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4.5 avg rating

7 free apps

Updated October 2026

Locus

Joe Topjian

🔧 Utilities

🎵 Music

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This app offers a multi-delay effect with pitch-shifting capabilities, allowing for harmonized sounds and ambient textures. It includes a looper, amp simulator, and reverb for creative sound design. Optimized for iOS devices with audio interface support.

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Experience a realistic string plucking simulator. Draw your own strings to create unique songs or listen to classical pieces played automatically. Discover the natural feel for yourself.

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Echo Beach: Sampler Beat Maker

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This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful sampler and sequencer, allowing you to capture, chop, and arrange audio with a modern workflow. Easily export your creations as stems, MIDI, or a full mix to any Digital Audio Workstation.

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Explore a vast collection of vintage synth sounds inspired by early 2000s digital music. This app offers over 1,000 samples and 60+ PCM sound sources, with over 100 presets for immediate inspiration. It functions as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs.

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Relax Radio

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Stream a diverse selection of internet radio stations focused on chillout, ambient, and relaxation music. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask and explore a wide variety of channels for meditation, focus, or unwinding.

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AudioKit FM Player 2: DX Synth

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This app offers a classic 80s FM synth experience with a vast library of sounds, effects, and sequencing capabilities. It's designed for musicians and producers to explore award-winning tones and create music on their iPad.

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Audiobus: Mixer for Music Apps

Connect your Sound and Audio

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This app acts as a central hub for music creation, allowing you to connect various music apps and hardware. Seamlessly route audio and MIDI between compatible applications and external devices to build complex sound chains and enhance your creative workflow.

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My Converter: Music & Audio

Mp4, Wav, Flac, Mp3-converter

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Easily convert audio files and create custom ringtones with this versatile tool. It supports a wide range of formats and allows for batch conversions and quality control of your audio tracks.

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