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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StepBeats
Hangzhou EnjoyMusic Technology Co., Ltd.
Create beats from your movement
Track running speed and motion data using sensors. Generate real-time drum beats, bass, and pad sounds based on movement. Customize audio layers and remix feedback. Record and share generated music with visual effects.



Dropophone
HAUS K.K.
Create minimalist melodies with raindrops.
The app generates minimalist melodies using multi-colored raindrops that trigger looping notes. Users can combine different colored drops and notes to compose rainy-day melodic backdrops.



Backing Track Builder
Jonathan Bell
Create tracks with chords, tempo, and style
Create custom jam tracks by selecting chords, tempo, and style. Generate random chord sequences for immediate playback. Choose from a wide range of musical genres including rock, blues, jazz, metal, pop, and country.

Colossus Piano
Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte
Stream sounds and samples
Play using realistic acoustic and electronic sounds. Choose from 8 acoustic models and 5 E- legends. Adjust keyboard sensitivity and touch response. Save and share performances. Sync with MIDI devices.


Beat Vibe
Guy Shaviv
Program beats, share rhythms, track tempo
A programmable metronome with a flamenco clock display. Users can practice tempo changes, select from pre-set rhythm patterns, and share rhythms online. Features include vibration feedback, customizable beats, and synchronization with music.


Concentric Rhythm
Jeff Holtzkener
Create music with geometric patterns
Create and manipulate musical patterns using geometric transformations. Generate loops with shapes and apply rotations, reflections, and folds. Edit melodic lines and visualize rhythms on a circular timeline. Export and share compositions.





Annoydio
Anthony Kitowicz
Play and manipulate sounds with pads
The app provides a grid of pads for playing and manipulating sounds. Users can create custom sounds using the device microphone or iTunes file sharing, and modify them with effects and parameter changes.

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