# Otamatone Studio > Change the sound of Otamatone! Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1476073618](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1476073618) ## Overview - **ID:** `id1476073618` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** CUBE Co., Ltd. - **Category:** Music - **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (50 ratings) - **Version:** 1.1.1 - **Last updated:** 2023-04-10 - **First published:** 2019-11-14 - **Size:** 89 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-26 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/otamatone-studio/id1476073618) - **Website:** [https://otamatone.jp/en/](https://otamatone.jp/en/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://otamatone.jp/en/lineup/otstudio/pp/](https://otamatone.jp/en/lineup/otstudio/pp/) ## Description Here comes Otamatone Studio, the official app for the note-shaped instrument Otamatone. Change your sound! -About the app Connect your Otamatone Techno or Otamatone neo to your iPhone or iPad, start Otamatone Studio and play your Otamatone with the sound of various instruments or jam along to built-in rhythms. We got rid of all the complexities of most available synthesizer simulations and created an app that even beginners will master. It’s really simple! Access all functions via a cute graphical interface that feels like your Otamatone called over a few friends for a basement jam. -Supported models ・Otamatone neo ・Otamatone Techno Caution- You will download a free version of the app. The complete set of features can be unlocked via in-app purchase. -Main features ●Different sounds Play your Otamatone with the sound of various instruments. Gather your friends and form a band! ・Instruments（Free Version） Otamatone / Electric Guitar / Alto Sax ・Instruments (Full Version) Otamatone / Electric Guitar / Alto Sax Violin / Flute / Synthesizer Trumpet / Drums / Cat Display method Tap the instrument icon on the right side of the main screen. ●Different scales With scales your performance will always sound spot on. Play like a pro without all the practicing! ・Scales（Free Version） Otamatone / 12 Tone / Minor Blues ・Scales (Full Version) Otamatone / 12 Tone / Minor Blues Minor / Major / Major Blues Whole Tone / Pentatonic / Japan Display method Tap the face of the Otamatone on the main screen. ●Effects You can alter your Otamatone’s sound with 3 kinds of effects. Push your performance to new heights! ・Reverb Ever wanted to sound like performing in a concert hall or a bathroom? Look no further! (Reverb is the only effect in the free version.) ・Delay Adds an echo to your sound. ・Distortion The trademark of any rock song. Sound like an electric guitar. Display method Tap the tail of the Otamatone on the main screen. ●Built-in rhythms You can choose between different rhythms to play along to. Be your own personal band! ・Rhythms (Free Version) Rock01 / Techno01 / Japan ・Rhythms (Full Version) Rock01 / Techno01 / Japan Rock02 / Samba / Salsa March / India / Happy Birthday Happy Birthday is a band arrangement. Surprise someone special to you by playing along to this tune on his/her birthday and you will certainly leave an impression! Display method Tap the rhythm icon on the main screen. ●Virtual keyboard No Otamatone at hand? Display the virtual keyboard and play with Otamatone Studio nevertheless. Even better The Otamatone on the main screen will move its mouth during your performance. It doesn’t get much cuter than that! Display method Tap the stem of the Otamatone on the main screen. Hold your smartphone sideways to improve playability. ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････････ ●Further instructions Further instructions can be found on the Otamatone website. Check it out! www.otamatone.jp/otstudio/en （C）MAYWA DENKI Produced by CUBE Co., Ltd. Powered by sonosaurus.com ## Rankings - #186,717 — Overall ## Review summary Top positives include cross-platform playability, a piano-style interface, Neo model compatibility, and a sound-to-noise feature. Key drawbacks are lack of support for the Deluxe model, issues with the Techno model, and reliability problems after iOS updates. Overall, the app shows promise but has device-specific reliability concerns. ### Pros - Cross-platform use, allowing play on iPad and in real-life form. - Piano-based interface, a characteristic users discover and appreciate. - Works well with the Neo Otamatone model. - Can map sounds to Otamatone-like noises, adding a playful output. ### Cons - Deluxe Otamatone model is not supported, causing compatibility issues. - Techno Otamatone model causes touchpad to be disabled or results in mic-driven playback, indicating inconsistent device compatibility. - Reliability can suffer after iOS updates, with reports of the app no longer working. ## Similar extensions and apps - [TinyTone](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6772552687) — 5.00 / 5 - [Aerophone mini Plus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1460557255) — 2.70 / 5 - [Keyboard Instrument Simulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1448130930) — 3.50 / 5 - [PocketTone - Retro Synth](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6777734137) — 2.00 / 5 - [Noisemusick](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id513770094) — 3.60 / 5 - [Mini Synthesizer for iPhone](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1126845803) — 4.50 / 5 - [Aerophone GO Plus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1396388923) — 2.60 / 5 - [Touchophone - Synthesizer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6760622221) - [Portable ORG PRO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1065624244) — 3.70 / 5 - [Synthesizer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id292398741) - [OSE - Music App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6793905449) — 4.80 / 5 - [SynthStation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id373969724) — 2.30 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1476073618)