About bismark bs-16i
bismark bs-16i is a professional AUv3 SoundFont sampler for iOS and iPadOS. Use it as a powerful plug-in instrument inside your favorite DAWs. bs-16i is powered by a synthesizer engine adopted in professional and...
bismark bs-16i is a professional AUv3 SoundFont sampler for iOS and iPadOS. Use it as a powerful plug-in instrument inside your favorite DAWs. bs-16i is powered by a synthesizer engine adopted in professional and commercial audio equipment. With the optional Hi-Res Engine, it delivers extremely clean, low-noise sound using 100% floating-point audio processing. Load SoundFont (.sf2) and DLS libraries and access a vast collection of instruments. A General MIDI-compatible setup is included by default with "GeneralUser GS SoftSynth" by S. Christian Collins. AUv3 plug-in features: . Works as an AUv3 instrument in Logic Pro, GarageBand, AUM, and other compatible hosts . Automation-ready parameters . Designed for both iPhone and iPad workflows App features: . Scalable on-screen keyboard . Pitch bend wheel and CC controllers . Built-in SMF (Standard MIDI File) player . USB and Bluetooth MIDI support Connect external MIDI keyboards, controllers, and sequencers, or drive bs-16i from other apps using Virtual MIDI. Common (AUv3 and App) features: . 16-part multitimbral playback . Full support for standard MIDI messages . SoundFont, DLS, MIDI, and Scene files are managed in the “bs-16i” folder on iCloud Drive and automatically synced across all your iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene. Notes: . To load SoundFont or DLS files, sufficient free memory exceeding the file size is required. . This application collects the following information: device name, OS version, SoundFont/DLS file name, and Core MIDI interface name.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of bismark bs-16i since it was posted on our website on 2016-10-02 13:22:16.
The latest version is 5.1.4 and it was updated on 2026-10-12 17:31:35. See below the changes in each version.
bismark bs-16i version 5.1.4
Updated At: 2026-10-08
Changes: Version History Avoid noise on some devices with iOS 27 (App only) 5.1.4 Sep 15 Fixed an issue where parameters might not update (e.g., selects instrument not being reflected). 5.1.3 Jul 31 Some improvements for the UI issue 5.1.2 Jul 25 Improve file browsing 5.1.1 Jul 7 Scene export and import are now available.
The file extension is "*.bs16iScene".
Please note that the file paths for selected WaveTables and Songs within a Scene will always be relative to your Documents folder.
Also, they include some bug fixes and improvements. 5.1.0 Jun 17 Fixed an issue where apps could not load scenes generated by AUExtension. 5.0.7 May 4 Fix crashes of the AUv3 (Legacy version) 5.0.6 Feb 21 Improve file (WaveTable / Song) management 5.0.5 Feb 18 * Fixed an issue where "Adapt Coarse Tuning to Note Number" was not applied immediately in the app and the changed value was not used in AUv3. 5.0.4 Jan 19 Version 5.0.3
* Fix the crash that may occur when saving a scene* Fix offline bounce did not work in Logic Pro
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.3 Jan 6 Version 5.0.2
* Fix pitch bend range in AUv3
Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.2 12/29/2025 Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.1 12/28/2025 * Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0 12/24/2025 A possible fix for the issue that imported files were not shown. 4.7.4 04/20/2025 Improved app performance 4.7.3 06/25/2024 ・Possible fixes and improvements around file-browsing
・Change behavior of level meter 4.7.2 06/18/2024 ・Fix "iCloud Drive" file management issue on the latest OS versions
・Make `MasterTune` be set by the list, and expand the value range 4.7.1 05/04/2024 ・Support latest OS versions
・Improve latency
・Improve behavior of level meter UI
・Improve screen layout on iPhone
・Improve UI on macOS
・Change minimum support OS version to 14.0 4.7 11/26/2023 Fix AUv3's screen layout was not fully updated on LogicPro for iPad 4.6.2 06/13/2023 ・Improved `Coarse Tune` behavior. Please make sure that `Settings > Synthesizer > Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number` is enabled.
