01Begin
Start with a blank song
PIXL, NOVA, and BAM are ready to play, with zero notes waiting for you.
A tiny music studio for iPad
Make your first beat.
Start with a blank song, make a beat, add a melody, and turn your idea into a whole song.
iPad only · iPadOS 18+ · A12 or later
7-day free trial then one permanent unlock · no subscription
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01Start blank
02Make one move at a time
03Keep what you make
How a song starts
Make something. Then make it yours.
Neon Arcade gives you a clear first step and plenty of ways to change it. You choose what happens next.
02Generate
Ask for a beat or melody
Press Generate beat on BAM or Generate notes on a melodic Machine. Change anything you like.
03Arrange
Build it Stage by Stage
Copy a Stage, add a new idea, and make a song that moves from one section to the next.
Illustrated workflow
STAGE 01 16
BAMDRUMS
PIXLMELODY
NOVATEXTURE
A simple pattern view keeps the musical idea in front of you.
The studio
Six Machines. Six ways to hear an idea.
Browse sounds by what they feel like, turn a few friendly knobs, and let the music lead.
PIXLCHIP
Bright little melodies
Crisp tones that make a tune pop.
NOVASYNTH
Wide, moving color
Smooth sounds for a bigger sky.
BAMDRUMS
Beats with a bounce
Make a groove one step at a time.
BASSLOW END
Give it a foundation
Low notes that help the song land.
KEYSKEYS
Familiar, warm notes
Bring piano and electric keys along.
BELLSBELLS
A little sparkle
Bright accents for the spaces between.
Pick a direction
Six Vibes, one you.
Vibes guide the next generated idea. Try one, listen, and switch whenever you want.
Chiptune
Synthwave
Lo-fi
Pop
House
Hip-hop
Listen first
Hear a tiny loop
A small browser-made beat. Press play when you are ready.
Walkthrough
See a song come together.
Start with a blank Stage, make a beat, and share the loop.
Music made in Neon Arcade
Room to play
Easy choices. Real music.
The first hour should feel like making music, not reading a manual. Every tool has a clear job and a useful next step.
See common questionsGenerate, then edit
Make a starting beat or melody and change the notes yourself.
Stay in the key
Scale lock, CHORD, and ARP help notes work together.
Shape the sound
Choose a Sound, turn friendly controls, and add Stickers for character.
Keep and share it
Autosave your work, then share song audio, a Stage loop, or an editable song file.
For families
A creative place to start.
Neon Arcade is designed for ages 9–12 and music novices. There is no account to make, no advertising, and no pressure to get it right the first time.
✓ Songs stay on the iPad
✓ No microphone recording
✓ Sharing is always deliberate
When you are ready
Try the whole studio for seven days.
After the trial, existing songs stay available to open, play, save, and share as editable song files. One permanent unlock keeps editing, new songs, recording, and WAV export open. No subscription.
Available now on iPad
Get it on the App Store
Questions, answered
Good to know before you play.
Short answers for first-time music makers and the grown-ups nearby.
What happens when the seven-day trial ends?
You can still open, play, save, and share your existing songs as editable .neon files. Editing, making a new song, recording, and WAV export need the one-time unlock.
Does Neon Arcade record from the microphone?
No. Note recording captures pad performance inside the app. Neon Arcade does not ask for microphone permission.
Can I share what I make?
Yes. Use Apple's share sheet to send song audio, a repeating Stage loop, or an editable Neon Arcade song file. Sharing only happens when you choose it.
Which iPads can run it?
Neon Arcade is made for iPad, with iPadOS 18 or later and an A12 Bionic chip or later. It is not an iPhone app.
Is there a subscription?
No. There is a free seven-day trial followed by one permanent unlock. The current price is shown in the App Store listing.
Does it need an account or send songs to the cloud?
No account is required. Songs are local documents on your iPad; Neon Arcade has no advertising, third-party analytics, or developer-operated song upload.