SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer 3.0.6 - App Store

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About SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer

Have SAND in your pocket. Create music anywhere. Sketch your ideas, compose with MIDI and audio clips, host your favorite plugins. All designed for creative flow, whether you're at home or on the go. SAND is a music...

Have SAND in your pocket. Create music anywhere. Sketch your ideas, compose with MIDI and audio clips, host your favorite plugins. All designed for creative flow, whether you're at home or on the go. SAND is a music sketchpad for AUv3, MIDI, and audio clips-built so you can try ideas quickly, without setup getting in the way. Please note: SAND does not generate sound on its own-it relies on AUv3 plugins you can find on the App Store. Try SAND free for 14 days; in-app purchases unlock features after the trial. GRID SEQUENCER Arrange MIDI and audio clips on a grid to build your ideas. Copy, duplicate, merge, combine, and drag-and-drop clips to shape your project. Quick clip tools: quantize, length, legato, transpose from the clip menu. Render MIDI clips as audio by dropping them onto an audio track. MIDI TRACKS Work with instrument and MIDI tracks in your projects. Load an instrument and unlimited audio and MIDI effects on each track. Hide tracks and assign custom icons to keep sessions organized. Save tracks as templates for future projects. Edit MIDI in a piano-roll clip editor: quantize, legato, split, duplicate, copy, and paste. Build chords with the chord selector. Adjust note position, pitch, duration, and velocity. Handle bars edit position and pitch on the note. Use an adjustable grid or free placement. Scale highlighting helps you stay in key. Record with an optional count-in or from the first note. Quantize recordings for tighter timing. AUDIO TRACKS Add dedicated audio tracks alongside your MIDI material. Import audio into clips from other apps or the clip import flow, with preview before committing. Record audio into clips with per-track input settings and track arming. Set loop or one-shot playback, beat-aligned or immediate start, and optional clip BPM. Looping clips follow project tempo. The audio editor supports copy, paste, crop, gain adjustment, normalize, silence, fades, reverse, pitch, stretch, and split. With automatic or manual preview. PLUGIN HOST Host AUv3 instruments, audio effects, and MIDI processors. Control parameters and presets, and save default states for new instances. Record notes and MIDI from plugin interfaces, and capture output from MIDI plugins. Mark plugins as favorites for faster access. SONG MODE Arrange clips in sections with independent lengths, played back seamlessly in order. Launch every clip in a section at once, sections work as scene launchers. Set a different time signature per section when needed. AUTOMATION Automate volume, pan, effect parameters, and MIDI for dynamic changes across your tracks. MASTER TRACK Apply effects globally across the project. Use the master track's clip to generate bass lines and chord progressions. MIDI ROUTING Record from external MIDI devices, including hardware synths. Send MIDI out for real-time playback and route MIDI between tracks. Use SAND as a virtual MIDI input and output. MIDI MAPPING Map a MIDI controller to control the app with a flexible, customizable layout. "Shift" mappings extend what a single controller surface can do. PROJECT VERSIONS Save and restore named snapshots of a project-experiment freely, then return to an earlier state. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Rename projects and branch copies with Save As.... (iOS 18+) Start new work from project templates. (iOS 18+) SYNC Sync with other apps and DAWs using Ableton Link. ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD AND PADS Record with a velocity-sensitive on-screen keyboard. Choose scale and root to limit keys to a scale, and adjust visible keys to match how you play. Play and record beats with on-screen drum pads. IMPORT / EXPORT Export clips as audio or MIDI. Export projects as Ableton Live sets. Record performances and export audio, including stems for separate processing.

