Heavy Brass is a professional virtual MIDI instrument for iPad, offering an innovative approach to modern brass sounds. It features meticulously sampled trumpet, trombone, and saxophone instruments across four distinct brass sections, delivering powerful and authentic tones suitable for both studio productions and live performances. The app supports advanced features like Audio Unit v3, Inter-App Audio, and Audiobus, allowing seamless integration with other music applications. With a wide range of articulations, customizable settings, and MIDI compatibility, Heavy Brass is an essential tool for musicians and producers seeking high-quality brass sounds on iOS devices.
Install Heavy Brass on your iPad from the App Store. Connect an external MIDI keyboard or controller via Lightning/USB cable or Bluetooth LE MIDI. Launch the app and select your desired instrument: trumpet, trombone, or saxophone. Choose from available sound categories: Singles, Switches, or Combis, to access various articulations and sections. Utilize the on-screen piano keyboard for input or connect your MIDI device to play. Adjust settings such as velocity response curve, master tuning, and scale tuning to customize your sound. Record and save your compositions in standard MIDI format using the built-in MIDI player/recorder. Integrate Heavy Brass with other iOS music apps via Audio Unit v3, Inter-App Audio, or Audiobus for enhanced functionality.