MPEdie — Free MPE Controller for iOS | Full Walkthrough & Tutorial

video upload by Diego Capoccitti

"MPEdie is a free MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controller app for iOS. In this walkthrough I'll show you the main features and how to use them — perfect both as a demo and as a quick tutorial to get started.

Download it for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mpedie-...

MPEdie turns your iPhone or iPad into an expressive MPE controller, letting you play with per-note pitch bend, glide, and other expressive gestures that follow the geometry of the keyboard — just like a real MPE instrument.

If you're into MPE synths, expressive MIDI controllers, or just want a free, easy way to add expression to your playing on iOS, give MPEdie a try.

#MPE #MIDI #iOSMusic #MusicProduction

Free to download — no subscription required."

SUPER 606 - DRUM MACHINE | iPhone/iPad

video upload by MATTHEW FECHER

Super 606 by AudioKit Pro | Drum Machine Presets Demo & Walkthrough

video upload by Moby Pixel

"Today we are taking a look at Super 606 by AudioKit Pro for iOS inspired by the legendary Roland 606 drum machine. It has been a while since AudioKit released a drum centric app and this one might just be the droids you are looking for. In this video, I’ll give a quick walkthrough of the app and demo a bunch of presets.

Chapters:
0:00 Super 606 Intro
1:15 Sound Editing
2:58 Presets Demo

Thanks for watching!
Nick C.
Moby Pixel"



Inspired by classic hardware. *Roland Cloud and TR-606 are trademarks of Roland Corporation. SUPER 606 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation.

SUPER 606 features SYNTH generated drums. Give your music movement, character, and life.

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Wind Chimes Generative MIDI + CC Modulation for iOS

video upload by Cem Olcay

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wind-ch...
https://keybudapp.com/windchimes

"I released my new physics based generative MIDI app, Wind Chimes.
- Adjust the wind physics parameters.
- Strike the chimes yourself to play it by hand.
- Adjust each chime’s note and physics.
- Chime motion can also stream out as MIDI CC for modulation."

Organismi OR-1 free sequencer for iPad -- experimentation

video upload by Peter Kirn

via Organismi Instruments

OR—1

Patterns that breathe on their own.

Features

Four independent voices
Euclidean rhythms
Stochastic drift
Natural polyrhythm
Shared modulators
Scale & chord harmony
Built for performance
Compatibility

macOS 10.13 or newer
Apple Silicon / Intel
VST3, AUv2, AUv3 (iPad version from AppleStore), CLAP and Standalone

You can find a write-up by Peter Kirn on Create Digital Music.
Note an OR-2 Granular Effects Engine is also in the works:

OR—2

Granular effects to explore sounds from the other side.

Features

Four independent voices
Euclidean rhythms
Stochastic drift
Natural polyrhythm
Shared modulators
Scale & chord harmony
Built for performance
Compatibility


macOS 10.13 or newer
Apple Silicon / Intel
VST3, AUv2, CLAP and Standalone

Rithmatic: a DX7 Patch Librarian for the KORG volca FM2

via https://madewithbestpractice.com/rithmatic/

"Rithmatic turns the 64-slot Korg volca FM2 into a searchable, offline library of tens of thousands of classic DX7 patches, all credited to the public collections they came from, and pushes any voice straight to the synth, with full one-file backup and restore of the whole box, plus real-time control of its sequencer transport and live motion. And because it carries its own FM engine, Rithmatic is a playable DX7-style synth in its own right: plug in any MIDI keyboard and play those patches with no hardware synth at all. Korg never made a librarian for the FM2, and unlike the desktop options (Dexed, Patch Base) this one runs on the phone already in your bag. Free, local-first, no account.

Music tooling is a big part of what we do, and we also make Emojio Paint Composer, a browser music sequencer that speaks full MIDI."

MathSynth - Turn Mathematical Equations Into Musical Instruments

"MathSynth is a free iOS platform where mathematical functions become musical instruments. The idea is to explore the connection between mathematics and sound, not simply as an educational tool, but as an actual instrument for making music, learning, sharing and experimenting with different types of synthesis.

Beta users get a 3-months free Premium Pass using the coupon code shown on the website. There's also a Founding Member challenge: save 10 sounds during your trial and qualify for a Founding Member reward when MathSynth officially launches.

