# Future Music — For Music Tech and Production

> Music production techniques, technology, gear reviews, and artist interviews with sample packs. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-music/id451416904 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265)
- Category: Music, Music, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.53/5 from 172 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2011-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-music/id451416904/reviews.md

## What is Future Music?

Future Music delivers the technique and technology behind the hits. Packed with inspiration for today’s modern musician there’s reviews of hot new gear, tons of tutorials and exclusive artist videos where today's most exciting producers and musicians take apart their tracks.

Each issue includes access to videos, tutorial files and two fresh, royalty-free sample packs. PLUS: Every issue gets you access to the FM Sample Archive to download over 10GB of high-quality samples for use in your tracks! (Videos & downloads available from issue 250 onwards.)

Join thousands of others and download our free app now!

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Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired.

Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing.

*** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition ***
 
• The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately.
• You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.
• You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase .
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.  This does not affect your statutory rights.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
• We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy.

The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period.

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By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
 
www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/
www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

## Key features

- Modern musician inspiration
- Hot new gear reviews
- In-depth tutorials
- Exclusive artist videos
- Royalty-free sample packs
- FM Sample Archive access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn 2011 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2011 | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2011 | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Future Music back issues | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Future Music?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 High-quality editorial content and reviews
- 🎥 Interactive videos and multimedia embedded in articles
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to print newsstand
- 📱 Convenient access on iPad and mobile devices
- 🎨 Great magazine design and layout
- ⬇️ Downloadable samples and cover disk content
- 🌍 Comprehensive coverage of music production topics
- 📖 Landscape reading mode available

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently and becomes unstable
- ⏱️ Slow app startup and page loading times
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to view offline downloads
- 📉 App performance degrades with more downloaded issues
- 🎥 Video streaming is unreliable and often fails
- 🔐 Login and account recognition issues
- 💳 Billing and subscription problems
- 📄 Scanned PDF format not optimized for mobile
- 🗂️ Poor navigation and no table of contents linking
- ❌ Downloads get stuck in 'queued' status
- 🗑️ App updates delete previously downloaded content
- 🔍 No search functionality within magazines

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Magazine covers not displaying in offline mode
- App freezes or stalls with large libraries
- Download indicator stuck on 'Queued' indefinitely
- Purchased issues fail to restore after app reinstall
- App crashes when attempting to access certain videos
- Subscription recognition failures after iOS updates
- Double charging for same issues
- Videos embedded in articles have no audio
- Page loading takes 6+ seconds per page
- App requires deletion and reinstall to fix issues
- Inconsistent purchase history across devices

**Most requested features**

- Offline viewing capability for downloaded content
- Search feature within magazine issues
- Table of contents with hyperlinks to articles
- Video download option for offline access
- Preview of issue contents before purchase
- Computer/desktop reading capability
- Improved video streaming quality
- Better device optimization for smaller screens
- Automatic page restoration to where user left off
- Ability to view purchased issues across multiple devices
- Free sample articles or preview issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-music/id451416904/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Offline wont display magazine covers

*2024-04-01*

I download the mags after purchase. Once i disconnect from the internet i can no longer see the magazine covers.  Wasn’t like this before the revamp. Could you all fix this? I hat hunting for the issue i may want to read just because i can’t see the cover.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review, and we're really sorry to hear you're experiencing difficulties. For further assistance, please email apps@futurenet.com, including a brief description of the problem you're facing and any relevant details or screenshots, and our app support team will be happy to assist further. Thanks, The Digital Support Team

### 5/5 — A great magazine!

*2022-02-13*

Very happy that I can now get the print edition of Future Music on my iPad. Wonderful design and great reviews and information.

### 1/5 — Didn’t connect with my online account.

*2022-01-22, version 6.0.6*

It took me three weeks to be able to get back all of my issues from my online subscription. I went through numerous emails and then I tried something different and all of a sudden it worked. I was not happy with tech-support in any means. Love the magazine, but it seems like they do not care about their customers!

### 4/5 — Paranoid app

*2021-12-24*

You can download magazines, but you can’t view them offline. You pay for the magazines, yet you have to connected to view. The more magazines you download the slower the app is to open. 

I presently have a 128gb iPad Air 2, I have all the back catalogue downloaded and now the app won’t open, it simply stalls showing a blank screen. My older 32 bit iPad 4 has about a dozen magazines downloaded and has no problems opening. 

So much for the future.

### 1/5 — Always slow, purchases disappear

*2021-11-01*

This app is a disgrace. I know that printed media suffers a lot these days, but this app is unusable.

### 1/5 — Can’t get my latest issue!

*2021-10-27*

The app wants to charge me again for the latest issue I have paid for with my subscription.

### 5/5 — Great magazine

*2020-11-03*

Indispensable magazine for a modern electronic music producer. Full of useful information, techniques and inspiring interviews with expert practitioners.

### 1/5 — Horrible thieving app

*2020-06-30, version 6.0.6*

Get the subscription, the continually bill, won’t log in and they don’t know my email, can’t get downloaded content, but they sure know your credit card to bill. Horrible company.

### 3/5 — Future Music App

*2019-12-01, version 5.6.3*

Needs a search feature and also needs to not erase  the majority of your downloaded issues when upgrading

### 5/5 — Great digital magazines.

*2019-03-20*

Absolutely love Computer music and Future music all on my iPad. Easy to download the content from filesilo on to my pc too.

## Frequently asked questions about Future Music

### What is Future Music app?

Future Music is a digital publication that delivers the techniques and technology behind hit music. It offers inspiration for modern musicians with gear reviews, tutorials, and exclusive artist videos where producers break down their tracks.

### What kind of content can I access?

Each issue includes access to videos, tutorial files, and royalty-free sample packs. Subscribers also gain access to the FM Sample Archive, which contains over 10GB of high-quality samples for use in your music. Back issues, specials, and future issues are also available for purchase.

### How much does Future Music cost?

The app itself is free to download. Accessing the in-depth content requires a free trial, a single issue purchase, or a subscription. Subscriptions are available on monthly and annual terms, and pricing can be found within the app.

### Is the digital edition printable?

No, the digital edition is not printable. It also does not include the covermount items or supplements that might be found with the print edition of the magazine.

### How do I manage my subscription?

You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase within the app. To avoid being charged for renewal, ensure auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.1 — 2023-08-09

We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs

### 7.0.12 — 2023-06-06

Hi there readers! We'd like to introduce you to an all-new user interface making your reading experience smarter and easier than ever before. Please let us know if you experience any issues with this update at apps@futurenet.com.

### 6.4 — 2023-01-03

Bug fixes and improved customer support via the help page.

### 6.0.6 — 2020-06-10

General app improvements and bug fixes.

### 5.6.3 — 2019-11-15

We've gotten the feather duster out, squashed some bugs and added support for newer devices.

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