Version History - Fixed track templates not showing for audio tracks - Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 27 - Fixed compatibility issues with some plugins 3.0.6 Sep 8 - fixed purchases not available when offline 3.0.5 Jul 1 3.0.4: - bug fixes and performance improvements 3.0: AUDIO TRACKS *(in-app purchase)* - Dedicated audio tracks and audio clips in the grid - Import audio with preview; record into clips with per-track input and arming - Loop / one-shot playback, beat or immediate start, optional clip BPM; looping clips follow project tempo - Audio editor: edit, fades, normalize, reverse, pitch, stretch, split—with automatic or manual preview - Render MIDI clips to audio by dropping them on an audio track AND MORE - Drum pads - Project Versions—save and restore project snapshots - Favorite plugins - Hidden tracks and customizable track icons - New editing tools in the MIDI editor - Project templates, Rename, and Save As… *(iOS 18+)* - Apple Silicon Mac support - Bug fixes 3.0.4 Jun 25 3.0.3: - Fixed chords from MIDI plugins not recorded correctly - Fixed MIDI input not filtering by channel if device is 'any' - Fixed crash related to memory issues - Fixed crash when adjusting selection while playing - Fixed loop markers in One Shot clips 3.0: AUDIO TRACKS *(in-app purchase)* - Dedicated audio tracks and audio clips in the grid - Import audio with preview; record into clips with per-track input and arming - Loop / one-shot playback, beat or immediate start, optional clip BPM; looping clips follow project tempo - Audio editor: edit, fades, normalize, reverse, pitch, stretch, split—with automatic or manual preview - Render MIDI clips to audio by dropping them on an audio track AND MORE - Drum pads - Project Versions—save and restore project snapshots - Favorite plugins - Hidden tracks and customizable track icons - New editing tools in the MIDI editor - Project templates, Rename, and Save As… *(iOS 18+)* - Apple Silicon Mac support - Bug fixes 3.0.3 Jun 19 AUDIO TRACKS *(in-app purchase)* - Dedicated audio tracks and audio clips in the grid - Import audio with preview; record into clips with per-track input and arming - Loop / one-shot playback, beat or immediate start, optional clip BPM; looping clips follow project tempo - Audio editor: edit, fades, normalize, reverse, pitch, stretch, split—with automatic or manual preview - Render MIDI clips to audio by dropping them on an audio track AND MORE - Drum pads - Project Versions—save and restore project snapshots - Favorite plugins - Hidden tracks and customizable track icons - New editing tools in the MIDI editor - Project templates, Rename, and Save As… *(iOS 18+)* - Apple Silicon Mac support - Bug fixes 3.0.2 Jun 15 AUDIO TRACKS *(in-app purchase)* - Dedicated audio tracks and audio clips in the grid - Import audio with preview; record into clips with per-track input and arming - Loop / one-shot playback, beat or immediate start, optional clip BPM; looping clips follow project tempo - Audio editor: edit, fades, normalize, reverse, pitch, stretch, split—with automatic or manual preview - Render MIDI clips to audio by dropping them on an audio track AND MORE - Drum pads - Project Versions—save and restore project snapshots - Favorite plugins - Hidden tracks and customizable track icons - New editing tools in the MIDI editor - Project templates, Rename, and Save As… *(iOS 18+)* - Apple Silicon Mac support - Bug fixes 3.0.1 Jun 12 AUDIO TRACKS *(in-app purchase)* - Dedicated audio tracks and audio clips in the grid - Import audio with preview; record into clips with per-track input and arming - Loop / one-shot playback, beat or immediate start, optional clip BPM; looping clips follow project tempo - Audio editor: edit, fades, normalize, reverse, pitch, stretch, split—with automatic or manual preview - Render MIDI clips to audio by dropping them on an audio track AND MORE - Drum pads - Project Versions—save and restore project snapshots - Favorite plugins - Hidden tracks and customizable track icons - New editing tools in the MIDI editor - Project templates, Rename, and Save As… *(iOS 18+)* - Apple Silicon Mac support - Bug fixes 3.0 Jun 9 Bug fixes and stability improvements: - fixed MIDI output after renaming a track - fixed X button some times not enabled after opening a project - fixed a crash after rendering 2.1.2 11/20/2025 Bug fixes and stability improvements 2.1.1 09/19/2025 LOOP MARKERS Set start and end points to loop a portion of a clip. CROP CLIP Select and trim a section of a MIDI clip. LINKED CLIPS In Song Mode, changes applied to a clip will propagate to all its linked clips. STEP INPUT RECORDING Record one step at a time via MIDI or on-screen keyboard. KEY COMMANDS Added support for external keyboard shortcuts to speed up editing. Long press the Command key to see the full list on screen. VOICEOVER SUPPORT