・As same as the App, AUv3's `Settings > Synthesizer` screen now handles `Master Tune`, `Use Breath Control as Expression`, and `Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number`.
・Fixed that a part of UI was not shown on some AUv3 hosts (GarageBand for iPhone, etc). 4.6.1 01/01/2023 * `Settings > Battery Saving` - Introduce the new battery saver feature. It monitors midi inputs when the app is in the background and stops the synthesizer if no MIDI inputs for the specified period. Of course, the synthesizer will be reverted when the app is moved to the foreground.
* Workaround for iOS / iPadOS 16 three-finger issue 4.6 10/14/2022 App
* Fix the crash on the `Settings > CoreMIDI` screen 4.5.5 05/22/2022 App
* Possible workaround for crashes on the `Library` screen
AUv3
* Fix that `Stay Open` did not work on the `Instrument` screen 4.5.4 04/20/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.3)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.3 03/24/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.2)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.2 03/14/2022
bismark bs-16i version 5.1.4
Updated At: 2026-09-17
Changes: Version History Avoid noise on some devices with iOS 27 (App only) 5.1.4 1d ago Fixed an issue where parameters might not update (e.g., selects instrument not being reflected). 5.1.3 Jul 31 Some improvements for the UI issue 5.1.2 Jul 25 Improve file browsing 5.1.1 Jul 7 Scene export and import are now available.
The file extension is "*.bs16iScene".
Please note that the file paths for selected WaveTables and Songs within a Scene will always be relative to your Documents folder.
Also, they include some bug fixes and improvements. 5.1.0 Jun 17 Fixed an issue where apps could not load scenes generated by AUExtension. 5.0.7 May 4 Fix crashes of the AUv3 (Legacy version) 5.0.6 Feb 21 Improve file (WaveTable / Song) management 5.0.5 Feb 18 * Fixed an issue where "Adapt Coarse Tuning to Note Number" was not applied immediately in the app and the changed value was not used in AUv3. 5.0.4 Jan 19 Version 5.0.3
* Fix the crash that may occur when saving a scene* Fix offline bounce did not work in Logic Pro
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.3 Jan 6 Version 5.0.2
* Fix pitch bend range in AUv3
Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.2 12/29/2025 Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.1 12/28/2025 * Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0 12/24/2025 A possible fix for the issue that imported files were not shown. 4.7.4 04/20/2025 Improved app performance 4.7.3 06/25/2024 ・Possible fixes and improvements around file-browsing
・Change behavior of level meter 4.7.2 06/18/2024 ・Fix "iCloud Drive" file management issue on the latest OS versions
・Make `MasterTune` be set by the list, and expand the value range 4.7.1 05/04/2024 ・Support latest OS versions
・Improve latency
・Improve behavior of level meter UI
・Improve screen layout on iPhone
・Improve UI on macOS
・Change minimum support OS version to 14.0 4.7 11/26/2023 Fix AUv3's screen layout was not fully updated on LogicPro for iPad 4.6.2 06/13/2023 ・Improved `Coarse Tune` behavior. Please make sure that `Settings > Synthesizer > Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number` is enabled.
・As same as the App, AUv3's `Settings > Synthesizer` screen now handles `Master Tune`, `Use Breath Control as Expression`, and `Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number`.
・Fixed that a part of UI was not shown on some AUv3 hosts (GarageBand for iPhone, etc). 4.6.1 01/01/2023 * `Settings > Battery Saving` - Introduce the new battery saver feature. It monitors midi inputs when the app is in the background and stops the synthesizer if no MIDI inputs for the specified period. Of course, the synthesizer will be reverted when the app is moved to the foreground.
