# BAND BOY

> Instrument practice tool with audio manipulation, effects, and recording features. (iPhone/iPad app by Hiroaki Iwai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-boy/id777233267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hiroaki Iwai](https://appshunter.io/developer/582934213)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-boy/id777233267/reviews.md

## What is BAND BOY?

BAND BOY is the BEST tool for instrument practice with plenty of awesome features!
BAND BOY will absolutely help you practice instruments in lots of ways.


[VOCAL/LR/BASS CUT]
Use Vocal Cut for a vocal practice like KARAOKE!
Play a part of your favorite band with a guitar/piano-reduced sound by LR cut or a bass-reduced sound by Bass cut!

[KEY/SPEED CONTROL]
You can change the key and the speed.
Control the key and the speed freely as you like for the practice!

[INTER APP AUDIO]
You can use effect applications of Inter App Audio such as "Amplitube".
Moreover this application is available on other applications such as "Garage Band" as sound sources of Inter App Audio.

[MICROPHONE(LINE) INPUT/VARIOUS EFFECTORS]
Connect to a microphone or a guitar through an audio interface with a 3.5mm 4 pole plug!*2
Reverb, EQ etc. various effectors are available.*3
You can also switch effectors using "iReg Blueboard".
(Please execute pairing of it and an iOS device by iRig Blueboard app, and change the setting to "CONTROL CHANGE MODE".)

[RECORDING]
Recording system is certainly equipped!*4
You can take out the recording file through iTunes.


There are plenty of other useful functions on BAND BOY.
Surely brings you a marvelous experience, download BAND BOY now!


*1 Download add-on within the application.
*2 Interfaces using a DOCK connector are not available. Internal microphone is effective when normal stereo earphones are connected.
*3 To use more than two effectors at the same time, purchase "Release Effector Restriction".
*4 To record longer than 20 seconds, purchase "Release Recording Time Restriction".

## Key features

- Vocal/LR/Bass Cut
- Key and Speed Control
- Inter App Audio Integration
- Microphone/Guitar Input
- Various Effectors
- Recording Functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Release Effector Restrictions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release Recording Time Restrictions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release All | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-boy/id777233267/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hidden Vocals

*2020-06-17*

I use this for hidden vocals and it’s amazing! Just wish the center was more silenced thank you.

### 2/5 — Good idea but doesn't work

*2014-01-27*

I liked the idea of this it's amazing but the mic doesn't work at all.....

## Frequently asked questions about BAND BOY

### What is BAND BOY used for?

BAND BOY is designed to help users practice musical instruments. It offers features like vocal, LR, and bass cuts for practice, alongside key and speed control, audio effects, and recording capabilities.

### Can I use BAND BOY offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, features like Inter App Audio integration suggest it may require an internet connection for certain operations or to access external applications.

### How does BAND BOY handle in-app purchases?

BAND BOY is free to download but offers in-app purchases to unlock additional features. Specifically, 'Release Effector Restriction' allows using more than two effectors simultaneously, and 'Release Recording Time Restriction' enables recordings longer than 20 seconds.

### What devices is BAND BOY compatible with?

BAND BOY is available for iPhone and iPod. It is not compatible with devices using a DOCK connector for interfaces.

### How often is BAND BOY updated?

The latest version of BAND BOY is 1.3, which was last updated on August 23, 2016. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the age rating for BAND BOY?

BAND BOY has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does BAND BOY have ads?

No, BAND BOY does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### How can I use BAND BOY with other music apps?

BAND BOY supports Inter App Audio, allowing it to be used with other applications like 'Amplitube' for effects. It can also serve as a sound source for applications such as 'Garage Band'.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2016-08-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

bug fix.

### 1.2 — 2014-08-19

supported "iReg Blueboard" for switching effectors.

### 1.1 — 2014-06-20

The latency of input reduces.

### 1.0 — 2014-01-11

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-03.*