Top 11 Best DAWs For Android | Free & Paid [2023]

The evolution of mobile devices makes all industries catch mobile users and so they are developing and marketing their apps. The music industry is not an exception. There are tons of music-making apps for android and iOS are available in the market.

BUT, not all are genuinely built for serious music production. Most of them are just crap that wouldn’t satisfy your needs as a professional music producer.

Problem is, we can’t evaluate them without downloading and using those apps which is overwhelming and in some cases drain your hard earn money.

Hence, today I’m here with the 11 best music-making apps or DAWs for android that would transform your music production to new levels while working mobile.

Well, Let’s jump into the list…

Top 11 Best DAWs For Android and iOS

1. BandLab

Bandlab does not need an introduction to music enthusiasts like you. It’s a reputed cloud-based DAW as well as a music-sharing platform.

Bandlab is so popular among indie music producers. Not even the windows version but the iOS and Android versions are also very popular.

With this cloud-based DAW, you can produce studio-quality music with just your android device.

Here are the features you’ll get in Bandlab android.

• The 12-track Mix Editor gives you the flexibility to record live audio, import loops, samples, and songs, automate and mix your tracks. With these features, you can create pro-quality music on your android device.
• The looper functionality provided in this could-based DAW allows you to build up layers of beats, rhythms, and melodies.
• You will also get quantize, gate, retrigger, reverb, delay, and other common effects.
• On top of that, there are over 100 guitars, bass, and vocal effect presets that allow you to mix your project like a pro.
• You will get unlimited online storage so you never get out of storage in your android device.
• Another benefit of cloud-based DAW like Bandlab is, you can open your projects on all devices whether android, iOS, and Windows computer.

As Bandlab has a social sharing feature, you can share your projects with others for publicity as well as you can handover your projects to others for mixing and mastering.

With the combination of a DAW and a social sharing platform, and flexibility across all types of devices, Bandlab is the perfect next-generation music-making app.

• Bandlab official website
• Bandlab on Playstore

2. FL Studio Mobile

FL Studio is another very popular desktop DAW among music producers. Especially used by rappers, rhythm composers, and DJ artists, it’s one of the most used DAW in the world.

FL Studio mobile is available for both iOS and Android devices. However, FL Studio Mobile is not as feature-rich as its desktop version but it is enough to make this one of the best music-making programs on mobile platforms.

Note: FL Studio Mobile is not a free app, You have to pay $14.99 to buy it. But, you will get far more features than the dollars you pay for it.

Here are the features of FL Studio mobile that would justify its price.

• FL Studio Mobile is a multitrack audio and MIDI ready app, in which you can record audio as well as connect MIDI devices through different connections.
• There are several virtual instruments available including synths and sampled sounds.
• The mixer features 16 effect processors including modulation, delay, reverb, compression, filter, and distortion.
• Also, there are multiple sequence options available in FL Studio Mobile such as piano roll sequence, steps sequence, drop-in samples, and drop-in patterns.
• Just like FL Studio Desktop, the mobile version has the Drum Sampler which is fully integrated with the step sequencer that allows you to easily generate beats.
• You will get an on-screen Piano and drum pad controller, that can be used to sequence by just tapping on your mobile screen.
• As I told you above, you can also route in MIDI control from any compatible MIDI keyboard or controller FL Studio mobile.

So do you want to buy FL Studio Mobile for your android device? There are some in-app purchases available for loops and sample downloads but the DAW you can get by paying just $14.99.

•  FL Studio official Website
•  FL Studio Mobile on Playstore

3. Groovepad – Music & Beat Maker

If you are searching for a loop and sample editor for your android device then Groovepad is best for you. It will satisfy all your needs about sampling while acting as a standalone mobile DAW.

Groovepad has an extensive loop and sample library rich in unique and engaging loops, hits, and noises. It includes loops and samples for various genres such as Hip-hop, EDM, House, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Trap, Electronic, and more, so whatever your genre is, you can build music on Groovepad.

All the loops and samples are pre-synced and ready to drop into the editor. There are various effects such as a filter, flanger, reverb, and delay, etc are given to mix it all together on the fly.

Let’s have a look into the core features of Groovepad.

• Groovepad is specially built for loop and sample editing.
• The extensive library features unique and engaging loops, hits, and noises.
• All the loops and sounds are pre-synced and ready to drop into the editor.
• Groovepad’s sounds include styles such as Hip-hop, EDM, House, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Trap, Electronic, etc.
• Filter, flanger, reverb, and delay, etc effects are allow you to mix your tracks like a pro.

However, Groovepad is a free-to-install app on Google Playstore, it’s a bit advert heavy. So, you can be overwhelmed a bit when composing your songs on it.

• Groovepad official website
• Groovepad on Playstore

4. n-Track Studio

I remember, when I was just starting out my career, the first DAW I have faced was n-Track. At that time, its interface was very simple and basic. However, with time n-Track also evolved from a basic DAW to a DAW full of features.