* Workaround for iOS / iPadOS 16 three-finger issue 4.6 10/14/2022 App
* Fix the crash on the `Settings > CoreMIDI` screen 4.5.5 05/22/2022 App
* Possible workaround for crashes on the `Library` screen
AUv3
* Fix that `Stay Open` did not work on the `Instrument` screen 4.5.4 04/20/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.3)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.3 03/24/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.2)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.2 03/14/2022
bismark bs-16i version 5.1.3
Updated At: 2026-09-10
Changes: Version History Fixed an issue where parameters might not update (e.g., selects instrument not being reflected). 5.1.3 Jul 31 Some improvements for the UI issue 5.1.2 Jul 25 Improve file browsing 5.1.1 Jul 7 Scene export and import are now available.
The file extension is "*.bs16iScene".
Please note that the file paths for selected WaveTables and Songs within a Scene will always be relative to your Documents folder.
Also, they include some bug fixes and improvements. 5.1.0 Jun 17 Fixed an issue where apps could not load scenes generated by AUExtension. 5.0.7 May 4 Fix crashes of the AUv3 (Legacy version) 5.0.6 Feb 21 Improve file (WaveTable / Song) management 5.0.5 Feb 18 * Fixed an issue where "Adapt Coarse Tuning to Note Number" was not applied immediately in the app and the changed value was not used in AUv3. 5.0.4 Jan 19 Version 5.0.3
* Fix the crash that may occur when saving a scene* Fix offline bounce did not work in Logic Pro
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.3 Jan 6 Version 5.0.2
* Fix pitch bend range in AUv3
Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.2 12/29/2025 Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.1 12/28/2025 * Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0 12/24/2025 A possible fix for the issue that imported files were not shown. 4.7.4 04/20/2025 Improved app performance 4.7.3 06/25/2024 ・Possible fixes and improvements around file-browsing
・Change behavior of level meter 4.7.2 06/18/2024 ・Fix "iCloud Drive" file management issue on the latest OS versions
・Make `MasterTune` be set by the list, and expand the value range 4.7.1 05/04/2024 ・Support latest OS versions
・Improve latency
・Improve behavior of level meter UI
・Improve screen layout on iPhone
・Improve UI on macOS
・Change minimum support OS version to 14.0 4.7 11/26/2023 Fix AUv3's screen layout was not fully updated on LogicPro for iPad 4.6.2 06/13/2023 ・Improved `Coarse Tune` behavior. Please make sure that `Settings > Synthesizer > Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number` is enabled.
・As same as the App, AUv3's `Settings > Synthesizer` screen now handles `Master Tune`, `Use Breath Control as Expression`, and `Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number`.
・Fixed that a part of UI was not shown on some AUv3 hosts (GarageBand for iPhone, etc). 4.6.1 01/01/2023 * `Settings > Battery Saving` - Introduce the new battery saver feature. It monitors midi inputs when the app is in the background and stops the synthesizer if no MIDI inputs for the specified period. Of course, the synthesizer will be reverted when the app is moved to the foreground.
* Workaround for iOS / iPadOS 16 three-finger issue 4.6 10/14/2022 App
* Fix the crash on the `Settings > CoreMIDI` screen 4.5.5 05/22/2022 App
* Possible workaround for crashes on the `Library` screen
AUv3
* Fix that `Stay Open` did not work on the `Instrument` screen 4.5.4 04/20/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.3)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.3 03/24/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.2)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.2 03/14/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.1 02/21/2022
bismark bs-16i version 5.1.1
Updated At: 2026-07-23
Changes: Version History Improve file browsing 5.1.1 Jul 7 Scene export and import are now available.
The file extension is "*.bs16iScene".
Please note that the file paths for selected WaveTables and Songs within a Scene will always be relative to your Documents folder.
