MultitrackStudio for iPad vs n
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MultitrackStudio for iPad
Transform your iPad into a professional music recording studio. Record, edit, and mix both audio and MIDI tracks with a wide array of effects and instruments. Supports advanced MIDI features and integration with other audio apps.
- Up to 64 audio/MIDI tracks
- Audio, pianoroll, drum, score editors
- Extensive audio effects library
- Multiple MIDI instrument options
- AUv3 and Inter-App Audio support
- Lyrics/chords prompter and editor
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MultitrackStudio turns your iPad into a digital multitrack music recording studio. You can record, edit and mix audio and MIDI tracks. Both "one man band" recording, adding tracks one at a time, and live multitrack recording are supported. Both audio and MIDI tracks can be edited. MIDI editing features include pianoroll, drum, score and pattern editors. Tempo and time signature can change throughout the song. MultitrackStudio for iPad comes with many high quality audio effects including a guitar amp simulator. MIDI instruments include GM-compatible MultitrackStudio Instruments, SoundFont Player and Matrix Sampler. External (hardware) synths can be used as well. AUv3 audio effects, instruments and MIDI effects are supported, so 3rd party apps can integrate into MultitrackStudio. The straightforward user-interface has been designed with tape-based recording in mind. It's easy to use yet powerful. Key features: • Up to 16 audio/MIDI tracks, audio tracks can be mono or stereo. • Editors: audio, pianoroll, drum, score, MIDI patterns, MIDI controllers, tempo/time signature and song. • One effect return section. • One master section. • Three effect slots per mixer section (two for MIDI tracks). • Audio Effects: Automated Fader, Chorus, Compressor, DeEsser, Echo, EQ, Flanger, Guitar Amp, Master Limiter, Noise Gate, Phaser, Reverb, Rotor, Saturator, Stereo Imager, Tremolo, Tuner and Vibrato. • MIDI instruments: MultitrackStudio Instruments (General MIDI compatible), SoundFont Player, Matrix Sampler, up to four Virtual MIDI Apps and up to two CoreMIDI output devices.. • MIDI Effects: Arpeggiator, Poly Modulator and Velocity Curve. • Supports Audio Unit effects and instruments and MIDI effects (the latter require iOS 12). • Supports Inter-App Audio effects and instruments. • Supports Audiobus (acts as output in Audiobus app). • Supports MPE, MIDI 2.0 and MIDI-CI (MIDI 2.0 requires iPadOS 14). The MultitrackStudio Instruments acoustic pianos support the MIDI 2.0 Piano profile. • MIDI sources: onscreen keyboard (keyboard, fourths, guitar, bass, violin, matrix, chords and drum layouts) and up to two CoreMIDI input devices. Supports Bluetooth LE MIDI. • Supports Bluetooth audio output. • Audio sample rate: 44.1 or 48 kHz. • Imports .wav, .aif, .flac, .m4a, .mp3, .mid, .midi2 and various other audio file types (Flac requires iPadOS 16). • Exports .wav, .flac, .m4a, .mid and .midi2 files (Flac requires iPadOS 16). • Import/export audio/MIDI via Document Picker, Copy/paste, iTunes File Sharing, AudioShare or email. • Imports/exports .zip file containing all files needed to open song, compatible with MultitrackStudio for Windows/macOS. • Lyrics/chords prompter and editor. • Also works with mouse/trackpad/keyboard (requires iPadOS 13.4). The Pro Extension (available as in-app purchase) adds these features: • Up to 64 tracks. • Up to 3 extra Effect Slots. (*) • Up to 3 extra Effect Returns. (*) • Up to 8 Groups. (*) • Multichannel audio playback. (*) • Mixer and effect automation. • Audio pitch shifting in track editors. • Time stretching in track editors. • Tempo editor can process audio tracks. • Stretch and Stretch Accelerando in tempo editor. • Multi MIDI Editor (edit multiple tracks in a single editor).. • Convolutor effect with Vintage Reverbs. • Load custom speaker IR in Guitar Amp. • Sidechain input on Compressor and AU effects that support it. • Dynamics effect, supports sidechaining. • Multiband Compressor effect. • Auto Wah effect. • Phase Inverter effect. • Transposer effect. • Vocal Tuner effect. • Sample rate conversion in Export Mix dialog. • Create new song using current as template. • Remote Control for transport ("MIDI Learn") (*) Limited by iPad screen size. There's just one additional space on iPad smaller iPads. 10.5" iPads have two spaces, 12.9" iPads have three spaces. An Effect Slot, an Effect Return and the Output Selector (for groups and multichannel playback) take one space each.
n
This app transforms your device into a professional music studio. Record, mix, and master audio and MIDI tracks with a vast array of effects and virtual instruments. Collaborate with others and share your creations online.
