5 music recording & playback apps that keep the beat

Every song starts with something: a vocal line, a killer riff or beat, or even a single phrase. Capture your creativity with this selection of music-recording apps.

Voloco is all about recording, enhancing, and changing up vocals, with an emphasis on electronic and other beat-heavy musical styles. After importing a track, easily separate vocals from instruments and apply a wide variety of effects, from subtle correction to cool robotic sounds.

Dolby On has a minimal set of features, but what it does, it does with style. Using Dolby Labs' powerful audio processing, capture clear audio nearly anywhere. Record live performances or podcasts without external microphones, then add studio-quality effects. Or capture recordings on the go to sample and manipulate in the studio.

Why sing into your hairbrush alone? Take the virtual stage and use Smule to record and share your best karaoke performances, create duets, or listen to other users' best songs. Choose your favorites out of a gigantic selection of worldwide hits. Worried about your vocal skills? Use the onscreen pitch guide and tutorials to up your singing game.

Not just a music-production app, Rapchat is a social platform for rap and hip-hop music makers. Record audio, experiment with beats and effects, and get studio-grade sound with the power of AI. Use beats for inspiration and join exclusive contests and freestyle challenges to show off your skills.

This music-creation platform includes a social media feed that helps you meet potential collaborators around the world. The virtual music studio features a colorful, tile-based interface and an extensive suite of tools for recording, mastering, and collaborating with up to 50 people.