Instruments

May 22, 2026

Soft Drummer by Lumbeat

Soft Drummer by Lumbeat brings authentic acoustic drums to iOS. Now with AUv3 support, musicians can enjoy brush, hot rod, and jazz grooves with human-like improvisation in hosts. No static… Read more

#AUv3, #Drum Machine, #Generative, #iPad, #iPhone, #Lumbeat, #standalone
May 21, 2026

Musyc2 5.0 by Fingerlab

Fingerlab updated Musyc2 to version 4.0, adding 17 new sound kits, two graphic skins, five demo songs, a Star physics object, Line thickness control, gallery upload, and numerous workflow improvements… Read more

#Ableton Link, #AUv3, #Fingerlab, #Generative, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Physical Modeling, #standalone
May 20, 2026

S-2 by Mathias Kirkerød

S-2 by Mathias Kirkerød is a completely free polyphonic synthesizer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — dual engine slots per voice with six synthesis types including Mutable Instruments-inspired algorithms, Classic… Read more

#AUv3, #FM, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Mathias Kirkerød, #Mutable Instruments, #standalone, #Synthesizer, #Virtual Analog, #Wavetable
May 20, 2026

Koala Sampler v1.4162 by Mazbox Limited

Fingerlab has updated Koala Sampler to version 1.4156, adding the new “Solar Studies” sample pack by London Rain and delivering important fixes to the mixer delay, grid layout, and auto-chop… Read more

#AUv3, #AUv3 Host, #Drum Machine, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Sampler, #standalone, #Step Sequencer
May 18, 2026

Choppa v1.4 by Elijah Lucian

In the iOS music production ecosystem, few protocols are as exciting right now as Ableton Link Audio. Just as we are seeing dedicated utilities emerge to receive these wireless streams,… Read more

#AUv3, #iPad, #iPhone, #Looper, #Sampler, #standalone, Elijah Lucian
May 17, 2026

Gorilla Synth v2.1 by Steffen Mølgaard Larsen

Discover the massive 2.0 and 2.1 updates to Gorilla Synth by Steffen Mølgaard Larsen. Featuring a new dark theme, deep AUv3 automation, and LFO routing for iPad and iPhone. Read more

#AUv3, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone, #Steffen Mølgaard Larsen, #Synthesizer, News
May 12, 2026

Super J8 v1.3 by AudioKit Pro

AudioKit Pro just dropped a significant “Quality of Life” update for the most analog-sounding synth on the iPad. Read more

#AudioKit Pro, #AUv3, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone, #Synthesizer
May 12, 2026

DeeAcid by Dotec Audio

DOTEC-AUDIO has just pushed the v2.6 update for DeeACID, their acclaimed acid bass synthesizer for iOS. While the previous major 2.5 update introduced the “Type II” filter, this latest version… Read more

#303, #AUv3, #Dotec Audio, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone, #Step Sequencer, #Synthesizer
May 7, 2026

Mighty Synth Sampler by Moby Pixel

Mighty Synth Sampler by Moby Pixel turns any sound into a playable instrument, offering a free, fully-featured subtractive synth and sampler suite for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Read more

#AUv3, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Moby Pixel, #Rompler, #Sampler, #standalone, #Substractive, #Synthesizer, #Virtual Analog
May 7, 2026

Retro Keys v1.1 by AudioKit Pro

AudioKit Pro has officially moved Retro Keys to version 1.1, bringing a suite of refinements to their latest nostalgic powerhouse. Read more

#AudioKit Pro, #AUv3, #Electric Piano, #iPad, #iPhone, #Physical Modeling, #Sampler, #standalone
May 7, 2026

16 Drones v2.0 by Ruben Terron Rodriguez

Rubén Terrón has officially released the massive 2.0 update for 16 Drones, transforming the app into a definitive powerhouse for generative ambient soundscapes and immersive textures. Read more

#AUv3, #iPad, #iPhone, #MPE, #Ruben Terron Rodriguez, #standalone, #Synthesizer
May 6, 2026

GrainHeads v3.5 by Andrei Nevar

Version 3.5 introduces Samplr-style zone play mode for expressive granular manipulation. This versatile app bridges the gap between a standalone performance tool and a powerful AUv3 plugin for mobile and… Read more

#GrainHeads, #Granular, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Sampler, #standalone