Ableton Note

Ableton Note

A place to start musical ideas

676 ratings
467 reviews
#7 in paid Music
🎵 Music
$6.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 18, 2022
  • August 25, 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's New in Ableton Note

2.1.0

August 25, 2026

- Introducing Bouncing MIDI to Audio - Time Signatures - Audio Warp Markers - New Sound Content from BADSISTA and Sudan Archives and many more improvements and bug fixes. See "Release Notes" under Help inside the App for all the details.

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

Drift In-App Purchase

This unlocks a new device called Drift

Charts

Top Paid

📊 7

Music

The app has maintained its position at 7 recently.

Last updated on August 31, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 109+15

Global

This app rose +15 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on August 31, 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

Feels half assed

There is no way to get an actual piano diagram, the time is very annoying to control, I feel like they were so close to making a super fun and useful tool to capture ideas they are just missing some things

All in all kinda fun but super annoying to use

This is the best app ever

Definitively. Hands-down. It is Ableton after a fashion, and it’s in my phone. Something about the way it’s set up is conducive to making fun music. And I can export not just samples, but basically project files into Ableton itself. I don’t even rate apps on the App Store; I’m rating this one. They update it more than is probably profitable for the company. I don’t know, maybe that’s not true… but it’s amazing nonetheless. I feel like I had to say something.
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Need Piano Roll input!

I really need piano roll midi input method rather than realtime rec with pad or keyboard.

Constantly annoyed by additional paid download

I bought note years ago and they have slowly improved it over time. Until they added a new device, which they charge for: no problem, I just won’t use it. BUT IT IS CONSTANTLY ADDING IT TO MY SETS in a trial capacity, without the ability to adjust the sound. Please add a preference to not include devices I don’t own - even if you do there are already sets which are tainted.
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It’s Ableton what can you say

Amazing app to compliment the desktop version. Love sketching ideas and opening them up in the studio!

User experience

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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

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Expanded note editing tools

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Midi controller support

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More effects and synth options

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Time signature flexibility

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Ability to import samples from Ableton Live

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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.