Jardineira
Jardineira is an AUv3 effect plugin for iOS that converts monophonic vocal input into MIDI data for external instruments.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of manual MIDI programming by allowing producers to record melodies directly through vocal performance.
For Music producers and sound designers using AUv3 hosts who need to convert vocal melodies into MIDI data for external instruments.
What does it look like?
Key features
Converts monophonic singing voice input into MIDI data using pitchBend in real-time.
Maps vocal amplitude to MIDI CC values to control external instrument parameters.
Slider allows users to balance audio analysis accuracy against processing delay.
How much does it cost?
The $2.99 one-time purchase model provides full access to the AUv3 effect without recurring subscription costs.
Velocity
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Jardineira has been inactive for 331 days, showing no signs of development or maintenance updates. With only a single version released in the observed window, the app lacks the cadence required to sustain active development. There is no evidence of ongoing support or feature iteration.
Who built it?
Satoshi Kajii
8 apps tracked · Music
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Jardineira
How's the Music market?
Jardineira occupies a specialized niche in the Music category, priced at $2.99 as a one-time purchase. The lack of updates for 331 days suggests a maintenance-mode posture rather than active market expansion.
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Key takeaways for Jardineira
Where is it heading?
The market for mobile music production utilities is shifting toward tools with frequent live-ops and feature updates. Jardineira's lack of activity since December 2025 leaves it exposed to newer, more actively maintained competitors, which will likely erode its user base as iOS environments evolve.
- The 11-month development silence indicates a maintenance-only posture, which increases the risk of abandonment by professional users who require consistent AUv3 compatibility.
The SWOT
- AUv3 architecture enables direct integration into professional mobile DAW workflows
- Monophonic pitch tracking provides a specialized utility for vocalists to control synthesizers
- Adding polyphonic tracking would differentiate Jardineira from standard monophonic-only rivals
- Developing a companion website with video tutorials could reduce the configuration friction
Next best moves
Audit AUv3 compatibility for the latest iOS version because the app has been dormant for 11 months → prevent silent breakage
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not just a weakness…
Read the full takeBottom line
Jardineira provides a specialized utility for vocal-to-MIDI conversion, but the 11-month development silence leaves the app vulnerable to platform-level deprecations. Maintaining the current AUv3 integration is essential to retain the professional user base, as the lack of active development signals a high churn risk.
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Is Jardineira compatible with all music apps?
Does Jardineira work with any instrument?
Is there a free version of Jardineira?
What should I do if the MIDI tracking is inaccurate?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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