# MultitrackStudio for iPad — Audio / MIDI recording studio > iPad-based multitrack audio and MIDI music recording studio. (iPhone/iPad app by Giel Bremmers.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitrackstudio-for-ipad/id776998585 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Giel Bremmers](https://appshunter.io/developer/725618702) - Category: Music - Price: $29.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.45/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 25 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-01-06 - Data updated: 2026-07-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitrackstudio-for-ipad/id776998585/reviews.md ## What is MultitrackStudio for iPad? MultitrackStudio turns your iPad into a digital multitrack music recording studio. You can record, edit and mix audio and MIDI tracks. Both "one man band" recording, adding tracks one at a time, and live multitrack recording are supported. Both audio and MIDI tracks can be edited. MIDI editing features include pianoroll, drum, score and pattern editors. Tempo and time signature can change throughout the song. MultitrackStudio for iPad comes with many high quality audio effects including a guitar amp simulator. MIDI instruments include GM-compatible MultitrackStudio Instruments, SoundFont Player and Matrix Sampler. External (hardware) synths can be used as well. AUv3 audio effects, instruments and MIDI effects are supported, so 3rd party apps can integrate into MultitrackStudio. The straightforward user-interface has been designed with tape-based recording in mind. It's easy to use yet powerful. Key features: • Up to 16 audio/MIDI tracks, audio tracks can be mono or stereo. • Editors: audio, pianoroll, drum, score, MIDI patterns, MIDI controllers, tempo/time signature and song. • One effect return section. • One master section. • Three effect slots per mixer section (two for MIDI tracks). • Audio Effects: Automated Fader, Chorus, Compressor, DeEsser, Echo, EQ, Flanger, Guitar Amp, Master Limiter, Noise Gate, Phaser, Reverb, Rotor, Saturator, Stereo Imager, Tremolo, Tuner and Vibrato. • MIDI instruments: MultitrackStudio Instruments (General MIDI compatible), SoundFont Player, Matrix Sampler, up to four Virtual MIDI Apps and up to two CoreMIDI output devices.. • MIDI Effects: Arpeggiator, Poly Modulator and Velocity Curve. • Supports Audio Unit effects and instruments and MIDI effects (the latter require iOS 12). • Supports Inter-App Audio effects and instruments. • Supports Audiobus (acts as output in Audiobus app). • Supports MPE, MIDI 2.0 and MIDI-CI (MIDI 2.0 requires iPadOS 14). The MultitrackStudio Instruments acoustic pianos support the MIDI 2.0 Piano profile. • MIDI sources: onscreen keyboard (keyboard, fourths, guitar, bass, violin, matrix, chords and drum layouts) and up to two CoreMIDI input devices. Supports Bluetooth LE MIDI. • Supports Bluetooth audio output. • Audio sample rate: 44.1 or 48 kHz. • Imports .wav, .aif, .flac, .m4a, .mp3, .mid, .midi2 and various other audio file types (Flac requires iPadOS 16). • Exports .wav, .flac, .m4a, .mid and .midi2 files (Flac requires iPadOS 16). • Import/export audio/MIDI via Document Picker, Copy/paste, iTunes File Sharing, AudioShare or email. • Imports/exports .zip file containing all files needed to open song, compatible with MultitrackStudio for Windows/macOS. • Lyrics/chords prompter and editor. • Also works with mouse/trackpad/keyboard (requires iPadOS 13.4). The Pro Extension (available as in-app purchase) adds these features: • Up to 64 tracks. • Up to 3 extra Effect Slots. (*) • Up to 3 extra Effect Returns. (*) • Up to 8 Groups. (*) • Multichannel audio playback. (*) • Mixer and effect automation. • Audio pitch shifting in track editors. • Time stretching in track editors. • Tempo editor can process audio tracks. • Stretch and Stretch Accelerando in tempo editor. • Multi MIDI Editor (edit multiple tracks in a single editor).. • Convolutor effect with Vintage Reverbs. • Load custom speaker IR in Guitar Amp. • Sidechain input on Compressor and AU effects that support it. • Dynamics effect, supports sidechaining. • Multiband Compressor effect. • Auto Wah effect. • Phase Inverter effect. • Transposer effect. • Vocal Tuner effect. • Sample rate conversion in Export Mix dialog. • Create new song using current as template. • Remote Control for transport ("MIDI Learn") (*) Limited by iPad screen size. There's just one additional space on iPad smaller iPads. 10.5" iPads have two spaces, 12.9" iPads have three spaces. An Effect Slot, an Effect Return and the Output Selector (for groups and multichannel playback) take one space each. ## Key features - Up to 64 audio/MIDI tracks - Audio, pianoroll, drum, score editors - Extensive audio effects library - Multiple MIDI instrument options - AUv3 and Inter-App Audio support - Lyrics/chords prompter and editor ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $29.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Extension | $24.