Best On the 8 alternatives: apps like On the 8 - MIDI Clock Display

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Updated October 2026

On the 8 - MIDI Clock Display

Justin Rhoades

On the 8 is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to On the 8

#1

Midi Amuser by Tilmann Schuepfer

Midi Looper and Arranger

Editor's Choice

4.8(6 ratings)

Free

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This app allows you to connect, control, and record up to 10 MIDI instruments and controllers across 10 tracks. It manages routing, recalls instrument states, and enables live looping and complex song arrangements with a stable clock and zero latency.

#2

MIDI Scope by Kinematic Systems

MIDI Monitor

Strong Contender

4.8(21 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Monitor MIDI activity on your iOS device. Filter events by type, group, or channel, with detailed packet interpretation in decimal and hexadecimal. Send feedback directly to the developer.

#3

Mozaic Plugin Workshop by Bram Bos

Roll Your Own MIDI Plugins

Worth Considering

5.0(80 ratings)

$1.99

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Design and build your own custom MIDI plugins for music production. This tool offers a simple yet powerful scripting language and pre-built components to create filters, sequencers, and generative music tools. It integrates with AUv3 MIDI hosts for seamless workflow.

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Effortlessly visualize MIDI

This application provides a real-time, glanceable view of all MIDI activity on your computer. It visualizes various MIDI messages and allows you to pause the flow for a data snapshot. It can be used as a standalone tool or an AUv3 plugin within your DAW.

Real-time MIDI visualizationAuto-hides irrelevant messagesPause and snapshot data

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BA-1 FX Strip - Baby Audio

BA-1 FX Strip - Baby Audio

BA-1 FX Strip - Baby Audio

AUv3 Retro FX Channel Strip

This app brings vintage 80s analog effects to your mobile productions. Emulate classic synth sounds with saturation, filters, delay, reverb, and chorus. Enhance synths, drum machines, or any audio source with nostalgic character.

80s-inspired drive modes (Circuit, OD)24 dB/octave resonant low-pass filterLow and high shelving tone filters

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MIDI Designer Pro X

MIDI Designer Pro X

MIDI Designer Pro X

Custom MIDI Controller

Create custom MIDI controllers for any MIDI-enabled hardware or software. Offers extensive customization, a large user-created layout library, and robust MIDI communication. Ideal for musicians and producers seeking a personalized control experience.

Control any MIDI-enabled deviceNetwork, Bluetooth, and USB MIDIExtensive user layout library

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Analog Rack Delay

Analog Rack Delay

Analog Rack Delay

by Nembrini Audio

This audio plugin offers the powerful delay algorithms of Nembrini Audio in a user-friendly package. It features BPM sync, a stereo spread circuit, and a rich analog tube preamp for unique signal coloration. Use it as a standalone app or within other music production software.

Analog delay algorithmsBPM SyncStereo spread circuit

free with in-app purchases

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Warp - Baby Audio

Warp - Baby Audio

Warp - Baby Audio

AUv3 Pitch/Time Shifter Plugin

This music app offers creative pitch shifting and time stretching with minimal audio artifacts. It allows independent control of pitch and time for unique sound manipulation, including classic tape-stop effects.

Artifact-free varispeed controlIndependent pitch and time stretchingClassic tape-stop effect

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by Nembrini Audio

This music app offers fast and accurate chromatic tuning with a clear, full-color LED display. It supports various tuning standards, drop/capo modes, and provides ultra-precise ±0.01 cent accuracy for musicians on the go.

Full color LED displayAccurate tuning anytime, anywhereCalibration to any pitch standard

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