Ableton Note

Ableton Note

A place to start musical ideas

699 ratings
485 reviews
#11 in paid Music
🎵 Music
$6.99
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Released
October 18, 2022
Updated
October 22, 2026
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Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

✓Create beats and melodies
✓Sample sounds with phone microphone
✓MIDI Editor for sequencing
✓Transfer projects to Ableton Live
✓76 Drum Sampler kits
✓317 synth sounds
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What users say about Ableton Note

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What's New in Ableton Note

2.1.2

October 22, 2026

• Fixes an issue where changes to Sets were not saved automatically after renaming the currently open Set • Fixed a crash when browsing presets or replacing looping samples on Drum Rack pads • Automation and Link Audio bug fixes. See "Release Notes" under Help in the App for all the details.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$3.99

Drift In-App Purchase

This unlocks a new device called Drift

Charts

Top Paid

📊 11

Music

The app has maintained its position at 11 recently.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 62-4

Global

This app dropped -4 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Events

Read more about Audio Tracks

Audio Tracks

Record, import and transform audio clips

May 19, 2026 — Jun 16, 2026

Read more about Drift

Drift

Ableton Live's Drift synthesizer, now in Note.

Sep 2, 2025 — Oct 1, 2025

Read more about New in Note: MIDI Editor

New in Note: MIDI Editor

Sequence beats, melodies and chords

Apr 2, 2025 — May 2, 2025

User reviews

Keeps corrupting files

The last version frequently more often than not actually corrupt the project when I come back to work on it also corrupted ones will not sink so they’re gone all work. You’re doing all ideas you do. I just puff and smoke. I’ve stopped using the app because of it it’s a waste of time.

Response from developer

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the latest version of Note, especially the issues with project corruption and syncing. This was a bug that we've fixed in the latest 2.1.2 update, so we recommend updating Note to the newest version. You can find details about this and other changes in Note's release notes: https://bit.ly/3ThYSvT We hope the update resolves the issues you've experienced and that you'll give Note another try. Thanks for your patience!

Simply awesome!!!

Fun on the run

crazy underrated

super powerful. i thought since the reviews were lower than koala samples that it wouldn’t be as good, but it’s like Koala plus tons of built in sounds, and seamless integration with ableton live

Disappointed

This Could have been something great. The au is absolutely terrible- not a patch on korg gadget

Great

The app is very good. Skills and material transfer to Ableton Live.

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional loss of unsaved work

Bug

Freezing issues when editing clips

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Requested Features

6 requests

Audio track support

Feature

Expanded note editing tools

Feature

Midi controller support

Feature

More effects and synth options

Feature

Time signature flexibility

Feature

Ability to import samples from Ableton Live

Feature

FAQ

What does Ableton Note do?

Ableton Note is a mobile application designed for starting musical ideas. It allows users to create beats and melodic parts, sample sounds from their environment, and experiment with a curated selection of sounds and effects. Projects can be seamlessly transferred to Ableton Live for further development.

What are the key features of Ableton Note?

Key features include the ability to create beats using 76 Drum Sampler kits and a 16-pad grid, compose melodies with 317 synth sounds and a 25-pad grid, sample sounds using the phone's microphone, and edit MIDI notes and sequences. It also offers integration with Ableton Live for project transfer.

How much does Ableton Note cost?

Ableton Note is available for free and includes in-app purchases. Users also receive a free license for Ableton Live Lite when they use Ableton Note, providing a comprehensive music production experience.

What devices is Ableton Note compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, as a mobile application, it is designed for use on smartphones and tablets. Users should check their device's app store for specific operating system requirements.

How can I use Ableton Note to capture musical ideas?

You can start by choosing from various drum kits or synth sounds to build beats and melodies. The app allows you to sample sounds from your surroundings and manipulate them. You can also use the MIDI Editor to sequence notes and chords, and then transfer your work to Ableton Live to continue developing your ideas.