homecrate - Player & Studio
Your library. Your studio.
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This app combines a music player with a production studio, offering advanced playback features like algorithm-tuned shuffle and synced lyrics. It also includes a multi-track DAW with a synthesizer, drum machine, and guitar amp for music creation.
What's New in homecrate
1.9
June 22, 2026
What's New in homecrate Synth - 100 new presets to explore - Revamped reverb Amp - Revamped reverb with longer decay - Redesigned the amp interface NAM / A2 Profiles - A2 slim profiles now included alongside full - A2 tweaks - Unload a chosen NAM profile or IR file Drum/Sampler - New Init patch for the drum machine/sampler — default samples recorded from my own drum set - New Character knob in the sampler to add velocity variance - UI Improvements Recorder - Add Clip modal: new time divisions and note lengths - Add Clip modal: probability setting to skip notes in generated clips - MIDI sections — assign a section marker to send any MIDI message when the playhead crosses it. Long-press the timeline to insert a section. - Reverse audio clips - Album art for projects now available to define. Gets used as recorder background. AI Assistant - Move the entire song forward or backward any number of measures - Undo your last action Export - Export stems — export all tracks bounced at volume as layers you can take into any program Performance & Stability - VU meter optimization — noticeably better thermals and performance - Playhead optimization for improved performance - Plugin slots no longer run UI logic while hidden, saving significant CPU - Fixed panning logic that was causing crashes - Fixed plugin warming before playback to prevent crashes
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$9.99
homecrate - Pro
8 track Recorder, Spatial Player, Plugins + presets
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FAQ
What is homecrate?
homecrate is a music player and production studio designed for users who want control over their music listening and creation experience. It focuses on local library playback and offers a comprehensive mobile DAW.
Does homecrate have ads?
No, homecrate is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted music listening and creation experience.
What are the Pro features in homecrate?
Pro features include Spatial Audio, the full 8+8 track homecrate Studio DAW, a synthesizer, drum machine, guitar amp, AUv3 host, advanced MIDI I/O, AI Voice & Chat, and Video Capture.
Can I use third-party plugins with homecrate?
Yes, homecrate acts as an AUv3 Host, allowing you to load up to 4 insert slots per track with any third-party instrument, effect, or MIDI processor.
How does homecrate's music player differ from streaming services?
homecrate is a local library player, not a streaming service. Its Algorithm Tuner allows you to set your own taste profile, influencing the shuffle based on your preferences rather than observed habits.
What music creation tools are included in homecrate?
It features an 8+8 track DAW, a dual-oscillator subtractive synthesizer with MPE and microtonal tuning, a 16-pad drum machine sampler, and a guitar amp simulator with IR cabinet loading.
What devices is homecrate available on?
homecrate is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting iOS devices.
How often is homecrate updated?
The latest version is 1.9, and it was last updated on June 22, 2026, indicating a recent and active development cycle.