4Pockets.com

For musicians who make music on mobile devices, 4Pockets.com is known for audio apps and music-making tools, particularly for iOS. Its range has included synthesizers, samplers, effects, and recording or production utilities, bringing functions that might otherwise require desktop software to a phone or tablet. That makes the company relevant to performers and producers who want portable instruments or a compact music-making setup. The trade-off is the usual one for mobile production: a touch screen and a small device are less comfortable for detailed editing than a computer with dedicated controls. By our assessment, 4Pockets.com occupies a useful niche between simple music apps and full desktop production environments. The 4 in its name is simply part of the company name, not a measure of its catalogue or performance. Its tools are built around working directly on a mobile screen.