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Music Studio Lite

Master 11 studio-recorded instruments and a 127-track sequencer with the legendary audio engine from Steinberg. Experience desktop-quality production and low-latency performance on your iPad or iPhone today.

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Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

3.7/5

Total Ratings

10K+

Publisher

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH

Pro-Level Production on the Go

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a high-performance recording studio with the power and precision of desktop-grade audio engineering.

Authentic Studio Sounds

Access 11 meticulously sampled 16-bit instruments that deliver professional-grade realism for every melody you play.

Zero-Lag Performance

Experience instantaneous response with a highly optimized audio engine designed for professional-level polyphony and reliability.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Music Studio Lite

What features are included in the Music Studio Lite app?

Music Studio Lite provides a 60-key piano keyboard, 11 instruments, a 127-track sequencer with note editing, reverb, and real-time effects. It supports microphone recording, audio import, and CoreMIDI for music production.

Can I save projects in the Music Studio Lite version?

No, saving, exporting, and sharing functions are disabled in Music Studio Lite. Users can only create and work on one song project at a time.

How many instruments does Music Studio Lite offer?

Music Studio Lite offers 11 studio-recorded instruments. The full version of Music Studio provides an expanded selection of 124 instruments for users.

Does Music Studio Lite support multi-track sequencing?

Yes, Music Studio Lite features a fully functional 127-track sequencer. It allows users to adjust tempo, signature, mute, solo, pan, and volume for each track with extensive note editing.

Is MIDI compatibility available in Music Studio Lite?

Yes, Music Studio Lite supports CoreMIDI (in/out), Virtual MIDI, and MIDI hardware. However, MIDI import and export functionalities are disabled in this Lite version.

What audio recording options are present in Music Studio Lite?

Music Studio Lite supports microphone recording, AudioCopy & AudioPaste, and importing audio from the iPod library or various file formats. It also provides waveform and audio region editing.

What effects does the Music Studio Lite app include?

Music Studio Lite includes high-quality reverb, a resonant filter, a compressor, and a limiter. Additional effects like Delay, EQ, Amp, Phaser, BitCrusher, and StereoWidener are exclusive to the full version.

What is the keyboard octave range in Music Studio Lite?

Music Studio Lite provides a configurable keyboard limited to 5 octaves. The full version of Music Studio offers an extended range of 7 octaves with 85 keys.

What is the difference in available drum loops between Music Studio Lite and the full version?

Music Studio Lite includes 10 drum loops. The full version significantly expands this offering to 100 drum loops for more extensive rhythm creation.

Does Music Studio Lite offer real-time effects processing?

Yes, Music Studio Lite supports real-time effects. This includes high-quality reverb, a resonant filter, a compressor, and a limiter that can be applied during music production.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Music Studio Lite - Photorealistic piano keyboard interface with studio controls in Music Studio Lite — Photorealistic piano keyboard interface with studio controls in Music Studio Lite

Music Studio Lite - Music Studio Lite instrument selection menu with sound parameter sliders for volume, attack, and release. — Music Studio Lite instrument selection menu with sound parameter sliders for volume, attack, and release.

Music Studio Lite - Interface of Music Studio Lite showing a multi track sequencer with audio and instrument sequences — Interface of Music Studio Lite showing a multi track sequencer with audio and instrument sequences

Music Studio Lite - MIDI sequencer and track editing interface in Music Studio Lite — MIDI sequencer and track editing interface in Music Studio Lite

Music Studio Lite - Audio waveform editing screen with track controls and editing tools in Music Studio Lite — Audio waveform editing screen with track controls and editing tools in Music Studio Lite

Music Studio Lite - Reverb effect interface in Music Studio Lite with sliders and style selection — Reverb effect interface in Music Studio Lite with sliders and style selection

Music Studio Lite - Interface of Music Studio Lite displaying the effects sends tab with reverb and delay options. — Interface of Music Studio Lite displaying the effects sends tab with reverb and delay options.

Music Studio Lite - Music Studio Lite app MIDI configuration screen with keyboard split point settings — Music Studio Lite app MIDI configuration screen with keyboard split point settings

Description

Music Studio offers a complete music production environment for the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch with features and a sound quality previously only known to desktop applications and expensive audio hardware. It combines a piano keyboard, 11 studio-quality instruments (124 in the full version), a fully fledged 127-track sequencer, extensive note editing, reverb, real-time effects and much more on a user-friendly interface. AWARDS & REVIEWS OF THE FULL VERSION • "A recent composition of mine started on the iPhone with Music Studio" - Jason Hayes, lead composer of "World of Warcraft" • "GarageBand on your iDevice" - TouchMyApps.com • "Music Studio is loaded to the brim with features and is a no brainer for composers" - AppAdvice.com • "If you’re at all serious about your music you can’t really afford to miss out on this app." - razorianfly.com • "Music Studio justifies the purchase of an iDevice if you're really into it." - appfreakblog.com • Awards from BestAppEver.com, iPhoneAppsPlus.com, apps4idevices, Palm Sounds FEATURES • Photorealistic, dynamically configurable 60-key keyboard (85 in the full version) • Instant positioning via the slide gesture and resize with the pinch gesture • Drum pads, chord pads and chord programming • 11 studio-recorded instruments (16bit 44.1kHz sampled from real instruments) • Release and attack time configurable per instrument • Sustain samples • Pitch bend wheel and accelerometer control • Audio tracks: • Microphone recording • AudioCopy & AudioPaste • iPod library or wav/mp3/AAC/ogg file import • Waveform and audio region editing • Record with CoreAudio (class compliant) hardware • Sampler to a create custom instrument or kit from audio files and recordings • Background audio playback and recording • Low-latency, highly optimized, 128x polyphony, battery saving audio engine • 10 drum loops • High-quality reverb, resonant filter, compressor and limiter effects • 127-track sequencer • Beat & metronome settings (tempo, signature) • Mute, solo, effect bus, pan and volume adjustment for each track • Edit tracks, bars and even individual notes: Draw, quantize, transpose, repeat, move, length, velocity, etc. • Unlimited undo and redo • Detailed in-app help • Play or record 2 different instruments at the same time with 2 keyboard rows • iPhone and iPad Retina Display supported • Compatible with CoreMIDI (MIDI in and out), Virtual MIDI and MIDI hardware. LIMITATIONS OF THE LITE VERSION • Saving, exporting and sharing is disabled, hence only one song can be created. • Only 11 instead of 124 instruments are available • The number of audio tracks is limited to 2 (up to 127 in the full version) • Only 1 user instrument or kit can be created (unlimited in the full version) • The keyboard is limited to 5 octaves instead of 7 (85 keys) • 6 Effects are not available: Delay, EQ, Amp, Phaser, BitCrusher, StereoWidener. • Only 10 instead of 100 beats • The full version features Files app support, iTunes file sharing and a WiFi server for exchanging files with your computer. • MIDI import/export is disabled. • The full version supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. • No add-on packages (+70 instruments) Video tutorials are available on the Xewton YouTube channel.