Backpack Studio · iPhone & iPad

The live soundboard and podcast studio that goes anywhere.

Build your first soundboard in minutes—or record, mix, edit, stream, and publish a complete show. Approachable for beginners. Deep enough for professionals.

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Magic Edit · Backpack AIEdit audio like text—or just tell Backpack what to change. Explore AI tools

Backpack Studio soundboard running on an iPad

Live mix

Unlimited pads

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“This platform can get you podcasting with a quality output in about an hour.”

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“As a Radio/TV veteran, this is my secret weapon for instant audio!”

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“Backpack is so flexible as a podcasting device—and is crafted for the live performer rather than the perfectionist podcaster!”

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“I’m impressed with the new improvements to Backpack Studio.”

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“It’s wonderfully functional, creative, and simple.”

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“The best radio tool, podcast editor and live performance studio!”

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“Llevo años usándola: es estable, intuitiva y me facilita mis grabaciones diarias. Con las características de IA está mucho mejor.”

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“It is 100% accessible and I totally love it—and it’s fun to use for interviews, live streaming, and making recordings.”

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“The most user-friendly, complete recording app I have ever used. Recording, interviewing, sound editing—it’s all there!”

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“Fácil de usar, tiene todo lo necesario y la calidad del sonido es excelente.”

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“Powerful recording and streaming tools. You will not be disappointed.”

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“The noise gate is a lifesaver. Adding an iRig and a good dynamic mic yields excellent results.”

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“A Swiss Army Knife for podcasters and radio producers. Nothing comes close.”

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“I am cranking out recordings incredibly fast. It’s easy to use, fast, stable, and a great value.”

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“It’s easy to use. Files process quickly. Setting up carts is a breeze.”

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“Impresionante aplicación. Para podcast o radio, no encontrarás nada mejor.”

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“This is an amazing app! Now podcasting anywhere with all the bells and whistles!”

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“This has been my complete podcast studio for the last year, and it’s worked flawlessly.”

★★★★★

“This platform can get you podcasting with a quality output in about an hour.”

★★★★★

“As a Radio/TV veteran, this is my secret weapon for instant audio!”

★★★★★

“Backpack is so flexible as a podcasting device—and is crafted for the live performer rather than the perfectionist podcaster!”

★★★★★

“I’m impressed with the new improvements to Backpack Studio.”

★★★★★

“It’s wonderfully functional, creative, and simple.”

★★★★★

“The best radio tool, podcast editor and live performance studio!”

★★★★★

“Llevo años usándola: es estable, intuitiva y me facilita mis grabaciones diarias. Con las características de IA está mucho mejor.”

★★★★★

“It is 100% accessible and I totally love it—and it’s fun to use for interviews, live streaming, and making recordings.”

★★★★★

“The most user-friendly, complete recording app I have ever used. Recording, interviewing, sound editing—it’s all there!”

★★★★★

“Fácil de usar, tiene todo lo necesario y la calidad del sonido es excelente.”

★★★★★

“Powerful recording and streaming tools. You will not be disappointed.”

★★★★★

“The noise gate is a lifesaver. Adding an iRig and a good dynamic mic yields excellent results.”

★★★★★

“A Swiss Army Knife for podcasters and radio producers. Nothing comes close.”

★★★★★

“I am cranking out recordings incredibly fast. It’s easy to use, fast, stable, and a great value.”

★★★★★

“It’s easy to use. Files process quickly. Setting up carts is a breeze.”

★★★★★

“Impresionante aplicación. Para podcast o radio, no encontrarás nada mejor.”

★★★★★

“This is an amazing app! Now podcasting anywhere with all the bells and whistles!”

★★★★★

“This has been my complete podcast studio for the last year, and it’s worked flawlessly.”

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“I did one of my live radio shows from the Black Rock Desert—just me, my iPhone, headphones and a mic. It worked perfectly.”

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“Excellent. Check out my Barbells To Buddhas podcast using this app only.”

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“I cannot say enough good things about this app. This is worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars.”

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“I’ve used it on my iPhone for my podcast since 2020 and highly recommend it.”

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“I especially love Video Maker—it lets me create YouTube-ready videos from my music!”

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“This is an essential building block for getting started with a podcast.”

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“I have worked in broadcasting for more than 30 years and I just love this app. Highly recommended.”

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“I have been using this product for a couple of weeks now and it works flawlessly. Nice clear sound in the recordings.”

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“It’s given me everything I needed from a remote recording perspective. I use it often!”

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“I use this app for podcasts on my YouTube channel and for creating musical content. One of my favorite apps!”

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“A total game-changer if you are serious about podcasting on a professional level.”

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“Muy buena aplicación. Es fácil de usar, muy eficiente y tiene una interfaz muy adecuada para su uso.”

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“I love this app. I’ve been using it since I heard about it a long, long time ago. It is definitely worth what I paid for it.”

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“My favorite recording app—and best of all, it is fully accessible with VoiceOver.”

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“Just learning how to use this studio and having a great time. Pretty simple once you figure it out.”

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“This app makes professional-sounding recording so easy on the go. VoiceOver access makes it even better!”

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“La App de referencia para grabar voz, mezclando y editando en tiempo real. Ideal para podcasting o periodistas.”

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“An excellent way to record or stream audio productions with predefined elements on your mobile device.”

