SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer

SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer

Record & Make Music, Host AUv3

86 ratings
68 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Price history


Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 22, 2022
  • September 8, 2026

Features

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About

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

✓Grid-based MIDI sequencing
✓AUv3 plugin hosting
✓External MIDI device support
✓Advanced clip editing
✓Track and effect management
✓Song mode for arrangement
✓MIDI routing and mapping
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What's New in SAND

3.0.6

September 8, 2026

- Fixed track templates not showing for audio tracks - Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 27 - Fixed compatibility issues with some plugins

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In-App Purchases

Free

14-day trial

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Events

Read more about SAND 3.0

SAND 3.0

Audio tracks and workflow improvements

Jun 8, 2026 — Jul 9, 2026

Read more about SAND 2.1: Smarter Clip Editing

SAND 2.1: Smarter Clip Editing

New Tools and Improvements

Jul 23, 2025 — Aug 23, 2025

User reviews

Perfect!

Forget Loopy Pro, get this.

Wird besser und besser…

Tolles UI und tolle Features um Songs unterwegs zu kreieren.
Sogar mit nur einer Hand. Der Road Plan
sieht interessant aus. SAND hat definitiv Potenzial.
Was mich noch nervt ist, dass jedesmal die Record Funktion anspringt sobald man in das Midi Instrument oder sein geladenes FX geht.
Und das SAND keine Einstellung hat: SAND Immer in der Übersicht öffnen.
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nice clean UI, functional, reminds me in some ways of logic b4 it became an apple product..

Update 3.0. Alles auf Anfang.

Tolles UI und tolle Features um Songs unterwegs zu kreieren.
Sogar mit nur einer Hand. Der Road Plan
sieht interessant aus. SAND hat Potenzial.
Scheint auch stabiler geworden zu sein.
Was mich aber wirklich nervt ist, dass jedesmal die Record Funktion anspringt sobald man in das Midi Instrument oder sein geladenes FX geht.
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Update 3.0. Alles auf Anfang.

Tolles UI und tolle Features um Songs unterwegs zu kreieren.
Sich mit nur einer Hand. Der Road Plan
sieht sehr interessant aus. SAND hat großes Potenzial.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

27 issues

Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX

Bug

Sand not opening in overview

Bug

Integration with other apps seems off

Bug

Record does not pick up data

Bug

Cannot save ideas from one app to another

Bug

Auv3 interfaces don't scale well

Bug

Note editing, snapping/quantization awkward and buggy

Bug

Sand won't run within AUM anymore

Bug

Sand not recognized within AUM

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Sand wouldn't recognize other apps as host

Bug

Rendering issues

Bug

Editing notes in pitch grid flies up

Bug

Entering note values difficult

Bug

Changing note length has issues

Bug

Bugs not worked out, more brought in

Bug

Clips out of sync when manually triggered

Bug

Unpredictability for creating new notes

Bug

Selecting notes for editing difficult

Bug

Synchronizing between tracks problematic

Bug

Occasional crashes

Bug

Notes editing/selection/moving process is a pain

Bug

No BT headphone support

Bug

Less than 50% of synths/plugins show up

Bug

Many plugins don't work properly

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App prompts for purchase again after buying

Bug

Pattern length adjustment by 1 is crazy

Bug

No snapping for note length stretch

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Requested Features

58 requests

Sand always open in overview

Feature

Long press in sequence track window

Feature

Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)

Feature

Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences

Feature

Save AUv3 presets

Feature

Audio integration with audio quantization

Feature

Audio clips

Feature

Return to zero button

Feature

More clip actions for performance (fire clip/scene, count in, repeat, single shot)

Feature

Trigger sequences not just on bars

Feature

Packaged as a MIDI AUv3 processor

Feature

Sequencer for patterns and automation curves

Feature

Triplet time signatures (3/4, 6/8)

Feature

MIDI channels for instruments

Feature

Export to MIDI file

Feature

Deep piano roll note editing

Feature

Song mode

Feature

Stem support

Feature

Automation

Feature

Lower OS requirement

Feature

Selection of multiple notes in sequencer

Feature

Separate lane for MIDI control of FX plugins

Feature

Proper mixer view

Feature

Support for Bluetooth headphones

Feature

More clip actions for performance

Feature

MIDI AUv3 processor

Feature

Sequencer for patterns and automation curves

Feature

Triplet Time Signatures

Feature

MIDI channels for instruments

Feature

Export to MIDI file

Feature

Deep piano roll note editing

Feature

Song mode

Feature

Stem support

Feature

Automation

Feature

Lower OS requirement

Feature

Selection of multiple notes in sequencer

Feature

Separate lane for MIDI control of FX plugins

Feature

Proper mixer view

Feature

Support for Bluetooth headphones

Feature

Pattern length adjustment in note editor

Feature

Snapping for note length stretch

Feature

More clip actions for performance

Feature

MIDI AUv3 processor

Feature

Sequencer for patterns and automation curves

Feature

Triplet Time Signatures

Feature

MIDI channels for instruments

Feature

Export to MIDI file

Feature

Deep piano roll note editing

Feature

Song mode

Feature

Stem support

Feature

Automation

Feature

Lower OS requirement

Feature

Selection of multiple notes in sequencer

Feature

Separate lane for MIDI control of FX plugins

Feature

Proper mixer view

Feature

Support for Bluetooth headphones

Feature

Pattern length adjustment in note editor

Feature

Snapping for note length stretch

Feature

FAQ

What does SAND do?

SAND is a grid-based music sequencer designed for creating music with AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It allows you to arrange MIDI clips, manipulate them, add effects, automate parameters, and even sync with other music apps.

How do I make sound with SAND?

SAND itself does not generate sound. It acts as a host for AUv3 plugins, which you can find on the App Store. You load these instrument or effect plugins into SAND to produce sound and shape your compositions.

Can I use my MIDI keyboard with SAND?

Yes, SAND fully supports external MIDI devices. You can connect and record notes from any MIDI keyboard or controller, and even route MIDI from one track to another or use SAND as a virtual MIDI input/output.

Is SAND compatible with other music apps?

SAND can sync with other music production apps and DAWs using Ableton Link. This allows for seamless integration and collaborative workflows with your existing music setup.

What are the in-app purchases for SAND?

While the core functionality of SAND is available, in-app purchases likely unlock additional features, presets, or advanced tools to enhance your music-making experience. Specific details on what is included in each purchase would be available within the app.