AutoPad — Ambient Pad Loops1.10.4 - App Store

AutoPad is the easiest way to bring ambient pad loops into your mix!

AutoPad generates atmospheric drone sounds that lend subtle structure to your live performances and recordings. Simply tap a key, and AutoPad will provide a tasteful soundscape that plays for as long as you like. Natural crossfades between keys are handled automatically.
Features:

- Perform with ease. AutoPad has two modes: Live mode gives you instant access to all twelve keys, and setlist mode lets you build a custom list of songs.

- Set the mood. AutoPad comes with 10 carefully designed pad sounds. Each one creates a unique atmosphere in all 12 keys.

- Expand your library. You can add to the factory sounds by importing your own pads or by purchasing one of the in-app sound packs.*

- Shape your sound. AutoPad's menu gives you control over crossfade time, high-pass and low-pass filters, reverb amount, pan, and volume.

- Easy on storage. AutoPad's seamlessly looped sample-based drones contain just what you need to provide a pleasing atmosphere and don't take up excessive space on your device.

- Stay in sync. AutoPad features a customizable metronome with a dedicated pan control. Keep your band locked in without needing to lug around a tracks rig.

- Deep MIDI Control. AutoPad's MIDI Actions menu makes it easy to customize how AutoPad responds to your MIDI controller.

- Use with other apps. AutoPad comes with a fully-featured AUv3 plugin! Run AutoPad alongside other music apps in your favorite AUv3 host.

- Now on the Mac. AutoPad runs on macOS! You can use AutoPad as a standalone app or as an AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host. Both Intel and M1 Macs supported.

- Go Wireless. Ableton Link lets you stay in sync with other devices on the same Wi-Fi network. AutoPad also supports Bluetooth MIDI controllers and AirPlay audio.


- Share with friends. Make sure your band is all on the same page by easily sharing setlists with AirDrop.

- Stay organized. AutoPad lets you save and recall setlists with a simple setlist manager.

- Looks great. AutoPad features a dark color scheme that is easy on the eyes and performs well on the stage.
Note on use:

AutoPad sounds great in a variety of contexts, but please make sure you understand the intended use before purchase.

AutoPad's sounds are designed to be played softly and continuously behind live musicians. They include the root, fifth, and octave. As such, they can be used in a major or minor context. When using AutoPad in worship music, it is not necessary to change the pad with each chord change. For example, if you have a song in the key of E, you can play a pad in E for the duration of the song.
* While files of any length can be imported into AutoPad, due to realtime memory restrictions, AutoPad loads a 3.5 minute subsection of files longer than four minutes. A short fade is applied to eliminate pops. See manual for details.

Version History New in AutoPad 1.10.4:
- Fix in-app sound packs not downloading after purchase or restore on iOS 27.
- Improve error messages for restore purchases flow.
- Update support, marketing, and privacy URLs. 1.10.4 1d ago New in AutoPad 1.10.3:
- Add workaround for "Restore Purchases" not working.
- Improve setlist sharing reliability.
- Favorites are now stars instead of circles.
- Fix mismatching slider styles in settings menu.
- Update copyright and version text.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
- Update SDKs. 1.10.3 Oct 1 New in AutoPad 1.10.2:
- Update dependencies to latest versions.
- Add right-click options for gesture-based actions on macOS (requires macOS 11). 1.10.2 12/01/2022 New in AutoPad 1.10.1:
- Fix a visual bug when using setlist mode MIDI actions.
- Only respond to MIDI note on messages with non-zero velocity. 1.10.1 08/02/2022 New in AutoPad 1.10:
- Add a new concert pitch setting, play with instruments that aren’t tuned to A440.
- Add a tap tempo button to the click settings.
- Make sure AutoPad always receives MIDI on its virtual input port. 1.10 07/08/2022 New in AutoPad 1.9.1:
- Update app entitlements so the Mac version launches successfully on macOS Catalina (10.15). 1.9.1 03/17/2022 New in AutoPad 1.9:
- Added a "MIDI Actions" menu that lets you control EXACTLY how AutoPad responds to MIDI.
- AutoPad now includes a macOS app and AUv3 plug-in! Use AutoPad directly in your MainStage or Logic session.
- Added a new "favorite" feature in the sounds menu that gives you quick access your most-used sounds.
- Added three new click sounds and improved the click track's stability, usability.
- Improvements to audio unit MIDI functionality (supports MIDI actions).
- Add support for AUv3 presets, state saving.
- Misc. bug fixes, UI changes.

