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In this video (about 30 minutes), I’ll share some iPad apps I use for orchestra sounds.
These sounds include:
Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
Choir
While there is still a long way to go to get some of the high quality desktop libraries and articulations on iOS, there are some iOS apps that have good orchestral sounds.
Timestamps of the apps below:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Beathawk by UVI
4:34 DecentSampler by Decent Samples
7:00 iSymphonic by Crudebyte
10:24 PureSynth Platinum by GospelMusicians
16:15 Roli Noise by….Roli
19:32 Sampletank by IK Multimedia
21:22 Beatmaker 3 by Intua
22:53 SECRET STRING SOUND!!!!! 😳 (See pinned comment for more insight into this)
25:40 Honorable mentions
26:00 StaffPad ($$$$$) - PROBABLY THE HIGHEST QUALITY STRINGS YOU WILL GET ON THE iPAD (NOT AUV3 🥺)
Some others (not mentioned in the video):
- GarageBand has some great built-in string sounds and riffs.
- Oriental Strings by Crudebyte
- Heavy Brass by Crudebyte
- Jubal Flute by Embertone
Enjoy!
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[@f.p.initiales]

Thank you very much, it’s so difficult to find composers who don’t just talk about electronic music!!

[@dafingaz]

True. I have to do an updated version of this. Excited to see what the new Logic Pro on iPad will bring to the table too. Let's go!

[@TheWaxidermist]

Dope ! Very useful ! Thanks

[@dafingaz]

You’re welcome. Glad you find it helpful. 🙌🏾

[@adeyemi1988]

Thanks a lot for this useful video !!

[@dafingaz]

You’re welcome!

[@felixayala05]

Thank you for making this video.

[@dafingaz]

You’re welcome! Hope it helped you out!

[@edzielinski]

Excellent info. I have a lot of apps with a lot of presets, and this really helps to find some useful orchestra sounds. It's easy to find buzzy synths and pads - not so easy to find stuff that sounds like real instruments! Thanks 👍

[@dafingaz]

You're welcome! I'm sure even better/newer options are available now. I haven't produced on the iPad in a while. LOL. :) But if these are still available, definitely check them out!

[@DonBrowsing]

Good Work. Thanks for the timestamps.

[@dafingaz]

You’re welcome. There’s a few more that I didn’t mention (Korg Gadget, GarageBand, etc.). Check them all out if you get a chance!

[@Micky-rb7he]

Wow some of these sounds are unbelievable! 🫣

[@dafingaz]

They are! Let's go!

[@scottcolt4283]

Thanks!

[@dafingaz]

You're welcome!

[@AfroThriller]

Exactly the vid I was looking for. You got a new subscriber

[@dafingaz]

Thanks!

[@jznnotjason]

Thank you for this. So informative. And here I was trying to find a good WAV sample pack. Your level of detail on this is appreciated. Cheers!

[@dafingaz]

No problem. There's a newcomer to the space which is probably the best I've heard so far! LOL. Check out Audio Modeling and what they are doing with the SWAM instruments.

[@adventureswithibrahim]

Man! These ethereal sounds together with your amazing musicianship are a match made in heaven! First time, I watched it for the information, now I'm here a second time just for the vibes. Super inspiring! I'd love for you to make a tutorial on choosing chords and chord progressions for this type of music!

[@dafingaz]

Aw man. Thank you, Ibrahim! That's a good idea! I'm on travel right now, but I'll see if I can pull together that type of video for you. Thanks again!

[@PK_TANG_PK]

Most comprehensive iOS orchestral app demo and review video. Much appreciated!

[@dafingaz]

You’re welcome! Also, look up the GeoShred and Audio Modeling SWAM stuff. 🙌🏾

[@PK_TANG_PK]

@@dafingaz thanks for the recommendation. Will sure have a look. Looking forward to your other videos too!

[@dafingaz]

@@PK_TANG_PK Thanks for the support!

[@clear_gray_sky539]

I just bought pure synth platinum after watching it’s the exact strings sounds I was looking for . Thanks for making this video

[@dafingaz]

That’s dope! You’re welcome! Check out Audio Modeling too. Their SWAM stuff is probably some of the best orchestral sounds on iOS!

