spool. – Tape Synth

spool. – Tape Synth

Pocket synth, sampler & tape

9 ratings
4 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 8, 2026
  • August 8, 2026

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Create full songs on your phone with this pocket music studio. It offers a variety of sound engines, sampling capabilities, step sequencing, and a 4-track tape recorder for recording and mixing your music. Effects and MIDI controller support enhance the creative process.

Multiple sound engines
Sampling and sequencing
4-track tape recording
Extensive effects rack
MIDI controller support
Step sequencer
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What's New in spool.

1.0

August 8, 2026

1

In-App Purchases

$9.99

Spool Pro

Unlocks every engine, effect, sequencer & export.

User reviews

Helpful

Comes in clutch during those late night dj sessions, especially like the Bluetooth functionality and the ability to save my cuts locally

Very cool app

Also reasonable for the one in app purchase to get the extra engines and sequencers and upload your own samples

Amazing!

I love this app, me and my granddaughters use it all the time to make music.

Amazing and easy!

Me and my daughter absolutely love this app!!!!!

FAQ

What can I do with spool.?

spool. allows you to create full songs on your phone by playing, sampling, sequencing, and recording to tape. It includes multiple sound engines, drum kits, and a 4-track tape recorder for mixing and exporting your music.

Does spool. have ads?

No, spool. does not contain advertisements. It is free to download and use with a starter set of features, with an optional one-time purchase for full access.

What sound engines are available in spool.?

spool. offers fourteen sound engines including FM, subtractive Pulse, Cluster, String, Cloud, TALK vocoder, WIDE stereo, THUMP bass, a Sampler, and two drum machines. A starter set is available for free, with all engines unlocked via a Pro purchase.

Can I use a MIDI controller with spool.?

Yes, spool. supports connecting USB or Bluetooth MIDI controllers, allowing you to play it like hardware. AUv3 plugin support is planned for a future update.

How much does spool. cost?

spool. is free to download and use with a starter set of engines and sequencers. A single one-time purchase of Spool Pro unlocks all features, including all engines, sampling, effects, sequencers, unlimited projects, export, and MIDI.

What is the tape recorder feature in spool.?

The 4-track tape recorder in spool. allows you to record up to six minutes of audio, overdub, change playback speed (varispeed), scrub, and bounce your jam into a finished mixdown. The tape is saved with your project and can be exported to WAV.

What are the effects available in spool.?

spool. features a deep effects rack including delay, spring reverb, drive, compressor, chorus, multimode filter, phaser, tremolo/auto-pan, beat-repeat stutter, and a pitch-shifter/harmonizer. Many effects are tempo-syncable, and there's a master EQ and brickwall limiter.

What devices does spool. support?

spool. is available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices list. Its age rating is 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.