Best Looper Synth Apps

5.0(4 ratings)

$2.99In-App Purchases

This music app offers a three-channel experimental looper with features like auto-record, random parameter adjustments, and rhythmic playback. It includes advanced modulation and LFO capabilities for creative sound design.

AudioKit L7 - AUv3 Live Looper by Coda Labs Incorporated

AUv3 looper with effects

Strong Contender

4.3😐(412 ratings)

$2.99

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This app is a powerful live looper for iOS, inspired by hardware loop stations. It offers extensive features for recording, manipulating, and exporting audio, suitable for both standalone use and as an AUv3 plugin within other music apps.

What We Love

🚀 Quick to get going
👍 Great interface and concept
🎨 Fantastic effects and features
💻 Works well as AUv3 plugin
🤖 Responsive developer

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🔊 Audio glitches and distortion
🔌 Incompatibility with audio interfaces
🕰️ Rigid loop lengths and timing
🔍 Lacking essential looping features

Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio by Focusrite Audio Engineering

Make Music & Play Instruments

Worth Considering

4.7😊(4.7K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Refreshing simplicity
🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
🚀 Excellent sound quality
🚀 Flexible and powerful
🚀 Inspiring and creative
🚀 Seamless integration with Novation hardware

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and crashes occasionally
🔒 No iCloud sync or cloud backup
🔒 Limited export options
🔒 Lack of MIDI support
🔒 Clunky piano roll and note editing
🔒 Missing key features like song mode and panning

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SynthBridge MIDI Synth

MIDI synth and looper

MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playbackMulti-touch piano keyboard and drum pads

Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.

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Loopify - Live Looper

Start looping right away

Live loop creationPerformance toolsMusic experimentation

Create, perform, and experiment with music loops using this intuitive loopstation app. It's designed for musicians of all levels to enhance their music-making process.

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Layers: Ambient Audio Looper

10 Track Field Sound Designer

$4.99

Create evolving soundscapes with a 10-track ambient looper. Import or record audio, then shape it with effects and independent speed/pitch control. Ideal for studio, stage, or field use.

10-track ambient looperImport/record audioWaveform trimming

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paid

Quantiloop - Live Looper

4-track live loopingHands-free MIDI controlUnlimited overdubs

This app offers a powerful 4-track live looping experience for musicians, replicating hardware loop pedals on iOS. It supports hands-free operation with MIDI controllers or automated recording, allowing for complex musical arrangements and creative effects.

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Theremin Synth - Record & Loop

by Luke Phillips

$2.99

Create unique soundscapes with this multitouch synthesizer. Record, loop, and overdub your creations, then export them as WAV files to share. Experiment with various waveforms and effects for endless sonic possibilities.

Multitouch synthesisRecord, loop, and overdubAdjustable delay, feedback, and scuzz effects

Create & play synthesizers

Custom synthesizer creationTouchscreen oscillator manipulationLive looping and recording

Create and play custom synthesizers and instruments on your mobile device. Manipulate oscillators and effects with touch, record live loops, and design unique sounds with a variety of timbres and customizable effects. Supports AUv3 for use in other music production apps.

Explore unique soundscapes with two distinct synthesizers. This app offers a creative tool for generating experimental audio and musical textures.

Two unique synthesizersExperimental sound generationCreative audio tool

Create music easily with smart automatic looping, multi-track recording, and effects. This app offers a seamless jamming experience for musicians of all levels, allowing you to record, mix, and export your creations.

Smart automatic loopingMultiple tracks (up to 8 in Pro)Volume control per track

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DM10 - Drum & Synth Machine

Beat Maker, Sequencer & AUv3

$17.99

This app is a powerful drum and synthesizer machine for electronic musicians. It offers a modern audio engine with a wide array of drum kits, instruments, and synth presets, alongside advanced sequencing and effects for creative music production.

228 drum kitsBass & Lead synthsAudioUnit support

64 independent audio tracksMulti-phrase song compositionLow latency audio recording

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paid

Loopr Live Loop Composer

by Loopr

$0.99

This app is a powerful live loop composer and song sequencer with up to 64 tracks. It offers MIDI control and synchronization for real-time music creation, making it a versatile instrument for musicians.

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.

Loopy Pro: Looper DAW Sampler

(117K)

free

Live looping. Your way.

Live looping with advanced recording optionsMIDI sequencing and piano roll editorPlugin hosting for AUv3 instruments and effects

This app is a customizable music creation environment that combines live looping, sampling, and MIDI sequencing. It offers a flexible canvas for building performance setups, designing instruments, and integrating external gear. Enjoy a free trial before a one-time purchase.

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Polywave - Wavetable Synth

AUv3 & MIDI Polyphonic Synth

Wavetable sequencerCustom waveform drawingExpansive waveform library

Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.

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Looper Scratch Practice App

Infinite loops for DJs and MCs

Upload loops from DropboxPitch adjustment for loopsSpeed adjustment for loops

This app lets you upload and practice with looping audio files from your Dropbox. You can adjust the pitch and speed of loops to refine your skills. Share your creations or explore loops from other users.

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

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Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Over 300+ PresetsMIDI SupportVintage-Style Sequencer

This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

Create music with a monophonic synthesizer featuring dual oscillators, adjustable filters, and envelope shaping. Explore various wave patterns and octaves to craft unique sounds for live performance or composition.

Dual overlapping oscillatorsFour wave patternsAdjustable low pass filter

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King of FM: DX Synth/E Piano

#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.