[@cured_bacon647]

@@dafingaz came here to mention swam.. they just all sound so incredible. Pricey but worth it for sure

[@dafingaz]

@@cured_bacon647 Yep. They weren't out when I did this video. SWAM is probably my new favorite for solo strings. LOL. I might do an updated video. 🙌🏾

[@cured_bacon647]

@@dafingaz you totally should! They sound amazing but I’m not a composer in any way

[@dafingaz]

@@cured_bacon647 Me neither. LOL. But start calling yourself one!

[@MobileMusicPro]

Fantastically useful video with brilliant demos, this was great man! As usual, we have similar videos lined up in the future, we're always on the exact same page man I love it!

[@dafingaz]

That's awesome. Great minds think alike. I know you got some dope ideas. I haven't even touched the orchestral stuff in Cubasis. Are there some great orchestral sounds in there?I really need Spitfire Audio to release LABS as an AUV3 app. LOL....

[@MobileMusicPro]

@@dafingaz There's certainly some decent sounds but they're nowhere near the quality of symphonic or beathawk, more like sample tank quality. I will straight feint and passout from happiness if spitfire ever releases for iPad but I figure that's bout 3-5 years away or so.

[@dafingaz]

@@MobileMusicPro Man...the day Spitfire does that....LOL. Yeah, I have Sampletank (on desktop too) but rarely use it. :( LOL...

[@MobileMusicPro]

@@dafingaz Hehe same, no AUv3 so no thanks :)

[@dafingaz]

@@MobileMusicPro Yeah. It's sad, because there are so many great apps that are IAA. If they would just make it AUV3 that would be a game changer. LOL...

[@jjbing3]

Right on time 👍🏾. I have beat hawk but don’t even use it like I should be. 😔

[@dafingaz]

Same. 🥺

[@dafingaz]

Regarding my favorite library: check out the full Pure Synth Platinum library review by Jade Starr and subscribe to Jade's channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6rEZ6RoirBnl9k

[@tanysozi]

Yeah these sounds are very nice but when I try to export them to another daw it doesn’t work any advice?

[@dafingaz]

@@tanysozi share more info. Export on the iPad? If so, you should be able to record it in the iPad DAW (I use Beatmaker 3) and convert it to audio. Then you can export the audio.

[@tanysozi]

@@dafingaz wow u just lost me on that one do u have a Instagram ?

[@tanysozi]

@@dafingaz all my other audio units export all except my isymphonic app

[@dafingaz]

@@tanysozi isymphonic has been a weird one. I actually haven’t used it in a while. SWAM/Audio Modeling is the best right now. 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@goldenmikytlgp3484]

At 3:47 I had butterflies in my stomach That sounded so cinematic, so emotional and good. You know what? Shut up and take my money cause I’m buying this app

[@dafingaz]

Thanks for checking it out! I should do an update soon!

[@goldenmikytlgp3484]

@@dafingaz id be glad to see it! oh and if there are any free apps/packs that have some good orchestral violins ecc please let us know!

[@dafingaz]

Maybe in Decent Sampler for the iPad. Or even in Logic now. I haven't jumped in on Logic for the iPad yet.

[@emrekabasakal2254]

Great video! Really helpful to decide about the products. I just wanted to ask what is the chord you are playing in 11.35? If you could answer, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

[@dafingaz]

Thanks for checking it out! Glad it helped! Sounds like an f minor (add 9) chord in first inversion. In plain English, try playing these notes from the bottom up: Ab G C F

[@alman2295]

I've been getting into Hans Zimmer esque score writing, this has been really useful for a variety of instruments that I needed. For now, I'm using Garageband, but what do you recommend for DAWs on the IPad?

[@dafingaz]

Thanks for watching! I've been using Beatmaker 3 mostly. It's great, especially for sampling and hip hop music. I also use Cubasis 2/3 (for me Cubasis 2 is more stable than Cubasis 3). I use Cubasis when I want to create quick melody ideas in a more linear approach. Also...I should do an update video on this. The latest strings I've been using are the Audio Modelling SWAM products. They are a little pricey, but definitely worth it. They are also currently only solo instruments (no ensembles). Hope this helps!

[@alman2295]

@@dafingaz Thanks man! Appreciate such a quick reply! I'll try out Cubasis, one more thing though. I've been looking for an app that allows you to use portamento on strings and such. Would Cubasis by chance have this?