Get MathSynth here:
https://mathsynth.com"

I reached out to MathSynth asking if there were any demos on YouTube. They said they would be coming. I'll be sure to follow up with them. Until then, feel free to give the Beta a try.

Introducing Oktopus Synthesizer for Win / Mac / iOS

video uploads by Vyacheslav “Tatreal” Koristov

Playlist:
1. Oktopus Synthesizer Win / Mac / iOS
2. Oktopus Synthesizer VSTi Tutorial
3. Presets Preview - Oktopus Synthesizer VSTi

"Oktopus is a powerful, deep synthesizer and production environment built from the ground up for advanced sound design, live performance, and music creation on Windows/Mac/iOS.

Features:
8-block synth architecture for layered and evolving sounds
MPE and MIDI input support
AUv3 instrument support for compatible hosts
Sample loading, slicing, and playback tools
Built-in recording and sample export workflow
Per-block arpeggiator and sequencing controls
LFOs, modulation routing, and performance macros
Factory presets and factory samples included
Flexible effects chain with EQ, distortion, bitcrusher, compressor, phaser, flanger, chorus, filter, delay, and reverb
Touch-friendly interface for iPhone and iPad music creation

TRY: https://tatreal.pro/oktopus/

Oktopus is made for producers, composers, and experimental musicians who want a powerful synth environment that can move from quick ideas to detailed sound design."

Mighty Synth Sampler for iOS and Mac Released

video uploads by Moby Pixel

"Mighty Synth Sampler is out now, FREE on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

In this video, I share the story behind the app, demo the sounds, and discuss the four pillars of Mighty Synth Sampler: Synth, Sampler, Sound Packs, & AUv3 Support. The app plays sound packs, SF2s, SFZs, and your own custom samples in standalone or as an AUv3 plugin. I can't wait to hear what you all make with it!

🚀 Mighty Synth Sampler is officially LIVE on the App Store!: https://apps.apple.com/app/id64458980..."

Playlist:

1. The Story Behind Mighty Synth Sampler | FREE Synth & Sound Packs Demo
2. Mighty Synth Sampler | Complete Guide
3. How To Make Instruments in Mighty Synth Sampler + DMT Cymatics Presets Demo
4. Mighty Synth Sampler Update | New Arpeggiator & More | AUv3 Demo in AUM & Koala
5. iOS Mighty Synth Sampler, free Sound Bank - mller30161

The new Painter Sequencer and Yamaha SEQTRAK

video upload by Condukt

"Available now in Condukt 1.4 Beta"

Pro A5 - Prophet 5 for your iPad

video upload by Red Sky Lullaby

"Pro A5 for iPad and iPhone by Audiokit Pro
Modeled on Sequential Circuits classic Prophet 5 analog synth first released in 1978"

PRO-A5 Poly Synth App: Tutorial & Walkthrough

video upload by MATTHEW FECHER

"Download app & Learn more:
https://audiokitpro.com/proa5
App Store Link:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pro-a5/..."




PRO-A5: ANALOG SYNTH

A new 10-voice analog-style synth for iPhone and iPad. Inspired by a legendary Poly Synthesizer.

PRO-A5 captures the warm and organic sound of the most iconic analog poly synth ever made. From lush brass, silky pads, screaming resonance and punchy basses to soaring leads, this is the sound that defined MUSIC ICONS from the ’80s to today. Be inspired by the same synth sounds used on thousands of records you already love.

JAM PACKED

Features 400+ Presets by Moby Pixel, Analog Matthew, Doug Woods (The Sound Test Room), Bri Kup, DMT Cymatics, Red Sky Lullaby, Joe Zeno, and more!

FEATURES:

New Sound Engine with advanced DSP

Professionally Modeled Filter, with Self Oscillation

2 Filters: Classic “REV 3” with Stepping & Modern Smooth

10 voices! Each note can have 5 unison voices. Almost a P-50?!

500+ Exclusive Handmade Presets!

Vintage Poly Mod with per-voice modulation

Raw, gritty Oscillator Sync

Magic “Tune Rez” button to instantly tune the self-oscillation!

