# Digital Pan — Steelpan at your fingertips. > Digital steelpan simulator with full instrument range and practice tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Digital Business Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-pan/id453125793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Digital Business Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/453125796) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 195 App Store ratings · 130 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.1 · 51 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-08-05 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-pan/id453125793/reviews.md ## What is Digital Pan? The Digital Pan Mobile App is the only steelpan app that is officially and exclusively endorsed by the world governing body for the steelpan - Pan Trinbago. The app allows users to practice and develop their skills for not just one specific pan, but the entire range of the steelpan family. This includes: Tenor High C, Tenor Low C, Double Tenor, Double Seconds, Double Guitar, Triple Cello, Four Cello, Tenor Bass, Six Bass and a Children's steelpan. The app offers the opportunity to experience the diverse richness of the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and the only percussive instrument created in the 20th century. In addition to which, it acts as a teaching aid by increasing the capabilities of users which adds to the potential of obtaining different opportunities. The Digital Pan App features: • Lock: This icon allows users to freely play the pan while all other icons are locked as to prevent accidentally touching another icon. • Full Steelpan Range: Access to the entire range of the Steelpan family, including the Tenor High C, Tenor Low C, Double Tenor, Double Seconds, Double Guitar, Triple Cello, Four Cello, Tenor Bass, Six Bass and a Junior Steelpan. • Piano: In addition to the range of the steelpan family, there is a piano which has the notes accessible to broaden the learning experience. • High Quality Sound: All Steelpan notes were recorded directly off the GILLPANS Masters Series and digitally mastered. • Recordings: Users can record and replay pieces that they created. Also, users can select all the previous recordings and play them all at once or one by one. • Tutorial: There are videos available for users to view which demonstrates the app in use. • Teaching Aid: The notes on the Steelpan and the piano can be toggled on/off to act as a teaching aid. • Multitouch: Traditionally, steelpan players use 2 or 4 sticks when playing the various pans. However, the advantage of the app is now you have 10 fingers that can be easily used to play the steelpans. • Rotation & placement: All pans on the app can be rotated and moved to suit to the users’ preference. • Colour: The app allows users to change the colour of the junior pan only to the variety of fun colours available. • Help Screen: Screenshots with explanation a breakdown of all the functions the app possesses. • Main menu: Layout of / link to history, description of each pan, about DB and availability to share the app via social media. The Digital Pan App is the first of its kind and is entirely "Made in Trinidad and Tobago". Some noteworthy achievements so far have been: • Winner of Service Exporter of the year 2012 from the TTCSI • The only steelpan app that has been officially and exclusively endorsed by the world governing body for steelpan - Pan Trinbago • Digital Pan was used to play the National Anthem of Trinidad and Tobago at the opening of ALL Panorama 2013 events • Featured in Machel Montano video "Gold" launched in November 2012 ___________________________________ ABOUT DIGITAL BUSINESS LTD ___________________________________ Digital Business is a leading Caribbean management and technology consulting company committed to helping companies create knowledge and deliver innovation. Our team of experienced consultants offers breakthrough e-business, knowledge management and consulting services solutions that allows governments, leading organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises to create, share and apply knowledge that helps them to deliver innovation and transform their business. In a commitment to create, share and apply knowledge with innovation intrinsic to the core of their business, digital business has used ingenious thinking and collaborative team work to build their very own mobile applications. Now users can enjoy more ground-breaking innovations. ## Key features - Full steelpan range simulation - High-quality recorded sounds - Practice and skill development - Recording and playback functionality - Tutorial videos - Piano interface for expanded learning ## What do users think of Digital Pan? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Worthy Investment - 👍 Great for Practice - 👍 Fantastic App - 👍 Realistic Sounding Pan - 👍 Helpful for Beginners - 👍 Allows Arranging and Practicing **Cons** - 🐛 No Sound - 🐛 Glitchy/Unstable - 🐛 Recording Issues - 🐛 Sensitivity/Latency Problems - 🐛 Incorrect Note Mapping **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when accessing Help screen - Inconsistent note playback - Compatibility issues on older devices **Most requested features** - Allow Mirroring/Rearranging of Pans - Add More Pan Layouts - Implement MIDI Support - Add Tutorials and Sheet Music - Improve Recording Functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 130) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-pan/id453125793/reviews.md ### 5/5 — digitalpan *2026-06-07, version 503000* This digital SteelPan App is actually the best that i’ve seen heard and also played! It’s very imperative that i thank you guys create this. ### 5/5 — Worthy Investment *2026-02-08, version 503000* Not only does this app help beginners get to know their pan while away from the panyard but it also allows other players and arrangers to work out melodies and accompaniments on all the pans of the orchestra/band. Another lovely feature is the history of each type of pan and who invented