Also, they include some bug fixes and improvements. 5.1.0 Jun 17 Fixed an issue where apps could not load scenes generated by AUExtension. 5.0.7 May 4 Fix crashes of the AUv3 (Legacy version) 5.0.6 Feb 21 Improve file (WaveTable / Song) management 5.0.5 Feb 18 * Fixed an issue where "Adapt Coarse Tuning to Note Number" was not applied immediately in the app and the changed value was not used in AUv3. 5.0.4 Jan 19 Version 5.0.3
* Fix the crash that may occur when saving a scene* Fix offline bounce did not work in Logic Pro
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.3 Jan 6 Version 5.0.2
* Fix pitch bend range in AUv3
Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.2 12/29/2025 Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.1 12/28/2025 * Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0 12/24/2025 A possible fix for the issue that imported files were not shown. 4.7.4 04/20/2025 Improved app performance 4.7.3 06/25/2024 ・Possible fixes and improvements around file-browsing
・Change behavior of level meter 4.7.2 06/18/2024 ・Fix "iCloud Drive" file management issue on the latest OS versions
・Make `MasterTune` be set by the list, and expand the value range 4.7.1 05/04/2024 ・Support latest OS versions
・Improve latency
・Improve behavior of level meter UI
・Improve screen layout on iPhone
・Improve UI on macOS
・Change minimum support OS version to 14.0 4.7 11/26/2023 Fix AUv3's screen layout was not fully updated on LogicPro for iPad 4.6.2 06/13/2023 ・Improved `Coarse Tune` behavior. Please make sure that `Settings > Synthesizer > Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number` is enabled.
・As same as the App, AUv3's `Settings > Synthesizer` screen now handles `Master Tune`, `Use Breath Control as Expression`, and `Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number`.
・Fixed that a part of UI was not shown on some AUv3 hosts (GarageBand for iPhone, etc). 4.6.1 01/01/2023 * `Settings > Battery Saving` - Introduce the new battery saver feature. It monitors midi inputs when the app is in the background and stops the synthesizer if no MIDI inputs for the specified period. Of course, the synthesizer will be reverted when the app is moved to the foreground.
* Workaround for iOS / iPadOS 16 three-finger issue 4.6 10/14/2022 App
* Fix the crash on the `Settings > CoreMIDI` screen 4.5.5 05/22/2022 App
* Possible workaround for crashes on the `Library` screen
AUv3
* Fix that `Stay Open` did not work on the `Instrument` screen 4.5.4 04/20/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.3)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.3 03/24/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.2)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.2 03/14/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.1 02/21/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5 02/19/2022 App:
・Fix that Scenes for AUv3 were not migrated on starting to use iCloud drive.
AUv3:
・CAUTION: Changed the identifier of bs-16i AUv3 from version 4.2. The settings of this AUv3 will not be taken over automatically and migration should be required. Please refer https://www.bismark.jp/bs-16i-important-notice for details. 4.2.2 05/06/2021
bismark bs-16i version 5.1.0
Updated At: 2026-07-05
Changes: Version History Scene export and import are now available.
The file extension is "*.bs16iScene".
Please note that the file paths for selected WaveTables and Songs within a Scene will always be relative to your Documents folder.
Also, they include some bug fixes and improvements. 5.1.0 Jun 17 Fixed an issue where apps could not load scenes generated by AUExtension. 5.0.7 May 4 Fix crashes of the AUv3 (Legacy version) 5.0.6 Feb 21 Improve file (WaveTable / Song) management 5.0.5 Feb 18 * Fixed an issue where "Adapt Coarse Tuning to Note Number" was not applied immediately in the app and the changed value was not used in AUv3. 5.0.4 Jan 19 Version 5.0.3
* Fix the crash that may occur when saving a scene* Fix offline bounce did not work in Logic Pro
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.3 Jan 6 Version 5.0.2
* Fix pitch bend range in AUv3
Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.2 12/29/2025 Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.1 12/28/2025 * Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0 12/24/2025 A possible fix for the issue that imported files were not shown. 4.7.4 04/20/2025 Improved app performance 4.7.3 06/25/2024 ・Possible fixes and improvements around file-browsing
・Change behavior of level meter 4.7.2 06/18/2024 ・Fix "iCloud Drive" file management issue on the latest OS versions
・Make `MasterTune` be set by the list, and expand the value range 4.7.1 05/04/2024 ・Support latest OS versions
・Improve latency
・Improve behavior of level meter UI
・Improve screen layout on iPhone
・Improve UI on macOS
・Change minimum support OS version to 14.0 4.7 11/26/2023 Fix AUv3's screen layout was not fully updated on LogicPro for iPad 4.6.2 06/13/2023 ・Improved `Coarse Tune` behavior. Please make sure that `Settings > Synthesizer > Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number` is enabled.
