Heavy Brass is a virtual MIDI instrument for iOS that provides high-quality trumpet, trombone, and saxophone samples organized into four distinct brass sections. It offers advanced sound manipulation through three fundamental categories—Singles, Switches, and Combis—allowing users to perform complex articulations like crescendos and falls. The app is designed for integration into professional music production workflows via Audio Unit v3, Inter-App Audio, and Audiobus support.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Musicians and music producers looking to incorporate realistic, high-quality brass section sounds into their live performances or digital compositions.
Key features
Includes trumpet, trombone, and saxophone samples arranged into four different brass sections.
Features 'Switch Sounds' that allow users to crossfade or switch between configurable articulations for added nuance.
Supports Audio Unit v3, Inter-App Audio, and Audiobus for seamless integration with other music apps.
Compatible with external MIDI keyboards and controllers via wired USB/Lightning connections or wireless Bluetooth LE MIDI.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Steady developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: steady.
Who built it?
Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte
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Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Heavy Brass provides a versatile, professional-grade brass sound library for mobile producers, though users note that the on-screen keyboard interface can be difficult to play.
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