# Horn Section HD > Professional live horn section recordings for iOS music production. (iPhone/iPad app by Go Independent Records.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horn-section-hd/id1067001478 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Go Independent Records](https://appshunter.io/developer/502990601) - Category: Music - Price: $8.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.1 · 409 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-01-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horn-section-hd/id1067001478/reviews.md ## What is Horn Section HD? Real live horns for your songs, played by the first call horn section in The Netherlands, the Jayhorns! Right in your back pocket and recorded for IOS only! An app for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with dedicated design for all devices and full Audiobus and Inter App Audio support. Enhance your tracks with these licks, stabs and swells and enjoy the live feel of a real horn section! And in GarageBand the licks follow tempo and key, the perfect 'brass' add-on! Perfect for producers and songwriters….. licks, stabs, swells and more in 7 chapters performed in 3 bpms and 4 essential keys, over 300 in total. Perfect for Garageband users on IOS, all licks were performed with minor third intervals and are presented as Apple Loops so copied to GB the licks follow the key set in GB with ease, as well as tempo! (these features are 'Garageband only') Copy any lick to any other paste equipped DAW (and use built in time stretching and transposing functions if you like) and enhance your tracks with a live horn section at your finger tips as if you had them in your own studio. The lines were composed based on often requested parts as experienced by the incredible Jayhorns (see bio for tours/albums and credits). MAIN FEATURES: * All licks can be copied as Apple Loops to GB, following tempo and key changes * All licks can be copied to any other paste equipped daw * Full horn section library for anyone making music on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch * Audiobus compatible * Inter App Audio compatible * Easy auditioning of licks as they all loop within the app * Performed, recorded and built only for IOS * Many styles in relevant bpms (check content list) * Lines, swells, stabs and other content were produced with your compositions in mind * Uncut, not time stretched, actual high end recordings * Audio quality: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit (cd) * All licks, stabs and swell actually played separately in all bpms and keys, by the first call horn section in The Benelux * All licks can be cut, altered and moved for more complex arranging * Any lick can be used creatively outside the mentioned style with ease The licks were edited and mastered to a logical length, depending on style/meaning and use for you to place them quickly and get them automatically in the 'right spot" but they can be moved for different effects and placed freely within your sequencer of choice. And of course, licks can be stacked as well. Line up: Trumpet-Trumpet-Trombone-Saxophone (with Flugelhorn and Baritone Sax variations within the chapters). Content: * Funk, Disco 'n Dance: 9 section licks performed at 90, 110 and 130 bpm, all in the keys of A, C, Eb and Gb * Pop: 9 section licks performed at 90, 110 and 130 bpm, all in the keys of A, C, Eb and Gb * Soul: 9 section licks performed at 90, 110 and 130 bpm, all in the keys of A, C, Eb and Gb (4 licks in 130 bpm soul) * Jazz: 9 section licks performed at 90, 110 and 130 bpm, all in the keys of A, C, Eb and Gb * Stabs: 5 section licks performed at 90, 110 and 130 bpm, all in the keys of A, C, Eb and Gb * Swells: one horn swell performed at 90, 110 and 130 bpm, all in the keys of A, C, Eb and Gb and major and minor swells in the keys of Bb, Db, E and G * Fx 'n Moods: 4 fast and 4 slow shakes in the keys of A, C, Eb and Gb 'Down Boy' lick at 90, 110 and 130 bpm in A, C, Eb and Gb 'James' lick at 90 bpm Forte Piano and 130 bpm Sforzando in A, C, Eb and Gb 'What Goes Up' lick at 90 and 110 bpm in A, C, Eb and Gb 'Hornlike' lick at 90 bpm in A, C, Eb and Gb * Instructions/credits and Jayhorns info Don't settle for synth imitations or 'sounds like brass' solutions, go for the real thing and enjoy the experience, energy and full sound of the Jayhorns in your own song production, this is a living and breathing section and a purpose built release for IOS only. www.hornsectionhd.com (support site with soon to be released trailers) Also you will find DAW specific instructions on this page. ## Key features - Live horn section recordings - Apple Loops for GarageBand - Copyable to any DAW - Audiobus and Inter App Audio support - Over 300 licks, stabs, and swells - Multiple keys and tempos ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horn-section-hd/id1067001478/reviews.md ### 2/5 — It’s OK. *2023-07-08* Basically, that is the best review I can offer. It’s extremely limited in the BPM and chord choices. Somehow, I thought that it would be expanded from the free version. Honestly, had I known how limited it was I would not have made the purchase. Instead of using these clips as accents for your musical ideas, it essentially shoehorns you into developing an idea that will fit one of the limited horn stabs or swells that you can find here. I was definitely not satisfied. ### 3/5 — Keys *2022-07-12* Why