・As same as the App, AUv3's `Settings > Synthesizer` screen now handles `Master Tune`, `Use Breath Control as Expression`, and `Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number`.
・Fixed that a part of UI was not shown on some AUv3 hosts (GarageBand for iPhone, etc). 4.6.1 01/01/2023 * `Settings > Battery Saving` - Introduce the new battery saver feature. It monitors midi inputs when the app is in the background and stops the synthesizer if no MIDI inputs for the specified period. Of course, the synthesizer will be reverted when the app is moved to the foreground.
* Workaround for iOS / iPadOS 16 three-finger issue 4.6 10/14/2022 App
* Fix the crash on the `Settings > CoreMIDI` screen 4.5.5 05/22/2022 App
* Possible workaround for crashes on the `Library` screen
AUv3
* Fix that `Stay Open` did not work on the `Instrument` screen 4.5.4 04/20/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.3)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.3 03/24/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.2)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.2 03/14/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.1 02/21/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5 02/19/2022 App:
・Fix that Scenes for AUv3 were not migrated on starting to use iCloud drive.
AUv3:
・CAUTION: Changed the identifier of bs-16i AUv3 from version 4.2. The settings of this AUv3 will not be taken over automatically and migration should be required. Please refer https://www.bismark.jp/bs-16i-important-notice for details. 4.2.2 05/06/2021 App:
・Improve stability on receiving MIDI messages from CoreMIDI Inputs
・Fix VirtualMIDI feature might not work
AUv3:
・CAUTION: Changed the identifier of bs-16i AUv3 from version 4.2. The settings of this AUv3 will not be taken over automatically and migration should be required. Please refer https://www.bismark.jp/bs-16i-important-notice for details. 4.2.1 04/21/2021
bismark bs-16i version 5.0.7
Updated At: 2026-05-27
Changes: Version History Fixed an issue where apps could not load scenes generated by AUExtension. 5.0.7 May 4 Fix crashes of the AUv3 (Legacy version) 5.0.6 Feb 21 Improve file (WaveTable / Song) management 5.0.5 Feb 18 * Fixed an issue where "Adapt Coarse Tuning to Note Number" was not applied immediately in the app and the changed value was not used in AUv3. 5.0.4 Jan 19 Version 5.0.3
* Fix the crash that may occur when saving a scene* Fix offline bounce did not work in Logic Pro
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.3 Jan 6 Version 5.0.2
* Fix pitch bend range in AUv3
Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.2 12/29/2025 Version 5.0.1
* Fix index #8 or later of scene assignment did not work correctly
Version 5.0
* Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0.1 12/28/2025 * Add Compressor effect as a new In-App Purchase option. You can try it before purchasing by choosing "Scenes > Compressor Demo".
* Now iCloud Drive and local storage can be selected for each Scene.
* Now files in iCloud Drive are automatically downloaded to your device when they are required.
* Update and fully compatible with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26. Especially, flexible windowing is enabled on iPad.
* No longer supports Inter-App Audio and Audio Bus
* AUv3 is fully redesigned to support 16 multi-timbral and load multiple wave tables at once. Therefore, the new AUv3 can use Scenes created in the app.
