# NaadSadhana \| Music. Evolved. — AI Orchestra, Riyaaz & Record

> AI-powered music practice, performance, and recording app with live orchestra. (iPhone/iPad app by Sandeep Ranade.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naadsadhana-music-evolved/id1348181386 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sandeep Ranade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348181385)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 209 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 329 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naadsadhana-music-evolved/id1348181386/reviews.md

## What is NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.?

NaadSadhana is the Apple Design Award–winning music app that listens, responds, and accompanies you in real time, across Indian classical, 
world, and contemporary styles. Built by a musician, for musicians.

Whether you're warming up, performing on stage, or recording your next release, NaadSadhana is the only tool you need.

— PRACTICE —
• Build a daily riyaaz (practice) with Guided workouts for note, ear, tuning, and rhythm
• Find your perfect pitch
• Explore scales on a smart keyboard

— PERFORM —
A world-class virtual orchestra at your fingertips: 
•  27 instruments
•  411 ragas and scales
•  127 taals, grooves and metronomes
•  10 global styles
Powered by Artistic Intelligence: our award-winning system that improvises alongside you, with the feel of a live ensemble.
Instruments include tablas, swarmandal, harmonium, piano, violin, brass, guitars, drums, cajon, manjira, shaker, tambourine, and many more.

— CREATE —
• Multi-track, multi-channel audio and video recording
• Mixed and mastered automatically with studio effects and microphone enhancements
• Trim, Fade, EQ, Mic Effects, Volume and Stereo Panning, Magic Mic Enhance and more
• Share in multiple formats, effortlessly

— ALSO INSIDE —
• Save your songs as presets, with sections, lyrics, tuning, and instruments
• Playlists with smart transitions for medleys and concerts
• Karaoke with pitch shifting, speed control, and looping
• In-ear monitoring with reverb and EQ
• iCloud sync of songs and playlists
• Smart song suggestions
• MIDI Triggers

Music. Evolved!

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## Key features

- Live Orchestra with 27 instruments
- 404 Ragas, Ragams, Scales
- 110 Taals/Rhythms
- Guided Music Workouts
- Multi-track audio/video recording
- Karaoke with pitch shifting
- Smart keyboard and instruments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NaadSadhana Pro - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| NaadSadhana Pro - 3 Months. | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| NaadSadhana Pro - 1 Month. | $9.99 | per month |
| NaadSadhana Pro - 1 Year. | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NaadSadhana Lifetime Family | $299.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Excellent sound quality of instruments
- 🎶 Intelligent and responsive accompaniment
- 🎓 Helpful for practice and learning
- 🎥 Seamless recording and mixing features
- 🧠 Impressive AI-powered capabilities
- 🙌 Dedicated and responsive developer
- 🎉 Enhances musical experience

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Instrument sounds could be improved
- 🤖 AI could be more adaptive to user's playing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Mic feature not working with latest update
- Tempo adjustment issues with faders
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Raga-specific tanpura and swarmandal presets
- MIDI output and integration with DAWs
- Customizable instrument sounds
- Western music accompaniment options
- Lifetime purchase option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naadsadhana-music-evolved/id1348181386/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing Execution of Detail

*2026-07-31*

I have been using this app for sometime and have been really enjoying it. What made me to come and actually write this is : I recently noticed that the Swayambhu Gandhar(the concept I came to know about after speaking to the creator -Sandeep) in the Built in Tanpura. It is really fascinating how this feature is achieved and it tells how much genuine effort has been put in making this great app.

**Developer response:** So glad you are enjoying my app! 🙏❤️🫶

### 5/5 — Five Stars. Our family and friends jam session partner.

*2026-05-25*

We are a mixed household with an even more diverse group of friends. Some trained musicians and some here for the pure joy of singing. Together we sing Bollywood, English pop, Punjabi, Ghazal and kirtan. Naadsadhna is one app that holds it together beautifully.

The percussion range of Tabla, Cajon and Drums makes the feel like live orchestra which goes with every kind of song plus there are beats/taal in every raag possible. I have lost the count of how many fun evenings we have had with this app.

And then there is Sandeep, I wrote him an email with suggestions expecting nothing. He wrote back a few minutes later explaining his thinking around product development and we had such a meaningful conversation. This kind of warmth between creator and users is so rare today.

If your family, friends or you love music in any form I would highly recommend Naadsadhna.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! It means the world to me to know my work made a positive impact. ❤️🙏😇

### 5/5 — NaadSadhana - distilling the magic of music!

*2026-04-03*

Using NaadSadhana has been nothing short of a joy. The way it picks up on the energy building in compositions and seamlessly accompanies me makes me feel exactly like I’m on stage with pros! It’s just as deft at accompanying subtly and letting the vocals shine through as well. It is not very often that we get to perform with a 27-instrument orchestra (for most musicians, it’s an experience never to be had) 

Recordings are incredibly easy too, it takes away my need to denoise, mix and remaster separately, and does it all at one go! 

