# DroneLab — Soundscape Synthesizer > Ambient soundscape synthesizer for music creation and improvisation. (iPhone/iPad app by Jon Lukas.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelab/id1546174597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jon Lukas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546174599) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $1.99) - Rating: 4.40/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 16 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-04-14 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelab/id1546174597/reviews.md ## What is DroneLab? DroneLab creates slowly shifting musical soundscapes. Control three continuous audio sources running in parallel, each with its own rate of shifting intensity. Expand the soundscape with unusual sound effects crafted specifically for DroneLab. Get going quickly by selecting one of the included presets. Go further by selecting and customizing the sound sources, and save your own presets to the list. Create soundscapes for your music and video projects: - Export a stereo audio file with your current settings, at sample rates up to 96KHz. On newer devices, exports occur faster than real time. - Or, you can record in real time, capturing all the changes you make to the sounds as you go. DroneLab is great for improvisation and experimentation: - Explore the melodic side of your instrument in a fun, relaxing setting. - Warm up before practicing more difficult material. - Explore sounds and articulations that aren't part of your usual repertoire. Please visit us at dronelab.app for videos, more information and support. ## Key features - Three parallel continuous audio sources - Custom sound effects - Preset selection and customization - Stereo audio export up to 96KHz - Real-time recording - Improvisation and experimentation tool ## Chart rankings - #62 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronelab/id1546174597/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Useful ambient music tool *2025-03-26* Great for providing background ambient drones which you can then export as audio to layer other tracks onto. Just lacks integration options so interested in seeing how DroneLab Pro improves on things. ### 5/5 — Soundscape Heaven *2025-03-09* Brilliant, love it! ### 2/5 — No auv3 or IAA?!? *2025-02-18* Great lil drone app, but lacks compatibility. Would be 5 stars if it worked as an auv3 or even IAA. The whole process of having to record/export is a drag, and I would love to apply some wild effects to this thing while tweaking its parameters rather than messing with a static wave file. ### 4/5 — AUv3 is what we need *2025-01-03* I just purchased it to convince the developer to add AUv3 support. That would make it perfect… ### 4/5 — Nice and simple *2024-11-12* I wish there was auv3 support and an attack/decay or slide setting, anything to make the transition when changing root note less abrupt. ### 4/5 — Needs more flexibility *2024-10-14* Pleas include a switch for the sound effect, better allow custom sound effects ### 4/5 — Good, but missing AUv3 *2024-06-29* Promising start for this ambient soundscape app. It's intuitive and capable of good sounds. Would get five stars if it had AUv3, so it could be loaded in AUM, Cubasis etc to add additional effects and mix with other synths. At the moment the only possibility is to export as audio and import the audio as a file player in AUM, which is rather inflexible. ### 3/5 — Useful app but could be better with more development *2024-05-02* This app sounds great and I can use it’s sounds in my music but not quite as easily as if it was AUM or Audiobus compatible. I can record a tracks worth of Drone sounds and then play the file in AUM but It would be so much easier and tweakable if it could be loaded as an instrument. That way further effect apps could be added and a soundscape could be created on the fly. Also an x/y filter pad would really make this app sing and offer up more textures to play with. If it had a little more functionality It’d be worth the 5 stars and a little more money 😊 ### 5/5 — Love , I hope you make more apps *2023-10-06* This is definitely one of my favorite purchases in the App Store . ### 3/5 — Nice but…. *2022-11-30* Nice idea. Simple. Good Sound. But no auv3 support. ## Frequently asked questions about DroneLab ### What is DroneLab used for? DroneLab is used to create slowly shifting musical soundscapes. It's ideal for generating ambient music, for use in music and video projects, and for improvisation and practice. ### How much does DroneLab cost? DroneLab is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features. ### What devices does DroneLab support? DroneLab is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems. ### Can I export my creations from DroneLab? Yes, DroneLab allows you to export your soundscapes as stereo audio files. Exports can be done at sample rates up to 96KHz, and on newer devices, exports occur faster than real time. ### How often is DroneLab updated? DroneLab was last updated on September 18, 2025, indicating active development. The current version is 1.5.4. ### What is the age rating for DroneLab? DroneLab has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in music creation. ### Can I record live while using DroneLab? Yes, DroneLab offers real-time recording capabilities. This allows you to capture all the dynamic changes you make to the sounds as you are manipulating them. ### What makes DroneLab good for experimentation? DroneLab is designed for improvisation and experimentation by offering a relaxing setting to explore melodic possibilities, warm up before practice, and discover new sounds and articulations. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.4 — 2025-09-18 Updated for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. ### 1.5.1 — 2025-02-26 - Added a link on compatible devices to information about a new app, DroneLab Pro for iPad. - Fixed a bug where manually triggered sound effects would not work correctly after recording. ### 1.5 — 2024-06-06 Updated: The tuning can now be set between A = 380 Hz and A = 460 Hz, in one Hz increments. Fixes: Addressed a bug causing a crash on recent versions of macOS. Other bug fixes. ### 1.4.1 — 2023-01-10 Version 1.4.1 updates the color and style of the sound effects visual, and fixes a few bugs. Version 1.4: - Live recording: Make changes to the sounds, or switch presets, while capturing everything in real time to an audio file. The record button (REC) is on the middle bar on iPad and Mac, and near the top left of the Settings tab on iPhone. - Some names have been changed to make things clearer and more consistent: The "Details" tab on iPhone is changed to "Settings." On iPad, "Settings" is changed to "App Settings," and "Details" is changed to "Sound Settings" - Updates for iOS16/iPadOS 16. - Improvements and bug fixes when running on Mac M1/M2. - Various other graphical, user interface, and performance improvements. NOTE: Starting with this version, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOS 11 (Big Sur) are not supported. You can continue to use version 1.3 on those OS versions. ### 1.4 — 2022-11-25 - Live recording: Make changes to the sounds, or switch presets, while capturing everything in real time to an audio file. The record button (REC) is on the middle bar on iPad and Mac, and near the top left of the Settings tab on iPhone. - Some names have been changed to make things clearer and more consistent: The "Details" tab on iPhone is changed to "Settings." On iPad, "Settings" is changed to "App Settings," and "Details" is changed to "Sound Settings" - Updates for iOS16/iPadOS 16. - Improvements and bug fixes when running on Mac M1/M2. - Various other graphical, user interface, and performance improvements. NOTE: Starting with this version, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOS 11 (Big Sur) are not supported. 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Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*