# VividTracker — user reviews

> 57 indexed App Store user reviews of VividTracker by Lars Forsberg, rated 4.50/5 from 35 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividtracker/id758491913/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividtracker/id758491913.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 27 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2

## Newest reviews (12 of 57)

### 5/5 — Excellent même pour un néophyte et darkwave qui tâche

*2023-02-14, version 2.9.8*

Au début je l’ai acheté juste parce qu’il a un midi out. Je croyais pas trop à ses sons intégrés parce que j’aimais pas du tout le son des vidéos sur internet. Mais en fouillant les sons on peut faire de la darkwave qui tâche et c’est ultra cool! J’ai du mal à le lâcher. J’ai un peu cherché pour le midi il faut appuyer sur 3 puis sur A, mettre réseau session 1 et activer background et virtual out.
Je confirm que ça peut être trop bien même si on a jamais utilisé protracker avant et qu’on connais pas beaucoup les tracker. Bon la qualité du son est pas ouf mais normal pour des fichiers mod mais vu qu’il y a le midi out on peut ajouter un autre synth de bonne qualité et ça passe bien

### 5/5 — Un sogno stupendo

*2023-01-03, version 2.9.7*

Grazie di cuore per questa app bellissima che mi da la possibilità di riascoltare tutta la musica Commodore Amiga

### 5/5 — Great Tracker!

*2022-12-27*

I just wanna say it’s so nice to see this app still gets updates. It really is a good amiga tracker on iOS! Sounds great too! While i’m sad the Dropbox feature is gone, having files exported from Apple’s Cloud save is a good alternative

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2022-02-09*

Now I can make mods on the go!
But one problem, every time I try to save a vtm it says I can't store it in the location. Help?
Cheers.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. I have fixed this issue with the new browser. I hope it helps.

### 5/5 — Needs work, but is really good

*2021-08-19*

Less intimidating and cheaper than anything else on the market. Always did like that trackers helped you focus on rhythm than on waveforms. Proper musicians start with sheet music. Many a tune was engineered on a tracker, even if real hardware™ was used to produce it. Needs a few adjustments for user friendliness (switch screens 3 and 5!), and could use the ability to export to PCM and a menu for editing options, like for interpolation, Hz, and colors. PS, it can't handle some of the more advanced techniques that mods like Hoffman's "generator.” I think it’s that double sample offset that causes it.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your comments. Switching screen 3 and 5 is a good idea, I will take a look at it.  A menu for changing colours would be nice too. I downloaded Hoffman's "generator" and you are correct; something is not working the way it should. I will compare the sound with Protracker 2.3d on my Amiga 1200, then fix this problem.

### 5/5 — 11/10

*2020-11-10, version 2.9.3*

Absolute gem, now I can make Amiga junglism on the go! Thankyou.

### 5/5 — Untapped Potential

*2020-08-10, version 2.9.3*

This app is a sleeper hit. It is one of the most lightweight and stable sequencers on the app store, and is a BIG deal for anyone doing 90s-era electronic production. External MIDI is rock solid, the Paula sound is spot on, the sequencing is extremely robust. It will be essential in preserving the classic Tracker workflow over the coming years. Combine that with apps like TAL-U-NO-LX, iM1, iWavestation, EGDR606/808/909 and you have 99% of House and Jungle sounds all in one device. 

VT is developed by a one man team, so it’s not surprising that the update schedule is fairly slow. It is still not a perfect port - leaving out these important functions:

INTERNAL SAMPLING
***- Direct sampling with L/R/MIX select, Audio interface input select, fine tune, root note (uses outdated Audiocopy for all importing)

SAMPLE EDITING
- can't zoom in/out + drag in sample window, only selection zoom (OG Protracker had a slider so you could view the whole waveform while zoomed in)
*- sample selections cannot easily be adjusted. If you try and adjust either the left or the right side of a selection it will create a new selection. (This is the same as OG PT, but very imprecise without a mouse)
***- no 9xx offset info (in the OG PT if you held your cursor over a section of the sample it automatically calculated the offset number you needed for the 9xx command)
***- individual sample filters (LP,HP,Normalize)
**- sample echo, X-fade, backward, upsample, downsample, sample mix 

SEQUENCING
- real chord mode (chords in PT could be asigned per sample in sample window with options for different chord shapes)

LOADING/SAVING
***- no file browser support, only Dropbox
- cannot save individual samples
- project files do not seem to maintain BPM on startup. Will always default to 125BPM SPEED 06 STEREO 0

Feature suggestions: per-sample parametric EQ, per-sample virtual outs for mixing in AUM, .VTM mode w/ ADSR, 128-note patterns, loop settings (ping-pong, reverse, etc), polyphony

The slow development seems to be related to porting the UI for touchscreen and fitting everything on each screen. I highly suggest the dev abandon this approach, go for full kb+mouse support instead & make this app as close to OG PT as possible. There is so much potential here. Once the kinks are worked out this will be my #1 app.

