# Tube AU — Video Player Audio Unit > YouTube audio unit plugin for web video playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-au/id1471493593 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475107602) - Category: Music - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 3.90/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB - Released: 2019-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-au/id1471493593/reviews.md ## What is Tube AU? Tube AU is a web video player audio unit plugin. The plugin user interface looks like an ordinary web browser, except that it is limited to viewing only YouTube, and that the audio stream is sent to the plugin output rather than going directly to the speaker. Notes: 1. This is an audio unit plugin only; it does not run as a stand-alone app. 2. This plugin requires the video to be open in order to play; it does not play in the background. ## Key features - YouTube video player - Audio unit plugin - Web browser interface - Audio stream routing ## Recent user reviews (10 of 42) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-au/id1471493593/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work on Mac *2026-08-21* Listed as Mac compatible, but doesn’t load in Ableton, and loads but doesn’t work (keyboard input inactive) in Logic. ### 1/5 — Not sure what happened, but it’s trying to make me pay again!? *2022-09-24* Hi, I don’t know what exactly happened, but I went to check manually for an update, because the app has been glitching out, becoming unusable, and it seems the store is trying to make me purchase app for a 2nd time..! I’d love to be able to use the app again, but I’ve already paid once, can anyone help?? I’ve only rated 1star due to the situation, if I can get resolved I will, of course, put it at 5 stars where it belongs! (When it’s not trying to charge multiple times for the same app, only updated..)! ### 1/5 — Nope *2022-03-13* I’ve had this app for a while and I keep and for some reason I keep hoping it will work. No matter how many updates it’s had since it’s inception it never works for me. It will play for a second and then it just buffers endlessly regardless of how strong a signal I have or the I can’t get a consistent recording. I’m not really sure what the problem is. It seems like this issue would have been squashed by now. ### 1/5 — Back to screen Recording I go *2022-03-12, version 1.1.8* This seemed promising at first…but its just too glitchy. Youtube probably shut it down…but it doesnt play videos at all anymore. ### 1/5 — 에휴 *2022-02-23* aum에서 실행했는데 동영상이 재생이 안되고 소리만 나구요 딜레이 엄청 심합니다.. 최신 아이패드프로인데.. 그래서 환불하려구요... ㅜㅜ ### 4/5 — Worked Great, now not so much *2021-12-21, version 1.1.6* There is one problem that started yesterday. But lets start off Positive. This App has been a game changer. In the shape of sampling, when i hear a song i can sample it that minute. love it. I have not one bad thing to say about this app, everything is great! …. Until yesterday i started to recieve Playback issue errors. Nothing is fixing this, i use a iPad pro 13in with beatmaker3 , also with AUM and no luck. I have deleted TubeAU, re installed, logged into my youtube account. Nothing works. If there is any help please let me know. ### 1/5 — Broken *2021-07-24* Not working at all for me. Air 4. ### 4/5 — It works *2021-06-27, version 1.1.5* potential time saver for bringing in YouTube samples. Some areas for improvement include 1, can’t input a YouTube URL, 2, hard to see progress of video timeline, 3, as everyone says must keep applet open or the sound stops, 4, Can log into account but not very useful since unable to browse history. Nonetheless I’ll be using this in my workflow for some projects ### 5/5 — Stable for me *2021-06-23* This is a great way to grab new samples, load up in AUM, then run Enso or segments sampling a music vid or instrument ### 5/5 — Awesome Practice Tool *2021-05-28* Generally I use this app for playing backing tracks that I can play over. I’ll plug in to my iPad, dial in a sound using a guitar amp sim app, then I pull up this app on a separate channel in AUM and do a search for what I need to work on (scales styles, etc.). This has helped my playing improve quite a bit. My use of scales has become more impressive, if I do say so myself, my scale knowledge has expanded very well. Scales I didn’t know how to use I was suddenly figuring out how to use within the context of a song. If you’re self taught I think you might enjoy this app. If you have some training in music I think this app will help you sharpen your skills. Other reviews claim it’s buggy but the developer’s been fast to fix those. A bit faster than some people are at fixing their reviews. I use this often and it works great. ## Frequently asked questions about Tube AU ### What is Tube AU? Tube AU is an audio unit plugin that functions as a web video player specifically for YouTube. It allows users to view YouTube content and route the audio stream to the plugin output, rather than directly to speakers. ### Does Tube AU play videos in the background? No, Tube AU does not play videos in the background. The video must be open and visible within the plugin for the audio to play. ### Can Tube AU be used as a standalone app? No, Tube AU is an audio unit plugin only and does not run as a standalone application. It requires integration with a compatible digital audio workstation (DAW). ### What devices does Tube AU support? Tube AU is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for use within audio production environments on these platforms. ### How much does Tube AU cost? Tube AU is a paid application, priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the audio unit plugin. ### When was Tube AU last updated? The latest version of Tube AU was released on January 24, 2022. The app was initially released on July 9, 2019. ### What is the age rating for Tube AU? Tube AU has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of content that may be accessible via YouTube. ### Does Tube AU have ads? No, Tube AU does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.9 — 2026-08-17 1. Optimise the algorithm. 2. Update UI. ### 1.1.8 — 2022-01-24 - some minor bugs fixes ### 1.1.7 — 2021-12-28 -fix video wont show up on iPadOS 15.2 ### 1.1.6 — 2021-12-10 - minor bug fixes ### 1.1.5 — 2021-05-26 - fix app stuck from playing some videos ## More apps by Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited - [iFretless Bass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-bass/id512929963) - [iFretless Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-guitar/id623167340) - [iFretless Sax](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-sax/id681765126) - [iFretless Brass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifretless-brass/id915761815) - [Drone Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622) - [Stereo Modulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stereo-modulator/id1370816026) All apps by Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1475107602 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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