROLI Seaboard or other MPE controllers.

Looperverse
Retronyms Inc
Record loops, edit tracks, and perform
Record and edit up to 16 tracks of looped audio. Adjust track settings, use sound-on-sound and overwrite modes. Supports Inter Audio and AudioBus for virtual instrument integration. Customize loops and perform live recordings.

Metronome touch
Uwe Hollatz
Stream music and podcasts offline
Control multiple pendulums and synchronize them for precise timing. Adjust tempo from 20 to 999 bpm. Use the for practice, live performance, or studio recording. Sync with other devices for coordinated playing.

Shoom Synthesizer
Yuri Turov
Play, edit, and share sounds
Create and manipulate sound with three independent synthesizers. Adjust pitch from 8–20,000 Hz. Slide or snap notes to scales with customizable glide rates. Set and edit individual notes for precise musical control.


polybeat
Corne Driesprong
Sequence rhythms and export patterns
Create and edit complex rhythmic patterns with independent sequence lengths for each drum voice. Generate polyrhythms and polymeters. Export sequences for use in AUv3 hosts or external drum machines.
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