# AudioKit FM Player 2: DX Synth — Explore Classic iDX Sounds

> Classic 80s FM synth instrument with extensive sound library and features for iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Audiobus Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-fm-player-2-dx-synth/id1307785646 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 3,265 App Store ratings · 486 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 357 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-fm-player-2-dx-synth/id1307785646/reviews.md

## What is AudioKit FM Player 2?

Beautiful iPad instrument featuring classic famous 80s FM Synth, EP, and FM Tine sounds. Featured by Apple.

"BEST APPS OF 2017" - Electronic Musician Magazine

"BEST iOS APPS – 2017" - Audio News Room (ANR)

FM Player 2 is the secret weapon for major musicians and grammy-winning producers. Now, you can have all these award-winning sounds on your iPad.

AWESOME FEATURES:

- Faithful multi-sampled recordings of famous classic presets from original retro 80s FM Synthesizers
- Stand-alone iPad Synth, plus IAA & Audiobus
- Basic AUv3 Plugin support. We're working on upgrading Audio Unit support.
- Vintage Arp & 16-Step Sequencer
- 200+ presets and 150+ multi-sampled PCMs included!
- NEW Vintage Stereo Phaser Effect
- 1+ Gigabyte of sounds, compressed to under 300mb!
- Dual layers per voice. KeyboardSplits. Morph between sounds
- Full ADSR Envelopes for each Layer
- 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs.
- NEW FX: Vintage Chorus, Flanger, Amp Simulator, and more
- Beautiful Reverb, Auto Pan, Bit Crush, Stereo Fatten, and more!
- MIDI in (Play with a MIDI Keyboard)
- Analog Tape Style Ping-Pong Delay
- Mono glide & legato modes
- Dual Independent Filters per layer
- Tempo-sync controls & Ableton Link
- GREAT for playing Live with a Keyboard: MIDI Mod Wheel, Pitch Wheel, Program Change, Velocity sensitive sounds, and Sustain Pedal support already added
- All Knobs have MIDI Learn!

NOTE: This app is amazing as a live instrument controlled with a MIDI Keyboard. The main Electric Piano and Full Tines sounds have 20+ layers for maximum expressiveness.

Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following:

- Length: weekly or yearly
- Free trial: only on selected subscriptions
- Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase
- You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase
- Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
- When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription

Terms & Conditions:

[https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/AudioKit-FM-Player-2-DX-Synth-Terms-Conditions-14bcf6557a0880dba5eceab2ca1068bb?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/AudioKit-FM-Player-2-DX-Synth-Terms-Conditions-14bcf6557a0880dba5eceab2ca1068bb?pvs=21)

Privacy Policy:

[https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/AudioKit-FM-Player-2-DX-Synth-Privacy-Policy-14bcf6557a0880be8468ecef6beb62c8?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/AudioKit-FM-Player-2-DX-Synth-Privacy-Policy-14bcf6557a0880be8468ecef6beb62c8?pvs=21)

Note: App may not work on older iPad 4 devices.

- This app has no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro, LLC. It was built using the free AudioKit source code.
- This app has no official affiliation with Yamaha or the DX7 or DX7II. FM Player is an open-source project to bring the joy of music making to the world. We appreciate Yamaha's beautiful instruments.
- * This app has no official endorsement with any artist or producer named in the description (including Herbie Hancock, Jay-Z, Drake, etc). We are humbled they have used our apps. They have received no payment or otherwise compensation for using our apps. :)

## Key features

- Classic 80s FM Synth, EP, and FM Tine sounds
- Multi-sampled recordings of famous classic presets
- Stand-alone, IAA & Audiobus, AUv3 support
- Vintage Arp & 16-Step Sequencer
- 200+ presets and 150+ multi-sampled PCMs
- Vintage Stereo Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, Amp Simulator
- MIDI in for keyboard control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Weekly premium | $9.99 | per year |


## What do users think of AudioKit FM Player 2?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎹 Excellent DX7 emulation
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💯 Fantastic sound quality
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 🔊 Great effects and filters
- 🎉 Generous free offering
- 🤩 Inspiring and fun to play

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Battery drain problems
- 🔇 Occasional audio glitches
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with some DAWs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching presets
- Midi playback not working consistently
- Preset loading issues in some DAWs

**Most requested features**

- Arpeggiator/sequencer functionality
- Ability to save and load custom presets
- Improved MIDI integration and mapping
- Expanded sound library and more DX-style presets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 486)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-fm-player-2-dx-synth/id1307785646/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Infuriating

*2026-07-25, version 2.8.1*

Notes disappear in GarageBand, full sequences gone. I have the latest 2026 IPad Air. Previously happened on my older IPad.

