

As you play the tactile scale-locked keyboard, tiny neon comets dart about in a 3D visualiser. We mean that literally – sounds now exist across three axes. Animoog Z adds a new dimension to proceedings.

The original Animoog was a pioneering iPad synth, combining classic Moog sounds, eye-popping visuals, and a touchscreen interface that let anyone make an amazing noise without knowing the first thing about playing a keyboard. For free, it’s unmissable, unless you absolutely hate the idea of making music on your iPhone or iPad. For 20 quid, GarageBand would be a bargain. GarageBand can also act as a hub for a range of other iOS music apps, given that it supports Audiobus, Inter-App Audio and Audio Units. Within an hour or two, it’s genuinely possible to end up with something approximating a chart hit.įor pros, there’s a ton of added depth awaiting discovery: multi-track and multi-take recording, a slew of effects, and the mightily impressive Alchemy synth. Newcomers can tap out tunes on a loops grid, experiment with a drum machine, and always play in tune with smart piano strips. It was already hugely ambitious when first released, but GarageBand has since grown to become a hugely capable app.
