# URL Beamer — Open Apps with URL Buttons

> iOS AUv3 plugin to launch apps and send MIDI notes via URL schemes. (iPhone/iPad app by Josef Novotny.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-beamer/id6740650994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josef Novotny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742855515)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 11 MB
- Released: 2025-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-beamer/id6740650994/reviews.md

## What is URL Beamer?

URL Beamer is an AUv3 plugin for iOS that launches other apps from within your audio host.

It provides tappable buttons that trigger custom URL schemes – ideal for quick app switching during live performance or studio workflow. You can insert it as either an Audio Effect or an Instrument in hosts like AUM, then launch external apps with a single tap.

Optionally, each button can also send a MIDI note (on a chosen channel), letting you control other plugins or trigger global functions inside the host.

Features
• AUv3 plugin formats: Music Effect (aumf), Instrument (aumu)
• 4 or 8 customizable buttons per instance
• Buttons launch apps via custom URLs or universal links
• Optional MIDI Note output (Note + Channel)
• Basic MIDI Note input for button triggering
• Minimal layout – fits tightly into your setup
• File Manager for saving and loading settings
• AUv3 Plugin State Saving + AU Presets
• Parameter Mapping for remote MIDI control
• Designed for AUM – works in other AUv3 hosts too

Use it to switch apps, load presets, or control devices – all from a tiny plugin window.
Note:
URL Beamer does not play sound or process audio. It is a utility plugin intended for workflow enhancements in iOS audio environments.

→ For a complete description, see the documentation:
https://novotny.klingt.org/Apps/URLBeamer/UserGuide

## Key features

- AUv3 plugin formats (Effect/Instrument)
- Customizable buttons for app launching
- Optional MIDI note output
- MIDI note input for button triggering
- File Manager for settings
- AUv3 Plugin State Saving


## Frequently asked questions about URL Beamer

### What is URL Beamer used for?

URL Beamer is a utility plugin for iOS that creates tappable buttons within your audio host. These buttons can launch other apps via custom URL schemes or send MIDI notes to control other plugins or host functions.

### Does URL Beamer play sound?

No, URL Beamer does not play sound or process audio. It is designed purely as a workflow enhancement tool for iOS audio environments.

### What audio hosts are compatible with URL Beamer?

URL Beamer is designed for AUM but works in other AUv3 hosts on iOS as well. It supports both Music Effect (aumf) and Instrument (aumu) AUv3 plugin formats.

### Can URL Beamer send MIDI information?

Yes, optionally, each button in URL Beamer can send a MIDI note on a chosen channel. It also features basic MIDI note input for triggering buttons.

### How many buttons can URL Beamer have?

Each instance of URL Beamer can have either 4 or 8 customizable buttons. These buttons can be configured to launch apps or send MIDI notes.

### Is URL Beamer free to use?

Yes, URL Beamer is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is URL Beamer updated?

The latest version of URL Beamer is 1.0.3, which was last updated on January 3, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing support.

### What devices does URL Beamer support?

URL Beamer is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-01-03

• Improved layout behavior on iPad/standalone for better integration with iPadOS 26 and Stage Manager.
• Updated handling of the startup alert and edit menus (copy/paste) to align with current iPadOS system behavior.
• New option to hide the startup alert.
• Standalone mode: automatically loads the last used setting on next launch.
• Removed the "URL List" button and moved this information to the documentation.

### 1.0.2 — 2025-09-11

Improved URL support: special characters such as "?" or "#" are now fully supported in links.
For example, you can add links that contain query parameters in the Shortcuts app (e.g. …?name=Something).

### 1.0.1 — 2025-09-04

• Added a button on the Edit page: URL List.
This opens a community-maintained list of iOS URL schemes (external webpage, user-submitted).
• Expanded the scrollable area in some cases to improve text input on smaller iPhone models.

### 1.0.0 — 2025-07-17

No release notes.

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