Dexed Synth User Reviews

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Can’t get out of files when in Cubasis

Been using the VST version of this for years and it rocks, this port has some serious issues that need fixing. For instance when using it in Cubasis as an audio unit, when I hit cart and then start browsing the folders and pick a cart there is no way to get back to the synth editing parameters. I hope this gets fixed because this Dexed IOS port sounds great like the VST. I have old school Yamaha FM synths like my TG77 .. but with Dexed VST they just collect dust, and now I’m trying to transition away from my desktop computers to iPads only. Please please don’t abandon this iOS port guys! Big time thanks in advance!
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Crashing iPad Air 2

I gave Dexed 3 stars because I’m a long-time fan of the company and have enjoyed the Mac OS version. But it currently crashes my iPad Air 2 after a few seconds. Will come back to reconsider rating once more bugs are fixed.

Love that the developer allows iPhone use

Dexed VST is amazing and I’m sure this runs well on an iPad. But since I don’t have a working iPad at the moment I love that the app is allowed to work on iPhone. Granted there’s a lot of scrolling around on a small screen but it’s better than not being permitted to run at all. I appreciate having the choice, as I’m sure others do too.

And it sounds great and has an unprecedented patch library for any iOS synth.
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Buggy - Crashes

I have used the desktop version, so it made sense to try the iPad version. Currently on iOS it is buggy and not stable. I am certain it will improve through, hopefully.

Unusable

Terrible interface, crashes all the time, sounds while okay when works simply too quiet compared to every other synth

Very prone to crashing

Until it’s more stable I wouldn’t default to this for live playing.

Tons of features, but crashes often

I am an experienced iOS synth user, and am familiar with classic FM synthesis mechanics. This app is based on a classic desktop tool, but currently it is nearly unusable on a 3 year old iPad with tons of storage. Basic patch browsing and note playing via iPad screen causes repeated crashes. Even babying it doesn’t help!
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Crashes all the time with this last update

Most of the time you click on cart it crashes... please fix it!

Great DX Emulator

Been using it on PC for a while, Bought it immediately, same great engine same great sounds! My only suggestion would be to add an option to zoom the interface in AUv3 mode so it’s easier to get around using it in AUM

An fm synth with a huge patch library

The interface works fine on a 3rd generation iPad 12.9" and fills the whole screen in both landscape and portrait. It is pixilated and I hope the developer polishes it up.
It is great to have all the synth's settings displayed at once and only one other iOS app shows as much.
The most similar app is KQ Dixie which has a similarly complete but much less busy interface and is a much more polished app with a better keyboard. However, Dexed includes a huge patch library which KQ lacks. I have not had a chance to compare the sound of the two apps.
Hopefully, Dexed's developer Wil continue to improve it.
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