# Bandojo > Intuitive music creation app for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Panaiotis Panaiotis.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandojo/id878243330 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Panaiotis Panaiotis](https://appshunter.io/developer/878243333) - Category: Music, Music, Lifestyle - Price: $12.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 51 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-05-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandojo/id878243330/reviews.md ## What is Bandojo? Music. No experience required.™ Bandojo for iPhone and iPad…a musical instrument you can learn to play just by exploring. Co-create beautiful music along with Bandojo’s inspiring accompaniments. Choose a texture…stimulate your creativity with exotic sounds, rhythms, and harmonies. The Sound Sensei controls the scale and the rhythm to fit within each sound environment. Play alone or with friends on your desktop or laptop computer, iPhone and iPad. Play on a colorful Melody Palette • Glide or tap with one finger to play a melody. • Use two, three or even five fingers at once to play chords and clusters of sound. • Wirelessly connect your iPad or iPhone to a desktop or laptop computer and use it as an additional touchscreen controller with *BandojoPlus. Not just accompaniments–the Sound Sensei generates endlessly changing musical textures • Many styles, scales, modes, and moods. • 40 different immersive sound textures included. • Additional textures available soon. Choose your Melody instrument • 16 different melody instruments available for each accompaniment you choose. • Wide range of choices, including dulcimer, banjo, viola, harp…and distortion guitar. • Reeds, strings, keyboards, brass and world instruments. • Includes percussion and sound effects. Control the experience…or be carried along with the flow • Choose an accompaniment to fit your mood…or allow the accompaniment textures to cycle continuously. • Choose the key, mode, tempo, volume…or let the Sound Sensei choose, and change your melody to match. • Play rhythms freely…or use Rhythm Lock to guide you towards simpler or more complex play. Play wirelessly with friends • Collaborate or jam. • Host one or two friends using your iPhone or iPad. • Hosting the group using BandojoPlus enables you to play with friends on iPhone, iPad and desktop or laptop computer. Learn while you play • Melody Palette button labels show solfege, scale numbers, pitch names and octave registers. • Three Melody Palette sizes—8 x 8, 5 x 5 and 3 x 3—allow players to start simple and grow their skills. • Melody Palette skins, including Monsters and Shapes, are a fun way to engage young players. • Harmony buttons let you change the accompaniment’s chord root to create chord progressions. Use Bandojo with BandojoPlus: the best of both worlds • Superior sound and more instrument choices from your desktop or laptop computer. • Touchscreen interface from the iPhone or iPad allows sweeping and tapping using one, two, five or more fingers. Play single lines or chords and clusters of sound. • Use your desktop or laptop mouse and keyboard, your MIDI keyboard, and your iOS touchscreen devices simultaneously. • Visit us at www.bandojo.us for more about BandojoPlus. Help is at hand • A feature map quickly gets you started so you can play right away. • On-line help and an FAQ fill in the details. Record on your desktop or laptop computer with BandojoPlus • Create soundtracks for your videos…or your life. • CD quality, shareable sound files. Visit us at www.bandojo.us for more information. *BandojoPlus is a cross-platform version for desktop and laptop computers. ## Key features - Intuitive Melody Palette for one-finger play - Multi-finger chord and cluster playing - Dynamic Sound Sensei for adaptive accompaniments - 40 immersive sound textures - 16 melody instruments per accompaniment - Wireless multiplayer jamming - Learning aids with solfege and pitch names ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandojo/id878243330/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Bandojo *2016-09-12* LOVE LOVE LOVE this music app. So much fun one could spend hours playing the versions musical instruments and creating all sorts of music. The grands and I just love it. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! ### 2/5 — Just a toy. *2014-09-03* I must be missing something here, yes you can make 'music' of a sort, but really with this I'm not sure I'd want to. More importantly even if I did want to I couldn't - because can't find any record, save or IAA facilities. Fun for a few minutes but quickly become tedious so it's little more than a toy. Plenty more free apps do heaps more than this. Poor value for money. ### 4/5 — Made Me Smile *2014-06-03* I love it. Goes in my iPad's Music folder right next to gruvtron & looptastic. Certainly worth the price. I just spent the last hour making music on a Tuesday afternoon and my week already seems less stressful. ### 5/5 — Tap Your Way into the Indra Net *2014-06-03* This is a great app for making music with friends. ### 5/5 — Moron makes music !! *2014-05-31, version 1.0* I am making music - interesting music - just by exploring with my fingers and ears. The stuff I wanted to do, but was too lazy to learn, it’s here. Lots to explore here. The iPad was built for this - tactile and responsive. ### 5/5 — Amazing music app!!! *2014-05-31, version 1.0* This app makes me sound like I have been playing for years. (I have not had a music lesson since I was in grade school, and I remember very little of it.) I can only imagine how good someone who knew what they were doing would sound! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2014-05-30* This app rocks! ### 5/5 — Bandojo - Now I’m a rockstar too! *2014-05-30, version 1.0* Once I found the Distortion Guitar, and how to over amp the melody by dragging the Melody Emphasis slider to the top, and tweaked the volume controls, I realized I can at least play at being Neil Young. I found the Eastern accompaniments like “Nandu’s Lydian” to be very soothing and fun to noodle with. The ability to play with other people on your network is pretty wicked. Definitely worth the less-than-a-cup-of-good-coffee price - get it so we can jam together! ### 5/5 — Really fun app! *2014-05-30* It's great when an app comes along that has a completely new approach to something. This app makes exploring music fun and fascinating! ## Frequently asked questions about Bandojo ### What is Bandojo? Bandojo is a music creation application designed for iPhone and iPad that allows users to play and co-create music with intuitive controls. It requires no prior musical experience and offers a variety of sounds and instruments. ### How much does Bandojo cost? Bandojo is a paid application priced at $12.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and content. ### Does Bandojo have ads? No, Bandojo does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted music creation experience. ### What devices support Bandojo? Bandojo is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for iOS operating systems. ### How often is Bandojo updated? The latest version of Bandojo, 2.2.1, was released on August 19, 2022. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. ### Can I play Bandojo with friends? Yes, Bandojo supports wireless play with friends. You can host one or two friends on your iPhone or iPad, and with BandojoPlus, you can play with others on desktop or laptop computers as well. ### What age rating does Bandojo have? Bandojo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages. Its engaging interface and optional skins like Monsters and Shapes are designed to appeal to younger users. ### What is BandojoPlus? BandojoPlus is an extension that enhances the Bandojo experience by offering superior sound and more instrument choices from your desktop or laptop computer. It allows for simultaneous use of your computer's mouse and keyboard, MIDI keyboard, and iOS touchscreen devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.1 — 2022-08-19 Fixes an issue with Group Play. ### 2.2.0 — 2021-05-17 Updated for newer iOS devices and systems. Improvements to user interface. ### 2.1.0 — 2019-09-01 Two new accompaniment files. Serenity for calming music and a.la.mode for music education. ### 2.0.0 — 2018-08-04 New Folk.West.1 accompaniments. ### 1.2.5 — 2018-05-07 Better iPhone layout and buttons. 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