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I want to recommend this app, because honestly it’s dope, but every time I load up my preset I made for koala sampler and I start to work on a new project within the preset I made (the preset just being some channels routed to a master from koala) something triggers a crash within koala sampler and it resets my entire project, and some could say “well maybe it’s koala” but when I use koala by itself (not within AUM) this has never happened, if koala sampler crashes it at least saves my work. Not sure what’s causing the crashes, random things seem to trigger the crash but I’m still unsure. I’m using 2021 M1 iPad Pro btw so I don’t think it’s cpu. Show more

The latest iOS update has caused this app not to functionality properly. Midi is not recognizing any of my keyboard or controllers

AUM isn’t really that complicated. Is there a learning curve? You bet. I don’t understand how anyone that spends 15 minutes learning this fantastic app doesn’t see all the benefits. What are you even doing. Anyways, it’s an incredible app, I’d even go so far as to say it’s essential if you want to do more that simply play synth apps one at a time w you usb keyboard. So good! Thanks, K! Show more

It’s set up as a sound module for my MPC. Still trying to figure out a way to control pre-roll with a MIDI Controller. Thank you for this app!!!!

Despite having an obscene amount of all sorts of music production apps ranging from countless synths, all major iOS DAWs and down to obscure effects and arpeggiators, there is no app in my amateur wannabe music producer’s arsenal that enjoys the same level of use and love as AUM. Ironically, i wouldn’t even get it if it wasn’t for all the raving it gets on forums and in music oriented social media groups. Now, i can’t even imagine any music making effort i attempt on my iPad without AUM being its cornerstone. Had it for almost two years now. Show more

Just a thought can AUM be updated with drum pads for the hip hoppers

What is AUM? At first it looks like it’s merely a mixer. But it’s simplicity belies it’s immense power. That’s good app design. But as you explore the app you realize it’s so much more than just a mixer. It’s the glue that binds all of your audio apps. Keeping them all on time and in sync. It works with your midi hardware, your midi software and best of all these amazing AUV3 apps which include special effects and virtual synthesizers and drum apps and really everything. If theses apps are well designed AUM let’s you easily route things to them, like midi messages and LFOs and sequencers. It’s quite literally the Rosetta Stone of audio apps. To say it’s indispensable would be an understatement. Best part the developer is super active in his community and fixing bugs. This app is in active development. This is a no brainer purchase, worth every penny. If you wondered how to make mobile music or take your music to the next level, look no further. This is it!!! Show more

I’ve been creating ambient electronic soundscapes for more than 30 years. My tools have evolved from massive modular analog systems to Virtual Analog hardware to, now, iOS. AUM is the tool that has allowed me to seamlessly layer a multitude of sound sources, effects, and complex systems in real time. It offers a surprisingly comprehensive set of audio routing tools, and a vast midi toolkit, all coded with rigorous efficiency and skill. The design is simple and clean, and the functionality intuitive. Also, Jonatan, the developer, is remarkably engaged with users, and is constantly improving and updating features and functionality. Because the feature set is vast, I strongly encourage you to read the User Guide, and watch one of the many great tutorials, to make sure you understand whether AUM can meet your specific needs. Show more

I see all these folks using this . But the moment I open it I’m furious that it expects all of us to ignore everything we learned about using apps and turns us into little fleas jumping through navigational hoops to do even the simplest of every day music making on the iPads . And the army of people using it and who think it’s so awesome are like a private golf club in pebble beach That only allows their way of operating to exist . Because of this app audio buss is a junk pile of problems too. Since it’s inception all AUM has accomplished is to drive people away from my beloved iPad Pro . And now studio pros laugh at anyone who even speaks about iOS . I sure hope the minuscule amount of people who enjoy AUM will disagree but they seem to enjoy using puzzles to make music on an app that is so unintuitive it’s ridiculous. We need a central hub daw that opens all apps within itself and actually looks and behaves like one . Something native to Apple not third party …like Logic Pro but as long as everyone keeps using a puzzle to make music that will never happen. And it’s 2021 already . I will never use this app ever it’s junk and stupidly over engineered to please the engineer who created it and thinks “it’s useful to twenty or thirty people so great.”??????????????? Show more

I do a lot of live performance using my iPad as a plugin host with a MIDI (wind/breath) controller. AUM is an indispensable part of my setup, absolutely essential. It allows me to configure and save my instrument and effects plugin chains and setup customized MIDI control routing with the various apps. AUM allows me to use my iPad in the same way I setup these kind of patches on my laptop host. Being able to run this kind of setup on my iPad is a huge bonus, since it’s more portable than dragging my laptop rig around. Show more

I’ve had AUM for about 2 years now, I use it every day just about. Always can find an answer to what I need to do, best app for quick jams or coming up with concepts on the fly using all of your auv3 apps. The multiout works fantastic, never an issue. This is. A must have for any serious iPad music producer. Get it today. Show more

AUM isn’t a traditional ‘old skewl’ DAW….. it’s a futuristic workhorse that let’s you create sounds; both for live and recorded purposes. It hosts a myriad of AUv3 plugins that let you sound-sculp live and generated sounds of all kinds. I use it in live performances with my violin. I have different “patches” and can MIDI control AUM to switch between them as needed. Show more

Wrote this review a few years ago, and in 2021 it’s the same sentiments, ESPECIALLY THE MIDI CLOCK IN. I guess the ability to restore last deleted channel is a step closer to UNDO button. “Been using this for years, and it’s a well-thought-out app. Tiny footprint for the large chest of features. UX is brilliant, especially with the new midi channels. However... I'd really love to see an UNDO button. Also, please allow midi clock in. Other than that, keep up the great work.” Show more

Waste of money, as it won’t do what I hoped it would do. This is where companies really need to have a trial before purchasing. Stay away unless you have someone who has it and can show you if it will do what you need. PS: I was going to change the review but after the snotty comment from the developer, nope going to be one star still. Show more

after the ios 15 update interapps do not load edit: OK I figured it out you can load the interapp and then it will load. You only need to load the stand alone once. Show more

I rarely write reviews. I detest being nagged for a review in apps. I also buy and try many apps, not many stick around for a long time. not the case with AUM. I’m primarily a live guitarist, and this app has been the heart of my rig for almost a year now. it’s amazing what it can do, and with plugins on the iOS platform, the only limit is my imagination. I have an 11” 2020 iPad Pro, and I have never gotten the CPU meter consistently above 45% - ever. and I have come up with some pretty crazy setups, running two discrete guitar signals live. the MIDI flexibility is amazing as well. coupled with Ableton Live running on another computer on the network, my entire show is automated. it’s amazing - and it’s all because of AUM. there’s simply nothing else like this on the app store. if you’re a mobile minded musician, stop wondering already and get this. Show more

I use AUM every day, it has become the centerpiece of most of my iOS music making experience. If only there were even more auv3 plugins to choose between

This is truly my go to app for music, except when it comes to more complex and rehearsed shows. The key feature it lacks is scenes within sessions and a set list feature. For those I use Keystage2. I would much rather use AUM though. AUM just looks so much better and is great live when I have more liberty to improv. Please add scenes and set lists, please please please. Thanks for an amazing app! Show more

Using AUM on iPad iOS 14.6 Opens up with audio engine off though no other apps or windows are open. Will randomly happen during a session. It’s hard to use AUM without this trouble, please fix. Show more

Fantastic. Lots to learn yet. But im bout to figure it out. Exciting