iFretless Sax

iFretless Sax

expressive musical instrument

8 ratings
49 reviews
#199 in paid Music
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$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 6, 2013
  • September 24, 2025

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This app provides realistic woodwind instrument sounds for musicians, especially those familiar with string instruments. It uniquely responds to touch gestures like vibrato and sliding, offering a more natural imitation than keyboard synths. It also supports MIDI input from various controllers.

Realistic woodwind sounds
String player gesture response
Dynamic volume control
MIDI input/output
Audio Unit v3 support
Audiobus support
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What's New in iFretless Sax

4.0.19

September 24, 2025

Smaller fixes and improvements.

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Top Paid

📉 199-18

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This app dropped -18 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on July 10, 2026.

User reviews

Great app - but not loading in AUM in iPadOS 26

I love this app for the sounds, and it’s worked reliably for years, but after trying the iPadOS 26 beta, I am seeing that it will not load in AUM (but it does work standalone). Is this an active issue for the developers? Thanks!

The BEST app

I LOVE all these fretless apps, THE sax and bass being the BEST, i’m not sure what the other guys found wrong with this app, but let me tell you folks, this application is absolutely perfect and I’ve been playing it every single day. works just fine, it has awesome vibrato and it also allows MIDI!!!
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iFretless Apps open up a whole new world of Instruments + MIDI for Guitarists and Bassists!

Each iFretless app gives you the ability to play countless lead instruments (Horns, Brass, Guitar, Bass or ANY MIDI instrument) - All without having to learn keyboard!

The sounds built into these apps are top notch! The flexibility to setup the number of frets and strings and the note offset between strings is a game-changer!

Do you want to instantly apply your skills as a bassist or guitarist to ANY instrument? Would you like to perform a sax or trumpet solo from your virtual bass on the screen? Easy/peasy!

Do you just want to play along with some tunes while you on the move? Piece of cake!

Would you like to play a local or remote synthesizer from your familiar fretboard instrument? This is an essential app to help make that happen!

I’ve wait for an instrument app like this for YEARS!
For the lowest possible latency use wired headphones (but it works with Bluetooth headphones as well).

Just TRY it!
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Не работает

Программа тупо не работает

Good - but Tenor Sax needs fixing.

This has some good sounds with plenty of options to tweak the eq and reverb amongst other things. Unfortunately as others have observed, the Tenor Sax sound is not very usable due to a pronounced percussive click at the beginning of each note.
So far it is working well as an AUv3 in Cubasis and Dorico.
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FAQ

What kind of instruments can I play with this app?

The app offers realistic sounds for several woodwind instruments, including Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, and Bass Clarinet. It also includes a Synth Lead sound.

How does this app differ from traditional keyboard synths for woodwind sounds?

This app is designed to respond naturally to finger movements similar to those used by string players for vibrato and sliding between pitches. This allows for a more believable and natural imitation of woodwind sounds compared to standard keyboard-based synthesizers.

Can I use external controllers with this app?

Yes, the app supports MIDI input from both EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) MIDI controller devices and standard keyboard MIDI controllers. It also supports MIDI output.

What are the key features for expressive playing?

Key features include dynamic volume control based on touch force, allowing for nuanced playing. It also supports MIDI in and out, Audio Unit v3, and Audiobus, enabling integration into various music production workflows.

Is this app suitable for live performance?

Yes, the app is designed for both recording and live performance. Its ability to respond to touch gestures and its support for MIDI controllers make it a versatile tool for musicians seeking expressive woodwind sounds in a live setting.