- Multitrack audio and MIDI recording
- Step sequencer beat maker
- Virtual instruments and synths
- Extensive effects suite
- Loop browser and sample packs
- Online collaboration community
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n-Track Studio is a powerful Audio and MIDI multitrack recorder & music-making app that turns your iOS device into a complete Recording Studio & Beat Maker. Record a virtually unlimited number of Audio, MIDI & Drum Tracks, mix them during playback and add effects: from Guitar Amps, to VocalTune & Reverb. Edit songs, share them online & join the Songtree community to collaborate with other artists. Check out n-Track Studio Tutorials for iOS: https://ntrack.com/video-tutorials/iOS HOW IT WORKS: • Record a track with the built-in mic or an external audio interface • Add & edit audio tracks using our Loop Browser & royalty-free sample packs • Import grooves & create beats using our Step Sequencer Beat Maker • Create melodies using the internal keyboard with our built-in virtual instruments. You can connect external keyboards too • Use the mixer to adjust levels, pan, EQ & add effects • Save or Share the recording directly from your device MAIN FEATURES: • Stereo & Mono audio tracks • Step Sequencer Beat Maker • MIDI tracks with built-in Synths • Loop Browser & in-app Sample Packs • Virtually unlimited number of tracks • Group & Aux channels • Piano-roll MIDI Editor • On-screen MIDI keyboard • EQ with 2D & 3D Spectrum analyzer + chromatic tuner • VocalTune - pitch correction: automatically correct any pitch imperfections on vocals or melodic parts • Guitar & Bass Amp plugins • Reverb, Echo, Chorus & Flanger, Tremolo, Pitch Shift, Phaser, Tube Amp and Compression effects can be added to any track & the master channel • Built-in Metronome • Import existing tracks • Automate track volumes & pan using volume and pan envelopes • Share your recordings online • Collaborate to create music with other musicians with the integrated Songtree online music making community • Languages included: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian ADVANCED FEATURES: • 64 bit double precision floating point audio engine • Follow Song Tempo & Pitch Shift dropdown menu on Audio Loops • Export 16, 24 or 32 bit audio files • Set sampling frequency up to 192 kHz (frequencies above 48 kHz require an external audio device) • Internal audio routing • Sync with other apps or external devices using MIDI clock & MTC sync, master & slave • Record 4+ tracks simultaneously from USB pro-audio devices such as RME Babyface, Fireface & Focusrite • Support for multiple audio output when using compatible USB devices • Input monitoring What you get: • Unlimited audio & MIDI tracks • Unlocks all the available effects • Unlimited number of effects per channel • Export to WAV or MP3 • 64 bit audio engine • Export in 24, 32 and 64 bit uncompressed (WAV) format • 3D frequency spectrum view One-time, in app purchases available: • 10GB+ of Premium Royalty-Free WAV Loops & One-Shots • Exclusive release-ready Beats & editable n-Track Studio Projects • 400+ Sample Instruments TERMS OF USE http://ntrack.com/terms.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: n at every 2 weeks against MultitrackStudio for iPad's every 3 months. n also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 29) and device support (3 vs 1). MultitrackStudio for iPad's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
MultitrackStudio for iPad costs $29.99 and n $29.90 up front. MultitrackStudio for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and n sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
n holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 301 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of MultitrackStudio for iPad's written reviews are positive against 69% of n's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MultitrackStudio for iPad ships an update every 3 months, n every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MultitrackStudio for iPad | n |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $29.90 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (29 ratings) | 4.6 (301 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 68.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 301 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giel Bremmers | n-Track S.r.l. |
Customer experience
MultitrackStudio for iPad
n
Bugs and requests
MultitrackStudio for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
n
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes during export and file operations
- Random file deletion after cleanup operations
- Audio disappears when recording with external controllers
- MIDI patch settings not saving correctly
- Bluetooth headphone compatibility issues
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- Track sync issues causing overdubbing misalignment
- Automation settings randomly disabling
- Master export producing lower volume levels
- Content download timeout errors
- Reverb aux clipping and distortion
- Bass amp plugin producing ground noise
- Audio interface connection crashes
- Startup hangs and freezes
Requested features
12 requests- Audio ducking for podcasting
- Punch-in/punch-out recording function
- Track stacking/grouping like Logic Pro
- Individual track export options (WAV, MP3, MP4)
- Zoom out feature for long tracks
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- Chord button/chord suggestions
- Better language selection and translation
- MIDI clock synchronization improvements
- Patcher preset integration
- Velocity-sensitive keyboard in MIDI editor
- Mono output configuration for individual channels
- Acoustic drum sound fixes
In-app purchases
MultitrackStudio for iPad
- Pro Extension$24.99
n
- Electronic Elements$4.99
- Real Live Drums$4.99
- Elegance Piano$4.99
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- Atlanta Rap$4.99
- Blue Jazz$4.99
- Eclectic Essentials$4.99
- Vocal Samples Toolkit$4.99
- Advanced Drum Patterns$4.99
- Lo-Fi Keys$4.99
- Trap Sax$4.99
- Sunset Electric Guitar$4.99
- Funk Essentials$4.99
- Songwriter Guitar$4.99
- Metal Guitar$9.99
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