Free Audio Plugins & Softwares for iOS

MiSUCO – Microtonal Touch Controller

MiSUCO – Microtonal Touch Controller is a free software synthesizer and midi controller developed by misuco.org. Available format(s): for iOS.

osc (Open Sound Control) /MIDI controller with musical scale generator and simple synthesizer.

Experience microtonal tuning in a way that was never available before.

Explore the universe of musical scales and microtonal tunings on the built in synth or on any external synth that you can connect trough wlan and a computer. The MISUCO app has interfaces to common music software such as Max/MSP, Reaktor, puredata, supercollider. You can also control a conventional MIDI keyboard, if you have a computer with a MIDI interface. MISUCO is able to translate arbitrary frequencies into MIDI note number and pitch values.

The MISUCO software can also be used as a versatile touchscreen keyboard and controller and enables a maximum of the available screen for your performance.

What is microtonality?

In music normally we divide one octave in seven to twelve steps. You can see this on a piano, which has a repeating pattern of seven white and five black keys. One form of microtonal tuning divides one octave in 1200 steps called cents. This system is used to explain fine tunings of instruments. Another form is to pull the strings of an instrument. Then the note is detuned to some frequency between the scale. This form of playing is essential in classical Indian music but also widely found in many other music playing styles.

How can you experience microtonality with MISUCO?

With the MISUCO software you can play with and experience these ways of microtonality. You can translate microtonality to regular MIDI instruments, using the free software puredata on your WLAN equipped computer: MISUCO has a microtonal scale tuner, which lets you tune each note on an octave in cent steps. Then it has a microtonal mode (mm) that blurs the frequency space between the scale and you can play the frequencies between, like pulling a string of an instrument. If you do not like to use any external equipment and software, MISUCO has a simple but powerful built in synthesizer.

Last but not least MISUCO is a browser to the newly founded scales.misuco.org online scales archive. With one click on the ?-key you get directed to the page related to the current scale on your MISUCO where you can discuss, share and read about that scale.

Be aware that this app is mainly designed for tablets and running it on a device with smaller screen than 10″ requires good eyes and tiny fingers.

FAQ: I hear no sound:

Make sure your phone is not muted and the volume is up.

Press long, some sound have require some attack time.

Make sure you have at least version 1.01 installed.

I wish you much inspiration, creativity, self development, fun and inner peace with MISUCO.

If you like the project, please support further developments through our website misuco.org

http://misuco.org

Metronom – Rhythm and Speed Trainer

Metronom – Rhythm and Speed Trainer is a free metronome plugin developed by Monoplugs. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS.

Metronom is a very powerful metronome app that will help you to learn rhythms, speed changes and, for example, paradiddles.

You’ll get all the essential features of a metronome and a bunch of bonus features like an advanced speed and rhythm trainer. It’s all bundled into one user interface – so you’ll have everything at your fingertips. It’s very easy, and you won’t need much time to master it.

For electronic musicians, we’ve integrated a MIDI master clock to sync all your grooveboxes, DAWs and drum machines.

Features:

4 well selected metronome sounds.

extremely accurate.

simple and clear user interface.

everything in one window.

speed trainer (speed up, slow down or Loop).

change speed after 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 bars.

rhythm trainer (play quarters, eights, triplets & sixteenth).

edit every step individually.

time signatures from 2/4 to 9/4 (also 2/8 …).

integrated help desk.

MIDI:

master clock to sync all your soft- and hardware.

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http://monoplugs.com/

LaunchPad App

LaunchPad App is a free sequencer stand alone application developed by Novation. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

The Novation Launchpad is an easy to use app for iPad that is designed to have you making beats and music instantly. It comes with eight ready-to-perform sessions that span different musical genres. You can re-combine the loops and sounds included in these sessions within the multi-colour Launchpad grid to make and remix your own music. The built-in time stretching always keeps you locked into the beat so your loops don’t go out of time.

