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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Unlimited pads

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

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

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

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

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

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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.”

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

“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!”

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

“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.”

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

★★★★★

“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.”

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

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

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.

Backpack Studio soundboard — Unlimited pagesA soundboard that grows with the show.

Backpack Studio pad controls — Precision controlsMake every pad perform exactly right.

NewBatch 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 in Backpack Studio — Remote guest roomsInvite, 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.

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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.

Reels from audio

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

Generate your sound

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

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.

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.

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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