# AudioKit Retro Piano — Synthesizer of LoFi MIDI Sound

> Vintage piano synthesizer with lo-fi effects and synth pads. (iPhone/iPad app by Audiobus Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-retro-piano/id1514017716 (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 $2.99)
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 158 App Store ratings · 90 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-retro-piano/id1514017716/reviews.md

## What is AudioKit Retro Piano?

Super beautiful vintage piano. This wonderful Piano can sound Lo-Fi or modern and clean. Sounds great in a mix, or used alone.

++ You can even use it with a MIDI Keyboard or iOS host.

++ Big Piano Sound, small size!

The entire app is under 70mb on most devices. Perfect for pro sound on the go!

"Love the way it sounds… Vinyl noise and crush, Dope!"

– Circuit Brent, 12-Bit Soul

Express yourself. Create your signature retro piano sound.

Simple controls allow you to create an emotional vibe for your music.

Big sound, small space! 500mb of samples compressed to 50mb for space-saving expressive keys. Plus custom Vinyl noise to give it a "Sampled" sound.

PLUS, we stacked the piano with a vintage synth for a perfect pairing of piano and synth pads.

Creates retro feelings, vibes, and sounds. Easily make lo-fi and nostalgic sounds!

FEATURES:

+ Includes both iPhone & iPad version for one low price!

+ Standalone app & AUv3 Plug-in

+ Vinyl Record warble speed & depth

+ Universal: Get both iPhone & iPad versions for life, free

+ Multiple velocities: Use an external MIDI piano keyboard for expressive sounds

+ 40+ Original Vinyl Noise samples

+ Crush, Distortion, and special sauce

+ Tremolo, Reverb, and other cool FX!

+ Works great as an AU plugin in GarageBand, Cubasis 3, BM3, NS2, AUM, Auria Pro, and more

+ Oh yeah, it sounds really, really good!

This app is can be dirty, distorted, noisy and lo-fi sounding piano!

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-Retro-Piano-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880cd9ce8d0cbf30b44e8?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/AudioKit-Retro-Piano-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880cd9ce8d0cbf30b44e8?pvs=21)

Privacy Policy:

[https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/AudioKit-Retro-Piano-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a0880b0a559e2fd23f56d4a?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/AudioKit-Retro-Piano-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a0880b0a559e2fd23f56d4a?pvs=21)

NOTE: This app has no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro, LLC. It was built using the free AudioKit source code.

## Key features

- Lo-fi and modern piano sounds
- Custom vinyl noise and crush effects
- Stacked vintage synth pads
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
- MIDI keyboard support
- Universal iPhone & iPad app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

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


## What do users think of AudioKit Retro Piano?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Beautiful, warm, and rich piano sounds
- ✨ Excellent presets with creative variety
- 🎛️ Simple and intuitive interface
- 🆓 Free or affordable pricing (original release)
- 🔌 AUv3 audio unit support
- 🎚️ Good reverb and effects quality
- 💡 Unique lo-fi/vintage aesthetic
- ⚡ Stable performance when working properly
- 🎹 Great for hip-hop and lo-fi music production

**Cons**

- 💰 Changed to subscription model ($2.99/month)
- 🔒 Added user tracking/spyware concerns
- 🌐 Now requires internet connection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔊 Audio clipping and distortion issues
- ⚙️ MIDI keyboard compatibility problems
- 🎚️ Presets don't save state in DAWs
- 📱 Poor compatibility with some iOS versions
- ⏳ Infinite loading screens
- 🎛️ Controls hidden/inaccessible on small screens
- 😴 App goes to sleep during MIDI use
- 🔄 Reverts to default sounds after reopening projects

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Infinite loading screen on startup
- Crashes when used as AU in GarageBand and other DAWs
- MIDI keyboard input not recognized
- Audio unit extension not appearing in DAW options
- Presets revert to default when project reopens
- Note drops while playing with MIDI controller
- Constant audio clipping and crackling
- DSP fluctuations in AUM (15-65%+)
- App freezes after iOS 14+ updates
- Vinyl noise sound only (missing piano sound)
- Incompatible with Keystep and Keylab 61
- Controls inaccessible on iPhone SE
- App crashes unexpectedly in Nano Studio