The app follows some of the key features from the renowned ‘Launchpad’ hardware, now used by many of the worlds famous DJs, producers and performers, but brings it to a new level of simplicity and fun.

8 volume sliders allow quick volume changes and simple FX modes offer cool DJ effects such as repeater and filter effects, adding fun ways to remix your music and make your performance unique.

Features:

8×6 Launchpad grid for triggering up to 8 loops and sounds at a time.

8 volume sliders and 8 filter sliders.

FX section for adding repeat and synced filter effects.

Premium content library from Loopmasters.

Load new complete sessions and sounds.

Global Tempo change.

Edit mode for loading samples.

Autosave – never lose your sessions.

The Launchpad iPad app is designed to work alongside the Novation Launchkey iPad app. A powerful and unique synthesiser which uses interactive, hands-on graphics to give you a fast and fun way to add synth lines to your music.

Novation Launchpad is for iPad 2 and above (including iPad Mini) and requires iOS5 or later.

Novation Launchpad is an iPad app and is not compatible with iPhone or iPod Touch.

http://www.novationmusic.com/

Karaoke Guitar for Christmas

Karaoke Guitar for Christmas is a free virtual instruments plugin developed by instruMagic. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

Karaoke Guitar for Christmas lets you play Christmas carols on a guitar simulator simple enough for anyone to play – even if you don’t play a real guitar.

http://instru-magic.com

Jasuto

Jasuto is a free software synthesizer developed by Jasuto. Available format(s): stand alone application for iOS, Android.

Jasuto is a modular synthesizer for iOS and Android. It is flexible in terms of synthesis techniques – you can achieve additive, subtractive, FM/PM/AM and even hard-sync synthesis all pretty easily.

Both the synth and all the parameters are in one object called a scene. A scene is made up of nodes, these are the objects that do the processing and what you directly manipulate to make, modify or otherwise bend the sound. Processing happens top-down. So the top of the scene is generally where you would have your oscillators, the middle is where you would apply your filters and effects, and the bottom is where you would output the sound.

Instead of using the traditional method of drawing wires manually to create the signal path, Jasuto does this a little differently. Basically each node has a controllable radius and range. The radius is used to set the physical size of the node and the range is used to set the receiving range of the inputs. [Read more…].

http://www.jasuto.com/

iToneMaker – Morse Edition

iToneMaker – Morse Edition is a free software synthesizer developed by Eiji & Tom. Available format(s): stand alone application for iOS.

iToneMaker – Morse Edition (iTM) is an iPhone synthesizer based on the Morse Signal protocol.

From any phrases, iTM generates unique rhythm sequences. The tone is totally customizable with the built-in effectors and OSCs. The Macro and Smart Pitch features also let you play melody. It is the first Morse music instrument.

You can upload audio samples directly from iPhone as MP3 and M4R (iPhone ringtone format). Lossless export (WAVE/AIFF) to Dropbox and to iTunes File Sharing needs payed upgrade. However, all the musical features are available for free.

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http://eijtom.com

iRig MIDI Recorder

iRig MIDI Recorder is a free studio tools plugin developed by IK Multimedia. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

Easy MIDI recording for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
Record and play back any MIDI sequence.

Available free at the App Store, iRig MIDI Recorder is a simple app that can be used to record and play back any MIDI sequence from and to any kind of MIDI-equipped musical instrument.

iRig MIDI Recorder requires the iRig MIDI hardware interface from IK Multimedia, and it is the perfect companion app to iRig MIDI for mobile MIDI recording and storage.

iRig Recorder and iRig MIDI together allows you to:

Record real-time MIDI performances from keyboards, pedal boards, drum machine, drum pads or any other type of MIDI controller.

Record data dumps from your MIDI devices in order to back up and restore their contents and settings later or to another unit.

Monitor the incoming MIDI signal to troubleshoot a MIDI setup or check what is being transmitted by MIDI devices.

All MIDI recordings will be automatically organized in iRig MIDI Recorder by creation date.

When needed, recordings can be exported via Wi-Fi, Email and iTunes File Sharing in Standard MIDI file format.