Even, now it’s available for mobile users. If you are an android user then you can download n-Track Android from Google play free.

So, what are the features you’ll get in n-Track mobile? Let’s find out…

• You can record multiple Stereo & Mono audio tracks.
• The Step Sequencer Beat Maker is great for rhythm producers.
• MIDI tracks with built-in Synth allow you to sequence using display or external MIDI interface.
• A basic Loop Browser with in-app Sample Packs.
• You can record, virtually unlimited number of tracks (Note: max 8 tracks without in-app purchases)
• Group & Aux channels given for better mix.
• On-screen MIDI keyboard allows you to record MIDI instruments on the mobile screen.
• Plugins like EQ with 2D & 3D Spectrum analyzer and chromatic tuner are good for indie composers.
• The VocalTune pitch correction plugin lets you automatically correct any pitch imperfections.
• Guitar & Bass Amp plugins given for guitarists and bassists.
• Other plugins like Reverb, Echo, Chorus & Flanger, Tremolo, Pitch Shift, Phaser, Tube Amp, and Compression are of good quality that can help you in mixing your projects.
• With n-Track mobile, you can share your recordings online as well as Collaborate to create music with other musicians.

n-Track mobile is available free to download on Google Play. You can check out this app from below.

• n-Track mobile official website
• n-Track mobile on Playstore

5. DubStep Music Creator

Dubstep Music Creator is actually a mobile-based beat maker app available for android and iOS.

If you are a rhythm composer then it would be a great app for you. With 32 beat pads, it allows you to create stunning beats on the go.

However, it’s not a full-featured DAW, but it can be used by DJ and beatmakers professionally. You will also get high-quality FX effects in this beatmaker, that help you mix your creations like a professional music producer.

The best thing is, it’s available for free to download on Google Play and iOS AppStore.

Here are the features of DubStep Music Creator.

• User-friendly and simple to use interface
• 8 x 4 beat pad (total 32)
• Stereopan
• Stop and start recording with only one touch.
• Play and Pause button

• DubStep Music Creator on Playstore

6. Korg Kaossilator

Korg Kaossilator is a mobile-based synthesizer app that allows you to create melodies and beats on your mobile’s touch screen.

It’s a paid app that costs you a $9.99 one-time fee. That means you have to pay only once to use Korg Kaossilator. However, there are some in-app purchases available that you can avoid if you want.

By downloading Korg Kaossilator you will get access to tons of sounds from electronic sounds to acoustic instruments and drums.

Let us see its features.

• Touch gestures – Korg Kaossilator uses X-Y interface touch gestures that help you create melodies and phrases simply by tapping, stroking, or rubbing the touch screen with your fingers.
• 150+ tones – Korg Kaossilator is equipped with 150 built-in sounds that allow you to perform and produce within a broad range of dance music styles including hip-hop, house, techno, EDM, dubstep, nu-disco, and electro genres.
• Eliminates any wrong notes – Korg Kaossilator has a unique feature Scale/Key feature that ensures that the notes of your performance will stay in the key you’ve specified. You can choose from 35 different scales including chromatic, major, minor, and even blues scales.
• Easy to use track-making and live performance – The loop sequencer allows you to layer up to five musical parts from synth, bass, chords, sound effects, and drums into each part.

If you are in the genres like hip-hop, house, techno, EDM, dubstep, nu-disco, and electro, etc then this android sequence will be a great fit for you.

• Korg Kaossilator official website
• Korg Kaossilator on Playstore

7. Roland Zenbeats

Roland Zenbeats is a combination of DAW and sequencer that keeps you in an effortless artistic flow with its great features.

It is available on Windows, Android as well as iOS devices. With the collection of Roland’s modern and legendary sounds, Zenbeats make it easy to create music on the go.

It’s suitable for all types of musicians whether you are a beginner or a professional.

Let’s check out its core features.

• ZC1 Synthesizer – ZC1 is a synthesizer in Zenbeats which uses Roland’s ZEN-Core Synthesis System. It is a free instrument that has 60 presets and a sleek touch-based interface. With these 60 presets you can produce music like a studio.
• XY Touch – Zenbeats is optimized for touch, which lets you control on-screen controllers, instruments, and effects. Tap, swipe, modulate, and pitch bend sounds using gestures with on-screen instruments.
• SampleVerse – The powerful tool SampleVerse allows you to easily play, edit, and capture sounds from your world.

Roland Zenbeats is available in both paid and free versions.

• Roland Zenbeats official website
• Roland Zenbeats on Playstore

8. RD4 Groovebox

RD4 Groove Box is a simple yet effective music-making app for android. You will get synthesizers, drum machines, and effect plugins in this music-making app that will help you create amazing music tracks on your android mobile.

this app is specially built for mobile devices as you will get the multitouch option in it. There is a 4 track live recorder as well as a sequencer available to record your music.

Let’s take a look at the full features of the RD4 Groovebox app.