Bonus Filter panel with Filter Slopes, Env Inversions, and other goodies

Per-Voice Analog Panning

Single Note Polyphony for mono & poly

Accurate PWM engine, with the Hardware’s unique Poly-Mod behavior

2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs

NEW Reverb, cascading and beautiful

FX: NEW Rage Limiter, Analog Tape Delay, Chorus, Crush, and more.

3 LFOs, over 60+ possible destinations, almost everything can be modulated! LFOs can even modify other LFOs

Aftertouch! Control any of the Parameters

Dual Assignable Touch Pads, manipulate FX in real time!

Classic Arpeggiator & Vintage Style Step Sequencer

Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app

Works as a Plug-in Instrument in GarageBand, Logic for iPad, AUM, ett

Universal: For one low price you get iPhone, iPad, and iOS AUv3 versions

Jynth – Physics Analog Synth

video upload by Fingerlab

"Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound.

Get it now for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jynth-p...

Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds.

Shape your sound with a full analog-style signal chain:
From the dual oscillators and resonant VCF filter to the ADSR envelope, LFO and built-in arpeggiator — every parameter has been carefully tuned to feel as musical as it sounds.

Go further with 5 studio-grade effects:
Tremolo, Flanger, Chorus, Delay & Reverb — stack them to build rich, evolving textures and cinematic soundscapes.

Bring your presets to life with the Physics Engine:
This is where Jynth truly stands apart. Assign up to 8 physics-driven modulations to any synth or effect parameter. Gravity, bounce, impulse, angle — let the laws of physics shape your sound in ways no LFO ever could. Every preset becomes unique, every performance feels alive.

Play anywhere, plug into anything:
Jynth is universal — one purchase gives you the full experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it as a standalone app or load it as an AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin directly inside your favorite DAW. Pair it with your MIDI controller via MIDI In support, and your sound is always there — even when your screen is off, thanks to Audio Background mode.

Unlock the Full Version to access preset creation, all factory presets, FX, Physics Engine, Randomizer and Undo.

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Arithmophone Pentatone - New iOS Music App

video upload by Arithmophone

"The Arithmophone Pentatone is a new iOS music app featuring an easy-to-play pentatonic keyboard and a built-in synthesizer."

"Pentatone is available now in the Apple App Store, for iPhones and iPads running iOS 15 or above.

The app is completely free (no in app purchases, no ads or tracking).

Most iOS music apps either give you piano keys or a grid-based interface. Pentatone takes a fresh approach, optimised for the ergonomics of touchscreen devices and inspired by instruments like the kora and mbira. It also has a sophisticated scale selection system that includes all the common pentatonic scale types and unlocks some more unusual ones.

Pentatone features:

An easy-to-play keyboard, split for two handed playing

An original pentatonic scale system with 9 selectable scales, in just intonation or standard tuning

A custom Audiokit-based synth engine (binaural 2x2 operator FM with stereo detune, resonant filter, delay and reverb)

25 preset sounds with macro sliders for tone and ambience

Initial touch and aftertouch response, both polyphonic

User feedback from the public beta:

"this has such a nice design and ui, colors are fresh and remind me of piet mondrian"

"Sounds incredible and can’t wait to use this in my workflow!"

"This is an inspiringly expressive instrument, my friend! Really a joy to interact with."

"Amazing! Love the simple UI and the musical keyboard. Also the sounds are lovely!"

"It’s very fun to play!"

"Looks beautiful!!!"

The app is completely free (no in app purchases, no ads or tracking)."

Jynth – Physics Analog Synth - Teaser

video upload by Fingerlab

"Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound.

Jynth will be available on June 4, 2026.
Pre-order it now for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jynth-p...

Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds.

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Roland Rleases ZENOLOGY GX for iPad

video upload by RolandChannel

"ZENOLOGY GX for iPad brings Roland’s most advanced synthesizer technology into a powerful mobile format. Designed for modern music creation, it delivers the full expressive capabilities of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System with a touch-friendly interface and deep sound design tools.

Built on the same engine as its desktop counterpart, ZENOLOGY GX for iPad offers a massive, ever-expanding library of sounds along with advanced editing features."