View Manual: https://www.audiosymmetric.com/manuals.html
View Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Uka-nFom-pgTB-DftgDvA 1.9 01/26/2022 New in AutoPad 1.8.6:
- Fix issue with app not recalling user settings
- Fix bug that caused periodic soft pops while looping samples
- Improvements to crossfade envelope (will not pop when restarting same note)
- Other small changes and bug fixes
- Update AudioKit to v5 1.8.6 01/07/2021 New in AutoPad 1.8.5:
- Improve sample load time
- Fix crash on launch when connected to multi-out audio interface
- Fix crash related to restoring defaults in menu
- Fix several issues with click-only cells in setlist mode 1.8.5 12/11/2020 New in AutoPad 1.8.4:
- Stability improvements and bug fixes.
- Fix issue with Bluetooth MIDI button on iOS 14.
- Ableton Link-related settings respond visually to changes.
- Update version number in menu to show patch number. 1.8.4 11/13/2020 New in AutoPad 1.8.3:
- Fix an issue with Bluetooth audio (it works again)
- Fix an issue where user sounds wouldn't use their root note setting
- AutoPad now stops pads when host stops (AUv3)
- Pads now light up in response to MIDI note messages when running as an audio unit (AUv3)
- Stability improvements. Should fix a number of crashes relating to audio interruptions and configuration changes.
- Audio tails now fade out when app goes to background instead of abruptly cutting off. 1.8.3 10/16/2020 New in AutoPad 1.8.2:
- Fix a bug that caused AutoPad to crash when turning off the screen. 1.8.2 10/08/2020 New in AutoPad 1.8.1:
- Fix issue that prevented short user samples from loading.
- Fix issue with click volume slider (now it works). 1.8.1 10/05/2020 New in AutoPad 1.8:
- AutoPad now lets you import custom pad samples!
- AutoPad now comes with a fully-featured AUv3 plugin!
- AutoPad now comes with a simple setlist organizer.
- AutoPad now has localizations for Spanish and Portuguese.
- AutoPad now lets you AirDrop your setlist to other devices! (App)
- AutoPad now supports Ableton Link! (App)
- AutoPad now supports Bluetooth MIDI. (App)
- Simplifications and improvements to MIDI behavior. (App)
- Simplified the restore purchases flow.
- EQ touch-ups on Analog Sine, Dark Uno, and Default.
- New click sound.
- Reworked the crossfade envelope. Now using an equal power crossfade for a more natural sound.
- AutoPad no longer supports Audiobus 3 or Inter-App Audio. Please use AUv3 instead.
- Very minor UI tweaks.

Note to AUv3 users: Your previous in-app purchases will not be visible to the audio unit until you have launched the app for the first time. 1.8 09/29/2020 New in AutoPad 1.7.2:
- Fix issue where MIDI settings popovers would not display correctly.
- Pad loading process is more efficient and less noticeable when loading IAP pads.
- Update launch screen icon. 1.7.2 10/09/2019 New in AutoPad 1.7.1:
- AutoPad is getting a fresh new look with icons, a custom font, and other design changes!
- To reorder songs in SETLIST mode, just drag and drop. The "arrange" button is now gone.
- Added a gesture to swipe between LIVE mode and SETLIST mode.
- Now you can double tap on sliders in the menu to reset them to the default value.
- Behavior of the crossfade slider is now slightly different. Longer crossfades are possible.
- Minor changes for iOS 13 compatibility. 1.7.1 09/26/2019 New in AutoPad 1.7:

- Expand your pad library with a brand new in-app store! Twelve new sounds available now and more on the way!
- LIVE mode and SETLIST mode have been redesigned for a cleaner look.
- New "flats mode" lets you view AutoPad in flats instead of sharps.
- SETLIST mode can now be controlled with MIDI.
- Metronome subdivisions can be set to zero for no downbeat.
- Added an option in menu for selecting AirPlay destinations.
- Added an option in menu that allows you to crossfade to new sounds as you select them in the sounds menu.
- Added a switch that allows you to disable pads for songs in SETLIST mode.
- AutoPad now appears as an instrument in IAA hosts instead of a generator.
- Landscape mode is back on iPhone.
- Fix issue where popover views wouldn't display in split screen mode on iPad.
- Fix bug that caused AutoPad to occasionally crash when removing a MIDI input.
- AutoPad now requires iOS 11.
- Stability improvements. 1.7 02/19/2019 New in AutoPad 1.6.1:

- Minor improvements and bug fixes.
- Update for iOS 12. 1.6.1 10/03/2018 New in AutoPad 1.6:

- New in-app metronome! Keep your band locked in without a tracks rig.
- Pan control for pads and metronome added to menu
- UI fixes for iPhone 4S 1.6 09/08/2018 New in AutoPad 1.5:

- Brand new setlist mode! Create a custom list of songs, sounds, and keys for your next performance.
- Crossfade slider now allows for longer crossfade times
- Select sounds using MIDI program change messages
- Choose the octave of MIDI notes to which AutoPad responds
- Menu view now registers MIDI setup changes without needing to be reloaded
- AutoPad now runs in portrait mode only on iPhones (landscape still available on iPad)
- Minor UI changes 1.5 06/05/2018 New in AutoPad 1.4.1:

- MIDI bug fixes
- Add menu options that give user ability to disable MIDI, select MIDI input ports, and select MIDI channel
- Add a menu option that prevents AutoPad from shutting down its audio engine when not in use
- Add a manual view to the menu 1.4.1 03/03/2018 New in AutoPad 1.4:

- New "Menu" view gives user control over crossfade time, two filters, reverb amount, and app volume
- AutoPad now responds to MIDI! Plug in a MIDI controller and trigger your pads that way.
- New, redesigned "Sounds" view; other minor UI tweaks
- EQ and level adjustments:
- Small boost to "Analog Sine"
- Minor EQ improvements to "Strings"
- Re-layer and re-EQ "Soft Square" (now smoother and sounds better transposed) 1.4 02/08/2018 New in AutoPad 1.3:

- Four new sounds! Replace and improve "Strings" pad, swap "Gritty Organ" for new "Clean Organ" pad, add brand new "Soft Square" and "Triangle Core" pads.
- Fix white toolbar in iOS 9 simulator. 1.3 10/14/2017 New in AutoPad 1.2:

- Remove "Strings" and "Gritty Organ" sounds. My apologies. More sounds on the way ASAP! 1.2 10/11/2017 New in AutoPad 1.1:

- Add iOS 9 support.
- Add Audiobus 3 and Inter App Audio (IAA) support. Easily run AutoPad alongside your other IAA-enabled apps using Audiobus 3, AUM, Garageband, and others.
- New button animation makes it more clear which key is currently playing.
- Improve background state management and app stability.

Please note: For iPhone 6S and older, AutoPad will only work with Audiobus 3 and IAA while headphones are plugged in. This is a known issue and is unavoidable at this time. 1.1 10/05/2017