by Jared West
Do you know you can now record songs professionally on your smartphones? Yes, there are music producing apps for smartphones that you can use to record songs without entering a studio.
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Music is one of the few things that not only bring people of different language together but also has the power to heal. Tasked with the job of making this music, of course, are musicians. From time immemorial, making music has always been a time-consuming task. However, musicians nowadays have to deal with much more than creating music. Musicians spend a lot more time now on researching, social media as well as reading important mails. One of the reasons for this is because releasing songs is not the only way to stay relevant.
As a result of the increase in the number of songs being released weekly and monthly, musicians are all being forced to regularly churn out well made new songs to stay relevant. Combining this stress with having to maintain an online presence with fans while also booking concerts means making music can be even harder.
Granted all successful musicians and superstars usually all perfect their hit and smash songs in studios. However, not all of them initially record their songs in well-equipped music studios. Many of them started by using software on their laptop before recording the song that brought them out to limelight. The truth is being an up and coming musician can be difficult. One of the reasons for this is because there is usually not enough funds to release your songs with known producers and DJs. Another reason is that many people don't even know who you are to take the time to listen to any song you record. These reasons are why spending lots of money to record your songs can be a bit unwise.
Technology has helped us so much and made life easier in all departments. Music is another aspect of the human lifestyle that has benefited from technology. To be honest, making music on your smartphone, especially for the first time, can be intimidating and a bit overwhelming. However, mastering it can go a long way to help your music career as you gain more recognition. This is because, with the right program on your phone, you can easily record catchy bits whenever you have the inspiration irrespective of where you are.
The type of device you use will greatly influence your decision. While there are some apps on this list that are compatible with both OS, some are not. Because of this, we made sure to create a table, which you will find below, of the kind of OS each music recording app is compatible with.
NOTE: The sole purpose of this table is to help you know which app is compatible with your device before wasting the time to download it.
Android | iOS | |
Garageband | √ | |
Songify | √ | √ |
Korg iElectribe | √ | |
Steinburg Cubasis | √ | |
Image-Line FL Studio Mobile HD | √ | √ |
Poweramp Music Player | √ | √ |
Casino Chordana Composer | √ | √ |
Tunable | √ | |
MixPads - Drum pad and DJ Audio Mixer | √ | √ |
Propellerhead figure | √ |
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There is no way any list of music production apps won't have Apple Garageband on it. Simply put, the app is one of the most powerful apps for recording songs in the world. The desktop version of the app is currently the most popular digital workstation for people making music on Mac computers.
One of the reasons Garageband is one of the best all-round music-making apps is because you can do more than make songs on it. Virtual drums and piano are present on the app so you can record your voice while also applying sound effects. There is even a special feature on the app called Smart Keyboard that allows you to create grooves.
These are just some of the many feature the app packs. The app to purchase but only compatible with iOS and iPad devices. In other words, android device users cannot download or use this app.
Note: Not available on Android devices
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Claimed to be the best synth app you can use to make music, this expensive app is much more than just a synth app. Korg iElectribe is equipped with a sequencer (16-steps) which allows you to create grooves, tweak the beat tempo, mess with reverb, tweak the pattern and many more. It does lack some features that are present in bigger apps like the Apple Garageband.
Just so you know how good Korg iElectribe is, English musician, Damon Albarn, used this app to create all the songs on one of his albums.
Note: Not available on Android devices
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Another incredibly popular workstation for many music producers is Steinburg Cubase. Due to popular demand, Steinburg Cubase, which is the mobile app form of the program was released.
The app comes with tons of impressive features. It is a paid app and it gives you access to unlimited audio tracks, over 24 ins and outs which are assignable, an FX mixer, built-in audio and MIDI loops, key editor among others. More importantly, it lets you record at high resolution to produce the best quality of audio.
To be honest, Steinburg Cubasis deserves to be the #1 app on the list. However, it is much more expensive than the apps already mentioned above. Hence, if you are looking for the most powerful music production app , Steinburg Cubasis should be your go-to. The app is worth every bit of money spent on purchasing it.
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This is an unusual music-making app and having it this high up means it is worth a try. Songify is the app for you if you are looking to make songs but do not quite have the full rhythm and lyrics you want it to have. It is a great app to help you overcome being stuck when making a song. The best thing is that it is a free app and does not require you to pay any amount of money to get.
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Propellerhead Figure is one of the best free music production apps right now. Easy to use and equipped with essential features needed to create music, the app lets you play around with sound until you are satisfied.
Each feature has levels that you can tweak. The app comes with some drum beats and also allows you to add some. It also has synth which makes it a good and handy app to have.
Note: Not available on Android devices
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This is one of the few digital audio workstations available on both android and iOS devices. It is cheaper than Steinburg Cubasis but it packs just as many features.
Some of the best features you get from the app include pitch blending, 133 kits and loops, sampling, wave editor, step sequencer and many more. The app also has a MiniSynth that has more than 70 presents.
The app supports SoundCloud and DropBox so you can easily upload the finished track as soon as you are done perfecting it.
Image-Line FL Studio Mobile HD is especially good for people new to the process of music-making.
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There are not many good digital audio workstations for android smartphones at the moment. Poweramp Music Player is one of the few fantastic options you can use as an android device used to make music. There are tons of features on the app though some of them are a bit confusing to understand.
The app has an integration with another popular music app called Musixmatch. This integration makes it easier to create lyrics for your tracks.
NOTE: The best way to understand all the functions of this app is to watch the tutorial video linked above.
Tunable is a good app if you want to create songs using musical instruments. It allows you to play codes to generate cool tones while also giving you access to 18 tuning temperaments. More importantly, the app allows you to share your finished tracks with friends and other people.
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Another android music-making app. This app is only appropriate for you if you want to remix other musician's songs. It is also a good app to practice your skills at being a Disc Jockey. The app has over 30 drum pads which make looping the songs extremely easy. In addition to remixing music, you can also record voice and add it to the re-mixed audio tracks.
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While this is also a good app, It is not an app if you are a musician serious about producing good music. Casino Chordana Composer is only good if you are looking to pass time while doing something fun and productive. This app does not have as many features as other apps previously mentioned above has.
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About Jared West
Jared's unique approach to audio writing involves meticulously crafting intricate sound designs that serve as the foundation for his narratives. Through careful selection and manipulation of sound effects, ambient noise, and music, he weaves together a tapestry of auditory sensations that bring his stories to life.
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