# Addictive Pro — Dynamic Wavetable Synthesizer

> Dynamic wavetable synthesizer for complex sound design and musical creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Harry Gohs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addictive-pro/id1130398188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644)
- Category: Music
- Price: $5.99 (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addictive-pro/id1130398188/reviews.md

## What is Addictive Pro?

The hybrid synthesis algorithm on which Addictive Pro is based provides you with efficient means for easy control of complex sounds far beyond usual sound synthesis methods:

Addictive Pro provides you a with unique form of Wavetable oscillators. These Wavetables are generated from the harmonic content and the free digital filter structure entered by the user.

The sound of up to 12 of this Wavetable oscillators is then further refined with a classic analog filter available in several 24dB and 12dB forms.

For the optional noise part of the sound you can use the same sophisticated digital filter struct as for the wavetable oscillators allowing for a vast variety of ever changing noisescapes.

The intelligent sound and rhythm randomizer can be applied to different sound aspects separately for really useful sound design and inspiration.

A four part polyrhythm Arpeggiator creates complex rhythmical structures with a touch of a finger.

Features:

Hybrid synthesis engine

• Wavetable spectrum synthesis
• Noise spectrum synthesis
• Virtual Analog synthesis
• FM and Ringmodulation synthesis

Synthesizer details

• Twelve wavetable spectrum oscillators per voice.
• Morphing between two wave/filter sets.
• Waves contain up to 256 partials.
• Hand drawn filter structure.
• Spectral noise generator using hand drawn filter structure.
• Ten major sound parameters each with independent poly LFO and envelope modulators.
• Real time parameter control using two X/Y touch pads, the tilt sensors of the iPad and MIDI Controllers. 
• Monophonic or polyphonic with up to 16 voices.
• 300 factory presets, unlimited user presets can be shared. 

Effect section

• Seven studio standard effects concurrently usable: 
• Oversampled distortion with four different algorithms for antialiased sound.
• Low / High equalizer
• 8 pole analog Phaser
• Flanger
• Four line chorus
• Stereo/Ping-Pong delay with glitch free delay time change.
• Hi end reverberation unit.
 
Four part Polyrhythm Arpeggiator

• Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps. 
• Can trigger single notes and chords.
• Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability.
• Factory arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible.
• For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order

Global

• Play melodies live with the onscreen keyboard. Unique drag function for slides and vibrato.
• AudioUnit Instrument
• Audiobus 2 with state saving
• Inter App Audio
• Ableton Link support
• Can use CoreMIDI compatible MIDI Keyboard.
• Select from dozens of scales and play them with scale optimized keyboard layout.
• Audio recorder with share function.
• Share user presets.
• Support for virtual MIDI input connections.
• Multichannel MIDI Learn for external MIDI controllers.
• Ableton Link compatible.
• MIDI Tempo sync. Start/Stop Arpeggio.
• MIDI bank/program change.
• Import function for Addictive Synth presets.
• File sharing of presets via iTunes possible

## Key features

- Hybrid synthesis engine
- Wavetable spectrum synthesis
- Virtual Analog synthesis
- Polyrhythm Arpeggiator
- Real-time parameter control
- Studio-standard effects section
- AudioUnit Instrument support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addictive-pro/id1130398188/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and Elegant

*2025-01-27, version 1.6.0*

I am a big fan of interface design. One of the things I often ask when testing is a simple feature at the front of the interface with the ability to go to the full interface for deep instrument programming.
Addictive Pro uses additive synthesis. Its interface is simple and results driven. Sound quality is excellent and varied. For such a simple synthesizer you get substantial timbral changes when programming. There are a healthy amount of patches available, which make it easy to tweak for first timers and people not familiar with how additive works or how VirSyn addresses. It’s an excellent way to get into additive synthesis alone. I think cube and cube pro do a better job and are even more programmable with even more patches. However, if it’s something that you’re concerned about this is a simple and fun way to connect with additive synthesis.

### 1/5 — Latest update crashes on launch

*2022-11-13*

I just installed the latest update v1.5.1 of Addictive Pro on my iPad Air, which has iOS 9.3.5, and now it crashes on launch. Was working fine before the update. Please fix.
(I have not updated iOS on this iPad as I have an important app installed which will not work with iOS 10 or above.)

