Best Ableton Note Apps &amp; Games

4.2😊(695 ratings)

$6.99In-App Purchases

#8in Music

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

What We Love

🚀 Intuitive workflow
🎨 Great sound quality
🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
💰 Affordable price
🔥 Inspiring for creativity
🌟 Impressive for a first release

Room to Improve

🔇 No audio track support
🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
🔧 Lacking some advanced features

GarageBand by Apple Services Pte. Ltd.

Make great music anywhere

Strong Contender

4.1😊(117K ratings)

Free

Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

What We Love

🎹 Powerful music creation tools
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🎨 Wide variety of instruments and sounds
💰 Free to use with no ads
🎶 Helps inspire and develop musical skills

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss
⏱️ Long download and optimization times
🔇 Issues with audio recording and playback
🔒 Requires latest iOS version to function
💾 Takes up a lot of storage space

Circle of Fifths by Josh Liebe (Pty) Ltd

Make better music now

Worth Considering

Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

4.9😊(222 ratings)

Free

Explore music theory with a visual representation of the 12 keys. Understand scales, compose chord progressions, and mix in key. Features color-coded relationships, key signatures, and sounded chords for each key.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Simple and effective
🎨 Great visual representation
🔊 Helpful audio feedback
💰 Free and no ads

Room to Improve

🔧 Lacks some advanced features
🔀 Difficulty toggling between chord and arpeggio modes
🔇 Limited sound options

More Ableton Note apps to explore

Make Music & Play Instruments

Beat and synth music studioTouchable instruments for melodies and beatsFive powerful instruments: Drumbox, Horizon, MiniMon, RetroBass, Poly-8

Create electronic music with this mobile studio app. Features inspiring synths, drum machines, and world-class instruments. Easily build beats, melodies, and arrange tracks for production.

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Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker

Play, Record & Remix like a DJ

Multi-color grid for playing soundsMix and remix soundpacksDJ-style performance effects

Create and remix electronic music with a professional sound library and intuitive grid interface. Layer beats, melodies, and vocals, then apply DJ-style effects to craft unique tracks. Record and share your musical creations with the world.

(35K)

Grip: Control Ableton Live

Remote creative companion

Wireless Ableton Live controlVoice control for transport and recordingTrack arming, soloing, and muting

Control Ableton Live remotely from your iOS device. Manage transport, recording, track settings, and clips wirelessly. Includes a built-in MIDI keyboard for on-the-go note input.

Popscene (Music Industry Sim)

(2)

free

by MDickie Limited

Form a band with over 100 artistsRecord hit songsTour to over 20 venues

Manage a music career by forming a band, recording hits, and touring. Experience the highs and lows of the music industry with animated performances and real reviews. Make strategic decisions to balance popularity and artistry for lasting success.

🎮 Games

(1.1K)

Start making your own songs

Splice: Make music now

Royalty-free sample libraryBrowse and organize soundsRecord audio with Splice Mic

Access a vast library of royalty-free music samples to inspire your next song. Browse, organize, and discover sounds on the go. Record your own audio and experiment with new musical ideas directly from your phone.

(655)

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Your Pocket Beat Machine

$4.99

This app allows you to record sounds with your phone's microphone, transform them with effects, and create beats and tracks. Its intuitive interface focuses on a fast and fun music-making process.

Record up to 64 samples with micApply 16 built-in effectsLoad and use own samples

(1.4K)

Reason Compact - Make Music

Your Pocket Music Studio

Create beats from scratchDesign melodies and basslinesUse built-in synthesizers and effects

Create beats, melodies, and basslines with a powerful yet easy-to-use music studio in your pocket. Sketch song ideas on the go, experiment with instruments and effects, and connect with other music apps. Unlock more sounds and features as you progress.

(5.3K)

PC Plus

by Chalit Chathirat

Online course accessLearning progress dashboardView recent and active courses

Access online courses from Davance Center tutorial school in Thailand. Track your learning progress, view active and recent courses, and explore course playlists. Log in easily using your mobile number or email.

Basic Piano Sight Reading

This app extends the creative capabilities of Logic Pro and GarageBand on your Mac. It transforms your iPad or iPhone into a versatile controller for recording, mixing, and performing instruments remotely.

Remote instrument performanceMulti-Touch mixer controlsTransport control

Voice to Note: Vocal Range

(7K)

free

Pitch Monitor, Sing Test, MIDI

Real-time pitch detection from microphoneCapture notes directly to piano rollQuantize and edit note timing

Transform your voice and musical ideas into digital compositions. This app detects pitch in real-time, allowing you to capture notes directly onto a piano roll. Easily edit timing, export to MIDI or audio, and share your creations.

(3)

Instrument-specific exercisesAuthentic instrument soundsInteractive note presentation and repetition

Note Pro!

by barnsystem GmbH

$0.99

Learn to play musical notes for your instrument with interactive exercises. Master sight-reading, chords, and rhythm through a game-like interface designed for effective brain integration. Practice anytime, anywhere.

Note & Chord Flashcards

by Seiji ISSHIKI

$0.99

This music training app offers flashcards for practicing note names and chord types. It features customizable modes for note name recognition and diatonic chord progressions, ideal for musicians of all instruments. Practice at your own pace with automatic or manual card switching.

Note name practice (C, D, E, F, G, A, B)Chord type practice (M, m, dim, sus4, aug, 6, m7, △7, 7)Randomized card switching

Violin Viola Cello Double Bass

$2.99

This app is a comprehensive practice tool for beginner violin, viola, cello, and double bass students. It offers interactive learning through flashcards, a virtual fingerboard, and rhythm building. It also includes a tuner and metronome to aid practice.

Interactive fingerboardNote recognition flashcardsRhythm builder

LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

(0)

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Sequencer and Clip Launcher

Ableton Live integrationMIDI device controlClip launching and sequencing

This application acts as a remote control for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, enhancing electronic music production and live performance. It offers deep integration with Ableton Live and extensive MIDI capabilities for controlling software and hardware. The app is modular, with features available as separate in-app purchases.

(706)