bismark bs-16i

SoundFont / DLS Sample Player

$9.99 · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad

bismark bs-16i is a professional AUv3 SoundFont sampler for iOS and iPadOS. Use it as a powerful plug-in instrument inside your favorite DAWs. bs-16i is powered by a synthesizer engine adopted in professional and commercial audio equipment. With the optional Hi-Res Engine, it delivers extremely clean, low-noise sound using 100% floating-point audio processing. Load SoundFont (.sf2) and DLS libraries and access a vast collection of instruments. A General MIDI–compatible setup is included by default with "GeneralUser GS SoftSynth" by S. Christian Collins. AUv3 plug-in features: • Works as an AUv3 instrument in Logic Pro, GarageBand, AUM, and other compatible hosts • Automation-ready parameters • Designed for both iPhone and iPad workflows App features: • Scalable on-screen keyboard • Pitch bend wheel and CC controllers • Built-in SMF (Standard MIDI File) player • USB and Bluetooth MIDI support Connect external MIDI keyboards, controllers, and sequencers, or drive bs-16i from other apps using Virtual MIDI. Common (AUv3 and App) features: • 16-part multitimbral playback • Full support for standard MIDI messages • SoundFont, DLS, MIDI, and Scene files are managed in the “bs-16i” folder on iCloud Drive and automatically synced across all your iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene. Notes: • To load SoundFont or DLS files, sufficient free memory exceeding the file size is required. • This application collects the following information: device name, OS version, SoundFont/DLS file name, and Core MIDI interface name.

  • 4.6
    out of 5
    9 Ratings

Version 5.0.3 * Fix the crash that may occur when saving a scene* Fix offline bounce did not work in Logic Pro Version 5.0 * Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo". * Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene. * Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required. * Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad. * No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus * AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app. * The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated.

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  • Seller
    • bismark LLC
  • Size
    • 50.2 MB
  • Category
    • Music
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Hi-Res Synthesizer Engine $6.99
    • 128 Polyphony $3.99
    • Compressor $6.99
  • Copyright
    • Copyright © 2010-2026 bismark LLC, All rights reserved