# Topline — Multitrack audio recording app > Multitrack audio recording app for songwriters to capture and mix song ideas. (iPhone/iPad app by Abbey Road Studios.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topline/id1270125833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Abbey Road Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/966923440) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 3.84/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 55 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-10-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topline/id1270125833/reviews.md ## What is Topline? Abbey Road Studios' multitrack recording app for songwriters, enabling you to capture your song ideas everywhere. ● Import an instrumental, beat or a vocal track ● Record up to three vocal tracks on top of it ● Adjust volumes and mix tracks on the mixer panel ● Add reverb which can simulate spaces from a small room to a cathedral, and control the reverb amount ● Build and organise projects by adding lyrics, tags and pictures to help you find them easily ● Convert and export projects to M4A audio files ● Share projects with friends and collaborators over WhatsApp text or messenger ● Save projects to your device and sync them to your Google Drive and/or Dropbox account DESIGNED BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS To develop Topline, we worked closely with emerging songwriters and producers from across London to understand their creative needs. They all shared a big concern about losing original song ideas. We decided to solve this challenge and the result is Topline - the latest in a continuing series of innovations designed to bring the Abbey Road magic closer to music makers whenever and wherever they create. REVIEWS Awarded 'Music App of the Year' and 'UX of the Year' at the UK App Awards 2018. “It's symbolic that Abbey Road, the world’s most famous recording studios, is launching a free iOS recording app. Times have changed, and here’s evidence of one of the great bastions of the music industry changing with them.” — Music Radar “Forgetting that melody you thought of on the bus, or that riff just before bed is one of the most frustrating things for a musician. However, Abbey Road’s free iOS app, Topline, looks to alleviate these frustrations.” — Music Tech ## Key features - Import instrumental or vocal tracks - Record up to three vocal tracks - Adjust volume and mix tracks - Add reverb effects - Organize projects with lyrics and images - Export to M4A audio files - Share projects with collaborators ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topline/id1270125833/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crashes at every turn *2023-05-10* Great idea, just an absolute mess at this point though. I will happily change it to a 4 star rating at least if I could at least access my past recordings. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2023-03-29* Just downloaded this and would love to use it but it crashes immediately upon opening. Please fix! Thanks :) ### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK AT ALL! *2022-12-02, version 2.0.2* I am sorry to report that I just installed this app on an iPad running current iPadOS 16.1.1. The app immediately crashes, will not start. I have plenty of memory. I reset the device. Still crashes. The app does not appear to be functional. Please update it! ### 4/5 — Excellent app but it crashes *2022-10-16, version 2.0.2* This is a great app to use as a replacement for Music Memos, but it crashes in iOS 14 if you open a file in Imported Audio and try to click play - every single time. ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY THIS APP *2022-09-14, version 2.0.2* Whenever I record my music, there’s this weird ticking in the background. It has nothing to do with sound. And it’s not in my background. If you want good sound quality DO NOT BUY THIS APP ### 1/5 — Crash *2022-08-05, version 2.0.2* The application does not work, it closes when I open it but I don't know why, can you fix it please? (On ISO 15.6) ### 2/5 — Track monitoring *2021-12-22, version 2.0.2* If I record one track I do not see how I can monitor that track to record the other two tracks. I have looked and emailed with no answers to be found. I’m really surprised I didn’t get an email back. Wow. But I find it useless if I have to do everything by a metronome instead of monitoring the finished tracks. Would be nice to get a response. ### 1/5 — App crashes immediately upon launch *2021-08-09, version 2.0.2* On my iphone XS ### 4/5 — Nice App *2021-01-04, version 2.0* I really like this app. The reverbs sound surprisingly good. I wish there were pan controls for each track and a SnapBack to the first measure instead of having to scroll back. ### 4/5 — Amazing but NEEDS true iPad display support!!!! *2020-08-12, version 2.0* Love using this app, much handier than the standard memos app which gets destroyed with songwriter ideas if you make a lot, I use this app everyday but it’s so frustrating not having proper iPad resolution support and true app display when working on those size screens and in studio ## Frequently asked questions about Topline ### What devices does Topline support? Topline is designed for musicians and is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was released on October 18, 2017, and last updated on February 10, 2021. ### How many vocal tracks can I record with Topline? Topline allows you to record up to three additional vocal tracks on top of an imported instrumental, beat, or vocal track. ### Can I share my projects with others using Topline? Yes, you can easily share your projects with friends and collaborators directly from Topline via WhatsApp text or messenger. ### What kind of effects can I add in Topline? Topline offers a reverb effect that can simulate various spaces, from a small room to a cathedral, with adjustable reverb amounts. ### How can I organize my song ideas in Topline? You can build and organize your projects by adding lyrics, tags, and pictures within Topline, making it easier to find your song ideas later. ### What is the user rating for Topline? Topline has a rating of 3.8 stars based on 57 ratings. It was awarded 'Music App of the Year' and 'UX of the Year' at the UK App Awards 2018. ### Can I back up my projects with Topline? Yes, Topline allows you to save your projects to your device and sync them with your Google Drive and/or Dropbox account for safekeeping. ### What is the age rating for Topline? Topline has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music creation. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.0.2 — 2021-02-10 - Mute button functionality improvement: You can now mute previous tracks whilst recording the next track - Stereo capability: You can now play audio from Topline in stereo - 'Help' notification button has been added - A reminder added to 'Review The App' ## Apps similar to Topline | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Express Mix Multitrack Mixer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-mix-multitrack-mixer/id1432738844) | 4.5 (231) | Free | Music | | [Mix With The Masters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-with-the-masters/id1053823756) | 2.2 (16) | Free | Music | | [Tape It - Pro Audio Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-it-pro-audio-recorder/id1576341885) | 4.8 (165) | Free | Music | | [Songwriter Pro: Lyric Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songwriter-pro-lyric-studio/id1263691041) | 4.4 (919) | Free | Music | | [Hum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hum/id796154884) | 3.7 (42) | $2.99 | Music | | [Patchrat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchrat/id1248185350) | 4.1 (21) | Free | Music | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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