Best Daw Instruments Apps

4.6(7K ratings)

Free

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.

Numa Player by FATAR SRL

Multi-Core. Multizone

Strong Contender

4.7😊(1.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This free virtual instrument offers a vast library of high-quality sounds for music creation. It features a flexible multizone system, advanced sound engine, and extensive effects, suitable for both live performances and studio work across multiple platforms.

What We Love

👍 Great sounds
👍 Excellent sound quality
👍 Stable and reliable
👍 Fantastic free app
👍 Impressive for a free app
👍 Lovely realistic sound
👍 Awesome freebie
👍 Excellent app
👍 Phenomenal app
👍 Brilliant sounds
👍 Fantastic for keyboard players

Room to Improve

🐛 Polyphony issues
🐛 Occasional crashes
🐛 Notes dropping out
🐛 Sound glitching
🐛 Sustain pedal issues
🐛 Tuning issues
🐛 CPU usage higher than expected

Cubase DAW Controller by 9390-0801 Quebec inc

Worth Considering

Beat Maker, Piano & SoundFont

3.4(5 ratings)

$14.99

Control your digital audio workstation with precision. Adjust faders, EQ, and transport functions, and customize your interface for a more tactile music production experience. Seamlessly integrate with MIDI devices and enjoy multi-touch support.

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(0)

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Multitrack recording studio (DAW)Instrument simulation (guitar, drums, piano, vocals)Real-time effects and mixer

This app is a portable multitrack recording studio and instrument simulator for musicians. It allows users to record, edit, mix, and master full songs with a high-performance audio engine and real-time effects. Connect physical instruments via MIDI for an enhanced playing experience.

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MIDIQuest - DAW Controller

Bluetooth MIDI DAW Controller

Bluetooth MIDI integrationCustomizable control mappingEffortless setup

Control your Mac Digital Audio Workstation wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize control mappings for faders, knobs, and buttons to enhance your music production workflow. Offers effortless setup and an intuitive interface for seamless integration.

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Audio Evolution Mobile Studio

by Davy Wentzler

$11.99

A portable multitrack audio and MIDI recording studio for mobile devices. It offers virtual instruments, pitch and time editing, mixing, real-time effects, and automation for creating music on the go.

Multitrack audio recording and playbackMIDI sequencing with piano roll editorVocal pitch and time correction

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(172)

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Rap beat creator studio

Extensive beat pack libraryUser-friendly beat editorStems & master audio exports

Create custom rap beats with a vast library of loops and an intuitive editor. Export high-quality stems and WAV files for royalty-free distribution. Record vocals with effects and generate social media-ready videos for your tracks.

(279)

Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio

Music Production & Recording

$49.99

Capture musical ideas and transform them into professional songs on your iPhone and iPad. This intuitive audio and MIDI DAW offers recording, mixing, and sharing capabilities with advanced editing and effects.

Unlimited audio and MIDI tracksFull-screen mixerGroup tracks

(3.5K)

Digital Audio Workstation

Music Studio Lite

127-track sequencer11 studio-recorded instrumentsReal-time effects

Create music on your mobile device with a comprehensive digital audio workstation. Features include a multi-track sequencer, studio-quality instruments, and real-time effects. Ideal for composers and aspiring musicians on the go.

Make great music anywhere

Virtual instruments (keyboard, guitar, drums)Multi-track recording (up to 32 tracks)Live Loops for DJ-style creation

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.

Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI

(118K)

free

Modular Music-Making

Modular instrument designPolyphonic synthesisCustom audio effects

Create unique synthesizers, audio effects, and MIDI processors with a modular music-making tool. Build complex instruments by nesting modules, with over 250 included patches to explore. Runs standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite DAW.

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Bit Crusher with Time Hold

Q BIT Crusher

Four distinct bit crusher modelsAdjustable bit depth and sample rateTime-hold feature with tempo sync

This app offers a bit crusher effect with a unique time-hold feature to add grit and character to audio. It allows for creative manipulation of sound slices, offering retro chip-like qualities for modern production. It can be used as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin.

Sweetwater Music & Audio Gear

(3)

free

Shop Musical Instruments

Shop 70,000+ music productsBrowse daily deals and promotionsBuild and save wish lists

Shop a vast selection of musical instruments and pro audio equipment, from guitars and drums to orchestral and electronic gear. Discover daily deals, browse gear demos, and connect with expert advisors for personalized recommendations. Buy and sell used gear to fund your next purchase.

This app is an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer that combines the feel of classic analog synths with the unique character of waveform memory sound sources. It offers a wide range of sound creation capabilities, from warm pads and powerful basses to digital game sounds and sound effects.

8-voice polyphonyDual oscillator configurationAnalog modeling and waveform memory

by Green Rose Systems, LLC

Four-track looper with bar-quantized recordingThree-voice drum machine click trackEight-pad sampler with EQ and varispeed

This pocket-sized instrument turns your iPhone into a portable music creation studio. It features a four-track looper, a three-voice drum machine, and an eight-pad sampler with extensive editing capabilities. Seamlessly integrate with your Mac DAW via USB for professional workflows.

Sculpt, jam, warp and record

$9.99

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(0)

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Scene and Arrangement ModesEight built-in instrumentsAudio recording and editing

This app provides a professional mobile music production environment for creating, arranging, and finishing songs. It offers a pattern-based workflow with looping clips and a full timeline, along with multiple built-in instruments and audio editing tools.

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(3)

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(1)

#1 DX7 Sounds & Electric Piano

300+ unique synth instrument soundsDX7 and SY77 inspired presets20+ layers for expressive sounds

Experience classic 80s FM synthesizer and electric piano sounds with over 300 unique presets. This app offers professional-grade audio, extensive layering for expressiveness, and a full suite of effects. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin for music production hosts.