Released as version 1.0.0, it offers a fully featured piano roll, modular instrument building, flexible effect chains, and extensive automation capabilities on mobile and desktop platforms.
The app enables users to compose tracks using a polyphonic piano roll for precise note, velocity, and pan editing, while building custom instruments from generators like oscillators, FM synthesis, wavetable, PCM sampling, and retro chip emulations (including Yamaha YM series, NES/Famicom, and GameBoy channels with “fakebit” enhancements for improved polyphony). Automation is central, allowing nearly every parameter to be controlled via ADSR envelopes, custom LFO-style curves, sequences, or velocity/aftertouch modulation. Effects include filters, EQ, reverb, chorus, delay, and bit crusher, routed through mixer channels with volume, pan, and stem export support in WAV/OGG formats. It also handles MIDI import/export, SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading, and sample editing for loops and stitching.
KiraStudio runs as a standalone app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, providing a consistent experience across devices with no AUv3 plugin support mentioned. Its simple, intuitive interface suits beginners and experienced composers alike, particularly for chiptune, retro, and game soundtrack creation, with future expansions planned for broader genres. The cross-platform nature (one purchase covers iOS/iPadOS/macOS) and lack of subscriptions make it accessible for portable music workflows.
Key features include:
- Fully polyphonic piano roll with real-time preview via on-screen keyboard, QWERTY, or MIDI input
- Modular instrument creation combining oscillators, FM (2-4 operators), wavetable, PCM sampler, 8-bit ByteBeat, and chip emulations
- Comprehensive automation with curve editors, ADSR, LFO/sequences, and dynamic control via velocity/aftertouch
- Effect chains featuring filters, 3-band EQ, reverb, chorus, delay, bit crusher
- Mixer with volume/pan, stem export (WAV/OGG), MIDI import/export
- SoundFont SF2/SF3 support, sample import (WAV, DMC, ADPCM-A ROM), waveform editing
App price: $8.99
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