The practice section and tuner has been incredibly easy to recommend to new learners. Personally, it helps me to ensure I’m hitting the right swarasthanas, especially when I have ear blockages/am trying tune my tanpura. 

From a convenience standpoint, it has been so easy to sing at remote locations and temples thanks to NaadSadhana’s on-device nature! 

As a skeptic of AI, it’s refreshing to see an app like NaadSadhana that exists to empower artists and hobbyists and doesn’t rely on stolen IP, and have immense respect for the ethical standards that have been strictly maintained. 

NaadSadhana has been one of the focal things that has helped me regain and rediscover the wonder I once held for music. Thank you for distilling the magic of music into an app.

**Developer response:** Wow!! 🤩 Thank you! 
You truly made my day!! 
I’m so happy you are enjoying Naadsadhana!

### 5/5 — Creativity & brilliance at it’s finest 😊🙏👍

*2026-03-18, version 10.1.21*

I’ve been super excited by the possibilities ever since I discovered NaadSadhana. I happened to watch a video where Sandeep Ranade introduces the app and its features. It showed up as a YouTube recommendation and I was instantly intrigued. Once I tried it, I couldn’t be happier. This is exactly what I had been looking for! I primarily use the app as sruthi backing for my whistling. So far, I’ve been using the tanpura and swaramandal extensively. I’m still exploring the percussion instruments. I also use the notes training as often as I can. With whistling, it is very easy to go sharper or flatter than intended, so no amount of practice ever feels excessive. The ear training is extremely helpful and reinforces swara recognition really well for students both old and new. The recording & mixing feature is excellent, the flexibility it offers is impressive. You can custom mix tracks and export clean, raw audio files to use outside the app & this opens up a whole new world of possibilities for creators I am sure. The engineering brilliance & creative intelligence powering the app is remarkable. GeekGayak is probably the absolute best way to describe it :) Kudos to that geekiness.
The raaga and taal library in the app is extensive. Based on the style of music you choose, the app also automatically adapts the available instruments, which is a great touch. I do wonder if there might be room for some user-level customization in a future release.
I may have missed mentioning a few things (I probably did), but if you’re a music enthusiast at any level, you should definitely give this app a try.
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Updating my rating in March 2026 ❤️🙏 
Have been super happy & impressed by the practicality & flexibility not to mention the brilliant artistic intelligence ❤️🎶🙏 Thank you 😍🙏👍

### 5/5 — A rare blend of musical depth and thoughtful technology

*2026-02-18*

NaadSadhana is a beautifully designed companion for sincere Indian classical music practice. Coming back to music after a long gap, this app has made daily sadhana structured, engaging, and meaningful.

What truly stands out is the mind behind it! Sandeep Ranade is a rare geek + gayak, and that balance reflects throughout the app. There’s deep musical sensitivity, technical clarity, and genuine respect for the nuance and richness of ragas.

For learners who may not always have access to the right Guru, NaadSadhana becomes an invaluable support. Subtle, intelligent, and musically honest. Highly recommended!

**Developer response:** You made my day! Wow - thank you so much! 🤩🙏❤️

### 4/5 — Creativity & brilliance at it’s finest 😊🙏👍

*2026-02-02, version 10.1.15*

I’ve been super excited by the possibilities ever since I discovered NaadSadhana. I happened to watch a video where Sandeep Ranade introduces the app and its features. It showed up as a YouTube recommendation and I was instantly intrigued. Once I tried it, I couldn’t be happier. This is exactly what I had been looking for! I primarily use the app as sruthi backing for my whistling. So far, I’ve been using the tanpura and swaramandal extensively. I’m still exploring the percussion instruments. I also use the notes training as often as I can. With whistling, it is very easy to go sharper or flatter than intended, so no amount of practice ever feels excessive. The ear training is extremely helpful and reinforces swara recognition really well for students both old and new. The recording & mixing feature is excellent, the flexibility it offers is impressive. You can custom mix tracks and export clean, raw audio files to use outside the app & this opens up a whole new world of possibilities for creators I am sure. The engineering brilliance & creative intelligence powering the app is remarkable. GeekGayak is probably the absolute best way to describe it :) Kudos to that geekiness.
The raaga and taal library in the app is extensive. Based on the style of music you choose, the app also automatically adapts the available instruments, which is a great touch. I do wonder if there might be room for some user-level customization in a future release.
I may have missed mentioning a few things (I probably did), but if you’re a music enthusiast at any level, you should definitely give this app a try.

### 5/5 — Stellar App

*2026-01-16*

As someone who has barely scratched the surface of what app can do, a few things are nevertheless strikingly apparent:

1
An immense amount of care, thought, and love are being channeled into this app’s ongoing development by a creator with immense knowledge, true artistic sense, and tremendous devotion to the ideal of accompaniment rivaling that of accomplished musicians, available anytime for one’s musical growth. To them: Thank you.

