SAND: Sequencer for AUv3, MIDI

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Last Update
Nov 20, 2025

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SAND: Sequencer for AUv3, MIDI
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Make Music with Plugins & MIDI
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SAND is a powerful grid-based sequencer designed to create music using plugins and external MIDI devices in an efficient and effortless way. Please note: SAND does not generate sound on its own, instead it relies on plugins that you can find on the AppStore. GRID SEQUENCER: Easily arrange your MIDI clips on the grid to create your compositions. Manipulate your clips effortlessly through copy, duplicate, merge, combine, and drag-and-drop functions. Access quick tools, such as quantize, clip length adjustment, legato, and transpose, with a long press on the clip. TRACKS: Add one instrument and unlimited audio and MIDI effects to each track. Save and reuse tracks as templates for future projects, streamlining your workflow. CLIP EDITOR: The clip editor provides an easy-to-use interface for editing notes. Refine your compositions using tools such as quantizing, legato, split, duplicate, copy and paste. Create chords easily with the chord selector. Change the position, pitch, duration, and velocity of individual notes. Align notes to the adjustable grid or move them freely for complete creative freedom. Use scale highlighing to keep everything in key. AUTOMATION: Create dynamic changes in your tracks by automating parameters like volume, panning, effect values, and MIDI. MASTER TRACK: Use effects to be applied globally to the project. Use the master track's clip to generate bass lines and chord progressions. SONG MODE: Arrange your clips in sections. Every section has its own length, and will be played back seamlessly in succession. Sections also double as “scene launcher”: tap on a section name to launch all the clips it contains. Every section can also override the project's time signature. PLUGIN HOST: SAND acts as a host for your favorite AUv3 plugins, including instruments, audio effects, and MIDI processors. Take control of their parameters and presets to shape your sound. Create default states for plugins to ensure that new instances start with your desired settings. Record notes and MIDI directly from the plugin's user interface. Capture output from MIDI plugins for more dynamic compositions. MIDI ROUTING: Connect and record notes from any external MIDI device, allowing you to incorporate your hardware synthesizers seamlessly. Send MIDI to your synths for real-time playback. Route MIDI from one track to another, ensuring the smooth flow of musical ideas. Utilize SAND as a virtual MIDI input and output, expanding your MIDI capabilities. MIDI MAPPING: Customize your MIDI controller surface to fully control the app. Connect and map your MIDI surface to SAND for a personalized and efficient workflow. Mapping is flexible and can be tailored to suit your preferences. By utilizing buttons mapped as "shift" keys, you can further expand the control capabilities of your MIDI device. SYNC: Sync SAND with other music production apps and DAWs using Ableton Link. ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD: Record notes using the velocity-sensitive on-screen keyboard. The lower keys generate higher velocities, while the upper keys result in lower velocities. Choose a scale and root note to display only the keys that belong to that scale. Customize the number of visible keys to match your playing style. IMPORT / EXPORT: Export your clips as audio or MIDI files for further editing or sharing with collaborators. Export your project as an Ableton Set for easy integration into your DAW. Capture your performances and export them as audio files with separate stems for individual processing. RECORDING OPTIONS: Choose to start recording with a count-in or begin immediately with the first note. Quantize your recordings for precise timing and alignment. OPEN ROADMAP: If you can't find your favorite feature, check out our roadmap at https://roadmap.getsand.app. Stay informed about upcoming updates and enhancements for SAND to ensure the best user experience possible.}
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Some Latest Reviews

Flavelius
06 Dec, 2025
4
I play with it once in a while just to notice that it is improving but not quite intuitive to use yet, for me to actually make music with. Note editing, snapping/quantization is still somewhat awkward and buggy. On the other hand it has a well organized main interface. And for mainly using it with a hardware controller where midi editing and tweaking is not the focus, this is a great tool, especially because almost everything is mappable.
RykThekreator
23 Nov, 2025
5
I wanted to remove ALL *’s, as this isn’t a review. I’m at a loss as to why Sand wont run within AUM any more! ? I were very curious as to your most recent update from 6 days ago. I’m positive that I have run Sand within AUM before. Now though? Sand isn’t recognized within the latest AUM, within the latest iPad 9 iOS, in any way! ?? I went to ask my MSoft AI assistant if it were able to verify Sand and AUM compatibility and AI said fully compatible! AI suggested my rebooting my iPad which I did. I have had that solve other past problems. I’m stumped man. Another problem, I thought to run Sand as the host for everything. The first APP that I tried were my new fave drum machine - Fingerlabs DM1. Sand, wouldn’t recognize it, in any way. ??? It has been days worth of finding a new (already bought, as well) drum machine AND sequencer that will work together for composing late 70’s to early 90’s inspired electronic tunes on the iPad only. Song, format. Early retired. Lowwwwwww budget. I’m open to any thoughts sir. Though I’ve had grumpies twice in the past with Sand I really do like the functional idea OF it for a simple to use sequencer! ☺️ 🫡✌🏻✌🏾🇨🇦
Deltacaster
23 Nov, 2025
5
I have been playing with music on IOS for a LONG time, released multiple albums produced on iPads, etc.. I primarily produce on hardware now but I just got a new iPhone and wanted to see what can be done on the smaller screen. This is perfect. I can utilize all the old plugins I’ve collected through the years in new fast, creative ways and it works and looks GREAT on my little iPhone screen. Really good app.
texascrow
11 Nov, 2025
5
This developer really understands workflow. I can’t recommend this app enough. Worth every penny.
Christina_M_D
31 Jul, 2025
5
And very affordable. No subscription. Check out the short tutorials the dev has provided on YouTube. I think it has some neat features. Like unique key, scale and time signatures per track(!) There is also a homepage with a roadmap where you can suggest new features. If you already have many music- and FX apps, give this one a try. The app offers a 2-week free trial with no sign-up.
cgorsu
24 Jun, 2025
5
This app is great. Quickly had a beat going in no time, no instructions needed. I love it!
clusteruk
23 Jun, 2025
5
I do not want to use a DAW as I just like having hardware. I am also not very talented so I just want something simple to string together section. There is a great support site and over time this could become one of the best. I tried the main other ones and they were terrible. Love it, thanks Steve
Rob "The Watchman"
04 Jun, 2025
5
Ok, so I'm dumb! I'm a very slow learner and still figuring it out, BUT, this thing is a blast!!! Just kick back, experiment and plug in ANY AUV3 effect into any app and see what happens!! Brings back the fun in these technical products. Hint: (Try playing an organ clip (Loop) and plug Looperator (Sugarbytes) in as an effect. Hang onto your butts! "Shazamm! What was that????"
tracester
17 Jan, 2025
5
The best thing about Sand is its simple yet deep interface. There’s so much you can do with it. Excited for new updates. Would love to see some of the Polyend Play style random/chance abilities in the clips… that would be a total game changer! Thanks for making this app.

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Rating:
4.88
Voted: 215
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Price: 6.99 $
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Categories: Music
Size: 28MB
App Age: 3 years 2 months
Release Date: Nov 20, 2022
Last Update: Nov 20, 2025
Version: 2.1.2
Version history
2.1.2
Nov 20, 2025
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
2.1.1
Sep 19, 2025
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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