Nowadays, it seems like everyone is a musician. And with apps like these, it’s no wonder. If you’re looking to create some block-rocking beats or turn your talk into fresh tracks, iPhone can make you the next big star.
SoundHound ∞
Name that tune.
Can’t remember who sings that song? Go from having the artist’s name on the tip of your tongue to having the answer at the tip of your finger with SoundHound ∞. Simply hum or sing a piece of a song and SoundHound ∞ can recognize it — great when you can remember only one or two lines.
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Pandora Radio
Radio you.
Choose a favorite song or artist and Pandora Radio plays the music you want to hear and music just like it. For as long as you want. So you can DJ a house party, crank out hours of mariachi for a quinceañera, or play air guitar to hair metal all night.
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GuitarToolkit
Learn to rock.
With a library of over 500,000 chords, a tuner, a metronome, sound effects, and more, GuitarToolkit is your ticket to the big time. Not sure what chord that is? Just touch the notes on the fretboard and the chord finder tells you. And it’s not just for guitarists — it works for bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele. Now you’re ready to rock.
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djay for iPhone & iPod touch-Scratch. Mix. DJ.
Drop some beats.
djay turns your iPhone into a mobile turntable and recording studio. It integrates with your music library so you can scratch, scrub, and pitch-bend your favorite tracks and record mixes on the go. It comes with all the tricks you need to rock the house.
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AmpliTube
Kick out the jams.
A mobile effects and recording studio for guitar and bass, AmpliTube features eleven stompbox effects, five amps, five speaker cabinets, two mics, a single-track recorder, a tuner, and a metronome. Share your tracks by exporting high-quality M4As or other audio files. AmpliTube is great for learning to play or sharing your hottest licks with the band.
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Songify
Speak in song.
Turn every sentence into a song with Songify. Say whatever’s on your mind and Songify transforms your words into auto-tuned tracks that sound like they’re straight from the studio. When you’ve created the next big hit — a heartwarming ballad or a remix of your grocery list — share it with friends through email, Facebook, Twitter, and more.
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Beatwave
Hit the beat.
With the free Beatwave app, you’ll be turning out amazing beats and tracks in no time. Choose from a huge range of instrument samples and mix them together using just your finger.
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