each (tenor/cello/guitar/etc). A truly educational & revolutionary app that every dedicated pannist must own! ### 1/5 — No Sound *2026-01-24* I paid for this app and the first few times I opened it, there was no sound when I play the instruments. It also gets stuck on the help page if I do tap on the ? Once I get to that page the only way for me to get back to the main page is to close the app and restart it. I got sound from the instrument once and when I opened it later there was no sound. This was a waste of money. ### 3/5 — Pretty good *2025-08-15, version 503000* Overall, it’s pretty good, but you can only rotate and move the drums. I wish you could also mirror them. Our band’s drums on the 6 bass are mirrored and so I can’t practice some songs very well. ### 1/5 — No Sound *2025-08-12, version 503000* I want to ask for a refund. I purchase the app, but there’s no sound when playing pan. Very frustrating. ### 1/5 — Sound would not play *2025-06-28, version 503000* Was going great then the sound stopped working. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2025-01-12, version 503000* Very expensive for a poor quality app ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-12-27, version 503000* Great app ### 3/5 — Side Bar Placement *2024-11-27, version 503000* Please MOVE the side bar of options to the TOP of the screen. My wrist, during practice, invariably touches the bottom of the screen (the 3-bar icon), which takes me out of the practice session and back to the main screen, thereby having to restart. Having to restart the session is incredibly frustrating. Please relocate. ### 3/5 — Sometime-y *2024-10-31, version 503000* I am just learning pan and i thought this would be useful. I find myself more frustrated than educated. Unfortunately I have to close the app and open it to try and get sound to come out of the digital pan. I’m not sure if I’m missing a button or if it’s my phone or if it’s the app. I really want to love it, but there are a couple of challenges. To the developers if there is something that I’m missing, please let me know. ## Frequently asked questions about Digital Pan ### What is the Digital Pan app? The Digital Pan app is a mobile application that simulates the steelpan instrument. It allows users to practice and develop their skills on a wide range of steelpan types, offering high-quality recorded sounds and various learning features. ### What steelpans are included in the app? The app features the entire range of the steelpan family, including Tenor High C, Tenor Low C, Double Tenor, Double Seconds, Double Guitar, Triple Cello, Four Cello, Tenor Bass, Six Bass, and a Children's steelpan. It also includes a piano interface for an expanded learning experience. ### Is the Digital Pan app free to use? Yes, the Digital Pan app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. ### What are the key features for learning and practice? Key features include a 'Lock' function to prevent accidental touches, the ability to change the color of the junior pan, multitouch support for playing with ten fingers, and the option to toggle notes on/off as a teaching aid. Users can also record and replay their musical creations. ### Who is the Digital Pan app designed for? This app is designed for anyone interested in the steelpan instrument, whether they are beginners looking to learn, experienced players wanting to practice, or music enthusiasts wanting to explore the unique sounds of this instrument. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 503000 — 2021-05-04 Added the ability to save and reset rotated steelpans. General app improvements. ### 5.2 — 2015-12-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. * Fixed issue where incorrect labels were assigned to notes * Added the ability to save rotated steelpan * General enhancements and bug fixes ### 5.1 — 2015-12-08 What’s New * The record feature allows you to record up to 6 different tracks and play them back one by one or at the same time. * Newly added is our home screen and main screen which allows users to read history on the invention and innovation of steelpans, a brief description of each pan and other valuable information. * General bug fixes * Introduced both a FREE and PRO version * Available for iPhone and iPad * Tutorials on how to play the Digital Pan * Links to videos on the Digital Pan ### 4.1 — 2015-10-19 The app has been redesigned and now also features the following: * General bug fixes * Introduced both a FREE and PRO version * Available for iPhone and iPad * Tutorials on how to play the Digital Pan * Links to videos on the Digital Pan ### 4.0 — 2015-10-10 The app has been redesigned and now also features the following: * General bug fixes * Introduced both a FREE and PRO version * Available for iPhone and iPad * Tutorials on how to play the Digital Pan * Links to videos on the Digital Pan ## Apps similar to Digital Pan | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Steelpan App PRO V2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steelpan-app-pro-v2/id1606226740) | 2.5 (20) | Free | Music | | [Newzik: Sheet Music Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newzik-sheet-music-reader/id966963109) | 4.6 (1,483) | Free | Music | | [Sheet Music Reader Halbestunde](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheet-music-reader-halbestunde/id1519736220) | 4.3 (1,433) | Free | Music | | [iReal Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireal-pro/id298206806) | 4.9 (11,133) | $21.99 | Music | | [Sibelius](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sibelius/id1503221259) | 4.2 (1,760) | Free | Music | | [Steel Pan Playground](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-pan-playground/id6479677679) | 4.8 (13) | Free | Music | ## Related topics [steel pan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/steel-pan) · [steel pan playground](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/steel-pan-playground) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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