Best M8C Apps

4.8(19 ratings)

Free

This application mirrors the screen of a Dirtywave M8 Tracker to an iOS device. It requires a compatible hardware tracker and does not handle audio routing. Users can view their M8 Tracker's interface remotely.

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer by AudioKit Pro

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Strong Contender

4.9😊(27K ratings)

Free

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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.

What We Love

😎 Easy to use
🔥 Clean patches
👍 Awesome synth
🎸 Works great with GarageBand
🤩 Absolutely stunning
💥 Incredible dynamic articulation
🎹 Powerful and intuitive
🎶 Vast set of features
🔊 Amazing quality
🤘 Spanking awesome
🤘 Love the concept
🎹 Immediate access to controls
🎨 Versatile sound creation
🎚️ Smooth and responsive
⭐ Packed with presets
🎧 Excellent sound quality
🎛️ Great interface and patches
🎛️ Powerful soft synth
🎛️ Stunning sounds
🎛️ Awesome all-around

Room to Improve

🤔 No AU support yet
🤔 Crashes with Audiobus 3
🤔 Poor palette of sounds
🤔 Mod wheel issues
🤔 Occasional crashes
🤔 High battery consumption
🤔 Keyboard issues on iPhone

Polywave - Wavetable Synth by Fingerlab

AUv3 & MIDI Polyphonic Synth

Worth Considering

4.7(34 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

More M8C apps to explore

GCS Model 8 Mobile

Analog 8-Track Tape DAW

8-track recording with tape transport controlsRealistic analog tape physics simulationBuilt-in synthesizers and drum machines

This pocket-sized music production tool simulates analog tape recording with a realistic physics engine. It offers 8-track recording, built-in instruments, drum machines, and samplers for creative sound design on the go.

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Midiboard - MIDI Controller

Build your own control surface

Synth, Sampler, Sequencer

$29.99

Create and arrange music with a portable eight-track tracker, synthesizer, and sequencer. Features multiple synth engines, sample playback, and advanced sequencing tools. Offers extensive connectivity and compatibility with hardware and other M8 users.

Eight-track music tracker and sequencerMultiple built-in synth engines (Wavsynth, Macrosynth, FMSynth, Hypersynth)Sampler for playback and recording

Music for vibe coding & focus

AI-generated techno musicMood selection (deep, driving, hypnotic, uplifting, dark)Evolving, continuous sets

Generate an endless stream of techno music based on your chosen mood. This AI DJ creates evolving sets that respond to your input, offering a continuous listening experience without playlists or skips.

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King of FM 2: DX Synth/E Piano

#1 DX7 Sounds & Electric Piano

Over 300 unique synth presetsAuthentic DX7 and SY77 inspired soundsStandalone app and AUv3 plugin

This app offers over 300 unique synth instrument sounds inspired by 80s FM synthesizers, providing authentic DX7 and SY77 tones. It functions as a standalone instrument or a plugin for DAWs and supports MIDI control for expressive live performance.

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Band Creator Lite - Bass Drum

by Wojciech Janiszewski

AI-generated accompanimentChord recognition50+ musical styles

This app generates backing tracks for musicians by listening to chords and creating accompaniment in various styles. It allows for customization of tempo, volume, and song structure, with Audiobus integration for other music apps. The lite version offers limited playback for trial.

Digital Audio Workstation

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.

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

Explore new soundscapes by manipulating granular audio. This app offers a library of presets, custom sound import, and extensive parameter adjustments for unique music creation. Save your settings and share your sonic experiments.

Granular sound manipulationPreset libraryCustom sound import

Transform your guitar into a synthesizer with this app. It accurately tracks pitch and amplitude to control digital oscillators, offering unique synth leads and effects. Go beyond MIDI with expressive, organic sounds and advanced modulation options.

Monophonic guitar synthesizerPitch and amplitude trackingMultiple oscillator wave shapes

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Raves, Festivals & Friends

RaveWave - The EDM App

Discover EDM shows and festivalsSave eventsConnect with friends

Connect with fellow electronic dance music fans to discover shows and festivals. Organize your crew, plan your next rave, and build your profile around the events you love. This platform is designed for the electronic music community to find events and stay connected.

MIDI Recorder with E.Piano

by Ryouta Kira

Record MIDI performancesPlayback MIDI dataBuilt-in FM E.Piano sounds

Record and play back MIDI performances with an integrated FM E.Piano sound. Capture your musical ideas anywhere with an on-screen keyboard and support for external MIDI devices. Files are saved in the Standard MIDI File Format 0.

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Melodic Studio: Create Music

Mobile DAW for Music Creation

Scene and Arrangement ModesEight built-in instrumentsAudio recording and sampling

Create music on your mobile device with a professional digital audio workstation. Build tracks using looping clips, arrange them on a timeline, and access a variety of built-in instruments and effects. Export your finished songs in multiple formats.

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Live DJ sets with track IDs

B2B Studio

Live DJ setsReal-time track identificationGlobal session browsing

Experience live DJ sets with real-time track identification. Browse sessions globally, see track details, and connect with DJs and listeners through chat. Control decks and mixers for an immersive music experience.

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SynthMaster One for iPhone

Powerful wavetable synth

Wavetable synthesis300 factory presetsAUv3 support

This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating new sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring factory presets, and real-time modulation feedback for sound design.

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Spectrum Synthesizer Bundle

4 Pro Instruments, 30+ Modes!

Multi-mode polyphonic oscillatorModal synthesisString generation algorithms

This app provides a bundle of four professional audio unit synthesizers and one effect, inspired by popular eurorack modules. Explore diverse sound design possibilities with multi-mode oscillators, modal synthesis, string generation, and granular sampling. Compatible with DAWs and AU hosts for creative music production.