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Dirtywave M8 Music Tracker (iOS)

Dirtywave / $29.99

Dirtywave M8 Music Tracker is the full M8 tracker engine as a $29.99 iPhone and iPad app, with five synth engines, AUv3, Ableton Link, and hardware project compatibility.

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The complete M8 tracker engine on iPhone and iPad for $29.99: eight tracks, five synthesis engines, AUv3, Ableton Link, and two-way project transfer with M8 hardware.

Ideal para Producers who want the cult M8 tracker workflow on a device they already carry, without a $699 hardware purchase.

Pros

  • The full M8 engine, not a cut-down mobile version
  • AUv3 plugin with multi-channel and multi-instance support
  • Ableton Link and two-way CoreMIDI for hybrid setups
  • Songs and bundles transfer both ways with M8 hardware

Cons

  • Trackers have a real learning curve
  • A touchscreen lacks the tactile feel of the hardware buttons
  • No affiliate retailer; App Store only

Field notes

Resumen

Dirtywave M8 Music Tracker is the full M8 tracker engine released as an iPhone and iPad app in September 2026. It runs the same eight-track sequencer, five synthesis engines (Wavsynth, Macrosynth, FMSynth, Hypersynth, and Sampler), and up to 128 instruments per song found on the M8 hardware, for a one-time $29.99.

The app adds AUv3 plugin support with multi-channel and multi-instance capability, Ableton Link, two-way CoreMIDI, Inter-App Audio, external keyboard and game controller input, and Launchpad Pro MKIII support. Projects, samples, themes, and renders are reachable through the iOS Files app, and songs and bundles transfer both ways with the M8 Tracker Model:02 hardware.

Choose the app when you want the M8 workflow on a phone you already own rather than a $699 hardware purchase. For the full breakdown, see the M8 iOS first look.

Technical matrix

Especificaciones

Type
Tracker sequencer, synthesizer, sampler, MIDI controller
Platform
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch (iOS 15.0+)
Price
$29.99 one-time
Tracks
8 monophonic, up to 128 instruments per song
Engines
Wavsynth, Macrosynth, FMSynth, Hypersynth, Sampler
Plugin
AUv3, multi-channel and multi-instance
Sync
Ableton Link, CoreMIDI in/out, Inter-App Audio
Controllers
External keyboards, game controllers, Launchpad Pro MKIII
Hardware transfer
Compatible with M8 song and bundle files

Última verificación 2026-09-22

Quick reference

Preguntas frecuentes

How much does the M8 iOS app cost?

The M8 Music Tracker is $29.99 as a one-time purchase on the App Store, with no subscription or in-app unlock.

Is the iOS app the full M8 or a lite version?

It is the full engine: eight tracks, five synthesis engines, up to 128 instruments per song, and AUv3 plugin support.

Can I move projects to M8 hardware?

Yes. Songs and bundles are compatible with M8 hardware, and files are reachable through the iOS Files app in both directions.

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