MTR - Multi Track Recorder
MTR is an 8-track audio recording and mixing app for amateur musicians on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the barrier to multi-track recording on mobile devices, though technical latency currently limits its utility for precise musical synchronization.
For Amateur musicians and hobbyists looking for a mobile-based multi-track recording tool.
What does it look like?
Key features
Multi-track audio capture allowing up to 8 simultaneous tracks for mixing.
Adjustable volume, pan, playback rate, and pitch for each individual track.
Import audio files from other apps via share action, supporting multiple formats.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently offered as a free utility without visible subscription or in-app purchase gates.
Velocity
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MTR has not received a store update in 3,176 days. With no development activity recorded in the provided history, the app is classified as a zombie. The project appears to have been abandoned by its developer, as there have been no feature additions, bug fixes, or maintenance patches for over eight years.
Who built it?
Nobutaka Yuasa
8 apps tracked · Music
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans mixed. Users appreciate eight channel audio recording capability provides clear vocal quality for multi-track music production projects and importing audio files from external applications via the share action simplifies the creative workflow.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Eight channel audio recording capability provides clear vocal quality for multi-track music production projects
- Importing audio files from external applications via the share action simplifies the creative workflow
- Significant audio latency between recorded tracks makes precise multi-track synchronization impossible for musical timing
22 of 22 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Mixed overall
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Competitive landscape for MTR - Multi Track Recorder
How's the Music market?
MTR operates as a free, basic utility in the Music category with a 3.6-star rating across 39 total ratings. The lack of updates since 2018 suggests a stagnant market position relative to active competitors.
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Key takeaways for MTR - Multi Track Recorder
Where is it heading?
The mobile music production market is consolidating around apps with active live-ops and frequent stability updates. MTR remains exposed due to its lack of development, meaning users will continue to migrate to competitors that offer reliable synchronization and modern interface support.
- The lack of development activity since 2018 indicates the app is in maintenance mode, which will likely lead to further user attrition.
The SWOT
- 8-track capacity provides a functional baseline for amateur song creation
- Implementing automatic latency compensation would address the primary friction point
Next best moves
Audit audio engine latency because users report tracks are consistently out of sync → reduce churn
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is not a…
Read the full takeBottom line
Addressing the audio latency and stability issues is necessary to move MTR beyond a basic utility, as these technical gaps currently prevent it from being a reliable tool for serious music production.
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Is MTR suitable for professional music production?
Does MTR have a paid subscription model?
What are the main limitations of MTR?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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