### 4/5 — Great for experienced users

*2020-07-07*

It cracked me up to see people giving poor reviews based on this not being a modern-concept tool; pretty obviously the point is to be a recreation of the old school approach and it does this well, no functional complaints at all. 👌

This might seem like a small thing to some, but the font gives me a headache– it is visually aggressive and hard to look at.  Additionally, my brain just really wants to see a nice fuzzy pixel font; the ultra crisp, rounded serif type looks completely wrong on an aesthetic level. For these reasons it would be really helpful to have some configurable options- at least one alternate font option (the original pixel font is fine) and ideally the ability to change the contrast and/or text size to make it easier on the eyes.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. An upcoming version will allow you to change the font and some other things. 🙂

### 5/5 — まさかiPhoneでMODがあるとは！

*2020-06-26, version 2.9.3*

むかしお金をかけないでトラック制作するのにお世話になったMOD Trackerがアプリであるのにびっくり。波平会で配布されていたTrackerが64bit時代になっても動いたのは驚きだったが、多様なDAWが提供される現代にまだ生き残っているとは。DTM界のシーラカンス。すっかり使い方を忘れているがサンプル音源を聴いただけで意欲が湧いてくる。なんといっても驚異の17M。ガレージバンドが負担になっている人にはこの軽過ぎるアプリは救いだ。

### 5/5 — So good so far...

*2020-06-02, version 2.9.3*

I’m wondering though its there a way to load a .mod file of your own on the the tracker. I have one in a folder but it isn’t coming up on the app.

### 5/5 — Great sequencer for Korg Volcas and other hardware synths

*2020-05-08, version 2.9.2*

Now with MIDI output, VividTracker has become a very powerful, compact sequencer solution for hardware synths. I love the tracker style of sequencing. I used to write guides to trackers such as OctaMED in CU Amiga magazine, and have been waiting for something like this for a long time. It also has very useful features for Volca Sample users. This gets the official seal of approval from me, author of the officially licenced Volca Expert Guide ebooks. Great work Lars!

### 5/5 — The tracker that keeps on giving

*2020-05-08, version 2.9.2*

Originally bought VT for a bit of nostalgia, then VT updated functionality to support the Volca Sample, and now we have midi out, just brilliant. Thanks!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Volca sample failure

*2020-03-24*

Overly complex interface that doesn’t work with my volca sample.  The only reason I spent money on this.  I’ve tried troubleshooting for hours now.  Giving up.

**Developer response:** Please write to vividtracker@gmail.com and I will help you. You can also watch this tutorial on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tU58wL4N1d8

### 1/5 — Keep away

*2019-10-28, version 2.4*

Apparently this program is only for people who already know how to use it.

### 2/5 — Can not find VividTracker site

*2024-07-19, version 2.11*

Hi I can not find user manual information because I can not access the vivid tracker site showing because of unsafe site. Could you tell me why VividTracker.com is treated an unsafe site?

### 3/5 — love this but one small issue

*2023-07-23*

fantastic trad tracker

Open In unfortunately crashes the app…

### 3/5 — Neat, But

*2023-01-07*

If you just want to play .MOD files, you should use VLC.  That’s right, VLC is on iOS and it can handle old school tracker files.

VividTracker is neat because it tries to act like the old players/editors.  I like it but if all you want to do is play your files, use VLC.

**Developer response:** VividTracker is not a player. It is a music creation tool for people that want to make their own Amiga music and it is advertised as such. Modizer or 4champ are good options if you just want a player.

### 3/5 — Not for me

*2020-06-18*

I really love that this app exists and it’s cool to see old things given a update sometimes, I know this is supposed to directly copied the Amiga mod tracker but the interface is just not good for iOS. I have used Medly 4 for iPad for around 3 years now and after an hour of messing around in this app, I just can’t rap my head around it, the interface is just bad nowadays. I understand how this would be great for someone who actually used a mod tracker back in the 90’s but, if you’re looking at this as a beginner app, I can not recommend it. I like how this brings back the old limitations of older hardware, forcing you to work differently, but using the interface is just to hard for me. If you’re looking for something to just make music on I would recommend Medly 4, it’s also on IOS. It’s not like this but it’s a lot easier to use, better than garage band in my opinion.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your honest review. Indeed, in the making of a Protracker clone for iOS, the tracker interface was not optional as it is the very core of Protracker. A piano roll wouldn't work. VividTracker was aimed to be an app for Protracker users and they understand the interface pretty quickly.

However, to my surprise, there are many newcomers to the tracker format as well where VividTracker is their first tracker experience - and some really like it and want to learn more. I am working to give them a better experience, not through changes in the interface (that is what it is), but through tutorials and documentations. I do recommend reading the first chapter in the guide book (press the help button); many more chapters are coming soon.

