# OMB > Music accompaniment and solo playing app with style selection and recording. (iPhone/iPad app by OMB.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omb/id1440465420 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [OMB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440465419) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 3.50/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 74 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-03-24 - Data updated: 2026-07-07 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omb/id1440465420/reviews.md ## What is OMB? Our App enables players to add auto accompaniment by choosing styles and tempos from basic Rock to Pop to Salsa to styles that can be downloaded from the OMB online store that will be released during the next following months. The OMB App styles & instruments can be played with any iOS MIDI device. The App also enables playing solo with a wide selection of instruments, shows the chords that are being played, records what you are playing and more. All these features provide you with a great new and unique playing experience. The App can be controlled hands-free by using the OMB foot pedal. ## Key features - Auto accompaniment with style and tempo selection - Downloadable styles from online store - Play solo with a wide selection of instruments - Displays chords being played - Records user performances - Hands-free control with foot pedal ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omb/id1440465420/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Cool app *2025-10-26, version 1.3.4* I’m really enjoying this app ### 2/5 — Sounds are good but …. *2025-10-03, version 1.3.4* I would gladly pay for other features if it was AUv3 and stable. The xMure app does integrate OMB and does offer more upgrade options. There still is enough for a novice to have fun. Helps you work on your timing. ### 5/5 — Cool app *2023-07-02* Nice work on this app ### 3/5 — Fantastic *2022-11-23* I don’t understand the old neg reviews. I tried the “Free” app on M1 iPad and using two midi keyboards. This app saved me $2,500 (unless I want to go pro) as it is very similar to some of the Ketron SD modules. I can layer in my other midi sounds hosted in AUM and have a much richer sound. I would pay for other features and I am disappointed only in that there is no option. The xMure app does integrate OMB and does offer more upgrade options. There still is enough for a novice to have fun. Helps you work on your timing. Blown away. ### 5/5 — Einfach genial *2020-07-18, version 1.3.4* Echt cool! Ich liebe die solo Einstellung: Klavier, Orchester! Ist echt abge da then! Bluetooth reicht leider nicht sehr weit, aber egal 👍 ### 1/5 — Freezes and crashes frequently *2020-02-07, version 1.3.4* Too buggy to use. ### 1/5 — Utterly dreadful *2019-11-25, version 1.3.4* Having waited eagerly for the OMB acoustic guitar to arrive after more than a year of waiting (is it nearer two years - it’s been so long I’ve lost track) I have to say I’ve never been more disappointed with an instrument purchase in my life. The guitar itself is OK but the OMB element is just awful. First off, it comes with NOTHING in the way of instructions. I spent the first five minutes looking at it, wondering what I was supposed to do. I downloaded the app. Still none the wiser. Found a link to instructions online in a tiny font on the card that accompanies the guitar. Finally found the manual. Is it the right manual? It seems to mostly deal with installing the OMB device to your own guitar. First step is calibration. This took three attempts and requires a capo. During calibration you’re supposed to capo the twelfth fret. Except a capo won’t fit the twelfth fret due to the shape of the neck. Then the chord recognition is just dreadful. Truly dreadful. What a pile. Save yourself a whole lot of time, money and disappointment. Avoid. ### 5/5 — GR8 little app *2019-11-15, version 1.3.4* I still wish one day for importing my own drums and sounds vie sf2 Sfz and full layer editing but for portable use it’s GR8 and high quality ### 1/5 — Very poor quality *2019-08-02, version 1.3.1* Not with standing that you have to purchase a very expensive guitar or backer kit in advance from OMB , this app offers very poor quality access or variation in sound or quality. It also beggars the question why a guitarist would need to play drums on the guitar , which is one of the choices .There is insufficient choice and the types of sounds available but what there are is very limited in variations . There is also no tuning mode or variants of tuning . ### 3/5 — Inconsistent *2019-07-11, version 1.3.1* Stops working sporadically for no apparent reason. Some solo instruments do not work. Buggy and needs work. ## Frequently asked questions about OMB ### What styles of auto accompaniment does OMB offer? OMB offers a variety of styles from basic Rock and Pop to Salsa. Additional styles will be released from the OMB online store in the coming months. ### Can OMB be used with MIDI devices? Yes, OMB styles and instruments can be played with any iOS MIDI device, providing flexibility for users with existing hardware. ### Does OMB have ads? No, OMB is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted music creation and playing experience. ### What devices does OMB support? OMB is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. ### How often is OMB updated? The app was last updated on November 14, 2019, with version 1.3.4. Future updates will likely introduce new styles and features. ### What is the age rating for OMB? OMB has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience of music lovers. ### Can I control OMB without touching my device? Yes, OMB can be controlled hands-free using the OMB foot pedal, which is ideal for live performance or practice sessions. ### What is the user rating for OMB? OMB has an average rating of 3.5 stars from 18 ratings, indicating a generally positive but mixed user reception. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.4 — 2019-11-14 Improve chords recognizer bug fixes and improve performance ### 1.3.1 — 2019-06-27 * bug fixes & improvements ### 1.3 — 2019-04-08 - Improved handling and fixed bug related to downloads over the cellular network. ### 1.2 — 2019-04-03 - Bug fixes ### 1.1 — 2019-03-28 - Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to OMB | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [KeyStage Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keystage-lite/id1437899019) | 4.0 (7) | Free | Music | | [TriplePlay Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripleplay-connect/id1441347811) | 4.2 (227) | Free | Music | | [Dexibell VIVO Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexibell-vivo-editor/id1102827853) | 4.8 (4) | Free | Music | | [SWAM Trumpet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-trumpet/id1457864409) | 4.6 (23) | $29.99 | Music | | [SWAM Alto Sax](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-alto-sax/id1458109152) | 4.1 (11) | $29.99 | Music | | [LIVEJAM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livejam/id6466640227) | — | Free | Music | ## Related topics [omb](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/omb) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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