# LitPads — Custom Soundboard — Music, Effects, DJ, Streaming

> Professional custom soundboard and audio trigger app for creators and performers. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Iseli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litpads-custom-soundboard/id6761675261 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcel Iseli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076035827)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litpads-custom-soundboard/id6761675261/reviews.md

## What is LitPads?

LitPads is a professional soundboard and audio pad app for musicians, DJs, podcasters, streamers, theater and live event sound ops, content creators, and live performers. Build custom sound boards, load your own audio files, and trigger sounds instantly with ultra low latency and polyphonic playback.

Whether you're running a live show, recording an in-person podcast, managing theater or church cues, DJing on stage, creating content for TikTok and Reels, or streaming on Twitch and YouTube Live (using LitPads on Mac for built-in audio routing), LitPads gives you a powerful, beautiful, and fully customizable sound trigger system across all your Apple devices.

PROFESSIONAL AUDIO ENGINE
• Four play modes: One Shot (retrigger on every tap), Loop (continuous playback), Toggle (tap on, tap off), and Hold (play while pressed)
• Layered retriggering with 4 voice polyphony per pad for seamless, click free sound stacking
• Per pad Volume, Stereo Pan, Fade In (0 to 5s), and Fade Out (0 to 5s) controls
• 3 band EQ per pad: High Pass Filter, Parametric EQ with adjustable frequency, gain, and Q factor, and Low Pass Filter with visual frequency response curve
• Pitch shifting from −24 to +24 semitones with fine tuning (±50 cents) in Pitch Only or Speed mode
• Audio trimming with a zoomable waveform editor (up to 20x zoom) and real time preview
• Configurable buffer sizes: 128 samples (2.9ms), 256 samples (5.8ms), 512 samples (11.6ms), and 1024 samples (23.2ms)

LIVE PERFORMANCE TOOLS
• Audio ducking: automatically lower other pads when a trigger pad plays, with adjustable duck amount and fade time
• Solo mode per pad: stops all other pads on the board with a single tap
• Track chaining: automatically trigger the next pad in sequence when the current one finishes
• Board Exclusive mode: only one pad plays at a time on a board
• Global Fade Out: smoothly fade every playing pad to silence with one tap, with per pad or universal fade time

MIDI AND HARDWARE CONTROL
• Full MIDI input support for hardware controllers and keyboards via USB-C or Bluetooth
• Per pad MIDI note assignment (0 to 127) with one tap MIDI Learn
• Auto Map entire boards to sequential MIDI notes starting from any octave (C0 through C5)
• Velocity sensitive playback that scales pad volume dynamically
• Pair with affordable MIDI pad controllers (Akai LPD8, Korg nanoPAD, Worlde Easypad) for tactile control

IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE
• Import audio files from the Files app, including iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and any connected cloud storage
• Record sounds with the built in microphone recorder
• Bulk import with preview, per file playback, and custom file naming before import
• Drag and drop audio files directly onto boards (iPad)
• Export and share entire boards as portable .soundboard bundles, or share individual pad audio files


ONE LITPADS, EVERY APPLE DEVICE
LitPads is one app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — free to download on every platform from the App Store. Use iPhone or iPad for live performance, in-person podcasting, mobile content creation, on-stage DJing, and theater cues. Open it on Mac for full pro streaming workflows: route soundboard audio to OBS, Twitch, YouTube Live, Discord, and Zoom via virtual audio drivers like LitLink (our companion driver) or BlackHole. 

FREE TO START, PRO TO UNLOCK
The free version includes 20 pads across 6 boards with full access to volume, pan, fade, trimming, all play modes, solo mode, board exclusive mode, recording, and all seven skins. Upgrade to LitPads Pro with a single one time purchase to unlock unlimited pads and boards, EQ, pitch shifting, MIDI support, audio ducking, track chaining, and more.

Buy Pro once on any of your Apple devices — iPhone, iPad, or Mac — and your Pro features unlock on every other device automatically when you sign in with the same Apple Account. Just install LitPads (free) on each device you want to use it on. No subscriptions. No ads. No re-buying. Just great sound.

## Key features

- Custom soundboard creation
- Load own audio files
- Ultra low latency playback
- Multiple playback modes
- Per-pad audio controls
- MIDI input support
- Import from cloud storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LitPads Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litpads-custom-soundboard/id6761675261/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sound Library

*2026-08-28*

I really love the Sound Library. The Soundbords are easy to use.

### 5/5 — Cream of the crop!

*2026-07-15*

Amazing app, not only does it have a lot of customization options for every sound / song you add it also has no ads whatsoever and the free version already has amazing functionality but to top it all off customer service for a tiny issue I had was very attentive and fixed my problem completely ( the issue was user error on my part at that) if you’re on the fence give this app a shot you won’t regret it

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the kind words. I am really trying my best to make this app as good as possible and whenever I get good feedback like this, this gives me even more motivation to work on LitPads. If there's anything you would like to see in future versions of LitPads or if you do have any more feedback about the current features, please let me know, and I'll be more than glad to look into it!

### 5/5 — Amazing App!

*2026-06-20*

I love how customizable each button is and how everything syncs across my devices. The folder feature adds great organization for managing multiple soundboards, making it easy to separate my casual iPhone sound effects from my Mac video recording effects.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review! Much appreciated.Very happy to hear you are satisfied with LitPads so far. Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see in the application and I would be more than happy to have a look at it. Also rest assured that I am constantly working on improving the existing features. I am currently working on the 1.8.0 version that will introduce remote control to the app and will feature a completely overhauled trim mode! Have a lovely day.

