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MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin

Guitar Strummer & Arpeggiator

48 ratings
61 reviews
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$12.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 25, 2020
  • August 28, 2025

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4Pockets.com
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About

This app generates MIDI note data to simulate guitar strumming and picking. It includes a soundfont player, definable chord pads, and a pattern editor for creating custom strumming and picking sequences. You can also chain patterns into songs and apply various audio effects.

✓Simulate guitar strumming and picking
✓Generate MIDI note data
✓Import and use soundfonts (.SF2, .DLS)
✓16 definable chord pads
✓Pattern editor for creating sequences
✓Song mode to chain patterns
✓6 and 12 string emulation
✓Built-in audio effects
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin. Based on 48 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great app for guitar tracks
  • 💡Versatile arpeggiator
  • 🎶Excellent sound quality
  • 🎹Capable soundfont player
  • 🎵Intuitive interface
  • 🚀Efficient workflow
  • ✨Inspiring creativity
  • 💰Good value for price
  • 🎸Realistic guitar sounds
  • 🎛️Customization options
  • 🎚️MIDI input/output capabilities
  • 🎼Song mode for progressions
  • 🎧Integrates well with GarageBand

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️Suspicious support website
  • 📉Limited control over swing/triplet tempo
  • ❓Difficult to get MIDI out
  • 🖱️Clunky UI
  • 🎛️MIDI input only triggers internal chords
  • 🎚️Pattern length restrictions
  • 📱VoiceOver accessibility issues
  • 🔊Internal sounds sometimes mute
  • 😵Annoying audio unit extension quit messages
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What's New in MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin

1.21

August 28, 2025

Added scene support to be compatible with future versions of iOS.

User reviews

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App Support is not opening

How to contact the developer? Pattern length 3, 5, 7 need to be included
RSK1234RSK1234

App support web site is gone!

Their app support link dumps you to done commercial demain. Just go away. You’re an embarrassment. There isn’t a 4Pockets.com other than a white blank and in tiny, yony font: “No input file specified.”
EriptronEriptron

Yes sir!

Combine this with Geoshred, and better soundfonts, and you are in acoustic heaven!!!
The endless river 420The endless river 420

Crash

App keeps crashing being hosted in AUM on iPhone 15 pro max. Tried to get support but the web page that comes up looks suspicious. Not even using the internal sounds. Since I am using my phone I put it into airplane mode as I am getting alerts about a storm. It seems to be ok after that. Very useful app so I hope that is the issue. Wish there was a way to have piano to guitar chords and also be able to strum manually.
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mhomanmhoman

Response from developer

Thanks for the great feedback. Checkout my tutorial videos on YouTube which can be found on the 'Paul the MusicMan' channel. This is where I get into more detail than I could ever do using the help.

Crash

App keeps crashing being hosted in AUM on iPhone 15 pro max. Tried to get support but the web page that comes up looks suspicious. Not even using the internal sounds. Since I am using my phone I put it into airplane mode as I am getting alerts about a storm.
mhomanmhoman

Response from developer

Thanks for the great feedback. Checkout my tutorial videos on YouTube which can be found on the 'Paul the MusicMan' channel. This is where I get into more detail than I could ever do using the help.

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App support is not opening

Bug

App support website is gone/suspicious

Bug

App keeps crashing when hosted in AUM

Bug

Plugin corrupts entire track and makes project impossible to open

Bug

Crashes constantly when used in AUM

Bug

Latest update causes failed to load in IMPC pro 2 and standalone

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App crashes and help function doesn't work

Bug

Audio unit extension quit messages

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Crashes when selecting a preset

Bug

Soundfonts not working when loaded as an instrument in AUM

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Sometimes stops all internal sounds

Bug

Pop up menus not accessible for VoiceOver

Bug

MIDI channel out returns to default on every startup

Bug

Chords bug out and change half the chord in latch mode

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Preset/chords would not save in AUM

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Requested Features

34 requests

Include pattern lengths of 3, 5, 7

Feature

Piano to guitar chords and manual strumming

Feature

Offset notes in pattern editor for swing/triplet tempos

Feature

Add swing/humanize to patterns

Feature

Functionality for capo or real-time key change with MIDI

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Pattern latch function in real-time with MIDI

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More guitar sounds and strum patterns

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Optimize for M1 Macs

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Save and export patterns to MIDI

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Tap or strum patterns manually and record

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Interface similar to Helium for saving/exporting MIDI

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Interface reminiscent of Guitarism

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Stronger colors for chosen/played chords

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Modulation in song creation (change key)

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Access MIDI parameters in Piano to Guitar mode

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More detailed documentation on chord formation

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Ability to reorder saved settings

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MIDI learn for CC messages

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Add more layers of pads for chords (7ths, sus, etc.)

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Double size pad page for more chords

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MIDI in functionality

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Ability to touch fretboard for custom chords/voicings

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Construct chords from scratch

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Control over pedal damping

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Add open tunings

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Change chords on every half and quarter beat

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Display current preset name at the top

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Add bend of notes and note sustain

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Improve interface for ARP/strum grid to match guitar tabs

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Save chord chains, chord pads, and custom strumming patterns separately

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Include custom chords in future versions

Feature

More Soundfont files

Feature

More presets

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Faster BPM adjustment

Feature

FAQ

What does MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin do?

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin simulates guitar strumming and picking techniques to generate MIDI note data. This data can be sent to external synthesizers or an internal soundfont engine, allowing for versatile music creation.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 6 and 12 string emulations, variable speed strumming, pattern creation up to 64 steps, song mode for chaining patterns, soundfont import, and 8 different built-in audio effects like reverb and distortion.

How is this app monetized?

This application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices and software is this app compatible with?

This app is an AUv3 plugin and is compatible with GarageBand running on iOS 14. It can send MIDI data to external synths or use its internal soundfont player.

How can I use this app to create music?

You can use MIDI Strummer to generate realistic guitar strumming and picking patterns. Create custom patterns, chain them into songs, import your favorite soundfonts, and apply effects to enhance your audio output within your DAW.