Features:

Convenient, easy-to-use mobile MIDI recording and playback application. Just launch the app and press RECORD.

Perfect companion to iRig MIDI.

Integrated MIDI monitor with independent indications for Notes, Control Changes, SysEx and other MIDI message types.

Allows for filtering MIDI Messages types that doesn’t need to be recorded or played.

Automatically organize your MIDI recordings by creation date.

Automatically handle iRig MIDI Firmware version check and updates.

MIDI Soft Thru function to send to the MIDI OUT port what is being received on the MIDI IN port.

Input OMNI: can record on 16 MIDI channels simultaneously or can be limited to Channel 1 only.

http://www.ikmultimedia.com/

Holon

Holon is a free software synthesizer developed by Holonic Systems. Available format(s): stand alone application for iOS.

Holon is an auditory mixed reality app for functional synth music. Holon allows users to control a synthesis engine with their biomechanical movement and biosignals – their behaviour. Users become a physical part of the musical circuitry in a process known as embodiment.

Bonus pro features:

– Holon now lets you sync, for example, your step rate, speed or heart rate* with other users and instruments through Ableton Link.

– Holon includes a demo of the upcoming Holon.ist editor, showcasing automatic mapping to VCV Rack. Free download including demo patches: Holonic Systems Free for VCV Rack

Notable features:

step rate controlled drums.

heart rate sonification and tempo control*.

automatic vehicle musification.

solar/lunar tracking and panning.

local weather sequence.

position and speed modulation.

altitude FX.

*Holon offers an Apple Watch app (Series 2 or newer) and fully supports the Suunto Movesense smart sensor platform (firmware 1.5 or newer). In-App Purchases unlocking the devices cost EUR 4.49 / USD 3.99 / GBP 3.99 each.

Suunto Movesense sensors are available from: www.movesense.com/shop

Movesense devices are EUR 39,50 + VAT + delivery. The upcoming Holon.ist editor supports up to four simultaneous units.

Sign up for Holon.ist editor beta using form at: holonic.systems

http://www.holonic.systems

GtrLib Chords

GtrLib Chords is a free chorder and education plugin developed by JSplash Apps. Compatible OS(s): iOS, Android.

GtrLib Chords is a comprehensive library of guitar chords with suggested finger positions for every chord. Get guitar chord charts containing all the possible positions of any chord throughout the fretboard along with its suggested finger positions and realistic audio demonstration of every chord. Use the built-in search to quickly find any guitar chord that you are looking for. GtrLib Chords is an invaluable tool in the pocket of any guitarist.

Key features of GtrLib Chords:

• Vast and comprehensive chord library for guitar.
• Includes suggested fingering for every chord.
• Includes realistic audio preview of every chord.
• Search and quickly find any chord in any key.
• Get all the possible positions for every chord.
• Browse all the chords for every key.
• Change the key with simple taps.

Additional features available on the iOS version:

• Search any chord directly using spotlight.
• Export any chord as PNG image or MIDI file.

MIDI file of any chord at any position can be generated, and the generated MIDI file can be dragged and dropped on to any DAW – an excellent feature for music producers.

Available on the App Store as GtrLib Chords.
Available on Google Play as Guitar Chords.

http://www.jsplash.com

GeoPlayer

GeoPlayer is a free virtual instruments plugin developed by sonicPlanet. Compatible OS(s): iOS.

sonicPlanet GeoPlayer app is the player version of the GeoComposer, 3D location based interactive soundscape composer.

All the pieces composed and uploaded by creators can be played selected on the GeoPlayer app and experience fully with interactive audio visual tools embedded on the Geo apps. (live Google Street View embedded with 3D soundscape) You can teleport yourself to the venue of the soundscape and use your body movement and orientation to visit it with 3D sonic augmented reality.

The app is free on the AppStore and full instructions are here.

Requirements : A minimum iPhone5s or higher model with iOS9 and a stereo headphone.

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http://www.sonicplanet.com