* The existing AUv3 remains, but it is renamed to "bs-16i legacy" and becomes deprecated. 5.0 12/24/2025 A possible fix for the issue that imported files were not shown. 4.7.4 04/20/2025 Improved app performance 4.7.3 06/25/2024 ・Possible fixes and improvements around file-browsing
・Change behavior of level meter 4.7.2 06/18/2024 ・Fix "iCloud Drive" file management issue on the latest OS versions
・Make `MasterTune` be set by the list, and expand the value range 4.7.1 05/04/2024 ・Support latest OS versions
・Improve latency
・Improve behavior of level meter UI
・Improve screen layout on iPhone
・Improve UI on macOS
・Change minimum support OS version to 14.0 4.7 11/26/2023 Fix AUv3's screen layout was not fully updated on LogicPro for iPad 4.6.2 06/13/2023 ・Improved `Coarse Tune` behavior. Please make sure that `Settings > Synthesizer > Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number` is enabled.
・As same as the App, AUv3's `Settings > Synthesizer` screen now handles `Master Tune`, `Use Breath Control as Expression`, and `Adapt Coarse Tune to Note Number`.
・Fixed that a part of UI was not shown on some AUv3 hosts (GarageBand for iPhone, etc). 4.6.1 01/01/2023 * `Settings > Battery Saving` - Introduce the new battery saver feature. It monitors midi inputs when the app is in the background and stops the synthesizer if no MIDI inputs for the specified period. Of course, the synthesizer will be reverted when the app is moved to the foreground.
* Workaround for iOS / iPadOS 16 three-finger issue 4.6 10/14/2022 App
* Fix the crash on the `Settings > CoreMIDI` screen 4.5.5 05/22/2022 App
* Possible workaround for crashes on the `Library` screen
AUv3
* Fix that `Stay Open` did not work on the `Instrument` screen 4.5.4 04/20/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.3)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.3 03/24/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`* Possible crash workaround (version 4.5.2)
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.2 03/14/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5.1 02/21/2022 App
* Improve Scenes feature
* Save screen layout (Keyboard / Mixer / Keyboard + Mixer) inside Scenes
* Switch Scenes seamlessly
* Switch Scenes by buttons on the screen (iPad/macOS only)
* Switch Scenes by program changes receipt from CoreMIDI input
* Improve UI Layout especially for large screen device (including macOS)
* Effect UI (Reverb / Chorus / Delay)
* Add `Settings > Synthesizer > Master Tune`
auv3
* Improve UI Layout 4.5 02/19/2022 App:
・Fix that Scenes for AUv3 were not migrated on starting to use iCloud drive.
AUv3:
・CAUTION: Changed the identifier of bs-16i AUv3 from version 4.2. The settings of this AUv3 will not be taken over automatically and migration should be required. Please refer https://www.bismark.jp/bs-16i-important-notice for details. 4.2.2 05/06/2021 App:
・Improve stability on receiving MIDI messages from CoreMIDI Inputs
・Fix VirtualMIDI feature might not work
AUv3:
・CAUTION: Changed the identifier of bs-16i AUv3 from version 4.2. The settings of this AUv3 will not be taken over automatically and migration should be required. Please refer https://www.bismark.jp/bs-16i-important-notice for details. 4.2.1 04/21/2021 App:
・Fix adding/removing CoreMIDI device might be not recognized
AUv3:
・CAUTION: Changed the identifier of bs-16i AUv3.
・The settings of this AUv3 will not be taken over automatically and migration should be required.
・Please refer https://www.bismark.jp/bs-16i-important-notice for details. 4.2 04/15/2021
bismark bs-16i version 5.0.6
Updated At: 2026-02-21
Changes: Fix crashes of the AUv3 (Legacy version)
bismark bs-16i version 4.7.4
Updated At: 2025-04-20
Changes: Apr 20, 2025
Version 4.7.4
A possible fix for the issue that imported files were not shown.
bismark bs-16i version 4.7.3
Updated At: 2024-06-25
Changes: Jun 25, 2024
Version 4.7.3
Improved app performance
bismark bs-16i version 4.7.2
Updated At: 2024-06-18
Changes: Jun 18, 2024
Version 4.7.2
・Possible fixes and improvements around file-browsing
・Change behavior of level meter
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