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The 13 best new iOS apps and hardware of 2018

By MusicRadar Team
( Future Music )
published 31 December 2018

Making music on the go is now even easier

10. Klevgrand Kleverb

10. Klevgrand Kleverb

The Future Music/Computer Music/MusicRadar Best in music tech 2018 polls received thousands of votes, and we're now ready to roll out the winners. 

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• 14 of the best iPad/iPhone iOS DAWs and workspaces

The nominees were what we considered to be the personalities and gear that have excelled in 2018. Here, we present the best new iOS apps and hardware of 2018. 

Taking up positions 13 to 11 are:

13. AmpTrack Technologies HumBeatz
12. iceWorks Kronecker
11. Auxy Studio

Kicking off the top 10 we have the Klevgrand Kleverb...

We say: Kleverb features three different room size setups; Small, Medium, Large and a selectable filter on early and late reflections. The plugin is also capable of modulation, damping, diffusion and much more, meaning that, theoretically, any kind of room can be simulated.

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9. Bram Bos Kosmonaut

9. Bram Bos Kosmonaut

We say: Features include a tape looper with variable sound-on-sound decay level, a 4-tap delay, low-pass/high-pass filters with LFO, an auto-panner and an ambience generator. There’s also a Haas Effect processor.

All of these features are demonstrated in the factory presets, and you can save your own (these will be available whichever AU host you’re currently using). Tempo is automatically synced to host, and you can use the Random feature for instant inspiration.

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8. IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49

8. IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49

We say: A solid production setup, combining MIDI control and audio interfacing with a knockout software bundle.

Read the review: IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49 review

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7. Propellerhead Reason Compact

7. Propellerhead Reason Compact

We say: An iOS version of Reason has been on many people’s wish list for some years now, so the announcement of Reason Compact, billed as “a slice of Reason on your phone,” was always going to generate considerable excitement.

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6. KV331 Audio SynthMaster One

6. KV331 Audio SynthMaster One

We say: With dual wavetable oscillators, stunning filters and fast-paced interface, SynthMaster One sounds fantastic and stays out of your way while you work!

Read the review: KV331 Audio SynthMaster One review

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5. Korg Electribe Wave

5. Korg Electribe Wave

We say: Korg’s Electribes have been doing their groovebox thing for the best part of 20 years now. The latest iteration, the Electribe Wave iPad app, is designed to bring the sonics of the device right up to date with the inclusion of a wavetable synth engine.

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4. iZotope Spire Studio

4. iZotope Spire Studio

We say: Spire acts as a conduit between the creative spark and polished product. Pro-level recording on iOS has never been easier.

Read the review: iZotope Spire Studio review

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3. AudioKit Digital D1

3. AudioKit Digital D1

We say: Fans of the D-50, JD-990, 01/W, Wavestation, plus numerous other digital ‘boards and modules from the ‘80s and ‘90s rejoice, for AudioKit has answered your prayers with the release of the Digital D1 synth for iOS.

It comes loaded with over 300 presets crafted by the likes of Brice Beasley, Matthew Fecher, Red Sky Lullaby and many more. Plus, there’s 1GB of samples recorded from original analogue and FM synthesizers and amazingly, AudioKit has managed to compress the entire app down to just 150 MB.

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2. AudioKit Synth One

2. AudioKit Synth One

We say: A completely free and open-source full-featured professional iOS synthesizer app. This one is a labour of love that everyone can enjoy.

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Winner: Moog Model D for iOS

Winner: Moog Model D for iOS

We say: Compared to existing emulations, this official app doesn’t bring many new features, but it sounds great and is well implemented. The Bender effect, in particular, is great for adding width and weight.

Read the review: Moog Model D for iOS review

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