Press release follows:

The Acclaimed ZEN-Core Synthesis System Captured in a Powerful Standalone Instrument for iPad

Roland announces ZENOLOGY GX for iPad, a fully-featured ZEN-Core software synthesizer designed for a touch-based interface, via the Apple App Store starting May 12. This robust musical instrument includes thousands of classic and modern tones paired with accessible sound design capabilities, making it an ideal entry point into Roland’s sonic ecosystem.

Boasting the same powerful synth engine and inspiring sound shaping tools as its desktop sibling, ZENOLOGY GX for iPad has been rebuilt and carefully considered for a tablet-first experience. New sounds and integration features will continue to roll out for ZENOLOGY GX for iPad in the future, offering an expanding musical experience suitable for everyone from the most demanding synthesists to those creating with an iPad for the first time.

Best of all, for a limited time, ZENOLOGY GX for iPad is a free experience with the full feature-set unlocked for all users. This allows musicians at all levels to go hands-on and try it for themselves on Apple’s ubiquitous iPad platform.

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You can find a NAMM demo and the initial announcement for ZENOLOGY GX for iPad in previous posts.

SynthStamp: The Vintage Synth Playground You Can Take Anywhere

video upload by The Musicology Group, Inc.

"Check out SynthStamp, our new app celebrating the history of electronic music, featuring fully modeled engines and familiar user interfaces behind some of the most influential synthesizers."



"SynthStamp is a celebration of the history of electronic music, featuring fully modeled engines and familiar user interfaces behind some of the most influential synthesizers. Tap and drag to patch, save your patch as a preset, and export presets to share across all of your devices including Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Yes that’s right, iPhone. Take your sound anywhere.

INSTRUMENTS

5001 Analog Synthesizer — based on the ARP 2600

B500 Sampling Keyboard — based on the Casio SK-1

All synths are modeled. For the SK-1, the sample engine is modeled, making this synth technically sample-based outside of synthesized partials mode. Circuit bending is free within a fixed set of points that can be patched in any combination to achieve a variety of effects you would get with real bending.

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KEY FEATURES
- AUv3 compatible
- Full MIDI support
- Stereo audio input
- Share presets across all devices

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ABOUT
SynthStamp is made by The Musicology Group, Inc., the team behind AmpStamp. Release 0.9.

See https://themusicologygroup.com for additional details.

Elastic OSC iOS MPE Update & Android Release

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Elastic OSC 1.3 adds long-awaited MPE support to iOS.
Unlock expressive control and shape sounds with polyphonic aftertouch and per-note gestures.
Map Glide (X), Slide (Y), and Pressure (Z) to synthesis parameters and control them with external MPE controllers or the built-in keyboard (X and Y). As with any MPE instrument, all gestures work polyphonically, meaning each note can control parameters independently — for example different gains or timbres depending on the pressure applied to each key.

The Android version offers the same features as iOS — just at a much lower price!!

The update comes with more than 100 new presets by @JakobHaq , @redskylullaby , Nerk and others — lots to explore!

Update video by ALEXANDER EWALD

Mobile devices used in this video:
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPad Pro 11.9", Samsung Galaxy S22+, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

MPE Controllers used in this video:
‪@intuitiveinstru‬ Exquis, ‪@Ableton‬ Push3, Roli Seaboard M, Embodme Erae

Elastic OSC download:
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elastic..."

BreakBud - Synth Breakbeat Pad Machine

A new app in via Cem Oclay

"Build Rhythms Fast with Pads and Sequencing

The 4x4 pad grid gives you 16 playable pads, each with its own full sound, pattern, and groove setup.

Switch pads instantly to move between variations without stopping the flow.

The step sequencer gives you direct control over steps, velocity, and timing.

Each voice can use its own step count and rate for polyrhythms, uneven loops, and evolving patterns.

Swing, nudge, and humanize make it easy to dial in a tighter or looser feel.

- 6 synthesized drum voices (100% synth, not sample based)
- 16 pads where each pad has its own sequencer pattern and parameter locks
- Super flexible sequencer where each row can have 1-16 steps (polyrhythms!) and microtiming with swing+nudge+humanizer combo
- A sweet, algorithmic pattern generator
- Full MIDI compatibility (pad in, pad out, voice in, sequencer out)
- AUv3 multiout support per drum voice"

Additional details:

https://keybudapp.com/breakbud

https://apps.apple.com/...

