What's New

This version features a brand new icon, several alternates, and a lightly refreshed interface.

App Description

Get your ideas down quickly with Nocturne. When a complete studio in your pocket is overkill, Nocturne gives you the immediate freedom to improvise and iterate. Just connect your MIDI device to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch (adapters may be required) and tap record. Nocturne works great with electric pianos and supports not just the sustain pedal, but also the soft and sostenuto pedals so you can capture the most complete, faithful MIDI representation of your performance.

Or, if you're away from your MIDI controller, use the on-screen piano keyboard to save your idea. When you're done, tap the track to hear it and drag the yellow bar left and right to review a specific part. When you’ve got something worth keeping, share your MIDI file with a computer for additional editing and mastering.

Nocturne is ready to capture one or more takes of your song at a moment’s notice, so when inspiration strikes, ditch the “smart” bands and granular settings and focus on playing instead.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 17, 2019 Initial release
  • September 24, 2019 New version 1.2.1
  • October 10, 2019 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • July 15, 2020 New version 1.3
  • October 28, 2020 New version 1.3.2
  • September 29, 2021 New version 1.4
  • September 16, 2023 New version 1.5.1

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