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StudioMini XL

StudioMini XL

Your trusty music recorder

219 ratings
109 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 14 Jun 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2010
  • June 4, 2026

Developer

Otreus Inc.
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About

This app is a powerful yet easy-to-use multitrack audio recorder for iPad, offering pro-quality sound and a variety of features for musicians. It includes built-in loops, a metronome, and tools for mixing and exporting your creations.

✓Pro audio quality recording (44.1 kHz / 16 bit)
✓Multitrack recording on 8 tracks
✓Includes 78 professionally produced audio loops
✓Real-time input monitoring with low latency
✓Mixdown to WAV or AAC formats
✓Wi-Fi Sync and iTunes File Sharing for downloads
✓Pitch reference tuner
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of StudioMini XL. Based on 219 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Straightforward recording
  • 💡Useful drum loops
  • 🚀Convenient for songwriting
  • 👍Good sound quality

Negative things

  • 🐛Tracks bleed into each other
  • 💡No panning or effects
  • 🐛Crashes on some devices
  • 💡Lacks editing features
  • 💡No stereo recording
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What's New in StudioMini XL

2.2.8

June 4, 2026

StudioMini XL is being retired and will no longer receive updates. This version adds support for exporting and migrating your projects to StudioMini 3, now available for both iPhone and iPad. Existing users can continue using StudioMini XL, but we recommend migrating future work to StudioMini 3. Migration instructions and support information are available at: https://otreus.com/en/move-from-studiomini-xl-to-studiomini-3/

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5 years since an update?

Way too long.
MandaliteMandalite

Response from developer

You're absolutely right, it is too long, we agree. Behind the scenes, our small indie team has been focused on a major overhaul of StudioMini for iPhone, which involves rebuilding the audio engine to include effects and other improvements. Our plan is to bring a comparable major update to StudioMini for iPad once that foundation is fully in place. We now release updates for iPhone regularly, and our goal is to follow the same approach for iPad as the app catches up with the new audio engine. We appreciate your patience! If you'd like to email us at help@otreus.com we'll follow up as soon as we have news.

Does this app work with Bluetooth Headphones? Apparently NOT!

Without a headphone connection, this app is trash. On an iPad you use Bluetooth for headphones or you’re SOOL. I’m looking for a refund here since the app does not seem aware of Bluetooth for output. I can’t believe you guy are still selling this version and have not updated the app in four years!
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Joe S in IndianaJoe S in Indiana

Response from developer

Hello Joe, and thanks for letting us know how important Bluetooth support is for you. We recently released a major new version for StudioMini on iPhone which includes Bluetooth support, along with many other great new features. We're hard at work on the iPad version currently. I'll follow up when we have news on its release. Feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or feedback at help@otreus.com

One vital omission

This is a great little app. A cheap and cheerful notepad to get ideas down when the muse strikes in a field! But if it only had panning so you could try out mix ideas! Next upgrade……PANPOTS!!!!!!!!!!
gregsmusicroomgregsmusicroom

Naw

This would be a great $.99 app. As is, it’s barely better than iOS voice memos. At least voice memos has a timeline.
Rumors of punch and the like appear to be just that. Email option dead in the water. For this kind of money you can do FAR better.
Please refund $9.00 of my investment and we both win.
Thanking you in advance...
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SpectradaySpectraday

Response from developer

Hi and thanks for the feedback! 👋 Voice Memos is great, but it's not a multitrack recorder like StudioMini XL where you can record and mix your music. We hear from many users that love StudioMini XL because of its simplicity and pro quality audio. Please email us at help@otreus.com and we'll help you with anything you need, including getting a refund.

;no Manual

Cant even figure out how to record. Bought it but no manual. So right now useless
Brass band1Brass band1

Response from developer

Hello again Brass band1! We just released our first content to help use StudioMini. In StudioMini, go to Settings > Help > StudioMini User Guide and take a look. What would you like to see us cover in our next posts? Do you have any questions or feature requests? You can always reach us at help@otreus.com Thank you 🙏

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashing issues on some devices

Bug

Inability to monitor input signal

Bug

Tracks cutting out during recording

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Panning controls

Feature

Audio effects (reverb, delay, etc.)

Feature

Ability to adjust tempo of drum loops

Feature

Punch-in/punch-out recording

Feature

Bounce/mixdown functionality

Feature

Import/export options (WAV, AIFF)

Feature

Landscape mode

Feature

Noise reduction/filtering

Feature

FAQ

What is StudioMini XL?

StudioMini XL is a powerful and user-friendly multitrack audio recording studio designed for iPad. It allows users to record music in pro-quality audio, utilize built-in loops, and mix down their creations for export.

What are the key features of StudioMini XL?

Key features include multitrack recording on 8 tracks, pro audio quality (44.1 kHz / 16 bit), WAV audio file support, input monitoring with low latency, a collection of 78 professionally produced audio loops, a metronome, mixdown to WAV or AAC, and Wi-Fi Sync for easy file transfer.

How much does StudioMini XL cost?

StudioMini XL is a paid application. The exact price can be found on the app store listing. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What devices is StudioMini XL compatible with?

The application is designed for iPad. Specific iOS version compatibility is typically detailed on the app store page, but it is optimized for the iPad's capabilities.

What can I use StudioMini XL for?

You can use StudioMini XL to record songs with your band, experiment with different musical styles using the built-in loops, practice your instrument with the metronome and tuner, and create professional-sounding mixes of your audio projects.