# Skwitch Music — Transform Music Making

> Musical instrument accessory for iPhone to create music and learn coding. (iPhone/iPad app by Playable Tech ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skwitch-music/id1377700645 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Playable Tech ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553060999)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2018-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skwitch-music/id1377700645/reviews.md

## What is Skwitch Music?

Skwitch is the brand new musical instrument from Skoogmusic. It clips straight on to your iPhone, so within minutes you can use it to create music, learn coding + more - it’s a bit like magic, but better. 

Just press the Skwitch to step through your favorite melodies, one note at a time, expressively shaping the sound as you squeeze.

Mix and match with chords and arpeggios and you are ready to start improvising or jamming along with friends or your favorite tunes. 

Simple drag and drop music notation makes it quick and easy to compose your own riffs, melodies and chord sequences. Just pick a key and you'll always stay in tune, even if you've never written any music before.  

When you’re ready to explore new sounds, record your compositions or delve into the world of expressive MIDI/MPE, the simple interface helps you to connect wirelessly from your iPhone to GarageBand, Logic or almost any other Bluetooth MIDI compatible music app running on your iPad or Mac (iPad 3 onwards).   

There are plenty of helpful tutorial videos built into the app, so be sure to watch for help getting started, connecting to your iPad or Mac or to learn about any of the other more advanced features.

You can also use Skwitch to explore coding in Swift Playgrounds using this app.  Simply attach Skwitch to your iPhone as normal, then connect from your iPhone to Swift Playgrounds on your iPad using Bluetooth MIDI.   Fun exercises and templates are available to download directly within the Swift Playgrounds app to help guide you. Learn how to code your own Skwitch controllable musical instruments, or use it to fly drones or make robots dance.

This app is intended for use with Skwitch (purchased separately) and iPhone only and will not provide any functionality if installed directly on an iPad or iPod Touch.

## Key features

- Create music with expressive note input
- Compose melodies and chord sequences
- Jam along with friends or favorite tunes
- Connect wirelessly to music apps via Bluetooth MIDI
- Explore coding with Swift Playgrounds
- Built-in tutorial videos

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skwitch-music/id1377700645/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Upset

*2024-01-02*

Doesn’t work with IPhone 13 max. Big ware of my time and money

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2023-06-22*

The QR code for getting started didn’t work for me, so I downloaded the app from the Apple Store. I followed getting started instructions, but my iPhone 14 Pro Max couldn’t pair with the Skwitch. I wondered if my slender iPhone case prevents pairing. However, the getting started videos appear to show iPhones with cases. The tech support feature of the app doesn’t mention this issue. It’s a shame—this looks like a cool idea. Won’t work for me, though.

### 5/5 — This is cool!

*2018-09-26*

Great app.

## Frequently asked questions about Skwitch Music

### What is Skwitch Music?

Skwitch Music is an app designed to work with the Skwitch accessory for iPhone. It allows users to create music, learn coding, and explore MIDI functionalities.

### How does Skwitch Music work?

You press the Skwitch accessory to step through melodies, expressively shaping the sound by squeezing. The app supports composing, improvising, and connecting to other music apps.

### Can I use Skwitch Music to learn coding?

Yes, Skwitch Music can be used with Swift Playgrounds on iPad via Bluetooth MIDI. You can learn to code your own musical instruments or control drones and robots.

### What devices is Skwitch Music compatible with?

Skwitch Music is intended for use with an iPhone and the Skwitch accessory. It can connect wirelessly to GarageBand, Logic, and other Bluetooth MIDI compatible music apps on iPad or Mac.

### Does Skwitch Music have ads?

No, Skwitch Music does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating for Skwitch Music?

Skwitch Music has a rating of 2.0 stars from 6 ratings.

### How often is Skwitch Music updated?

The latest version of Skwitch Music is 1.1.1, which was last updated on February 15, 2021.

### Is Skwitch Music free to download?

Yes, Skwitch Music is available for free download.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2021-02-15

Added support for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone mini.

### 1.0.10 — 2019-10-29

New Features:
* New iPhone 11 connectivity.
* Full MIDI channel isolation for improved MIDI mapping.  You can now choose to transmit a single control channel at a time to make it easier to select for mapping in third party apps.
* New connection helper for use in environments with strong magnetic background.
* New settings items, featuring a compass orientation selector that lets you turn orientation correction on or off.  Turning orientation correction off may help prevent occasional drifting input signals on some older iPhones when used in proximity to strong magnets.  

Bug fixes & improvements:
* Fixed bug that caused the app to crash frequently when in MIDI mode.
* Manual connection override for improved connectivity with older iPhones.
* Improved appearance in dark-mode 
* Fixed bug in iOS 13 that caused the vocal tract model to stop working
* Corrected an issue where notes would get stuck when the app returned from the background in iOS 13.
* Fix for font bug introduced with iOS 13. 

Known Issues:
* iPhone 11 connectivity is currently optimised for use in non-magnetic environments and users may experience issues when using it near strong magnets or magnetic objects.  It should be possible to workaround any issues using the newly added connection helper.

### 1.0.9 — 2019-09-16

New Features:
* New orientation video to help get set up quickly.
* New touch dynamics added for improved responsiveness and note tracking.
* New ways to play: touch and hold notes on-screen to keep playing without skipping to the next note - let go to progress.
* Note auditioning in the Key/Scale selection to help choose the right key.  Tap/hold the note name to play once/repeat the first note of the current riff in the chosen Key.  

Bug fixes & improvements:
* Orientation bug fixed.
* Improved connectivity for iPhone 8 / 8plus models.
* Fixed bug that was causing the "Calibrating" popup message to display incorrectly as "No Skwitch".

Known Issues:
* iPhones 8 and older may occasionally experience a slowly drifting signal when strong external magnetic fields are nearby, requiring frequent calibration.  Should this occur, try to identify the magnetic source (loudspeakers/steel bolts/fixings) and try restarting the app and setting up again somewhere away from the sources.

### 1.0.8 — 2019-07-14

New on-boarding experience with interactive demo and improved connection assistance. 
Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.7 — 2018-11-15

NEW Festive songs added with melody, harmony and bass parts.  Try some Skwitch-carolling with friends!  
NEW Fully voice-over compatible.

Various bug-fixes and improvements.

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