# Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 — AUv3 Midi Effect Looper Plugin

> Visual MIDI automation AUv3 plugin for music creation and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Juan Maguid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowfi-dojo-automaton-auv3/id6741509788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Juan Maguid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680114440)
- Category: Music
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14 · 20 MB
- Released: 2025-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowfi-dojo-automaton-auv3/id6741509788/reviews.md

## What is Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3?

LowFi Dojo Automaton is a creative MIDI automation AUv3 plugin that brings the fun back to MIDI recording and automation. Born from the need to simplify MIDI automation, it transforms the often complex tasks of MIDI recording and parameter control into an engaging, visual experience. Originally designed for AUM on iOS to provide essential MIDI recording capabilities, it also works seamlessly with Logic Pro on macOS and AudioBus 3 on iOS.

**Note: This is an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin and does not function as a standalone app. While primarily developed for AUM and tested with Logic Pro, it also works great in Audiobus3 and Loopy Pro**

Why Automaton?
Traditional MIDI recording and automation can be intimidating with complex interfaces and technical barriers. Automaton takes a different approach, focusing on making both MIDI note recording and parameter automation accessible and enjoyable through an intuitive circular interface that lets you see your music and movements as you create them. Perfect for AUM users who need a straightforward yet powerful MIDI recording and automation solution.

Key Features

- Intuitive circular visualization with color-coded notes and automation paths
- Real-time MIDI recording and playback for both notes and CC messages
- Comprehensive MIDI CC automation recording and smooth playback
- Support for standard MIDI CCs, high-resolution CCs, and channel mode messages
- Visualize automation movements with dynamic particle effects
- Record and playback parameter changes from supported synthesizers
- Adjustable loop length and playback speed
- Note quantization options (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32)
- Octave shifting (-4 to +4 octaves)
- MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support
- Smooth automation transitions
- HOLD mode for sustained notes

Getting Started in AUM

Load the plugin:

Tap the '+' button in AUM
Select "MIDI Effect"
Choose "LowFi Dojo Automaton"


Set up MIDI routing:

Connect your MIDI keyboard/controller to the plugin's input
Connect the plugin's output to your synth/instrument


Basic recording:

Press Play in AUM (recording requires transport to be active)
Press the "RECORD" button to start recording
Play your MIDI keyboard/controller and move synth parameters
Watch as notes and automation paths appear in the circular display
Press "RECORD" again to stop
Your recorded sequence will automatically loop


Fine-tuning:

Adjust "LOOP LENGTH" to change the sequence duration
Use "SPEED" to control playback tempo
Toggle "QUANTIZE" to snap notes to the grid
Use "OCTAVE" to shift notes up or down
Toggle "HOLD" to switch between sustained notes (ON) and short triggers (OFF)
Adjust "SMOOTH" to control automation transition smoothness



Automation Recording
When used with compatible synthesizers and instruments, Automaton can record and play back various types of MIDI control data:

Parameter movements (filter cutoff, resonance, etc.)
Expression controls
Modulation
Aftertouch
Pitch bend
Any MIDI CC supported by your instrument

Logic Pro Usage
When using LowFi Dojo Automaton in Logic Pro:

Insert as a MIDI effect plugin in your track's signal chain
Ensure the transport is running for recording functionality
All features work identically to iOS operation
Compatible with Logic's Smart Controls automation

## Key features

- Intuitive circular visualization
- Real-time MIDI recording and playback
- Comprehensive MIDI CC automation
- MPE support
- Adjustable loop length and playback speed
- Note quantization options


## Frequently asked questions about Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3

### What is Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3?

Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 is a creative MIDI automation plugin designed to simplify MIDI recording and parameter control. It offers a visual, circular interface for an engaging music creation experience.

### How does Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 work?

It functions as an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin, allowing you to record and playback MIDI notes and CC messages in real-time. It integrates with DAWs like AUM, Logic Pro, and Audiobus 3.

### What are the key features of Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3?

Key features include an intuitive circular visualization, real-time MIDI recording, comprehensive CC automation, MPE support, adjustable loop length, and note quantization.

### Can Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 record parameter changes from synthesizers?

Yes, when used with compatible synthesizers and instruments, it can record and play back parameter movements like filter cutoff, resonance, expression controls, and more.

### What platforms is Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 available on?

It is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, supporting the AUv3 plugin format for use within compatible music applications.

### How much does Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 cost?

The application is a one-time purchase priced at $5.99.

### How often is Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 updated?

The latest version, 1.4, was released on May 21, 2026, indicating a recent update. The app is generally updated to ensure compatibility and introduce new features.

### Does Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 have ads?

No, Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-05-21

New Features
• MIDI Learn: unmapped buttons wiggle while learn mode is active.
• Motion speed range extended from 4x to 16x.

