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AutoPad — Ambient Pad Loops

AutoPad — Ambient Pad Loops

Background pads for your band

171 ratings
187 reviews
#30 in paid Music
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$6.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 4, 2017
  • December 1, 2022

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Developer

Ryan Robinson
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Generate atmospheric drone sounds for live performances and recordings. Easily tap a key to create a subtle soundscape that plays continuously, with automatic crossfades between notes. Customize your sound with filters, reverb, and MIDI control.

✓Generate atmospheric drone sounds
✓Live and setlist performance modes
✓Import custom pad sounds
✓Adjust crossfade, filters, reverb, pan, volume
✓Customizable metronome
✓AUv3 plugin support
✓Ableton Link for synchronization
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of AutoPad. Based on 171 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great for live performance
  • 🚀Reliable and stable app
  • 🎨Excellent pad sounds
  • 💡Useful setlist feature
  • 🔍Easy to use interface
  • 🎛️Helpful MIDI support
  • 🔊Good click track options

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋Battery drain issues
  • 🔊Click track volume can't be separated from pads
  • 🎨Lack of minor key/chord support
  • 🔊Need more click track sound options
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What's New in AutoPad

1.10.2

December 1, 2022

New in AutoPad 1.10.2: - Update dependencies to latest versions. - Add right-click options for gesture-based actions on macOS (requires macOS 11).

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In-App Purchases

Free

Bonus Sounds

Two new sounds

Charts

Top Paid

📉 30-2

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This app dropped -2 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on August 31, 2026.

User reviews

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its amazing

Can you add the relative minors for each of the keys
IslaPawzIslaPawz

Would love minor chords too

This is a great app, really helpful for solo musicians. It would be helpful to have more control over the chords though - especially the ability to have minor chords.
Rev’d JamesRev’d James

Almost perfect

It just needs a quicker way to adjust the volume and tempo of the metronome and the ability to pan the metronome and pads to opposite channels, that way we can use metronome in the in-ears only and pads to FOH.. please add this simple update and it will a 5 star app!
henrypofchenrypofc

Funktioniert unter iOS26 nicht mehr

Please fix it soon. Thx
FlívaFlíva

Love this App

Was looking for something to play pads in multple keys thinking I would have to load in my own pad samples, however the sounds included in the app are perfect for my needs and still I have the option to import some of my other pad samples. Great interface, feature rich and so well thought through.
Briguy in loveBriguy in love
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Imported pads not working correctly

Bug

Pad sounds not switching as expected

Bug

Bluetooth connectivity issues

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to save individual song settings

Feature

Option to choose audio output device

Feature

Customizable pad layers and textures

Feature

Octave/pitch shifting for pads

Feature

Metronome on/off independent of pads

Feature

FAQ

What does AutoPad do?

AutoPad generates atmospheric drone sounds that can be used to add subtle structure and mood to live musical performances and recordings. It allows users to tap a key and have a continuous soundscape play, with automatic crossfades between notes.

What are the key features of AutoPad?

Key features include two performance modes (Live and Setlist), a library of 10 pad sounds, the ability to import custom sounds or purchase sound packs, extensive sound shaping controls (filters, reverb, pan, volume), a customizable metronome, MIDI control, AUv3 plugin support, and Ableton Link synchronization.

How much does AutoPad cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. Monetization comes through optional in-app purchases for additional sound packs. Users can also import their own pad sounds.

What devices is AutoPad compatible with?

AutoPad is available for iOS devices and macOS. It can be used as a standalone app or as an AUv3 plugin within compatible hosts on both platforms. It supports Intel and M1 Macs.

How can I use AutoPad in my music?

AutoPad is designed to be played softly and continuously behind live musicians, providing a foundational atmosphere. The generated sounds include the root, fifth, and octave, making them suitable for both major and minor contexts. It can be used to enhance worship music, ambient pieces, or any genre where a subtle background texture is desired.