### 1/5 — Stop working on 32 bit

*2022-11-07, version 1.5.1*

Application stop working on 32 Bit ipad

### 2/5 — Mise à jours 2022

*2022-03-31, version 1.5.1*

Ne fonctionne pas sur mon iPad votre nouvelle mise a jours sur  iOS 9.3.6.

### 4/5 — Audio unit sample rate problem

*2021-12-01, version 1.5.0*

When you use it as audio unit (tested with Cubase/KeyStage) then it will play in wrong tune. Issue: IpadPro with 48khz Audio, as standalone app Addictive is correcting from 44.1 kHz to 48 kHz, but inside AudioUnit it will use 44.1 and therefore the actual note is off / out of correct tune by almost a semi tone. Not useable together with other AudioUnits … or I do not find where to correct. Using an external Audio interface at 44.1 kHz all is fine … but standard now is 48kHz (also when using IPad alone). Sounds are amazing so would be great if that glitch could be fixed

### 1/5 — Keine Rechnung von Apple-Keine Stornierung möglich

*2021-11-30, version 1.5.0*

Achtung! Keine Rückgabe möglich!

### 4/5 — MysticMusician

*2020-11-09, version 1.5.0*

I have problems using this app in iMPC pro 2. It use to load up in the iMPC pro 2 before my locked and restored back to factory settings. What procedure can I use to fix that problem in order for me to use it in iMPC pro 2

### 5/5 — Amazing Synth

*2018-12-23, version 1.4.3*

Nothing short of one of the best synth on the app store! All Virsyn apps are up there with the best. Addictive Pro like the names implies is addictive. Making some wicked stuff with this!

### 3/5 — Why does it keep quitting?

*2018-06-14, version 1.4.1*

When I use this app on GarageBand, for some reason it keeps quitting. If you fix this bug again, then I will give it five stars. I like the synths though.

### 5/5 — Einzigartiges Ding

*2018-06-05, version 1.4.1*

Der Klang ist unglaublich vielfältig und tief.
Leider ist es schwierig, zielgerichtet an etwas heranzugehen, man muss sich auf die Zufallsfunktion verlassen und warten, bis das richtige Ergebnis vorbeikommt.
Der Arpeggiator ist der Hammer.

Hier ist meine Wunschliste:
1. Undo/History
2. MIDI out (der Arpeggiator ist klasse)
3. Preset Knöpfe im Arpeggiator (4/Track) for Performances
4. Save Snapshots (eine Art History)
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.
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## Frequently asked questions about Addictive Pro

### What kind of synthesis does Addictive Pro offer?

Addictive Pro features a hybrid synthesis engine that includes wavetable spectrum synthesis, noise spectrum synthesis, virtual analog synthesis, and FM and Ringmodulation synthesis. This allows for a wide range of complex and dynamic sound creation possibilities.

### What are the key features of the synthesizer in Addictive Pro?

The app boasts twelve wavetable spectrum oscillators per voice with morphing capabilities, hand-drawn filter structures, and spectral noise generation. It also includes ten major sound parameters with independent LFO and envelope modulators, and real-time control via touchpads and MIDI.

### How much does Addictive Pro cost?

Addictive Pro is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What platforms is Addictive Pro compatible with?

The description specifically mentions iPad compatibility and its functionality as an AudioUnit Instrument. It also supports Audiobus 2, Inter App Audio, and Ableton Link, indicating strong integration within the iOS music ecosystem.

### Can Addictive Pro be used for live performance or jamming?

Yes, Addictive Pro is well-suited for live performance and jamming. It features an onscreen keyboard with a unique drag function for slides and vibrato, real-time parameter control, and a polyrhythm arpeggiator for creating complex rhythmic structures on the fly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2024-11-27

- Fixes no sound on some devices running iOS18

### 1.5.1 — 2022-03-30

- AUv3 Samplerate change detuning fixed
- AUv3 Navigation buttons fixed
- Audiobus / LinkKit updated

### 1.5.0 — 2020-02-12

- Support for iOS dark mode

### 1.4.4 — 2020-02-07

- wrong tuning on iPad mini / iOS 13 fixed

### 1.4.3 — 2018-11-21

- Crash on import Addictive presets fixed

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All apps by Harry Gohs: https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644

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