Bug Fixes
• Recorded notes no longer sound metallic — playback timing is now sample-accurate.
• Notes no longer hang when you stop the sequencer (e.g. in AUM).
• Live notes are no longer silenced while recording.
• Multi-channel (MIDI CH) mode fixed — note tracking is now channel-aware, no more stuck or colliding notes.

UI Changes
• MIDI learn button renamed to MIDI LRN, restyled to match other buttons.
• Toggle-on fill now uses each button's assigned colour.

### 1.3 — 2026-01-14

New Shuffle MIDI Effects (8 new modes):

GATE - Random gate effect creating rhythmic gaps
HALF - Halftime feel (slower groove)
DOUBLE - Doubletime feel (faster groove)
HUMAN - Humanize timing for natural feel
VEL RND - Randomize note velocities
EUCLID - Euclidean rhythm generator
MICRO - Microtiming groove shifts
TUPLET - Triplet feel conversion

Total shuffle modes expanded from 13 to 21.

UI Improvements:

Reorganized button layout: RECORD/SYNC/QUANTIZE/HOLD OFF on top row, UNDO/CLEAR on bottom row (safer - less accidental clearing)
Quantize button now displays current value directly (e.g. "QUANTIZE 1/16") with visual pressed state when active
Increased button width for better text padding

### 1.2 — 2025-03-21

## New Feature: MIDI Channel Mode
The new **MIDI CH** knob lets you choose between:
- **MONO**: All MIDI events consolidated to channel 1 (default)
- **MULTI**: Preserves original MIDI channel information

This new feature allows you to:
- Control multiple instruments from a single pattern
- Create arrangements with different sounds on different channels
- Record parts on separate channels for more complex compositions
- Preserve MPE data across channels for expressive controllers

## Performance Improvements
- Fixed CPU spikes when clearing patterns
- Eliminated hanging notes issues across all host applications
- Optimized multi-channel processing for better CPU efficiency
- Improved handling of MIDI note-offs to prevent stuck notes
- Enhanced recording workflow to eliminate doubled notes and artifacts
- Fixed artifacts in HOLD mode when working with external controllers

## Enhanced MIDI Recording
- Improved handling of overlapping MIDI messages during recording
- Better latency management for real-time recording
- Optimized note handling across different channels
- More reliable handling of high-resolution CC messages
- Preserved channel information for all MIDI event types

## Expanded Multichannel Support
- Full preservation of channel information for notes, CCs, pitch bend, aftertouch
- Proper handling of high-resolution (14-bit) CC pairs on different channels
- Consistent channel routing for all MIDI event types
- Improved MPE compatibility with channel-specific expression

## State Saving Enhancements
- Presets now properly save and restore channel information
- Improved backward compatibility with older project files
- More reliable plugin state restoration across DAW sessions
- Channel settings are properly persisted between sessions

## Quick Setup in AUM
1. Add Lowfi Dojo Automaton to a MIDI track in AUM
2. Turn the MIDI CH knob to "MULTI"
3. To control multiple synths:
   - Add several AUv3 synths to your session
   - Set each synth to receive on a different MIDI channel
   - Route MIDI from Lowfi Dojo Automaton to all synths
   - Record parts on different channels to control each synth separately

OR

- To use with multi-timbral synths (like SampleTank 4, Ravenscroft 275):
   - Load the multi-timbral synth and configure different sounds on different channels
   - Route MIDI from Lowfi Dojo Automaton to the synth
   - Record parts on different channels to trigger different sounds

## MPE Implementation Improvements
- Better handling of MPE pressure, timbre, and pitch data across channels
- Improved visualization of MPE data in the circular display
- Proper persistence of MPE information in patterns
- Optimized MPE event processing for better performance

## UI Improvements
- Consistent knob sizing across the interface
- Improved spacing between control rows for better usability
- Cleaner text display for MIDI CH status
- Enhanced visual feedback during recording on different channels

Happy music making!
Juan Maguid

### 1.13 — 2025-03-14

Version 1.13 Release Notes
Bug Fixes

- Fixed an issue where notes could hang when using the CLEAR button
- Improved MIDI cleanup when clearing patterns

### 1.12 — 2025-03-10

Improvements

Fixed MIDI routing in AUM: Eliminated the "double-hit" issue when recording notes using AUM's built-in keyboard. Notes now record cleanly without unwanted duplicates.
Enhanced MIDI handling: Improved the way MIDI events are processed during recording for more reliable performance across all hosts.
Optimized real-time recording: Better separation between the direct monitoring path and the recording path to ensure what you hear is exactly what gets recorded.

Technical Details
This release addresses a specific issue where MIDI notes would be doubled when using the virtual keyboard in AUM. The problem occurred because the same MIDI event was being sent twice - once directly to the output and once through the automation system. We've refined the MIDI routing during recording to ensure each note is only processed once.
Who Benefits?

iOS users working in AUM with the on-screen keyboard
Anyone experiencing doubled notes during recording
Users with complex MIDI routing setups

Thank you for your continued support of LowFi Dojo Automaton.

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