Roland Announces ZENOLOGY GX for iPad

Press release follows:

The Acclaimed ZEN-Core Synthesis System Captured in a Powerful Standalone Instrument for iPad

Anaheim, CA, January 20, 2026 — Roland announces the upcoming release of ZENOLOGY GX for iPad, the first flagship Roland instrument designed for Apple’s tablet platform. Delivering the core feature set of the recently introduced ZENOLOGY GX for macOS and Windows, this new version brings Roland’s acclaimed ZEN-Core Synthesis System to a standalone instrument for iPadOS.

ZENOLOGY GX for iPad puts thousands of genre-defining Roland sounds at the fingertips of performers and creators, complemented with a modern high-definition UI, an advanced sound browser, integrated creative tools, and much more. ZENOLOGY GX for iPad is scheduled for release in early 2026 as a free download with all features unlocked for a limited time. After the debut period ends, the instrument will be available through free and premium Roland Cloud memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase."

#JAMUARY2026: OUTGROWTH + MUSIKRAKEN HAND-TRACKING

video upload by Perplex On

"Love what @aqeelaadamsound and @blankfor.ms crafted with their awesome #outgrowth app ❤️❤️❤️ Here i‘m using it as a granular instrument hosted in #musikraken to use camera-tracked hand gestures to move through various waveforms. Left-right movement is mapped to sample/playback start while hand openness is mapped to grain window size. Going out of frame and back in triggers a new waveform using Outgrowth‘s round-robin playback feature. So much fun and yet so much more to explore there…"

Outgrowth is a sample-based instrument built collaboratively by Aqeel Aadam Sound and BlankFor.ms. Designed with creativity, flexibility, and performance in mind, Outgrowth provides unique, multifaceted ways to reimagine audio with your mouse or keyboard.

Outgrowth features five unique engines for processing samples:

Stem: A basic one-shot style player that repitches the sample
Retain: A granular stretching engine that sustains the sample indefinitely
Reflect: A looping algorithm that loops the sample at a consistent rate across all pitches
Radiate: An additive resynthesizer that maps each harmonic of the sample to a sine wave oscillator
Delve: A wavetable synthesizer in which the sample becomes the basis for a completely unique wavetable

Outgrowth also features five standout audio effects for shaping your sounds further:

Subvert: A unique shaper that flattens or inverts the sample’s volume
Submerge: A singular effect for adding dimensional realism to sample repitching
Strike: A dynamic control for adding an acoustic-like response to sample playback and performance
Ripple: A one-knob tape emulation handcrafted by BlankFor.ms that can be subtle, deconstructive, and anywhere in between
Smear: A pre-ADSR reverb for congealing notes and blurring boundaries between pitch and texture

And further still, Outgrowth offers a robust modulation matrix for generative or performative control over all parameters. Control every single parameter within Outgrowth via LFOs, unique random sources, velocity, note pitch, aftertouch, MPE control, and more.

Finally, Outgrowth offers a robust preset system, including more than 50 bespoke presets and over 100 samples by BlankFor.ms. Explore ethereal ambient pads, haunted lofi keys, shimmering tape-infused plucks, gnarled percussive textures, and more."

OUTGROWTH TAPE | OUTGROWTH LYRA8
video uploads by Aqeel Aadam

Outgrowth - Feature showcases

video uploads by Aqeel Aadam

Musyc2 by Fingerlab - Teaser

video upload by Fingerlab

"Musyc2 is a fun and innovative music app using physics to create organic and unique generative song. No need for piano keyboard or music scores, just draw shapes and create stunning visual music!

Musyc2 is the sequel of our famous app Musyc. Built with a modern audio-engine, Musyc2 has all Musyc features plus many new features: Midi In & Out, AudioUnit, MacOS support, new sound kits, new FX modules and many more!

Musyc2 will be available on 1.15.2026.
You can pre-order it now on the AppStore!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/musyc2/...

Test, experiment, and create a new kind of music with 55 sound kits and all the physic objects and features. Musyc2 is universal for iPad, iPhone and Mac with no in-app in it, once you bought it, you got it all!

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