Instead of forcing everything into one generic editor, Snorkel splits your song into four purpose-built sections. You get a grid-based step sequencer for basslines and melodies, a powerful arpeggiator with 16 play modes and programmable gates, a chord generator with built-in gating for lush pads or choppy stabs, and a dedicated drum sequencer. Every section has its own built-in synth engine with three oscillators, dual filters, four LFOs, four envelopes, and effects, plus deep randomization that actually produces musical results rather than random noise.
The app runs as both standalone and full AUv3 instrument (with separate audio and MIDI output), so you can use it inside Logic Pro for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, or Drambo. Universal purchase covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac with no extra cost. Early users already love how quickly you can sketch complete song ideas — one reviewer called it “the fastest way to break out of writer’s block.”
For iPad music production, Snorkel Synth feels like a genuine creative partner rather than just another sequencer. The randomization button often throws up surprising but usable patterns that spark whole tracks, while the built-in sequencer lets you arrange everything into full song sketches in minutes. It’s especially strong for electronic, lo-fi, and experimental genres where you want to stay in the flow and avoid getting stuck in the details.
Key features include:
- Dedicated Patterns, Arpeggiator, Chords, and Drums tools
- Deep, musically meaningful randomization on every section
- Built-in synth engine per tool with oscillators, filters, LFOs, and envelopes
- Full song sequencer for arranging bass, hooks, pads, and drums
- AUv3 audio + AUv3 MIDI output for host integration
App price: $2.99.
No in-app purchases.
Original release: March 2026 | Latest update: March 2026
