Organize recordings in folders with custom covers

Dubnote lets you organize your recordings into folders, each with its own custom cover, so you can keep your song ideas tidy and easy to navigate.

Your music ideas stay structured and accessible, reducing clutter and helping you find what you need quickly.

Auto-split recordings into sections with on-device AI

The app uses on-device AI to automatically split your recordings into sections like verses, hooks, and riffs, making it easier to work with individual parts of a song.

You can quickly jump to specific parts of your recordings without manual editing, saving time during the creative process.

Tag key moments with emojis or notes for instant search

Dubnote allows you to tag important moments in your recordings with emojis or notes, making them instantly searchable.

You can find specific ideas or sections in seconds, even in a large library of recordings.

Record straight into notebooks from your home screen in stereo

You can start recording directly into notebooks from your home screen, capturing audio in stereo for high-quality sound.

Capturing a musical idea is quick and effortless, ensuring you never lose a moment of inspiration.

Transcribe lyrics with built-in speech-to-text

The app includes speech-to-text functionality that transcribes your lyrics as you record, so you can keep your words in sync with your music.

Your lyrics are automatically documented, making it easier to review and refine them later.

Detect BPM and monitor vocal pitch while recording

Dubnote detects the BPM of your recordings to keep your ideas DAW-ready, and includes a Vocal Pitch Monitor to help you stay in tune while recording.

You get useful musical data that helps you develop your ideas and maintain vocal accuracy.

• Organized Recording with AI-Powered FeaturesDubnote is a music recorder app that helps musicians capture and organize song ideas. It offers features like organizing recordings in folders with custom covers, auto-splitting recordings into sections (verses, hooks, riffs) using on-device AI, tagging key moments with emojis or notes, and recording in stereo directly from the home screen.
• Built-In Tools for SongwritersThe app includes built-in speech-to-text for transcribing lyrics, BPM detection to keep ideas DAW-ready, and a vocal pitch monitor while recording. These tools are designed to support musicians who write on the go.
• Privacy and Backup OptionsAll audio stays on the user's device, with optional iCloud backup. The app emphasizes user control over their ideas.
• Positive User FeedbackOne user review (Rrangat, 05/15/2025) states: 'My creative process actually feels under control now... Dubnote doesn’t just record your idea, it remembers it for you. It knows what instrument it is, sorts it, and makes it easy to come back and keep building.' Another review (Check depositer, 02/25/2025) mentions the app is 'much more organized than using voice memos and has more tools' and allows importing old voice memos.

• iCloud Backup May Not Restore After ReinstallA user review (Joe Virginia, Feb 9) reports that after deleting the app and reinstalling, their recordings were not restored despite having saved to iCloud. The user asks for suggestions on retrieval and questions why the iCloud option exists if it doesn't save songs.
• Potential Subscription Paywall and CrashesA user review (Likwid_Bloo, 08/12/2025) states that after reinstalling the app, the 'Free For Life' offer was no longer available, and playback appeared locked behind a subscription paywall with popups to upgrade. The user also experienced app crashes when using edit features and received no response from support.
• Mixed Reviews on Value Compared to Free AlternativesThe same review (Likwid_Bloo) claims Dubnote doesn't offer anything worthy that sets it apart from Voice Memos or other free recording apps, and suggests using free alternatives. The reviewer also notes that the company's voice-to-MIDI feature is already free in most DAWs.
• App Store Listing Shows 'Free · In-App Purchases'The App Store page lists Dubnote as 'Free · In-App Purchases,' but does not specify the exact pricing or subscription terms. Users should be aware that some features may require payment.

Songwriter Idea Bank

A solo songwriter can capture lyrical snippets and chord progressions on the bus, then later search by lyric phrase to flesh out full songs. Riffusion can then turn those ideas into quick mock‑ups.

Remote Production Team

A producer in Los Angeles records a drum loop, tags it, and shares the folder with a vocalist in Berlin, who adds vocal ideas directly to the same library.

Music Lesson Archive

Teachers record student performances, tag by skill level, and export PDFs of progress reports for parents.

Demo Reel Assembly

A freelance composer gathers short thematic ideas, then batch‑exports high‑quality WAVs to compile a portfolio demo reel.

Download Dubnote from the App Store and create a free account.

Record your first voice memo and let the AI suggest tags.

Enable multi‑device sync in Settings to link your iPad and Mac.

Export selected ideas as WAV files to your DAW project folder.