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 39) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitrackstudio-for-ipad/id776998585/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2025-08-20, version 5.2* I can’t believe more people aren’t using. This seems to me like it should be number one. It has everything a composer could want everything a songwriter could want. ### 5/5 — Better than most *2025-05-06, version 5.1* I own about 6 iOS DAWS. This app has several advantages but some shortcomings. The UI is somewhat quirky in that it is not all that intuitive. Takes a while to get the hang of it. The biggest advantage, for me , over similar apps is the piano roll editor. Moving and editing midi notes is extremely easy and well designed. However, there are two features I’d like to see added. It would be helpful if, when adjusting note velocity, one could hear the sound change similar to what GarageBand offers. Also, I’d like to be able to import a midi file and be able to change the key of the song. UPDATE 5/5/2025 Previously I used a standalone piano app via inter app audio for recording. However, I will now standardize with the MTS Studio provided grand piano. With some tweaking of the app provided EQ, I was able to achieve a sound that rivaled the standalone app. I just saved about 800MB of space. Wish I would have pursued this earlier. ### 5/5 — Awesome iPad Multitrack Music Recording App! *2025-01-12, version 5.0.1* I have used MultiTrackStudio (MTS) for ipad over several years now and feel it is simply the best multitrack recording software available for home studio, professional-quality music recording. Even in its stand-alone basic version it is awesome. When linked to AUDIOSHARE and AUDIOBUS apps it creates a completely powerful, but user friendly digital audio workstation with enormous storage and organizational capacity. I put away my old Cakewalk/PC and GarageBand/ipad recording programs. MTS for ipad simply blew them all away, was much easier to use, and was very inexpensive. Perhaps its strongest feature is its developer, Geil Bremmers, who maintains an MTS user forum to quickly and personally address user questions, problems and or reports of software bugs. He also posts songs created with his App. The available high sampling rates and quality bitrates provide better than CD quality music, and the app works flawlessly with both lossless audio files and full MIDI implementation (with excellent available on-board optional instruments for playback). The Pro Extension version provides unlimited track access, multiple additional effect options, and additional MIDI playback instruments. The MTS features are too extensive to review herein. I have effectively retired my 8-track Fostex multitrack tape recording system as MTS blows it away in terms of sound quality, ease of operation, and amazing versatility. I compose, perform and record with musicians from all across the USA, most of which send me their own tracks (in .wav, .m4a, .mp3, etc formats) from either professional studios or their own complex recording software. I can do a quicker and better job of mixing their tracts down in my iPad using MTS then they can with their higher end PC or Mac programs. The MTS on-board master compression and limiter functions quite simply rival pro studios in quality, allowing me to quickly edit, mix down and provide my colleagues with multitrack stereo demo’s having CD quality, for free. Blow off Garage Band, Auria and Cubasis and move onto MultiTrackStudio….you will be very glad you did. Dr. K. ### 5/5 — Awesome iPad Multitrack Music Recording App! *2024-11-20* I have used MultiTrackStudio (MTS) for ipad over several years now and feel it is simply the best multitrack recording software available for home studio, professional-quality music recording. Even in its stand-alone basic version it is awesome. When linked to AUDIOSHARE and AUDIOBUS apps it creates a completely powerful, but user friendly digital audio workstation with enormous storage and organizational capacity. I put away my old Cakewalk/PC and GarageBand/ipad recording programs. MTS for ipad simply blew them all away, was much easier to use, and was very inexpensive. Perhaps its strongest feature is its developer, Giel Bremmers, who maintains an MTS user forum to quickly and personally address user questions, problems and or reports of software bugs. He also posts songs created with his App. The available high sampling rates and quality bitrates provide better than CD quality music, and the app works flawlessly with both lossless audio files and full MIDI implementation (with excellent available on-board optional instruments for playback). The Pro Extension version provides unlimited track access, multiple additional effect options, and additional MIDI playback instruments. The MTS features are too extensive to review herein. I have effectively retired my 8-track Fostex multitrack tape recording system as MTS blows it away in terms of sound quality, ease of operation, and amazing versatility. I