★★★★★

“I did one of my live radio shows from the Black Rock Desert—just me, my iPhone, headphones and a mic. It worked perfectly.”

★★★★★

“Excellent. Check out my Barbells To Buddhas podcast using this app only.”

★★★★★

“I cannot say enough good things about this app. This is worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars.”

★★★★★

“I’ve used it on my iPhone for my podcast since 2020 and highly recommend it.”

★★★★★

“I especially love Video Maker—it lets me create YouTube-ready videos from my music!”

★★★★★

“This is an essential building block for getting started with a podcast.”

★★★★★

“I have worked in broadcasting for more than 30 years and I just love this app. Highly recommended.”

★★★★★

“I have been using this product for a couple of weeks now and it works flawlessly. Nice clear sound in the recordings.”

★★★★★

“It’s given me everything I needed from a remote recording perspective. I use it often!”

★★★★★

“I use this app for podcasts on my YouTube channel and for creating musical content. One of my favorite apps!”

★★★★★

“A total game-changer if you are serious about podcasting on a professional level.”

★★★★★

“Muy buena aplicación. Es fácil de usar, muy eficiente y tiene una interfaz muy adecuada para su uso.”

★★★★★

“I love this app. I’ve been using it since I heard about it a long, long time ago. It is definitely worth what I paid for it.”

★★★★★

“My favorite recording app—and best of all, it is fully accessible with VoiceOver.”

★★★★★

“Just learning how to use this studio and having a great time. Pretty simple once you figure it out.”

★★★★★

“This app makes professional-sounding recording so easy on the go. VoiceOver access makes it even better!”

★★★★★

“La App de referencia para grabar voz, mezclando y editando en tiempo real. Ideal para podcasting o periodistas.”

★★★★★

“An excellent way to record or stream audio productions with predefined elements on your mobile device.”

Podcasts • Radio shows • Live events • Theatre • Church services • Workshops • Weddings • Stage management • Interviews • Mobile journalism • Audiobooks & voiceovers • DJ sets • Trivia nights • Sports announcing • Fitness classes • School assemblies • Corporate presentations • Gaming streams

01 / Soundboard

Every sound, exactly where you need it.

Load music, effects, cues, intros, outros, voice clips—or generate something new. Arrange them across unlimited pages and trigger them instantly during any production.

Import fast Batch-load sounds from Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or the free sound library.
Build your way Keep separate boards for shows, clients, venues, and events.
Control every pad Set trim, volume, looping, fades, colors, and playback behavior.

Scrolling Backpack Studio soundboard with multiple colored pads — Unlimited pagesA soundboard that grows with the show.

Backpack Studio sound pad editing and customization controls — Precision controlsMake every pad perform exactly right.

Batch importing sounds into Backpack Studio

New Batch import and file arranging

Easily import multiple files at once and drag to rearrange pads.

02 / Record & mix

A complete live studio in your hands.

Record studio-quality audio while mixing microphones and sound pads live. Bring in remote guests, stream the production, and keep a finished mix without a desk full of equipment.

Remote guests recording and streaming together in Backpack Studio on iPad — Remote guest rooms **Invite, record, and stream with guests from anywhere.**

LIVE

Mix as you perform

Balance the microphone, sound pads, and master output in real time.

AIR

Go live in one tap

Stream while recording and triggering your full soundboard.

PRO

Studio-quality engine

Compression, limiting, EQ, noise gating, ducking, and lossless formats.

Backpack AI

03 / Create, edit & publish

One recording. A finished episode—and a week of content.

Optional AI tools help you edit the audio, understand the conversation, create everything around the episode, and make brand-new sounds without leaving Backpack.

Magic Edit

Edit audio like text—or simply tell Backpack what to cut, clean up, or reshape. Your requested changes stay reversible while you listen and refine.

Transcripts + show notes

Transcribe the full recording, generate structured show notes and chapters, and keep the episode ready to search, copy, and publish.

AI-generated show notes and chapter timestamps shown on an iPhone

Reels from audio

Turn any highlight into a captioned reel, square video, or landscape clip with artwork—ready to share.

Creating a captioned social video reel from audio on an iPhone

Generate your sound

Describe an effect, musical bumper, or transition and add the result directly to a sound pad.

Generating original sound effects and musical bumpers with AI on an iPhone

Find highlights

Let Backpack surface the strongest moments in your recording, preview each clip, and turn the ones you choose into shareable audio or video.

Automatically discovered recording highlights shown on an iPhone

Designed for more people

Power shouldn’t come at the expense of access.

Backpack Studio has earned recognition from the AppleVis community for its thoughtful VoiceOver support. The interface includes custom rotor actions, Magic Tap support, and carefully localized labels and announcements.

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Go deeper

Guides, ideas, and production help.

Start here

The live soundboard and podcast studio that goes anywhere.

Every sound, exactly where you need it.

A complete live studio in your hands.

Mix as you perform

Go live in one tap

Studio-quality engine

One recording. A finished episode—and a week of content.

Magic Edit

Transcripts + show notes

Reels from audio

Generate your sound

Find highlights

Power shouldn’t come at the expense of access.

Guides, ideas, and production help.

Backpack Studio 101

Noise gates explained

Live streaming guide

Bluetooth mics suck on iOS