# Hook for iPhone - Live DJ and Mashup Workstation > Live DJ and mashup workstation with loop triggering and smart crossfader. (iPhone/iPad app by Retronyms Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-for-iphone-live-dj-and-mashup-workstation/id1082574058 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) - Category: Music, Lifestyle - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 99 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-07-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-for-iphone-live-dj-and-mashup-workstation/id1082574058/reviews.md ## What is Hook for iPhone? "Hook is exactly what the doctor ordered. Many apps came close but you nailed it." —DJ puzzle "Hook is definitely the most fun I've had making music on iOS.  The sampling options are vast and the editing is intuitive.  It's connectivity and versatility makes it a powerful performance tool and production sketchbook." — Starkey 5 STARS "Most impressive DJ mashup & sampler / editor I've seen on iOS so far! It's like the best of all other apps combined in one and all of the latest developments integrated like recording or importing ur own music and inter-app audio." — App Store Review ==== This is the free iPhone version of Hook. There's also an iPad version for 13 bucks. The feature sets are identical, but the iPad version is optimized for the larger screen, including iPad Pro. The iPad version also comes with 4 additional sound packs with over 500 samples. ==== Hook is a new music performance, mashup, and DJ app for iPhone and iPad. Arrange and trigger loops on a grid and create dynamic, expressive transitions with the Flux Fader — a multitouch "smart crossfader" that allows you to expressively make transitions between any combination of tracks/cells on the fly. The Flux Fader includes a two-axis control with 9 riser synths, glitch and gate effects, tempo-synced filter sweeps, an EQ, beat drop, tape stop, and filter drop. Combining all these to make transitions is the heart of playing live with Hook. Hook includes a full editor complete with auto transient slicing and waveform editing. Tight integration with AudioCopy makes it easy to drop in your own loops and sounds from other apps. Real creative power can be found in the integrated sampler — record from mic/line, other apps via inter-app audio, and grab hooks from iTunes and Spotify. Change tempo in real time, and keep all your hooks in sync. Hook is a killer mashup tool with a full mixer, tons of tracks, integrated FX bus, per-cell fx, transpose, time stretching, tuning, timing and trigger settings, and more. Imagine the clip launching capabilities of Ableton Live in a futuristic multitouch environment. ==== Extend Hook with Wej! Wej is an iOS music hub that combines a non-skid performance base with integrated lightshow and wireless MIDI for up to two controllers — all while keeping your iOS device charged. More info at http://retronyms.com ==== ## Key features - Loop arrangement and triggering - Flux Fader for dynamic transitions - Integrated sampler with recording - AudioCopy integration for importing - Full editor with waveform editing - Real-time tempo and sync control ## Recent user reviews (10 of 42) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-for-iphone-live-dj-and-mashup-workstation/id1082574058/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Pretty dope *2025-10-06* They layout is sick and everything is just working great ### 1/5 — Spotiify *2023-09-23* Can’t load Spotify. ### 4/5 — IF THE IPHONE VERSION IS FREE, THEN WHY DID I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT *2023-02-04* In the description it says it’s free for iPhone but I had to pay , what’s up with that. It’s not like we’re getting extra soundpacks. And there’s no point of buying this if we already have iMPC 2. I don’t know what I was thinking. I could of just bought a sample pack from Audio Copy instead. So tell me what’s different about this now that its paid, when the description says it’s free. And now I can’t even enjoy it, cuz I feel like a made a bad purchase. At least the people that paid for it deserve some kind of soundpack, or reassurance that they didn’t make a bad choice buying it ### 2/5 — poorly built -plagued with issues *2023-01-14, version 1.0.1* needs to be reprogrammed -like other similar garbage ,it doesnt do what you tell it to do-it some how loses its instructions that you tell it to do -at this point im frustrated -using the best so called phone in the world yet this app diesnt stand up to other apps feel like erasing it completely -if only reason programers can re-write the code surely than the app will rule but right now it lacks instructions ### 1/5 — Please update *2019-05-14* Please update **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. We appreciate the time and effort you and all of our Music Makers have invested in our apps and writing reviews. We are constantly working to fix bugs in Hook when they appear and your feedback is a vital part of this process. Please reach out to us at support@Retronyms.com with your experience so we can get the details of your situation and work on a fix. The world would be dull and boring without Music Makers like you. We'd love to hear of any suggestions for what you'd like to see in future updates. Cheers -Robert ### 5/5 — Best DJ app out there. *2017-08-21* I really like the transitions hook has. The design is really easy to navigate too. I can spend hours with this app! **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. We appreciate the time and effort you and all of our Music Makers have invested in our apps and writing reviews. We are constantly working to fix bugs in Hook when they appear and your feedback is a vital part of this process. Please reach out to us at support@Retronyms.com with your experience so we can get the details of your situation and work on a fix. The world would be dull and boring without Music Makers like you. We'd love to hear of any suggestions for what you'd like to see in future updates. Cheers -Robert ### 5/5 — SO.MUCH.FUN *2017-08-10, version 1.0.1* I've had a ton of fun using Hook. It has so many features and was pretty easy to pick up. The sound combinations are endless because I've been getting sound packs and samples from AudioCopy. Great stuff! ### 1/5 — Can't really grab stuff from Spotify *2017-08-08* When sampling Spotify, the app just picks a part of the song that you can sample a loop out of. You can't choose the part it picks. So if you want to sample the beginning of a song, you can't. ### 1/5 — Buggy and audio drops out *2017-05-26* Causes audio dropouts on iOS 10. Only starts about every 1 in 4 times. The code needs refinement. I was excited by this idea but in practice not so much. ### 1/5 — THIS IS THE WORST *2017-04-27* Not only does this app have the worst sound quality but you can't do anything with it. It's a piece of garbage. Don't waste your time buying this. **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. We appreciate the time and effort you and all of our Music Makers have invested in our apps and writing reviews. We are constantly working to fix bugs in Hook when they appear and your feedback is a vital part of this process. Please reach out to us at support@Retronyms.com with your experience so we can get the details of your situation and work on a fix. The world would be dull and boring without Music Makers like you. We'd love to hear of any suggestions for what you'd like to see in future updates. Cheers -Robert ## Frequently asked questions about Hook for iPhone ### What does Hook for iPhone do? Hook for iPhone is a music performance, mashup, and DJ app. It enables users to arrange and trigger loops, create expressive transitions using the Flux Fader, and offers a comprehensive editor for audio manipulation. It also includes a powerful integrated sampler for recording and importing sounds. ### What are the key features of Hook for iPhone? Key features include arranging and triggering loops on a grid, the Flux Fader for dynamic transitions with various effects, an integrated sampler that can record from the mic or other apps, and tight integration with AudioCopy for importing audio. It also provides a full editor with waveform editing and auto transient slicing. ### Is Hook for iPhone free to use? Yes, the iPhone version of Hook is free. There is a separate iPad version available for purchase, which is optimized for the larger screen and includes additional sound packs. ### What kind of music can I create with Hook for iPhone? Hook for iPhone is designed for live DJing, creating mashups, and producing music on the go. You can arrange loops, mix tracks, apply effects, and use the sampler to incorporate your own sounds or grab hooks from various sources like iTunes and Spotify. ### Can I import my own sounds into Hook for iPhone? Yes, you can import your own loops and sounds into Hook for iPhone. It features tight integration with AudioCopy, making it easy to drop in audio from other apps. Additionally, the integrated sampler allows you to record directly from your device's microphone or line-in, and grab hooks from services like iTunes and Spotify. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.0.1 — 2016-07-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*