compose, perform and record with musicians from all across the USA, most of which send me their own tracks (in .wav, .m4a, .mp3, etc formats) from either professional studios or their own complex recording software. I can do a quicker and better job of mixing their tracts down in my iPad using MTS then they can with their higher end PC or Mac programs. The MTS on-board master compression and limiter functions quite simply rival pro studios in quality, allowing me to quickly edit, mix down and provide my colleagues with multitrack stereo demo’s having CD quality, for free. Blow off Garage Band, Auria and Cubasis and move onto MultiTrackStudio….you will be very glad you did. Dr. K. ### 5/5 — Don’t let that humble icon fool you… *2023-06-18* MultiTrack Studio is brilliant. It has a deep feature set that gives me absolute creative freedom. It is bleeding edge with audio and especially MIDI. The developer is very engaged with users, and continues to release massive updates with great new features. Careful attention has been given to useability. 10 out of 5 stars!! ### 5/5 — Great App *2022-10-01* This is amazing for someone who could not work with any other app. I play the piano and violin and record both,then send the finished piece to AudioShare. I record piano on midi then violin on audio. I listen and practice until they sound good enough for me and my friends who like to hear me play. I have played violin since I was a child and definitely play violin better then piano,but my piano makes nice background for my solo playing. I no longer play professionally but enjoy hearing myself for the first time in my very long life. Thank you so much Giel Bremers. Eleanore ### 1/5 — Connect a Midi is impossible *2022-09-04, version 4.5.2* Haven’t had a chance to use it due to the fact of midi connection issues. Tried to connect to my scarlet and Apollo but the app do not read them or any other commonly used midi in the game for recording live audio through a microphone. If there is a way to resolve it please let me know as I want to use your app for live podcasting and studio recording. ### 4/5 — Better than most *2022-01-02* I own about 6 iOS DAWS. This app has several advantages but some shortcomings. The UI is somewhat quirky in that it is not all that intuitive. Takes a while to get the hang of it. The biggest advantage, for me , over similar apps is the piano roll editor. Moving and editing midi notes is extremely easy and well designed. However, there are two features I’d like to see added. It would be helpful if, when adjusting note velocity, one could hear the sound change similar to what GarageBand offers. Also, I’d like to be able to import a midi file and be able to change the key of the song. **Developer response:** The Pro Extension IAP includes a Multi MIDI Editor which would let you transpose all MIDI tracks in one go. Without that you have to transpose the tracks one at a time (first do "select all", then tap the EDIT button and use the Transpose setting). ### 5/5 — The Best Recording Application Ever!!!! *2021-09-13, version 4.2* This is the best recording app I have seen, it is very versatile and you can do so many tasks with it, this is the only recording app I will use. Thank you for the fantastic work you have done on this application. ### 5/5 — Blown away! *2021-03-25, version 4.0.1* The best iPad DAW available. Easy to use and powerful. I’ve tried them all and wish I would have found this first because it’s the only one you need. Keep up the great work ya’ll! ## Frequently asked questions about MultitrackStudio for iPad ### What can I do with MultitrackStudio for iPad? MultitrackStudio for iPad transforms your device into a comprehensive music recording studio. You can record, edit, and mix both audio and MIDI tracks, allowing for complex song arrangements and production. It supports various editing tools for both audio and MIDI, along with a wide range of built-in effects and instruments. ### What are the key features of this music recording app? Key features include support for up to 64 audio/MIDI tracks, multiple editors (audio, pianoroll, drum, score), a rich library of audio effects like guitar amp simulation and reverb, and various MIDI instruments. It also supports advanced integrations like AUv3, Inter-App Audio, and Audiobus, along with MPE and MIDI 2.0. ### How is MultitrackStudio for iPad priced? The app is available for free, but offers a 'Pro Extension' as an in-app purchase. This extension unlocks advanced features such as a higher track count, additional effect slots and returns, and group functionality, providing a more professional and expanded recording experience. ### What devices is MultitrackStudio for iPad compatible with? This application is designed for the iPad. Specific features like MIDI 2.0 support require iPadOS 14, and FLAC import/export requires iPadOS 16. Mouse, trackpad, and keyboard support is available with iPadOS 13.4. ### What are some common use cases for MultitrackStudio for iPad? Common use cases include 'one man band' style recording where tracks are added sequentially, live multitrack recording, composing and arranging music with MIDI, applying studio-quality effects to audio, and integrating with other audio apps for a flexible production workflow. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.4.1 — 2026-07-06 - Audio recording with built-in mic at 44.1 kHz sample rate works better. ### 5.4 — 2026-05-18 • MultitrackStudio Instruments drums improvements: Better sounds with better dynamics. Tone knobs for Bass, Snare, Toms and Ride. Cymbals and toms can be choked. Hihat Pedal controller controls openness of "Open Hi Hat" note. • Onscreen MIDI Keyboard: Drums layout now has a Choke button, it sends per-note aftertouch. • Now supports two MIDI In Devices and two MIDI Out Devices. • Guitar Amp effect has smoother overdrive sound. • Audio processing is more efficient. • The MIDI 2.0 Piano profile is supported for External MIDI Instruments (in addition to the MultitrackStudio Instruments). • The MIDI 2.0 Drawbar Organ and Rotary Speaker profiles are supported for MultitrackStudio Instruments and External MIDI Instruments. • The MIDI 2.0 Default Drum Note Map profile for MultitrackStudio Instruments (Drums) and External MIDI Instruments. • MIDI 2.0 MIDI devices now appear in lists as a single nicely named item (iPadOS 18.6.2 and newer). • Fixed: Incorrect controller values could be used for playback while editing a MIDI track when transport is looping. • Fixed: Copying part of an empty audio track to the clipboard could cause an error. • Some other improvements and fixes. ### 5.3 — 2026-01-22 • The MultitrackStudio Instruments acoustic pianos support the MIDI 2.0 Piano Profile. If your keyboard supports this too, the profile will be enabled (and disabled) automatically, so the velocity and sustain curves match. • MultitrackStudio Instruments acoustic piano improvements: added sympathetic resonance, added Timbre Range knob, better sustain behavior, better soft pedal sound, better overall sound. • MultitrackStudio Instruments: almost all instruments sound better. • Export MIDI Tracks can now export to .midi2 file (MIDI Clip File) if you append ".midi2" to the name. • MIDI editors: scrubbing now takes the Articulation controller into account, so you hear the correct articulation. • Stereo Imager: the Comb filter option now keeps low frequencies present in both channels. • Fixed: Saturator "Tube" program no longer inverts phase. • Fixed: the selector in editors could get stuck. • Several other fixes. ### 5.2.1 — 2025-09-18 • Fixed: issue with AudioShare and IAA on iPadOS 26 and 18. ### 5.2 — 2025-07-04 • MIDI In Device supports the MIDI 1.0 High Resolution Velocity Prefix (CC88) for note-on velocities, so MIDI 1.0 note velocities can be 14 bit. • MIDI Keyboard Mapper: mapping poly aftertouch or channel aftertouch to (per note) controllers or pitchbend works better. • External MIDI Instrument: The Bright, Reverb and Chorus knobs can change to different MIDI controllers, depending on MIDI-CI or the patchmap file used. Scroll buttons appear if the number of knobs exceeds 3. • MultitrackStudio Instruments: Acoustic pianos now have true continuous half pedaling. (half pedal range = 48..80) • MIDI file lyrics: line breaks are now read from imported files, and saved to exported files. MultitrackStudio only allows line breaks between bars (not within a bar). • There's no longer a limit on the number of markers which can be read from a MIDI file. A confirmation dialog appears when there are more than 20 markers. You can see the markers before actually importing them. • Fixed: some dialogs could hang on 8th gen iPad. • Fixed: issue with Note Velocity Editor showing only the notes of the selected drum note. ## Apps similar to MultitrackStudio for iPad | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dynamic Radio Dubai](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-radio-dubai/id6446273400) | — | Free | Music | | [Real Piano - Electric Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-piano-electric-keyboard/id6446647820) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Been Getting Fetty Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/been-getting-fetty-radio/id6450182020) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [MusicPutty - Vocal Tune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicputty-vocal-tune/id6444390100) | 4.4 (120) | Free | Music | | [Radio 105 Indie](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-105-indie/id1559928660) | — | Free | Music | | [OUT & PROUD LIVE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-and-proud-live/id1562328760) | 5.0 (8) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Giel Bremmers - [MultitrackStudio Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitrackstudio-remote/id725618699) All apps by Giel Bremmers: https://appshunter.io/developer/725618702 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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