Static
What happened? Bunch of static. Reloading didn’t help.
Bringing new life to old gear
While more than a decade old, I just purchased this app as part of an effort to keep my ipad2/alesis iodock combo viable. I initially bought Addictive Pro, assuming that because it lists iOS 9 as the minimum required it would work, but sadly it does not (so be warned.) I already had Cube Synth Pro, by the same developer, for a few years on my iPad8 and one might expect Addictive to provide the same sonic palette. But, unless I’m missing something, Addictive appears to offer more diverse and compelling sounds and possibilities.
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Still loving it
Just roll the dice and you’ll get something you’ve never heard before. Nice presets too. One of my favorites.
Crashes
Using IOS 15.1 this app crashes upon opening. 😕
Every sound is transposed up +1, not true to key
Other than that, sounds are Fabtastic.
Endless creativity
I have many iOS synths and none of them give me the satisfaction of this instrument. Very easy to use
Very unique and great sounding synth
The ability to draw wave shapes as well as filter shapes combined with a randomizer makes this one of my favorite synths to date(and I own several). A killer step sequencer that is both fun to program and easy to use is the icing on the cake. This synth can make some very unique sounds!
I do wish that the export mode included both wi-fi and email rather than only I- tunes as it stands now. Please include this in the first update as well as an undo button on the wave/ filter drawing mode.
A great synth!
I do wish that the export mode included both wi-fi and email rather than only I- tunes as it stands now. Please include this in the first update as well as an undo button on the wave/ filter drawing mode.
A great synth!
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Classic Virsyn
Easy to use, great interface, spectacular sounds, tons of control and features, tons of fun. I could go on and on. I have only positive things to say. I love Virsyn apps. All their apps are great and I buy them without thinking and am never disappointed. Addictive Synth is a classic. I actually consider all the Virsyn apps as a collective classic. I have many excellent music making apps. Whenever I want to relax and make enjoyable sounds I open a Virsyn app. There are others that are great too but I find this collection to be the most enjoyable and fun to use. Anyone at any level if mysic will enjoy this app. Addictive is a good name. The sounds are so cool that you want to keep with it.
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Very different sound
I've downloaded tons of synths. This one is unlike all others. Nice presets
Amazing Synth, just needs updating
This synth has really got some truly amazing sounds and an advanced arpeggiator. It would be one of my favourites if it was updated to have synchronisation via IAA sync/control, Ableton Link and MIDI clock/start/stop. The arpeggios that this synth is capable of would be better harnessed with such facilities added so that we could play these wonderful sounds in sync with other apps. This would be truly a 5-star app with these added.
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Virsyn have a sound of their own.
Which is the genius of their apps. The arps are all similar so master one, master all. Could have more depth to the arpeggiator. May not be the best but it's closer to the top than the bottom by a long way.
Harsh-sounding
A reviewer below described this as "high pitched and shrill", and I have to agree. Very glassy, metallic sounding synth. If that's what you're looking for, here you go, but I found it harsh to listen to, and when you use the randomize function, it's way too easy to get too much resonance on some already shrill sound and just have piercing sonic crap coming out of your speakers.
Presets are mostly weak, and I'm not big on this form of synthesis either when it comes to making my own patches. I managed to create a nice pad on this once, but every time I come back to Addictive after a long time hoping it will be better, it's always a waste of time again.
Other reviewers will claim I don't know what I'm talking about, but I own and happily use synths like iSem, Lorentz, Animoog, Odyssei, Sunrizer, Gadget, Thor, Magellan, N-Log... They all have their good and bad points, but I'd be hard-pressed to say anything good about this one.
Presets are mostly weak, and I'm not big on this form of synthesis either when it comes to making my own patches. I managed to create a nice pad on this once, but every time I come back to Addictive after a long time hoping it will be better, it's always a waste of time again.
Other reviewers will claim I don't know what I'm talking about, but I own and happily use synths like iSem, Lorentz, Animoog, Odyssei, Sunrizer, Gadget, Thor, Magellan, N-Log... They all have their good and bad points, but I'd be hard-pressed to say anything good about this one.
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It is addictive
Just bought few minutes ago and started trying the presets, and they sound beautiful, I think it's a great deal, and the prize is right. I feel very happy with my purchase.
