# MuseBud - AUv3 MIDI Generator — Generative Sequencer & Looper

> Generative MIDI sequencer and looper for music creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Cem Olcay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musebud-auv3-midi-generator/id6472487197 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musebud-auv3-midi-generator/id6472487197/reviews.md

## What is MuseBud?

MuseBud, a generative MIDI sequencer, creates notes based on the possibilities you define. Customize the chances for every aspect, including notes, octaves, note lengths, velocities, gate lengths, and ratchets.

Each mode (note, octave, duration, velocity, gate, ratchet) features its own parameters. Utilize the faders on the main UI to set the likelihood of each parameter being selected by the engine. Easily exclude parameters by assigning them a 0% chance, ensuring they never occur. For quick adjustments, employ the draw mode, 'All 0%' and 'All 100%' buttons on the bottom toolbar. 

When you press the play button in the standalone app or the AUv3 host app, MuseBud continuously generates notes. The looper records up to 64 notes in its buffer, enabling you to loop back a preferred section in the sequence. Set the start point and step count of the looper in the buffer. Pressing play on the looper stops generating new notes and begins looping the selected section. When you stop the looper, MuseBud resumes generating new notes. Toggle the record button on the looper off to prevent recording new notes into the buffer.

Edit steps in the looper by simply tapping the desired step to delete or edit, and choose an action from the popup menu. In the step editor, modify properties assigned by the engine, such as note, duration, octave, velocity, gate length, and ratchet count.

Generate various patterns for multiple generative sequences. Each pattern comes with its own looper buffer. When creating a new pattern, it automatically duplicates the current one, ensuring you can craft multiple loops without losing your randomization settings. 

- In the note mode, you'll have "Rest" (no note) and all the notes in the scale you are working. You can change the key/scale in the settings menu as well as with the BrainBud app.
- Octaves could be between -1 and +9. 
- A note duration could be as long as 4-bars long or 1/64th note long. 
- Adjust velocity between 0-127. Use the fader grouping button at the bottom to filter faders for faster assignments. 
- Gate length can range from 0% to 100%. The fader grouping button is also available in gate mode for streamlined adjustments. 
- Ratchets can be between 1 (no ratchets), 2, 3 or  4 repeats. 

For optimal results, fine-tune the possibilities and consider excluding a few parameters for added precision. 

MuseBud is a MIDI app and does not generate sound on its own. To hear its output, route MuseBud's MIDI output to your audio app's MIDI input. The AUv3 plugin app requires an AUv3 host app, such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Logic Pro, Cubasis, Nanostudio, apeMatrix, and more.

## Key features

- Generative note creation with customizable probabilities
- Adjustable note, octave, duration, velocity, gate, and ratchet parameters
- Integrated looper with up to 64-note buffer
- Step editing within the looper
- Multiple pattern support with independent looper buffers
- Key and scale customization

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musebud-auv3-midi-generator/id6472487197/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very fun

*2026-04-27*

Ranks high on my quest for most usable iOS midi sequencers.

### 5/5 — Greatest Generative Sequencer

*2025-08-05*

Its beautiful if you sre looking for random greatness in your sequences but dont exactly have an idea as yet. Set some ratchets and randomness etc and you will land in a good place

### 5/5 — Great generative / looped sequencer

*2025-08-03*

This is one of my go-to apps for generative sequencing. Nice granular controls with a great Turing Machine style looper all with the familiar Bud interface.

### 5/5 — Very Muse iCal

*2025-08-02*

Great generative app, great price, easy to use and well worth a shot!

### 5/5 — Super Useful

*2024-01-03*

This app is great for adding more improv sounding parts to a piece. I love it! I only wish it had come out sooner. 

One request would be the ability to upload a pre-recorded midi line into the loop section, or the ability to record one using a midi keyboard, rather than having to edit each note in the loop one at a time (a feature that I wish was also available for other apps, like MelodyBud).

Overall the app is great and really easy to use. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about MuseBud

### What is MuseBud?

MuseBud is a generative MIDI sequencer and looper that creates musical notes based on user-defined probabilities for various parameters like notes, octaves, and velocities. It allows for detailed editing and looping of generated sequences.

### Does MuseBud generate sound?

No, MuseBud is a MIDI app and does not generate sound on its own. You need to route its MIDI output to an audio app's MIDI input to hear the generated notes.

### What is the price of MuseBud?

MuseBud is a paid app, available for $5.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices does MuseBud support?

MuseBud is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is MuseBud updated?

MuseBud was last updated on September 2, 2024, with version 1.8. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the age rating for MuseBud?

MuseBud has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can MuseBud be used with other music apps?

Yes, MuseBud functions as an AUv3 plugin and requires a compatible AUv3 host app such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Logic Pro, or Cubasis to operate.

### What do users like about MuseBud?

Users appreciate MuseBud's generative capabilities and the fine-grained control it offers over musical parameters. Its ability to create complex patterns and its integration with AUv3 hosts are also highly valued.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2024-09-02

This version updates the support section on the settings menu.

### 1.7 — 2024-07-18

This version
- Adds new internal synth to the standalone app. 
- Updates key and scale picker. 
- The scale picker won't close when you pick a scale. 
- You can select and audition a scale when you select one. 
- The scale picker will close when you press the done button on the top right. 
- You can select and audition a key and an accidental.
- The key picker will close when you press the done button on the top right. 
- Updates the knobs on the looper with more convenient ghost knobs.

### 1.6 — 2024-06-28

This version lets you change the key with MIDI input. 
Performance updates and minor fixes.

### 1.5 — 2024-04-22

This version updates the scale picker. 
- Adds new favorite section and lets you mark the favorite scales. 
- The favorite scales will be universal between the Bud apps.
- Scale picker shows the current scale with a checkmark.
- Fixes the scale picker search bar's case sensitive search.
- Fixes the "rate app" link on the settings menu for iOS 17+.
- Adds new scale button to bottom toolbar on the Note mode.
- UI fixes and improvements.

### 1.4.1 — 2023-12-29

Minor fixes and improvements.

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