Best Microtonal Lab Apps

Microtonal Interval Eartrainer

Hear, Sing, See JI Intervals

Free

Train your ear and voice to recognize and reproduce complex harmonies and intervals. Explore different tuning systems and practice with interactive exercises. Features include chord and scale recognition, with optional Game Center integration.

KRK Audio Tools

Tools suite for monitor tuning

Free

This application offers a suite of professional tools designed to optimize your studio monitor setup. It includes features for real-time frequency analysis, level calibration, EQ recommendations, and precise monitor alignment for an enhanced listening experience.

Oscilyzer

Audio analyzer and generator

Free

Analyze and generate audio signals with this app, featuring an oscilloscope for real-time waveform visualization and a spectrum analyzer for frequency analysis. It also includes a synthesizer for creating AM/FM modulated audio.

24-TET Keys: Microtonal MIDI

Quarter Tones on a Keyboard

Free

Explore microtonal music with a virtual keyboard that plays notes between standard semitones. Hear quarter tones instantly, send them as MIDI to your DAW, and discover unique keyboard layouts that morph into each other.

Pentatone

Arithmophone Synthesizer AUv3

Free

This music app offers a unique pentatonic keyboard and built-in synthesizer, inspired by instruments like the kora and mbira. It features a sophisticated scale selection system and is optimized for touchscreen devices, providing an expressive and easy-to-play musical experience.

BATTUTA 8

Percussive Analog Sequencer

$7.99

Create unique percussive sounds and sequences with this analog-style instrument. Shape kicks, hits, and mechanical noises using a dual-VCO voice, eight-step sequencer, and extensive patching options. Save and recall complete musical states for live performance.

King of FM 2: DX Synth/E Piano

#1 DX7 Sounds & Electric Piano

Free

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.

Tempo Lab: Metronome & Drums

Rhythm Trainer & Poly Beats

Free

This professional metronome and drum machine offers real drum sounds and visual aids for complex rhythms. It allows musicians to create and save custom beats, practice with various patterns, and master their internal clock without recurring fees.