Navigate and edit using iOS accessibility 2.1 07/24/2025 Small update: Bug fixes and stability improvements. Stay tuned for more! See what’s in development at https://roadmap.getsand.app 2.0.3 02/18/2025 Bug fixes and stability improvements 2.0.2 07/19/2024 Bug fixes and stability improvements 2.0.1 05/13/2024 AUTOMATION Create dynamic changes in your tracks by automating parameters like volume, panning, effects, and MIDI. MASTER TRACK Apply global effects and automation Edits to master track clips can propagate to section clips, making it really quick to write a chord progressions and a bass lines at once TIME SIGNATURES Set any time signature for the project. Every section can have its own time signature. CLIP EDITOR Scale highlight Triplets Note audition Ghost clip Chord editor Split notes Duplicate notes Brush notes Copy and paste velocities Use last duration and velocity when adding notes Light theme option in the piano roll TRACKS IMPROVEMENTS Vu-meters Long press on volume and pan to show controls in fullscreen AND MORE... Automatically generate project name Automatic section length 14 days trial period 2.0 04/24/2024 This is a small update to fix some annoying bugs. More to come soon! - tapping on an effect while playing won't automatically start recording - improved stability after changing audio interface - fixed a crash when copying a clip with pitch bend data - fixed clip length after redo - other stability improvements and bug fixes 1.3.1 12/13/2023 SONG MODE Arrange your clips in sections and launch them sequentially COMPACT LAYOUT OPTION Resize tracks to make more room for clips WIDGET Launch recent projects or create new ones directly from your home screen FILE THUMBNAILS See contents of your projects in the file browser 1.3 10/27/2023 * Bug fixes and stability improvements 1.2.2 09/20/2023 This is a small update to improve stability. More to come in the next weeks FIXED: - occasional crash when plugging / unplugging an audio device NEW: - double tap to select all notes in the MIDI editor 1.2.1 08/26/2023 - Export clips as audio files - Export project as Ableton Live Set - Quantised recording - Option to start recording when playing a note - Improved compatibility with AUv3 plugins - When importing a MIDI file, CC messages are now correctly imported 1.2 07/19/2023 1.1.1:  - bugfixes and performance improvements 1.1: - Ableton Link - MIDI Plugins - Import / Export MIDI - Global Undo - Track MIDI Input and Output - Route MIDI from a track to another - Record MIDI from the plugin's interface - Virtual MIDI input and output - Full MPE Support - Bypass audio effects and midi plugins - Mini clip-strip on top of plugins view - Fullscreen plugins with transport and clip-strip - Copy and paste inside editor - Overdub - Legato - Quick clip edit actions on long press - Allow simultaneous recording to multiple tracks - On-screen keyboard improvements - show root note - velocity (range adjustable in Settings) - use track colors 1.1.1 04/28/2023 - Ableton Link - MIDI Plugins - Import / Export MIDI - Global Undo - Track MIDI Input and Output - Route MIDI from a track to another - Record MIDI from the plugin's interface - Virtual MIDI input and output - Full MPE Support - Bypass audio effects and midi plugins - Mini clip-strip on top of plugins view - Fullscreen plugins with transport and clip-strip - Copy and paste inside editor - Overdub - Legato - Quick clip edit actions on long press - Allow simultaneous recording to multiple tracks - On-screen keyboard improvements - show root note - velocity (range adjustable in Settings) - use track colors 1.1 04/25/2023 • improved compatibility with plugins • fixed BPM sync for effects • improved handling of sample rate and buffer size • fixed stuck notes when editing • fixed audio when adding or removing effects on certain plugins (for example drum machines) • show playhead on recording clips 1.0.2 12/19/2022 NEW • Enabled Bluetooth audio devices • Output audio device selector • Show bpm on the toolbar of the main screen, tapping it will open the tempo and metronome settings • Added option to disable snapping to grid • Buttons for transposing and moving notes FIXED • Fixed clips sometimes not opening • Fixed crash opening a project with certain plugins IMPROVED • Improved dragging and extending notes • MIDI controller mapping shows a little info for some non-straightforward commands • Moved MIDI commands for parameters to own section 1.0.1 12/01/2022 1.0 11/20/2022

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Previous Versions

Here you can find the changelog of SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer since it was posted on our website on 2023-06-21 09:57:30. The latest version is 3.0.6 and it was updated on 2026-10-15 10:54:44. See below the changes in each version.

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