There are other apps if you don't enjoy the tracker interface, but I thank you for giving it a honest try. For me personally, it is the easiest interface to get by - even on an iPhone - but that is just my personal preference (and indeed the reason why I made VividTracker).

A final thing: VividTracker also supports qwerty keyboards, just like Protracker.

### 3/5 — idk what im doing

*2016-01-18, version 1.4*

for no reason when i add notes every once in a while the sound completely stops and idk if i keep turning something off or i need my silence off but it doesnt come back until like an hour or 30 mins later. 
other then that its a good tracker replica

### 4/5 — Good but 1 big issue

*2024-11-21*

I believe this software has potential, but the thing holding it back is how limited the keyboard is.

Giving it at least 3 or 4 octaves can help make the software feel less limiting, and make it better to use.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. The limitation of the keyboard is unfortunately inherent in the Amiga mod music format. Protracker for the Amiga has the same limitation.

A future version will add support for the xm format (FastTracker 2), which has more octaves and up to 32 tracks in one pattern.

### 4/5 — Sample offset?

*2022-08-09, version 2.9.6*

Ich vermisse ein menü, bei der ich die sampleposition bestimmen kann.
Sonst eine super Umsetzung vom protracker, soweit ich mich erinnern kann.

### 4/5 — Great Tracker, but missing some things.

*2020-09-12*

I love this old school tracker.  But I have a couple of requests for features.
1. The ability to sort that mod file list into alphabetical order.  I seriously don’t know what method the app uses to sort mods, but they seem to be sorted randomly, making it difficult to find tunes you want if you have a lot of files.  
2.  I really think, in addition to being able to load samples from other mods, it would be really nice to create a folder where we could just put our own sounds, instead of having to use a mod editor on a pc to load sounds into a mod file, and then upload the thing.  It would remove a step and make things a lot easier.  I have an extensive library of samples that I use for making my tracker music, and I would really appreciate the ease of just...uploading samples straight into a folder on my iPhone to use with VividTracker.  Putting all those samples into mod files and then uploading the mod files to my iPhone is a time consuming pain compared to the ability to just... upload the samples themselves.  
Other than those two complaints, I love this tracker and would like to see further development on it.

**Developer response:** A new file browser is coming in the next version that will solve these issues. 😀

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Absolutely essential for Amiga tracker music enthusiasts

*2025-09-28, version 2.17*

Just brilliant for bringing back the 80’s / 90’s tracker vibe! Smooth sample imports and compatibility with Protracker make this a must for anyone with even a passing interest in tracker-based music making. Who would have believed 30 years ago that you could have this kind of power in your pocket! Huge respect to the author for the time and attention to detail building this app❤️
For the next release I would love to see the sample ‘reverse button’ in the app- and ability to add length to samples, as found on the orig Protracker. All in all though, there aren’t enough stars to do this app justice :-)

### 5/5 — gut

*2025-08-04, version 2.17*

really great app! the only downside for me is that it does not have an external start/stop sync so i cant use it with Loopy pro and other apps that use interapp synchronisation. That small feature would really help!

### 5/5 — Fun and useful

*2025-07-12, version 2.17*

Great old school tracker and a must have also if you own a Volca Sample. Kudos to the developer.

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2024-02-14, version 2.11*

Macht Spaß! Bug mit Toggle Edit…alt+Space bitte korrigieren.

### 5/5 — Perfection

*2024-02-10, version 2.11*

Best music tracker i have ever come access.I have used manny,renoise,madtracker,skale,opnmpt,octamed.This beats them all,especially if you’re an old school producer like me.

### 5/5 — Trackers forever!

*2023-09-28*

And this one brings honor to the tradition.  Great fun and powerful too.

Please add the functionality to draw custom sample waveforms!

**Developer response:** Sounds like a great idea! I will look into it. 😀

### 5/5 — wonderful

*2023-09-25*

Trackers forever
And this one is top tier.  

Feature request: I wish I could draw my own waveforms..

**Developer response:** Sounds like a great idea! I will look into it. 😀

### 5/5 — Trackers are different!

*2023-09-23*

I’ve used about every DAW out there but sometimes you just want to go old school. I had an Amiga 2000 and Octamed back in the day and having VT on my iPad certainly scratches the itch to make music tracker style. I have seen no bugs or issues with it. It works exactly as I expect and it sounds great! Who knew I’d be making MODs 30+ years later!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2023-03-24, version 2.9.8*

Thank you so much for this gem! I was able to find some of my old mods from the 90s via an Amiga Demo archive website and load them up in vivid. Looking forward to some new creations via this. Happy days :)

### 5/5 — Great app please

*2023-03-11, version 2.9.8*

Be so great to have some tutorial videos as the tracker workflow is very hard! But a great app and good fun!

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