# Textquencer Sequencer & Synth — Text Based AUv3 MIDI

> Text-based MIDI sequencer and synthesizer for music creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Cem Olcay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textquencer-sequencer-and-synth/id1661316322 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-12-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textquencer-sequencer-and-synth/id1661316322/reviews.md

## What is Textquencer Sequencer & Synth?

Textquencer is a text-based MIDI sequencer. Each letter's alphabetical index is mapped to the note in the scale you are working. 

For example in C-major scale,
Letter A (index = 1) is Note C (first note in the scale)
Letter B (index = 2) is Note D (second note in the scale)
Letter C (index = 3) is Note E (third note in the scale)
Letter H (index = 8) is Note C but an octave higher
and so on.

You can create custom character mapping for emojis, punctuation, symbols or any letters in any language. A custom character can mapped to 
- A specific MIDI note or,
- A specific note in the scale like the first note in the scale, the third note in the scale etc. 

Unless a character is custom mapped, a letter in English alphabet or a number, it will be a rest in the sequencer. 
Also, you can randomise the velocity and gate lengths in each step if you want,
You can enable it on the settings menu and set a randomization min-max range.

Please note that Textquencer is a MIDI app. The standalone version has an optional internal synth where you can enable or disable on the settings menu. The AUv3 plugin requires an audio app for output. For the AUv3 functionality, it needs to be hosted within an app such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Logic Pro, Nanostudio, Drambo, or apeMatrix.

## Key features

- Text-to-note sequencing
- Custom character mapping
- Scale-based note generation
- Velocity and gate randomization
- Internal synth (standalone)
- AUv3 plugin support

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textquencer-sequencer-and-synth/id1661316322/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I started using this quite a lot recently

*2025-08-02*

I had a blast with Textquencer the other day. I initially thought it was an app that I wouldn’t be much interested in, then when I used it for the first time, I was really interested by it. I made notes from 2pac quotes and had a fun time

### 5/5 — Creative Breakthroughs Await…

*2025-02-13*

The secret sauce here is the wide variety of scales available - even the most mundane written text can produce amazing melodies. Would love to see more rhythmic/timing options, but even without that this is one of my GOAT apps.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2023-12-14*

Great concept

### 4/5 — Fun!

*2023-01-06*

Cem, I think I might have encountered some kind of bug. I have an iPad Air 2020 with 256GB. Using several instances of the app in AUM, at some point each one crashed and I lost the text that I had input into each instance. Text reverted to the default. (Edit: the DSP was between 30-50% in AUM.) Otherwise, this is a really fun way to play with randomization and generate ideas.

### 5/5 — A wonderful and creative sequencer

*2023-01-03*

I love this app. There‘s only one thing i wish for a future update. A wild random function, where it can jump back and forth from one letter to the other, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, double and triple (ratchet)… that would be AWESOME😁🎉

### 4/5 — An interesting and useful app but….

*2022-12-29*

I can find a lot of use for this app. The octave range needs to be set carefully so each letter gives you a note on a particular instrument - the note range of the instrument needs to be taken into account. For me, setting the rate accurately was difficult and time consuming until I set the knob control to horizontal and vertical. Being able to randomise the rate would be very useful. The gate randomisation needs to be used carefully or you are left with a piece with what seems like too many rests and too little flow.

## Frequently asked questions about Textquencer Sequencer & Synth

### What is Textquencer?

Textquencer is a unique MIDI sequencer and synthesizer that translates typed text into musical notes based on a selected scale. It offers a novel way to compose melodies and rhythms.

### How does Textquencer map text to notes?

Each letter's alphabetical index is mapped to a note within the chosen scale. For example, in C Major, 'A' (index 1) becomes the first note (C), and 'B' (index 2) becomes the second note (D).

### Can I customize character mappings in Textquencer?

Yes, you can create custom mappings for emojis, punctuation, symbols, or any letters. These can be assigned to specific MIDI notes or relative positions within a scale.

### Does Textquencer have ads?

No, Textquencer does not contain advertisements. It is a premium application with a one-time purchase price.

### What are the system requirements for Textquencer?

Textquencer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was last updated on September 2, 2024, with version 1.9.1.

### Is Textquencer suitable for beginners?

While it offers advanced features, the core concept of text-to-note mapping can be intuitive for beginners interested in music creation. The app has an age rating of 4+.

### What is the price of Textquencer?

Textquencer is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees.

### Can Textquencer be used with other music apps?

Yes, Textquencer functions as an AUv3 plugin, requiring a host app like AUM, Cubasis, or Logic Pro for audio output. It also has a standalone version with an optional internal synth.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.1 — 2024-09-02

This version updates the support section on the settings menu.

### 1.9 — 2024-08-05

This version
- Adds new internal synth to the standalone app. 
- Updates key and scale picker. 
- The scale picker won't close when you pick a scale. 
- You can select and audition a scale when you select one. 
- The scale picker will close when you press the done button on the top right. 
- You can select and audition a key and an accidental.
- The key picker will close when you press the done button on the top right. 
- Updates the knobs on the looper with more convenient ghost knobs.

### 1.8 — 2024-06-26

This version updates the UI. 
- Adds key and scale buttons, min and max octave knobs to the bottom toolbar. 
- Shows the playing note at the background. 
- Performance updates.

### 1.7 — 2024-04-22

This version updates the scale picker. 
- Adds new favorite section and lets you mark the favorite scales. 
- The favorite scales will be universal between the Bud apps.
- Scale picker shows the current scale with a checkmark.
- Fixes the scale picker search bar's case sensitive search.
- Fixes the "rate app" link on the settings menu for iOS 17+.

### 1.6 — 2023-05-30

This version adds support for running the app on Apple Silicon Macs.

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All apps by Cem Olcay: https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853

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