Ableton Note

Ableton Note

A place to start musical ideas

676 ratings
473 reviews
#5 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

📈 5+1

Music

This app rose +1 position in Music chart.

Last updated on September 21, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 107+3

Global

This app rose +3 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on September 21, 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

Excellent

Ableton has transformed electronic music making, and the fact that this is super deep app that can produce music with in your pocket is insane. Thank you Ableton.

Absolutely amazing

This app is incredible and great when paired with a midi controller. Record vocals, guitar, synths and anything you can think of. In depth mixing is absent from note but that’s what a full daw is for. Ableton also added custom time signatures which has been an incredible feature.

I often find myself in beautiful places that inspire music that I need to write down. This app has provided that bridge.

Record your ideas on the go and seamlessly send them to ableton live when you’re at your full setup to finish the track.
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Great App with discounts for Ableton Live

Not only is this a great app for creating tunes on the go but with the included Ableton Live Lite 12 you can get a discount for upgrades to their paid versions of Ableton Live.

Great App, almost perfect on the go. Journeys fly by. The only thing missing is the composure view. Not a deal breaker as you can import your tracks into the desktop application and compose there.
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Best plugin ever

I use note as intended, for ideas on the go… but! It’s easy layout and great selection of sounds, plus the insane ability for expressing midi; makes this the greatest plugin ever. Sampling from this to Ableton is the closest thing to plug a cable to your mind. We need more adding like Drift 😩

Please add custom Time signatures

This app is incredible and great when paired with a midi controller. The only feature I’m missing is custom time signatures. Blows me away that it’s missing. Seems like a no brainer feature.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional loss of unsaved work

Bug

Freezing issues when editing clips

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Audio track support

Feature

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

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.