# LoopBud - AUv3 MIDI Recorder — Record, Loop and Jam with MIDI

> Powerful yet simple MIDI recorder and looper with unlimited patterns and bars. (iPhone/iPad app by Cem Olcay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopbud-auv3-midi-recorder/id1554773709 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopbud-auv3-midi-recorder/id1554773709/reviews.md

## What is LoopBud?

LoopBud is a super simple yet very powerful MIDI recorder and looper. You can work with unlimited patterns. Although the 4-bar loops are very fun, you can work with an unlimited number of bars on each pattern!

LoopBud has two record modes, Add mode and New mode. The "add mode" keeps adding new notes on each loop-cycle. The "new mode" clears out the previous recording and lets you record freshly on each cycle. You can work very fast with those modes. If you make a mistake, don't worry, you can use the "undo" option and get everything back!

LoopBud has quantization enabled by default. You can toggle quantizing by pressing the "quantize" button on the top-left side. You can also set the level of quantization from the settings menu.

If you want to speed up or slow down the clock, you can do so by pressing the "clock" button on the top-left side. You can achieve different effects on your live performances without a new recording.

You can also focus on a single bar by pressing the bar measure on the top. You can either record or loop a single bar - which is a unique feature of LoopBud.

In the settings menu, you can edit the piano roll's lowest and highest notes. The notes on the piano roll is not editable. However, you can export MIDI from the settings menu, and do editing on your favorite piano roll editor app!

LoopBud is not an audio app, it's a MIDI app. You need to connect a MIDI input and a MIDI output for LoopBud to work. You can do so from the settings menu in the standalone app. You can use the MIDI matrix editor on your DAW if you are using the AUv3 plugin. LoopBud also supports Ableton Link on the standalone app.

## Key features

- Unlimited MIDI patterns and bars
- Add and New recording modes
- Quantization with adjustable levels
- Tempo control for live effects
- Single bar focus for recording/looping
- MIDI export for external editing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopbud-auv3-midi-recorder/id1554773709/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great inspiration catcher

*2025-08-03*

I use this to grab great snippets from the various generative sequencers I use. It allows me to take building blocks and turn them into full tracks or easily manageable patterns for live play.

### 5/5 — Simple but effective

*2025-08-02*

If you need an easy to use looper then this may be for you. Like all of Cems apps it is functional, easy to use and great value

### 5/5 — Very useful Tool

*2025-08-02*

Really like to do MIDI loops with it!

### 4/5 — No recording/looping of MIDI CC

*2024-07-19*

Neat performance looper that’s intuitive and fun. Works great in standalone or as an AUv3 with AUM. However it does not record MIDI CC which I think is a huge fault. If this gets added in the future, it’ll be a five star app in my opinion.

### 4/5 — Love this app! Desperately needs “Remove bar” option!

*2023-11-14*

Great little app for making midi loops! Been using it for a couple weeks now and my only major issue is that we DESPERATELY need a button to remove bars from the loop. Thank you so much for making this!

### 3/5 — Lovely, Limited, Little App

*2022-08-17*

A really great simplified take on Atom 2. The signal chain was easy to set up in AUM, but the choice of pattern changes via CC only was really disappointing. It requires one of N unreliable midi-converter apps to switch patterns. 

Other reviewers piped in with some more ideas to make this a fully usable part of a professional toolset, and it’s almost there.

### 1/5 — No working with iPhone 11

*2022-06-22*

No working

### 4/5 — Great concept, a little buggy

*2021-09-19*

I really like this AUv3. It's a midi looper that caters to live performers, at least that's how I use it. There are just some minor issues, e.g. there's a button to add bars but none to remove them, sometimes the new recording doesn't overwrite all notes (certain pitches get "stuck" and the only way to fix it is to clear the clip). I also would love more and better midi implementation, e.g. add/remove bars, focus bar as toggle (the current rotary parameter doesn't work at all for me, same as pattern select) etc. Overall a brilliant concept though, and no, Atom 2 does not do what this does!

### 1/5 — No edit, useless

*2021-08-12*

This app only records midi, you can’t edit or dudge a note. It’s pretty useless.

Reply: I think the term "MIDI looping" is misleading. I have never seen an app that has midi recording with no ability to edit. It's 5$, I won't lose any sleep. I am just trying to help anyone else who might be misunderstanding. My review is NOT USELESS!  :)

**Developer response:** It’s pretty clear in the description what it does and does not. So, this review is pretty useless.

### 2/5 — Great developer, app still maturing

*2021-04-17*

Updated Review (mid-April 2021)
Very glad the new update addresses the app’s blocking of midi pitch and other controllers which I found particularly frustrating. However, until LoopBud offer minimal support of these necessary events in the loop itself, I can’t give more than 2.5 stars. Editing is a low priority, as long as users can record and overwrite pitch bend and mod as part of the loop. The developer deserves five stars for communication and rapid fixes!! I’ll happily upgrade my review and rating when the app is ready for primetime....

PS. A secondary feature request is a recording mode with undetermined loop length, allowing the user to jam and then find the loop. This would make the app much more usable in workflows such as mine... 

Old Review (early April 2021)
I wanted to love LoopBud. The UI isn’t great but the app seemed to offer a great way to compose and export MIDI patterns. But sadly the app not only doesn’t support pitch bend or mod wheel events but it blocks them when it’s used as a MIDI filter (for example in Audiobus 3). I found this out the hard way, when trying to work with a riff that used pitch bend.

The app developer replied to my email inquiry quickly and confirmed my findings. He indicated the feature is planned, but not in the immediate future. I am disappointed this fairly huge weakness wasn’t referenced in the app description, leading to terrible user experience. Players of midi controllers expect pitch bend and mod wheel to be supported, and even if these essential MIDI events cannot be recorded and looped, they certainly should not be blocked for playing over.

## Frequently asked questions about LoopBud

### What is LoopBud?

LoopBud is a MIDI recorder and looper application for iOS devices. It allows users to record, loop, and jam with an unlimited number of MIDI patterns and bars, offering flexible recording modes and tempo control.

### Does LoopBud have ads?

No, LoopBud does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an ad-free experience for its users.

### What devices does LoopBud support?

LoopBud is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, making it accessible to a wide range of iOS users.

### How much does LoopBud cost?

LoopBud is available for a one-time purchase price of $5.99. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its full functionality.

### Can I edit recorded MIDI notes in LoopBud?

The notes on the piano roll within LoopBud are not directly editable. However, you can export your MIDI recordings from the settings menu to edit them in your preferred piano roll editor application.

### How often is LoopBud updated?

LoopBud was last updated on July 17, 2024, with version 2.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support from the developer.

### What is the age rating for LoopBud?

LoopBud has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a general audience. This rating indicates that the content is appropriate for young children.

### Does LoopBud work offline?

As a MIDI recording and looping application, LoopBud is designed to function without an internet connection. However, it requires MIDI input and output connections to operate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2024-07-17

This version fixes the issue on recording the notes sent from sequencers on the first beat,
- Adds support section to settings menu on AUv3 app,
- Minor fixes and performance updates.

### 2.0 — 2023-05-30

This version adds support for running the app on Apple Silicon Macs.

### 1.9 — 2023-04-19

This version adds support for saving AU presets in the AUv3 plugin. 
The saved preset will be shared between multiple AU hosts.

### 1.8 — 2023-03-08

This version adds a new "Align" button to the top menu. You can align your first recorded notes to the start of the timeline automatically if you toggle that option. 
Includes lots of performance improvements and fixes as well.

### 1.7.2 — 2022-09-16

Minor fixes and improvements.

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All apps by Cem Olcay: https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853

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