Play notes and control synth parameters
Turn iPhone or iPad into pads and keyboard. Connect via Bluetooth or USB. Assign and name 16 pads. Use full 88-key piano. Select channels and velocity. Control CC and program changes. View message logs. Requires external synth or plugin.
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Record samples, import clips, loop tracks
Record audio samples or import clips from Music library, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or other services. Play samples on colorful, interactive pads.
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Madhav Vaidyanathan
Convert to and play
Convert files to and play them simultaneously. Highlight piano notes and in real time. Adjust playback speed. Access over 50 classical piano pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin. Import custom files from the internet.
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Play virtual analog synths with MIDI controllers
Professional music synthesizer with virtual analogue sound engine. Play using on-screen keyboard or MIDI controllers. Connect to digital audio workstations via MIDI. Sync with other apps via MIDI Clock.
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Create and customize music with a virtual . Access over 600 original presets from various artists. Adjust parameters like oscillators, filters, and effects. Export audio files and share directly.
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Play piano notes with falling keys
Learn piano by playing falling notes on touchscreen or connected keyboard. Practice melodies with real-time note feedback. Play left or right hand separately. Sync with lighted keyboards. View sheet music or falling note blocks.
INTUA
Record beats, edit tracks, and perform live
Create and perform music with audio and MIDI recording. Use performance tools like repeat, roll, swing, and scale-based chord generation. Edit tracks, arrange sequences, and export final mixes. Sync with external hardware and software instruments.
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