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bismark bs-16i

SoundFont / DLS Sample Player

124 ratings
268 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music
$7.99
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Released
September 1, 2010
Updated
October 30, 2026

Features

Developer

bismark LLC
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About

This professional sampler allows you to load SoundFont and DLS libraries to create a vast collection of instruments. It functions as a powerful plug-in instrument within DAWs and offers extensive MIDI support for external controllers and virtual MIDI connections.

✓AUv3 plug-in instrument
✓Load SoundFont (.sf2) and DLS libraries
✓Synthesizer engine with optional Hi-Res Engine
✓Scalable on-screen keyboard with pitch bend and CC controllers
✓USB and Bluetooth MIDI support
✓16-part multitimbral playback
✓iCloud Drive synchronization
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What users say about bismark bs

Reviews of bismark bs are mixed: the Music app is rated 3.8/5 from 124 App Store ratings. What users like most: great soundfont player, versatile sound options. Top complaints: crashing issues, legacy version problems. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great soundfont player
  • 👍Versatile sound options
  • 👍Good MIDI support
  • 👍Useful for GarageBand
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 👍Good value for money
  • 👍Excellent sound quality
  • 👍Low latency performance
  • 👍Supports custom soundfonts
  • 👍Frequent developer updates
  • 👍Good velocity sensitivity

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashing issues
  • 🐛Legacy version problems
  • 🐛Soundfont loading issues
  • 🐛Notes not playing
  • 🐛MIDI cutting out
  • 🐛App freezes or closes
  • 🐛Exporting difficulties
  • 🐛Soundfont disappearing
  • 🐛AUv3 issues
  • 🐛Sustain stuck
  • 🐛Audio dropouts
  • 🐛Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛Unusable in GarageBand sometimes
  • 🐛Crashes when loading projects
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What's New in bismark bs

5.2.1

October 30, 2026

Fix no audio output issue on macOS 27

3

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Hi-Res Synthesizer Engine

HQ sound with floating-point calculation

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Occasionally there's an issue but it works well

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UWU'll Never Guess Who

Response from developer

Version 5.0.6 resolved the issue. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Très bien mais…

Édit : Bug corrigé = Tpp !

( Bug très pénalisant et toujours pas réglé dans la version iPad.
(Settings->Synthesizer->Part settings->Part #1 = Blocage total de l’App))
SSplaashh

Help

Hi, I’m asking for help because my app isn’t reading iCloud scenes. I don’t if I’m the only One having problem. Thanks.
PPPastor Puentes

Errores julio 2026

La aplicación funciona muy bien,sin embargo,en cada actualización se pierde todo El Progreso,ediciones,escenas y tienes que volver a configurarlas. Eso es muy fastidioso,sería bueno que lo mejoren..
MMisael12388

Errores

The updates are garbage: samples won't load, samples in previously created scenes don't work, and the sustain gets stuck—fix this urgently.
PRPedro rebelión
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

49 issues

MIDI cutting out intermittently

Bug

Copy-pasted MIDI data plays piano sound instead of selected instrument

Bug

Notes sometimes not playing during playback or export

Bug

Legacy edition not loading in GarageBand

Bug

App crashes when loading projects with legacy edition

Bug

Refuses to open unit extension and crashes app

Bug

Cannot load songs that use the legacy version

Bug

Legacy version won't load, crashes GarageBand

Bug

Cannot import MIDI song after last upgrade

Bug

Projects made before upgrade are unusable

Bug

App crashes

Bug

Soundfonts disappear after opening the app

Bug

New AUv3 or legacy AUv3 not working correctly

Bug

New AUv3 stuck on default piano

Bug

Legacy AUv3 doesn't access iCloud .sf2 files

Bug

Notes disappearing in playback

Bug

Imported soundfonts not displayed in settings but visible in edit

Bug

App not opening after changing to a newer iPad

Bug

Soundfonts only partially loaded from folder

Bug

Notes sometimes fail to play, possibly velocity data issue

Bug

Articulations not interpreted well, fixed attack type

Bug

Stuck notes

Bug

AUv3 not working in GarageBand, loading as 'Inter-app unit'

Bug

App closing by itself on iPhone SE 2nd Gen

Bug

Sound cuts out when merging tracks

Bug

Sustain stuck, affecting app usage

Bug

AUv3 version doesn't recall soundfonts

Bug

Delay in sound output after pressing keys

Bug

MIDI program change not working correctly on iOS 14

Bug

Notes sometimes don't play in GarageBand

Bug

Transpose not working

Bug

Portamento setting not saving

Bug

AUv3 not loading in BeatMaker, Nanostudio, etc. after update

Bug

No sound when connecting to Yamaha ypg 235

Bug

Busy Boy sound not found

Bug

Latest update crashes on startup on iPad 4 (iOS 8.4.1)

Bug

BS-16i drops audio in AUM

Bug

Cubasis issue: BS resets to factory when stopping project

Bug

App crashes in Beatmaker 3

Bug

No MIDI out to Audiobus MIDI chain when playing MIDI file

Bug

Cannot access 'INBOX'

Bug

Tune option makes app sound like a toy

Bug

Sustain getting stuck, especially on continuous effects

Bug

App crashes during settings changes on iPad

Bug

Sound cutting out during MIDI playback

Bug

App crashes with large soundfonts

Bug

MIDI stopped working after last update

Bug

App crashes when using more than 16 notes

Bug

UI changed, making instrument selection less intuitive

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

More features for sound design

Feature

Affected filter cutoff by low velocity

Feature

Envelope affected by cutoff

Feature

Organ effects like 'Wah'

Feature

Add a manual/documentation

Feature

Improve UI/design

Feature

Option to change theme color

Feature

Split keyboard option

Feature

MIDI learn for sliders/knobs

Feature

Background Audio support

Feature

Transpose button

Feature

Scale keyboard to 17 keys on iPhone

Feature

FAQ

What is bismark bs-16i?

bismark bs-16i is a professional AUv3 SoundFont and DLS sample player for iOS and iPadOS. It allows you to load instrument libraries and use it as a plug-in within compatible DAWs.

What devices does bismark bs-16i support?

bismark bs-16i is designed for both iPhone and iPad workflows and is available on iOS and iPadOS. It also syncs SoundFont, DLS, MIDI, and Scene files across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices via iCloud Drive.

How much does bismark bs-16i cost?

bismark bs-16i is a paid application priced at $7.99. There are no subscription fees or additional costs mentioned for core functionality.

Does bismark bs-16i have ads?

No, bismark bs-16i does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application focused on providing a professional audio experience without interruptions.

What is the update frequency for bismark bs-16i?

The application was last updated on October 30, 2026, indicating recent developer activity. Users have noted frequent developer updates in their reviews.

What are the common issues users experience with bismark bs-16i?

User reviews indicate some mixed sentiment, with reported issues including crashing, soundfont loading problems, MIDI cutting out, and app freezes. However, many users also praise its sound quality and MIDI support.

Can I use external MIDI keyboards with bismark bs-16i?

Yes, bismark bs-16i fully supports USB and Bluetooth MIDI. You can connect external MIDI keyboards, controllers, and sequencers, or drive it from other apps using Virtual MIDI.

What kind of sound libraries can I load into bismark bs-16i?

bismark bs-16i supports loading SoundFont (.sf2) and DLS libraries. It comes with a General MIDI-compatible setup by default, featuring 'GeneralUser GS SoftSynth'.