# AutoPad — Ambient Pad Loops — Background pads for your band

> Ambient pad loop generator for musicians and live performances. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Robinson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopad-ambient-pad-loops/id1270890718 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Robinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270890717)
- Category: Music
- Price: $6.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 171 App Store ratings · 187 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, European Portuguese
- Released: 2017-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopad-ambient-pad-loops/id1270890718/reviews.md

## What is AutoPad?

AutoPad is the easiest way to bring ambient pad loops into your mix!

AutoPad generates atmospheric drone sounds that lend subtle structure to your live performances and recordings. Simply tap a key, and AutoPad will provide a tasteful soundscape that plays for as long as you like. Natural crossfades between keys are handled automatically.


Features:

- Perform with ease. AutoPad has two modes: Live mode gives you instant access to all twelve keys, and setlist mode lets you build a custom list of songs.

- Set the mood. AutoPad comes with 10 carefully designed pad sounds. Each one creates a unique atmosphere in all 12 keys.

- Expand your library. You can add to the factory sounds by importing your own pads or by purchasing one of the in-app sound packs.*

- Shape your sound. AutoPad's menu gives you control over crossfade time, high-pass and low-pass filters, reverb amount, pan, and volume.

- Easy on storage. AutoPad's seamlessly looped sample-based drones contain just what you need to provide a pleasing atmosphere and don't take up excessive space on your device.

- Stay in sync. AutoPad features a customizable metronome with a dedicated pan control. Keep your band locked in without needing to lug around a tracks rig.

- Deep MIDI Control. AutoPad's MIDI Actions menu makes it easy to customize how AutoPad responds to your MIDI controller.

- Use with other apps. AutoPad comes with a fully-featured AUv3 plugin! Run AutoPad alongside other music apps in your favorite AUv3 host.

- Now on the Mac. AutoPad runs on macOS! You can use AutoPad as a standalone app or as an AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host. Both Intel and M1 Macs supported.

- Go Wireless. Ableton Link lets you stay in sync with other devices on the same Wi-Fi network. AutoPad also supports Bluetooth MIDI controllers and AirPlay audio.


- Share with friends. Make sure your band is all on the same page by easily sharing setlists with AirDrop.

- Stay organized. AutoPad lets you save and recall setlists with a simple setlist manager.

- Looks great. AutoPad features a dark color scheme that is easy on the eyes and performs well on the stage.


Note on use: 

AutoPad sounds great in a variety of contexts, but please make sure you understand the intended use before purchase.

AutoPad's sounds are designed to be played softly and continuously behind live musicians. They include the root, fifth, and octave. As such, they can be used in a major or minor context. When using AutoPad in worship music, it is not necessary to change the pad with each chord change. For example, if you have a song in the key of E, you can play a pad in E for the duration of the song.


View Manual: https://www.audiosymmetric.com/manuals.html
View Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Uka-nFom-pgTB-DftgDvA


* While files of any length can be imported into AutoPad, due to realtime memory restrictions, AutoPad loads a 3.5 minute subsection of files longer than four minutes. A short fade is applied to eliminate pops. See manual for details.

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $6.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Sounds | Free | one-time |
| Shimmer Pads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grainscapes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #34 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of AutoPad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Imported pads not working correctly
- Pad sounds not switching as expected
- Bluetooth connectivity issues

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save individual song settings
- Option to choose audio output device
- Customizable pad layers and textures
- Octave/pitch shifting for pads
- Metronome on/off independent of pads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 187)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopad-ambient-pad-loops/id1270890718/reviews.md

### 5/5 — its amazing

*2026-08-08, version 1.10.2*

Can you add the relative minors for each of the keys

### 4/5 — Would love minor chords too

*2026-08-06*

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.

### 3/5 — Almost perfect

*2026-06-28, version 1.10.2*

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!

### 1/5 — Funktioniert unter iOS26 nicht mehr

*2026-01-22*

Please fix it soon. Thx

### 5/5 — Love this App

*2026-01-21*

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.

### 5/5 — Great app but…

*2025-11-15*

It would be amazing if I could assign my NanoKontrol 2 MIDI CC# buttons to trigger the different pad keys! Otherwise I’m very happy with AutoPad.

### 3/5 — O app não atualiza nunca

*2025-11-08*

O aplicativo é ótimo, mas ele também precisa de atualização, precisa de novos pads de ambiências, correção de bugs e melhorias nos pads disponíveis.

### 5/5 — ADD IT TO APPLE TV plz

*2025-10-30, version 1.10.2*

I love this app, I use it every time I play at any given church - ranging from 90 to 300 ppl

### 5/5 — I use it weekly

*2025-10-08, version 1.10.2*

I use it as pads under an acoustic guitar for youth worship. We use MultiTracks in our main service, but their default pad is boring and additional pads are expensive, so I wanted something else for youth. I bought this and the sound packs and brought in some others as well (AeroSpace Audio), all for a reasonable amount. Setting it up for midi with an MPD218 was a game changer and made it even easier to use. I do have a few improvement suggestions (mostly regarding midi) if the developer is ever interested.

### 5/5 — Excellent Practice Tool

*2025-09-15*

While the developer pitches this app as a way to add background pads to live performances, it’s also a great tool for practicing soloing. Much faster to pick a key with this app, than setup a looper or freeze pedal.

## Frequently asked questions about AutoPad

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.2 — 2022-12-01

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

### 1.10.1 — 2022-08-02

New in AutoPad 1.10.1:
- Fix a visual bug when using setlist mode MIDI actions.
- Only respond to MIDI note on messages with non-zero velocity.

### 1.10 — 2022-07-08

New in AutoPad 1.10:
- Add a new concert pitch setting, play with instruments that aren’t tuned to A440. 
- Add a tap tempo button to the click settings.
- Make sure AutoPad always receives MIDI on its virtual input port.

### 1.9.1 — 2022-03-17

New in AutoPad 1.9.1:
- Update app entitlements so the Mac version launches successfully on macOS Catalina (10.15).

### 1.9 — 2022-01-26

New in AutoPad 1.9:
- Added a "MIDI Actions" menu that lets you control EXACTLY how AutoPad responds to MIDI.
- AutoPad now includes a macOS app and AUv3 plug-in! Use AutoPad directly in your MainStage or Logic session.
- Added a new "favorite" feature in the sounds menu that gives you quick access your most-used sounds.
- Added three new click sounds and improved the click track's stability, usability.
- Improvements to audio unit MIDI functionality (supports MIDI actions).
- Add support for AUv3 presets, state saving.
- Misc. bug fixes, UI changes.

View Manual: https://www.audiosymmetric.com/manuals.html
View Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Uka-nFom-pgTB-DftgDvA

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