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April 10, 2026

Mela v7.5 by Nikolozi Meladze

v7.5 update adds powerful new MIDI Echo module + UI and workflow improvements. Mela is the most flexible modular AUv3 synth, FX and MIDI environment for iPad and iPhone. Read more

#AUv3, #FM, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #MIDI Utility, #Modular, #Multi-FX, #Nikolozi Meladze, #standalone, #Synthesizer
April 10, 2026

DAF-100 by Daniel Busheikin

Daniel Busheikin launches DAF-100, a fun little free groovebox for iPhone and iPad centered around five distinct modules and a 16-step X0X-style sequencer with pads. Read more

#Daniel Busheikin, #Drum Machine, #Free, #Groovebox, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone, #Step Sequencer, #Synthesizer
April 10, 2026

3D Synth by David Noy

David Noy launches 3D Synth, a free chromatic touch synthesizer with on-device recording that turns every finger movement into expressive melodic performance. Read more

#David Noy, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone, #Synthesizer
April 10, 2026

Midnight Plaza by Lewis Le Val

Lewis Le Val released Midnight Plaza, a free AUv3 vaporwave effect featuring slowed pitch, tape degradation, and surreal reverb for instant lo-fi nostalgia. Read more

#AUv3, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #Lewis Le Val, #LoFi, #MacOS, #Multi-FX
April 3, 2026

The Great Easter Music App Sale 2026

Developers cut prices on essential iPad music production tools for the Easter 2026 holiday. Grab free AUv3 plugins and discounted iOS music apps to upgrade your mobile studio setup. Read more

#4Pockets Audio, #Apps, #Audio Damage, #AUv3, #DAWs, #e-instruments, #Effects, #Eventide, #Free, #Instruments, #iPad, #iPhone, #korg, #Moog Music, #Nikolozi, #standalone, #Steinberg, #Sugar Bytes, #UK Music Apps Ltd, #Unfiltered Audio
April 3, 2026

MuckrakerAU by Matthew Caldwell

Matthew Caldwell released MuckrakerAU, a free AUv3 modulated distortion plugin that roughs up any signal or destroys it completely. The truculent effect keeps the same bad attitude as its earlier… Read more

#AUv3, #Distortion, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #Matthew Caldwell, #Modulation
March 27, 2026

NebulizerAU by Matthew Caldwell

Matthew Caldwell has released NebulizerAU, a lo-fi tape delay AUv3 effect plugin that brings back the old-school warbly, malfunctioning charm of the original standalone Nebulizer. Read more

#AUv3, #Delay, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #LoFi, #Matthew Caldwell
March 24, 2026

Rivet 04 – Comb by Joe Topjian

Rivet 04 – Comb is a focused comb filter effect from the Rivet series, designed to add metallic resonances, flanging, and notch filtering with a simple, musical interface. Read more

#AUv3, #Delay, #Filter, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #Joe Topjian, #MacOS, #Modulation, #standalone
March 24, 2026

Rivet 03 – Verb by Joe Topjian

Rivet 03 – Verb is a simple, focused reverb effect from the Rivet series that adds natural room ambiance with minimal controls and low CPU usage. Read more

#AUv3, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #Joe Topjian, #MacOS, #Reverb, #standalone
March 21, 2026

MuseLead Synthesizer by MuseLead

MuseLead Synthesizer is a free expressive multi-touch instrument that combines a responsive performance surface, built-in synthesis, and a powerful MPE MIDI controller in one app. Read more

#Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #MIDI Controller, #MPE, #MuseLead, #standalone, #Synthesizer
March 20, 2026

ASAP Apps by IrcamLab

IrcamLab brought its ASAP collection to iPad with three free standalone spectral tools — Psycho Filter, Pitches Brew, and Stretch Life — giving musicians precise spectral editing directly on iPhone… Read more

#Audio Utilities, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #IrcamLab, #Spectral, #standalone
March 20, 2026

Touch Tonnetz by Lorne K. C.

Touch Tonnetz transforms your iPad into an interactive hexagonal grid where every chord and scale is perfectly connected, letting you explore harmony visually and play music intuitively. Read more

#Chord Tool, #Free, #iPad, #Lorne K. C., #MIDI, #MIDI Controller, #standalone