### 5/5 — Mr

*2026-04-14, version 2.8.1*

Great app collecting all and love the way they play and the amount of variety

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2026-04-07, version 2.8.1*

Awesome!

### 5/5 — E J M

*2026-04-03, version 2.8.1*

This app. Kicks out some very professional sounds and it’s so cool the idea of musicians helping make something for other musicians . Awesome . I still remember that night ,…I downloaded my very first AudioKit app,..it was this app but In the beginning of it all ,…what really drew me to loving its sound was always the deep & rich REVERB YOU ALL INVENTED ,..I STILL CAN SEE THE FIRST FEW TIMES PLAYING ON IT. ,..TWEAKING THE REV. DEPTH,..EVERY APP SINCE FROM YOU ALL STILL HAS THE BEST REVERB SOUND ,AND I STILL LOVE IT ,…Thanx for all you’ve done for Musicians who were deemed un Essential ,…the biggest mistake Ever said , concerning one Human trait that rivals sex , Food , Thirst for Power and Bbloood ,..My family Tttren Da, earuagua , will be  taking over , …I mean  renting the apartment next door ,…..sorry I went full DRAC. FOR A SECOND,……THANKS THOUGH FOR GIVE US THE COOLEST FREE APPS AT A REALLY LOW TIME ,…and being there through Covid to lift our spirits out of the Sea of lies , Horse Paste And ( DIS - Mal - and - Mis information,…. WTH it’s all Data just look up the answers for your damn self ,…fact Checkers ,…ahhhhh,…..those were good times

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-01-22, version 2.8.1*

This is a great music making tool!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-01-05, version 2.8.1*

Actually, it makes stupendous actually

### 5/5 — FM Player Versatile Addition to any Creator

*2025-11-10, version 2.8.1*

I have been learning how to utilize this resource and it has beautiful creative features to modify and personalize endless variations for my music needs going forward 
Thanx for the App

### 5/5 — iPad DX-7

*2025-10-23, version 2.8.1*

I was fortunate to have a buddy who loaned me his DX-7 for a couple of months a few years back.  This little virtual synth is an excellent emulation of the original with a few original sounds of its own.  I use it with a controller for studio-quality sound.

### 5/5 — Excellent choice

*2025-10-12, version 2.8.1*

Audio kit has done it again

### 2/5 — Flawed

*2025-10-09, version 2.8.1*

Doesn’t work properly in garage band don’t know about other DAWS help/support non responsive
Nice as stand alone but should be fixed to work properly as a plug in

## Frequently asked questions about AudioKit FM Player 2

### What does AudioKit FM Player 2 do?

AudioKit FM Player 2 is an iPad instrument that emulates classic 80s FM synths, offering a wide range of sounds including electric pianos and FM tines. It provides extensive features for sound design, sequencing, and live performance, making it a powerful tool for music creation.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include faithful multi-sampled recordings of classic FM synth presets, a vintage arpeggiator and 16-step sequencer, over 200 presets, and more than 150 multi-sampled PCMs. It also boasts a variety of vintage effects like phaser, chorus, flanger, and amp simulator, along with dual layers per voice and full ADSR envelopes.

### How much does AudioKit FM Player 2 cost?

The app is free to download and use, but offers premium features through a subscription model. Subscriptions are available weekly or yearly, with some offering a free trial. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed for iPad. While it offers extensive features, it may not work on older iPads. Specific compatibility details regarding iOS versions and hardware should be checked in the app store listing.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want to explore the iconic sounds of 80s FM synthesis. It's particularly useful for those who enjoy creating electronic music, vintage-inspired tracks, or need a versatile instrument for live performance with MIDI keyboard control.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.1 — 2025-03-06

Bug fixing and improvements

### 2.8 — 2025-02-08

Bug fixing and improvements

### 2.7 — 2024-12-13

Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 2.6.3 — 2024-11-13

+ Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.6.2 — 2023-05-06

+ New app, KING OF FM released. It has all the sounds of FM Player. Grab it in the App Store. It works *MUCH* better as an AUv3.
+ More iOS 16 bug fixes

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