## Frequently asked questions about LitPads

### What is LitPads?

LitPads is a professional soundboard and audio pad app designed for musicians, DJs, podcasters, streamers, and live performers. It allows users to build custom soundboards, load their own audio files, and trigger sounds instantly with low latency.

### What devices does LitPads support?

LitPads is available as a single app across all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is free to download on each platform.

### Can I use my own sounds with LitPads?

Yes, LitPads allows you to import audio files from the Files app, including cloud storage like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. You can also record sounds directly using the built-in microphone recorder.

### Does LitPads have ads?

No, LitPads does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no ads to disrupt your workflow or performance.

### What are the playback modes in LitPads?

LitPads offers four play modes: One Shot (retrigger on every tap), Loop (continuous playback), Toggle (tap on, tap off), and Hold (play while pressed). This provides flexibility for various audio triggering needs.

### Can LitPads be controlled with external hardware?

Yes, LitPads features full MIDI input support for hardware controllers and keyboards via USB-C or Bluetooth. You can assign MIDI notes per pad and utilize velocity-sensitive playback.

### How often is LitPads updated?

The latest version of LitPads is 1.8.0, released on June 22, 2026. Updates are released regularly to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the age rating for LitPads?

LitPads has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is designed for professional use but is accessible to younger creators as well.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.4 — 2026-08-29

This update fixes crashes and makes cue lists easier to work with.

• Fixed a crash that could happen when reordering cues in a cue list.
• Fixed a rare crash on the board right after a sound was removed.
• Reordering cues is now simpler and reliable. Tap the up and down arrows on a cue, or touch and hold a cue and choose Move Up or Move Down. This works both while building a show in the cue editor and live in Cue Mode.
• General stability improvements.

### 1.9.3 — 2026-08-27

Neu auf dem iPad: Performance-Modus. Tippe auf den Blitz in den Quick Tools, um Abspielcursor, Leuchten und Pad-Animationen zu pausieren und den Audio-Puffer fuer minimale Latenz zu begrenzen. Gemacht fuer Live-Auftritte, mit feiner Steuerung unter Einstellungen > Performance. Neu auf dem iPad: Loop im Handumdrehen. Die Quick Tools haben ein neues Loop-Werkzeug: Tippe auf ein Pad, um es nur fuer diese Session zu loopen, ohne seine Einstellungen zu aendern, sogar waehrend es bereits spielt (es laeuft nahtlos weiter). Neu auf dem iPad: Loop-Modus. Ein Knopf neben Fade Out: Solange er aktiv ist, loopt alles, was gerade spielt, und alles, was du danach spielst. Baue ein Klangbett, lass es laufen und stoppe alles mit einem Druck. Unter der Haube laeuft die Audio-Engine jetzt durchgehend mit 48 kHz und passt damit zur nativen Audio-Hardware deines Geraets, mit weniger Konvertierungen und sauberem Klang. Ausserdem neu: eine extreme 64-Samples-Puffer-Option, schnelleres anschlagdynamisches MIDI-Triggern, ein verbesserter EQ mit optionalem Live-Spektrum-Analyzer und kleine Verbesserungen in der ganzen App, etwa beim Abspielcursor von One-Shot-Pads. (NOTE: enter with real umlauts in ASC: für, läuft, außerdem, Geräts.)

### 1.9.2 — 2026-08-21

This update makes iCloud Sync clearer and easier to troubleshoot. Flip iCloud Sync and LitPads now reminds you to restart so it actually takes effect. If your device runs an older system version (iOS 18, macOS 15 or earlier), the sync status in Settings now says so, since updating usually fixes sync trouble. And Export Diagnostics includes your sync status, so support can help faster. Plus small fixes throughout.

### 1.9.1 — 2026-08-21

New users now start with a board of ready-to-play sounds, so the very first tap makes some noise. A friendly hint on the next empty pad shows where to add your own.

Plus smarter board cleanup when syncing across devices, an expanded Pro features guide in Help, and small fixes throughout.

### 1.9.0 — 2026-08-18

Turn any sound into a character — 1.9.0 brings Voice FX!

• VOICE FX (Pro): 9 one-tap voice presets — Robot, Chipmunk, Monster, Glitch, Radio, Telephone, Alien, and more. A real ring modulator powers the Robot, the Radio layers genuine static under your sound, and every preset stays fully tweakable afterwards: it simply sets your pad's own effects.
• TIME-STRETCH (Pro): Change a sound's speed without changing its pitch — or couple them in Tape mode for the classic record-player sound.
• DELAY (Pro): A full echo editor on every pad — spacing, repeats, mix, and tone.
• MAC KEYBOARD CONTROL (free): Arrow keys select pads, Space plays them, Option+Space fades, and Option+arrows skips through long clips with clean, silent jumps. Cheat sheet in Settings.
• Redesigned Voice editor: presets up top, EQ/Reverb/Delay one tap away.
• Plus small fixes and polish throughout.

## More apps by Marcel Iseli

- [Tinnitus Sounds & Masking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinnitus-sounds-and-masking/id6760672598)
- [UnFox — Unarchiver & Extractor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfox-unarchiver-and-extractor/id6761408927)

All apps by Marcel Iseli: https://appshunter.io/developer/1076035827

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[custom soundboard creator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/custom-soundboard-creator)

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