• 4 recording tracks available for recording and sequencing.
• Dedicated transport panel for each track.
• 2 banks with up two 8 bars per instrument.
• 1 to 8 bars adjustable play modes.
• Synthesizer modeled after legendary monophonic synths of the ’70s.
• Recording of played notes in real-time
•  5 effects: Reverb, distortion, filter, phaser, and delay
• USB MIDI support connects external MIDI keyboards and controllers
• SoundCloud Sharing Kit integration

RD4 Groove box costs you only $5.49 on Google Playstore.

• RD4 Groove box official website
• RD4 Groovebox on Playstore

9. Cubasis 3 For Android

Cubasis is an android music creation app created by STEINBERG MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES. Steinberg Media Technologies is the same manufacturer of the most popular DAWs – Cubase and Nuendo.

Cubasis is a full-featured DAW for android devices that is able to deliver studio-quality work on your mobile devices. If you ask me which one I like most in this list then I would always suggest Cubasis 3.

It has a similar interface to any desktop DAW.

Let us see Cubasis 3 core features.

• An unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks available for you
• Audio sample rate and Bit depth up to 24-bit/48 kHz
• Real-time clip time-stretching and pitch-shifting
• Micrologue virtual analog synthesizer with 126 ready to use presets
• Over 120 virtual instrument sounds, from acoustic piano to drums
• You will get a mini sampler to create your own instruments
• Dedicated Mixer with studio-grade channel strip each track and 17+ effects processors
• Exceptional great effects
• Spin FX effect plug-in
• 550+ MIDI and time-stretch-capable audio loops
• MIDI editor for programming and editing MIDI tracks
• Automation, aftertouch, MIDI CC, and program change support
• Supports Audio and MIDI-compatible hardware
• Export your projects to Cubase, Google Drive, external hard drives, wireless flash drives, Dropbox, and more

As Cubasis 3 is one of the best Android DAWs, obviously it has some costs to download. You’ll have to pay $38.99 to download this legendary DAW for mobile devices.

• Cubasis 3 official website
• Cubasis 3 on Playstore

10. Caustic 3

Coustic 3 is another powerful music creation software for android and iOS devices. It is based on rack-mount synthesizers/samplers rigs so you will get several guitar and bass effect racks.

The interface is similar to a rack mount audio recording software such as reason etc. However, you can also record live audio with this android music-making app.

Here are the features you will get in Caustic 3.

• Effects rack supporting 2 effects per machine and 20+ effect types
• Dedicated mixer desk with global Delay/Reverb effects
• Master channel with parametric EQ and limiter
• Song sequencer
• 14 effect rack – Subsynth, PCMSynth, BassLine, BeatBox, PadSynth, 8BitSynthModular, Organ, Vocoder, FMSynth, KSSynth, SawSynth
• Supports automation
• Supports all uncompressed WAV files (8-16-24-32bit, any sampling rate).
• Class-compliant USB MIDI controllers can be connected via USB OTG cable

Caustic 3 is available for free to download on Google Playstore.

• Caustic 3 official website
• Caustic 3 on Playstore

11. G-Stomper Studio

Last but not least in our android music-making apps in G-Stomper Studio.

As from the name, it’s a guitar and bass VST rich app. But it’s also capable of recording and mixing any multitrack music.

The manufacturer claims that G-Stomper Studio is a perfect fit for electronic music producers who do frequent live concerts.

In G-Stomper Studio you will get a Step Sequencer based Drum Machine/Groovebox, Sampler, polyphonic and a monophonic Step Sequencer for melodies, Piano Keyboard, 24 Drum Pads, Virtual Analog Performance Synthesizer (VA-Beast), Effect Rack, Track Grid Sequencer for Beats, Master Section, Line Mixer, and Live Pattern/Song Arranger.

Let us see its full features.

• Ableton Link: You can play in sync with any Link-enabled app and/or Ableton Live
• Featured with Full round-trip MIDI integration (IN/OUT), Android 5+: USB (host), Android 6+: USB (host+peripheral) + Bluetooth (host)
• High-Quality 32bit Audio Engine
• 47+ Effect Types including Dynamic Processors, Resonant Filters, Distortions, Delays, Reverbs, Vocoders, etc
• Side Chain Support, Envelope Followers, Tempo sync, LFO, etc
• Real-Time Sample Modulation
• Supports uncompressed WAV or AIFF up to 64bit
• Full Motion Sequencing/Automation Support

You can buy G-Stomper Studio for just $12.99.

• G-Stomper Studio official website
• G-Stomper Studio on Playstore

Conclusion: Best DAWs For Android

The world is quickly adopting mobile devices so we can assume how mobile devices influence the music industry.

One thing is true that music-making apps are the future of music production.

In this article, you’ve learned about the top 11 best DAWs for android devices. All of them are good apps but I personally like Cubasis.

Now it’s your time to choose the one for you. Comment below and let me know which one you’ve chosen.

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