Send me a free code
For 5 stars in exchange for the s.pro. App, I was one of the first to buy your synth and give good review anywhere
An old dog with a few new tricks
I was delighted with the variety of sound permutations I could easily achieve. Especially rolling the random 'dice' controls. It's an app well worth adding to to synth collection of any sonic dabbler.
Nic
Nic
Amateur and confused?
Update: I keep coming back to this synth often. It's two years since the last update,and it is still a lush, deep forest of sounds. Just the arpeggiator is worth it alone. Looking forward to Addictive II even if I have to buy it again.
Combining the funct. Here and in Poseidon would be awesome. This synth offers more control, but little visualization.
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If you fall in that category and are unsure if you want to get this or not, here are my preliminary thoughts: you'll get lost with it and may be thankful for that. what does this mean-if anything?
1) you might want to play with the different arpeggios and just listen to the lush sounds and cadence this synth can make
2) you may want to explore rich, fat, dancing tones and notes that can put you in a trance
3) you may want to start playing some simple combinations and start loving some extremely simple things that just sound too well and look for how to record them
4) you may start making memories as your thoughts flow with the different presets and start to feel personal about some of them
So, if you don't know exactly what this additive synthesis is about, you WILL get lost. But what a great soundscape to be lost in. If you truly look forward to new lusty, ambient rich and flowing sounds, this app will not disappoint you. and if you are patient enough and a good learner, you may (as I aspire) end up thinking about sounds and making them, instead of hiding them, or controlling them.
Use a good set of headphones. You will want that here for your addictive escapades.
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Update: SRoseWood. Your review was the least helpful I've seen. Even the presets sound extremely different, the sound quality is superb and it definitely sounds better than a kmart $25 gadget. That doesn't mean you must like it-I am just saying you can write crap about anything, and you just did exactly that.
Combining the funct. Here and in Poseidon would be awesome. This synth offers more control, but little visualization.
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If you fall in that category and are unsure if you want to get this or not, here are my preliminary thoughts: you'll get lost with it and may be thankful for that. what does this mean-if anything?
1) you might want to play with the different arpeggios and just listen to the lush sounds and cadence this synth can make
2) you may want to explore rich, fat, dancing tones and notes that can put you in a trance
3) you may want to start playing some simple combinations and start loving some extremely simple things that just sound too well and look for how to record them
4) you may start making memories as your thoughts flow with the different presets and start to feel personal about some of them
So, if you don't know exactly what this additive synthesis is about, you WILL get lost. But what a great soundscape to be lost in. If you truly look forward to new lusty, ambient rich and flowing sounds, this app will not disappoint you. and if you are patient enough and a good learner, you may (as I aspire) end up thinking about sounds and making them, instead of hiding them, or controlling them.
Use a good set of headphones. You will want that here for your addictive escapades.
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Update: SRoseWood. Your review was the least helpful I've seen. Even the presets sound extremely different, the sound quality is superb and it definitely sounds better than a kmart $25 gadget. That doesn't mean you must like it-I am just saying you can write crap about anything, and you just did exactly that.
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Addictive and awesome!
Edit: have to dock a star from the rating until the keyboard is fixed so it's the same width(length) on all pages.
Great update. New preset system much appreciated! Big improvement there. And a new hold button! Beautiful. Like the display at the top of the screen too.
Excellent work!
The more you play with it the better it gets. Extremely versatile and works incredibly well with other midi apps.
Money well spent.
Thank you for this synth. Recommended.
Great update. New preset system much appreciated! Big improvement there. And a new hold button! Beautiful. Like the display at the top of the screen too.
Excellent work!
The more you play with it the better it gets. Extremely versatile and works incredibly well with other midi apps.
Money well spent.
Thank you for this synth. Recommended.
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Great sounds, easy to use
Love this synth. Great sounds, easy to program and use. I esp. love the dice roll feature for randomizing the patches. Well worth the money.
discomanuk
The reason for getting this synth is the arpeggiator which is knock out. Also how you can easily play around with audio, amazing. I have no other way of making these sounds and I have some pretty expensive plug ins. For the money it's a no brainer, just get it.
Very useful
This app will expand your original loop collection like nothing else.
A Simple operation from start to finish, with a wealth of great sounds and the abilities to expand on those great sounds.
Highly recommended to all.
A Simple operation from start to finish, with a wealth of great sounds and the abilities to expand on those great sounds.
Highly recommended to all.