[@dafingaz]

@@alman2295 You're welcome! Portamento so far has been the downside of most of the strings in iOS from what I could find. If anyone would have anything close to portamento, I would say the SWAM stuff. Cubasis *might have something like that. I haven't used the strings in there recently. I think they might be more on the synth string side though. There's also the really (really) expensive StaffPad that I would think should have portamento. I don't have that app though. LOL....

[@deanmurray7233]

Hey, great video. Quick question. If I get the pure synthesiser platinum, would I be able to play the instruments/sounds from pure synth on garageband ?

[@dafingaz]

I believe so. Check out the videos on Pete John’s channel showing how to load 3rd party plugins into GarageBand.

[@carlosmartinez3133]

Great job, thanks for share, can i ask , what daw or sequencer do you use ? Thanks again

[@dafingaz]

Thanks for watching! I mainly use Beatmaker 3. Sometimes I use Cubasis 2/3. LOL.

[@crescendo5594]

Does Cubasis3 work with the iSymphonic, or the other app, plug-ins? And can you input notes manually, instead of having to use a midi keyboard? I like a work flow where I don’t have to use a keyboard, but instead can click and drag the notes as I see fit into a horizontal timeline . Also, does iSymphonic have good orchestral percussion options?

[@dafingaz]

Cubasis should work. I believe you can do midi input. Definitely check into that though. There are a few orchestral percussion sounds. I don’t think I’ve purchased that Sound pack, but it is the Boato pack. Check it out and other packs here: crudebyte.com/isymphonic-orchestra/sounds/

[@elbandito5411]

When you purchase these sounds, are they only available temporarily or do you get to keep them permanently? Another question, can you use a whole group of these sounds together to create a score for a film?

[@dafingaz]

You get to keep them as long as the app exists and there's not random Apple update that messes up anything with the app. :) You can use the sounds together in a DAW (like Cubasis, Logic, etc) on the iPad to create a score. I would suggest having a decent amount of space on your iPad for some of these sounds/libraries. Hope this helps!

[@Bronzeey1]

Once u purchase isymphonic do u have to purchase the list of instruments on the side left row? Thank you.

[@dafingaz]

There are a lot of in app purchases. I don’t remember exactly which ones come default. I also don’t use it as much anymore. 😳

[@erkansamc2045]

Can i use these vsts in garageband on my ipad? You are a perfect compositor. Very nice sounds👏👏👏👍

[@dafingaz]

Thanks for checking it out. You should be able to use them on GarageBand. Check out the Studio Live Today channel to see how you can load 3rd party apps in GarageBand. 🙏🏾

[@erkansamc2045]

@@dafingaz thank you for your feedback answer. ı will try to load by suitıng or following your advice..

[@dafingaz]

@@erkansamc2045 🙌🏾

[@kidar.3811]

@@dafingazhi there would these also work on Logic Pro?

[@dafingaz]

@@kidar.3811 I *believe you can load up 3rd party plugins on Logic Pro for the iPad. I didn’t dive in on Logic Pro for the iPad yet. I probably will at some point. 🤣

[@JohnMusic7]

I connected my IPad Pro (2020) to my Roland F701 (with the camera kit). But when I use ISymphonic my piano doesn’t completely (only for 20%) plays the voice as sounded in the app itself. Anybody knows what’s going wrong?

[@dafingaz]

Hmm. What cables are you using? For me, the best way to connect the iPad to a keyboard is using a MIDI to Bluetooth adapter. I use the Yamaha MDBT01. There are others out there too though. This might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioipnHyEed2Gftk Happy Hoidays!

[@robertsteinberger5667]

I am looking for a gong sound with midi on ios phone, it is for Brian Eno 1/1, does anyone know which app has this?

[@dafingaz]

Klevgrand has some great percussion sounds. Not sure if a gong is in there, but check out Slammer and another app called Ting. Both by Klevgrand...

[@elbandito5411]

Oh last question, is it better to get these sounds through apps or just buy a synth like Yamaha Montage that may have these sounds built in it?

[@dafingaz]

Depends. If I were performing live, I might go for the keyboard. But I also used the iPad when I played in church. LOL. If I'm producing using virtual instruments, then I'll stick with the virtual.

[@elbandito5411]

@@dafingaz So are you saying if I'm not performing live on stage and only creating music at home or office for a movie or series or music video than go for virtual instruments and not a $5,000.00 arranger keyboard?