2
The sounds used, interface, range of harmonic and rhythmic options, and depth of Raag availability are clear, clear, and the latter provide for so much digging deep into creative possibilities I can wholeheartedly vouchsafe this app is worth every cent –and I’m not just talking about measurement of musical frequency here 😊

3
If you’re looking for cutting edge accompaniment for musical improvisation over a drone this app delivers in spades. Even those marginally familiar with the ins and outs of Indian classical will find so so much for their growth here. I am amazed and sense a musical renaissance through a new generation of musicians with access to such refined accompaniment twenty-four-seven from a young age... technology like this is part of the future, and make no mistake: NaadSadhana is an outstanding pioneer technology in the service of our creativity... bringing the broadest improvisational tradition the wings of individual freedom and carrying it thereby through our times to the future.

Hats off to the creator of NaadSadhana–
Your labor’s well appreciated and the love behind it’s shining  🙏

**Developer response:** Thank you for your beautiful words and wonderful review of the app!! Your words made my day 🥰
May the naad be with you !!

### 5/5 — Next gen app for Hindustani classical music

*2026-01-02, version 10.1.12*

This app sounds just great. Along with that, truly amazing accompaniment features make this the best app in its category today. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Never have had an experience like this before..

*2025-11-18*

I am a fan of Indian classical and devotional music and, while i am by no stretch of imagination an expert in this field, i like to try my amateur hand at singing.  Before this i had no way to have much accompaniment beyond harmonium, that too if there is something nearby. I love tanpura, cymbals, tabla, dhol etc and this app’s mechanics adapt to my singing providing a complete and comprehensive accompaniment with all traditional instruments. I really don’t know how it does it, much less knew it was even possible, but why bother about preparing the cake when you can get to eat it? Based on the elaborate and elegant feature set, the subscription too is very reasonably priced. I love this app and have no hesitation in giving 5 stars. Thank you so much.

**Developer response:** Wow! 🤩 You made my day, thank you so much.

### 1/5 — Instruments Not Pleasing to The Ears

*2025-11-06, version 10.1.8*

The instruments of iTablaPro sound a lot more natural and sweeter than NaadSadhana. For instance, the swar mandal sounds like a santoor rather than a harp. Indian Classical music must be performed with a calm mind, and that includes the instruments. Make sure to improve the sounds of the instruments, and remove the unnecessary instruments like the drumkit, shaker, claps, snaps, etc.

## Frequently asked questions about NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.

### What does NaadSadhana do?

NaadSadhana is an AI-powered music app designed for practice, performance, and recording. It offers features like guided music workouts, a live orchestra with a vast selection of instruments and ragas, and multi-track audio/video recording capabilities.

### What are the key features of NaadSadhana?

Key features include a live orchestra with 27 instruments, support for 404 Ragas/Ragams/Scales, 110 Taals/Rhythms, guided music workouts, multi-track recording with automatic mixing, and karaoke functionality with pitch shifting. It also includes a smart keyboard and various essential instruments.

### How much does NaadSadhana cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features and content. Specific pricing for these purchases can be found within the app.

### What kind of music can I practice or perform with NaadSadhana?

The app supports a wide range of musical styles and traditions, with a particular emphasis on Indian classical music through its extensive collection of 404 Ragas/Ragams/Scales and 110 Taals/Rhythms in 10 different styles/genres. It also includes a variety of Western instruments for broader musical exploration.

### Can I record my own music with NaadSadhana?

Yes, the app allows you to create stunning multi-track audio and video recordings. These recordings are automatically mixed with microphone enhancements, making them ready to share. You can also load your own tracks for karaoke practice.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.3.8 — 2026-08-23

• New: Mic Options & Settings for audio interfaces. Arm channels to record, monitor (and FX) and feed to the tuner.
• New: Every mic track in your recording gets its own Enhance, Reverb, Delay, and EQ.
• Performance, stability, UI and accessibility improvements.

### 10.3.7 — 2026-08-12

New Roopak Groove - Peppy
New: In-Ear Monitoring of up to 8 channels from your audio interface.
Performance, stability, UI and accessibility improvements.

### 10.3.6 — 2026-08-05

Multichannel recording - up to 8 channels at at time. Select mic channels by tapping the mic button.
Performance, stability, UI and accessibility improvements.

### 10.3.5 — 2026-08-03

- 16 New Grooves & Taals: Waltz (Classic, Country, Jazz & Pop), Latin (Bossa Nova, Tango 1 & 2), Ballad (6/8), Reggae, Funk, Jazz Swing, R&B, Country, Slow Blues (12/8), Keherwa (Pop & Rock)
- New Output Modes: Stereo (default), Mono (Split), and Mono (for Mixer).
- Export Karaoke Track with speed and pitch changes.
- Improved drums & cajon artistic intelligence.
- Performance, stability, UI and accessibility improvements.

### 10.3.4 — 2026-07-15

- Improved guitar grooves, strums, arpeggios, artistic intelligence.
- Long-press to select multiple songs, playlists, or recordings.
- Performance, stability, UI and accessibility improvements.

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