HALion Sonic Play vs Skipback AUv3

Your go-to workstation instrument app for iPhone, iPad, and every AUv3-compatible mobile DAW HALion Sonic Play for iPhone and iPad brings the spirit of a full-blown workstation to your mobile setup; packed with more than 2,000 exceptional instrument sounds spanning every genre. From modern synths and punchy basses to expressive keys, pads, leads, and beyond, HALion Sonic Play is built to help you create finished, professional tracks fast — wherever inspiration hits. Whether you’re sketching ideas on the couch, building beats on the train, or polishing a full arrangement in the studio, HALion Sonic Play fits right in. Use it standalone for instant playability, or run it inside Cubasis and any AUv3-compatible DAW on iPhone and iPad for a seamless production workflow. - Your workstation instrument for iPhone, iPad, and every AUv3-compatible mobile DAW - More than 2,000 inspiring instrument sounds — ready for every genre - Quick Controls to shape and tweak sounds in seconds — no deep diving - Arpeggiator for instant motion, rhythm, and modern patterns - Quick ADSR controls for precise, musical envelope control - Works standalone or inside Cubasis and any AUv3-compatible DAW on iPhone and iPad Your sound, always within reach HALion Sonic Play is designed for speed, creativity, and great sound from the very first tap. Open the app and you’re immediately surrounded by a huge range of playable instruments, which can take you from a simple idea to a fully produced track in no time. Need movement? The arpeggiator brings instant energy and groove. Want to shape a sound quickly? Quick Controls and the ADSR page let you dial in punch, softness, brightness, or bite in seconds — so you stay in the flow. Whether you’re writing hooks, building chords, crafting textures, or laying down a full arrangement, HALion Sonic Play keeps things simple, musical, and fast, with all the depth you need for when you want to go further. Take your sound anywhere, start ideas instantly, and turn inspiration into standout tracks on iPhone and iPad. Technical support https://forums.steinberg.net If you like HALion Sonic Play, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you!

Skipback AUv3 implements a tool sometimes referred to as retrospective recording, or retroactive recording or capture MIDI, used by musicians, producers, and sound designers on more expensive electronic instruments. It continuously keeps your most recent audio and MIDI performance in memory, so you can recover a great idea - even if you forgot to press Record. Add the Skipback Audio Unit extension to a track in a compatible AUv3 host, or use it to record the microphone in the standalone app, then play as usual. Audio passes through unchanged while Skipback maintains a rolling history of everything routed through it. When inspiration strikes, simply export what you just played. FEATURES • Retrospective audio and MIDI capture • Transparent audio pass-through • Selectable audio history: 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 minute • Selectable MIDI history: 100, 1,000, or 5,000 notes • Export audio as 24-bit WAV • Export MIDI as a Standard MIDI File • Tap to save using the system share interface • Drag exported files directly into supported hosts (Koala Sampler, Helium in AUM, Cubasis, etc.) • Input level meter for monitoring audio • MIDI activity indicator • Compact interface designed to stay out of your way Skipback stores its rolling history in memory and only creates a file when you choose to export. Whether you are improvising, designing sounds, rehearsing a part, or experimenting with a new instrument, Skipback helps preserve the moments you did not know you wanted to record. Never lose a great take because you forgot to press Record. Requires a compatible Audio Unit v3 host. Host capabilities and drag-and-drop support may vary.