only limited key plus bpm ? ### 5/5 — Great library of licks *2021-05-11* These sound superb, well recorded by top players. I am committed to learning to write my own arrangements and these comprise a useful addendum to playing actual big band charts to learn some standard vocabulary. Very fun to explore. ### 2/5 — Good sounds but *2017-01-21* Very, very limited to only a handful of chords & bpms. I would have liked more options for $10. ### 2/5 — Even more bare than Drum Loops HD 2... *2016-03-26* I pretty much said the same thing in my review of Drum Loops HD 2, but like another review said, the loops are repetitive & there are very few... If you're making an app for iOS musicians / producers, then it absolutely must be able to work with Audiobus and have clock-synced playback functionality - at the very least - as copying and pasting to another app is simply tedious and unnecessary when things like IAA, core MIDI & the new Ableton Link not only exist now, but have become standard in every other music production app. I would love to give this app a better rating, but with such limited features any sparse selection of genres of loops I really can't. Eagerly awaiting an update... ### 2/5 — Repetitive loops *2016-01-08* There is only a few loops in each category just different speeds and keys. No real bargain . It does work well but wish there were more variety ## Frequently asked questions about Horn Section HD ### What is Horn Section HD? Horn Section HD provides a collection of professionally recorded horn section licks, stabs, and swells for use in music production on iOS devices. It features content from the Jayhorns, a professional horn section from the Netherlands. ### How does Horn Section HD work with GarageBand? All licks in Horn Section HD can be copied as Apple Loops to GarageBand. Once copied, they automatically follow the tempo and key set within GarageBand, making integration seamless for brass add-ons. ### Can I use Horn Section HD with other DAWs? Yes, all licks can be copied to any other DAW that supports paste functionality. You can then use the DAW's built-in time stretching and transposing functions to further manipulate the sounds. ### What kind of horn sounds are included? The app includes a full horn section library featuring Trumpet, Trombone, and Saxophone, with variations including Flugelhorn and Baritone Sax. Content is available in Funk, Disco 'n Dance, Pop, Soul, and Jazz styles, as well as dedicated stabs. ### What is the audio quality of the recordings? The recordings are high-end, uncut, and not time-stretched, offering an actual live feel. The audio quality is 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, which is CD quality. ### What devices is Horn Section HD compatible with? Horn Section HD is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It features a dedicated design for all supported devices. ### How often is Horn Section HD updated? The latest version of Horn Section HD is 2.1, which was last updated on June 18, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app. ### What is the price of Horn Section HD? Horn Section HD is a paid application, priced at $8.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this app. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.1 — 2024-06-18 improvement under the hood ### 1.1 — 2016-12-07 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Huge library update! New licks in Funk, Pop, Soul and Jazz chapters! ### 1.0 — 2016-01-06 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Horn Section HD | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aurora (MIDI Controller)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-midi-controller/id1613073943) | 5.0 (2) | $2.99 | Music | | [Mastery: AI Audio Coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastery-ai-audio-coach/id6759849550) | — | Free | Music | | [Congas + - Drum Percussion Pad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congas-plus-drum-percussion-pad/id1525163114) | 3.8 (4) | $3.99 | Music | | [SWAM Piccolo Trumpet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-piccolo-trumpet/id1470372055) | 5.0 (1) | $19.99 | Music | | [SongJump](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songjump/id6751300827) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [Laney - Ironheart Guitar Amp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laney-ironheart-guitar-amp/id6739526890) | 4.1 (12) | $29.99 | Music | ## More apps by Go Independent Records - [Drum Clinic HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-clinic-hd/id502990598) - [Drum Loops HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loops-hd/id537228015) - [Drum Loops HD Light](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-loops-hd-light/id544282385) - [Drum Clinic HD Light](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-clinic-hd-light/id595200308) - [Percussion Loops HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussion-loops-hd/id789207886) - [Percussion Loops HD Light](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percussion-loops-hd-light/id792672041) All apps by Go Independent Records: https://appshunter.io/developer/502990601 ## Related topics [horn section hd light](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/horn-section-hd-light) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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