[@dafingaz]

​@@elbandito5411The decision is up to you in the end. For me, if I don't see how I can make at least $10,000 from the $5,000 keyboard, then I won't purchase it. :)

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Hey Marcus😊

[@dafingaz]

Hey!!!! Thanks for stopping by!!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Do you absolutely have to have an external keyboard attached to use symphonic on iPad?

[@dafingaz]

No. Most of the DAWs I’m familiar with have an onscreen keyboard you can use. 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Thank you. Very kind of you to reply.

[@dafingaz]

@@TheOverlordOfProcrastination no problem!

[@firerhyme]

Amezing! Where are you from ?? Voted for you in contest

[@dafingaz]

Thanks! I'm in Virginia (USA)

[@firerhyme]

@@dafingaz aurangabad india maharashtra.... thnx for replying🤣❤ keep making musiccc

[@dafingaz]

@@firerhyme Nice! Always making music. Let's keep at it!

[@firerhyme]

@@dafingaz Sure!!

[@dafingaz]

Yep!

[@jmixOff]

Hi sir can you make me a background music for my content if you don't mind? Like epic orchestra genre.. I will do all your condition with your artwork .. thank you sir .. I'm glad to see your artwork

[@dafingaz]

Send me an email when you get a chance with the full details. Thanks! [e-mail]

[@jmixOff]

@@dafingaz thank you sir .. I really loved this artwork specially in 6:24 so much emotion for this sound I love it

[@dafingaz]

@@jmixOff no problem!

[@jmixOff]

@@dafingaz check your email sir I already dropped a msg

[@dafingaz]

@@jmixOff will do!

[@pmarker]

I thought I was running KZbin at 5x speed! The guy talks fast! Great demos, though.

[@dafingaz]

I talk really fast. I listen to most non-music videos and podcasts at 2x speed. LOL. If you play this at 2x, I probably sound like a chipmunk. 😂

[@pmarker]

@@dafingaz More power to you! Your enunciation was very good. I read that the average American speaks 125 words per minute but the the human brain can process 800 words per minute, which means you need to speak even faster! LOL Tell me about those "slow" speakers on YT. You lose your audience. Thanks for your video again.

[@dafingaz]

@@pmarker lol. Whats weird for me is when I’ve seen hours and hours of someone on KZbin at 2x speed and then I finally meet them live (virtual or in person) and my mind is trying to figure out why they’re talking so slow. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks, Phil!

[@Keyboardhugo]

sehr gute Demo, aber bitte das Tastaturgeklapper nicht mit aufnehmen. das ist oft lauter als die Sounds. oder eine bessere Tastatur nutzen….danke

[@dafingaz]

Thanks? :)

[@Curious_Skeptic]

This is were mac/pc is superior. Subscription to east/west or native instruments you get this for 1.00 a day! Or less! Sample what you need and ditch!

[@dafingaz]

Yep. There are some high quality orchestral sounds available on the iPad from some top libraries (Spitfire Audio, I think Cinesamples also) but you have to be a millionaire get them all. LOL.

[@RedTempleFilms]

@@dafingazHey! I’ve revisited your video for months now. I really like what I hear from Spitfire audio. I’m working on a cinematic composition and I only have an IPad Pro presently (I’ll be purchasing Cubase in the future). How do I use Spitfire on IPad???

[@dafingaz]

Thanks for reaching out! I'd go for the "Originals" series on the desktop. You'd be spending a lot to get it on the iPad (you have to buy the StaffPad app) and I don't think you can use the sounds outside of the StaffPad environment on the app. Go for the free stuff (BBC SO Discover, LABS, etc) and then check out the entry level stuff (Original Epic Strings, Intimate Strings, Epic Choir, Epic Brass and Woodwinds are good ones to start with). @@RedTempleFilms

[@mechoangelov2122]

name das program app?

[@dafingaz]

Which one? Give me a time code and I'll see if I can share which app it was.

[@Beatz-Pocket]

Pure synth always crashing on me. A big 👎🏾

[@dafingaz]

Yep. Have to convert to audio right away. 🥺

[@dafingaz]

Regarding the "Secret String Sound:" I have received the "blessing" of Sonuscore to share that resource with the iOS community. These are incredible sounds. Check out their website (sonuscore.com) and look for the 2 free Kontakt freebies. Stay safe everyone!