**Most requested features**

- Attack time control
- Stretch/microtuning options
- Sequencer and arpeggiator integration
- Built-in recording functionality
- Proper state saving in DAWs
- Rhodes piano simulation
- Prevent device sleep during MIDI input
- Better preset organization
- Detailed changelog for updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 90)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-retro-piano/id1514017716/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this little dirty piano

*2026-03-02, version 1.50.2*

It’s the perfect simple app to get great tones

### 4/5 — This was really good

*2025-12-28*

But I can no longer open this app on my iPhone and iPads, it shows a loading screen and stuck forever

### 1/5 — Hmmm…

*2025-09-06*

I absolutely love Audiokit’s range of apps and have most of them. I’ve tried this one out before and have come to the same conclusion. I just don’t see the point of it. NB: If this is the first app you try from them, please don’t let it put you off. They have so much fantastic stuff available!

**Developer response:** We're sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. 
        Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you sharing it. 
        If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at audiobus.help@gmail.com. We're always here to help!

### 1/5 — neverl loads anything

*2025-08-07, version 1.50.2*

infinite loading screen

### 1/5 — Misleading website

*2025-06-08*

“+ No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases:
Includes full app, free!” Also, if I am going to give you money every month, I want more than a “bug fixes and improvements “ report. I want to know exactly what you did.

**Developer response:** Your input is valuable to us! If you need any assistance or have questions, please reach out at audiobus.help@gmail.com.

### 1/5 — used to be "no tracking "

*2025-02-28, version 1.50.2*

not anymore, you should be aware of this

### 1/5 — Good

*2025-02-27, version 1.50.1*

Bye

### 1/5 — Not worth subscription pricing

*2025-02-11*

This is a handy app. It’s basically a rompler that is quick and easy to use and sounds nice. 

Unfortunately the app was sold to this new developer and they have taken it subscription. It was a reasonable value as a one time purchase, but now they think people will pay $2.99 a month for it? Thats nuts if you ask me.

**Developer response:** We're sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. 
        Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you sharing it. 
        If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at audiobus.help@gmail.com. We're always here to help!

### 1/5 — Trackers! Subscriptions! Doesn’t work!!!

*2025-02-10, version 1.5*

This app is now SPYWARE

### 1/5 — Predatory pricing. skip this app

*2025-02-08, version 1.5*

I love how they use the audio kit platform to make an app that cost more than pro audio kits apps and is a subscription service…. Something the real audio kit would never do.

## Frequently asked questions about AudioKit Retro Piano

### What kind of sounds can I create with this app?

This app allows you to create a wide range of piano sounds, from clean and modern to dirty, distorted, and lo-fi. It also includes a stacked vintage synth for pairing with piano tones, enabling you to achieve nostalgic and retro vibes.

### Can I use this app with a MIDI keyboard?

Yes, the app supports external MIDI keyboards. This allows for more expressive playing with multiple velocities, enabling you to achieve nuanced and emotional performances.

### What are the premium features and how do I access them?

Premium features are accessible through a subscription model, available weekly or yearly. Some subscriptions may offer a free trial. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

### Is this app compatible with other music production apps?

Yes, it works effectively as an AU plugin in popular DAWs such as GarageBand, Cubasis 3, BM3, NS2, AUM, and Auria Pro, allowing seamless integration into your existing music production workflow.

### What are the system requirements for this app?

The app is designed to be space-saving, with the entire application being under 70MB on most devices. It is available for both iPhone and iPad, offering a universal experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.50.2 — 2025-02-27

Bug fixing and improvements

### 1.50.1 — 2025-02-10

Bug fixing and improvements

### 1.5 — 2025-01-25

Bug fixing and improvements

### 1.4 — 2024-12-18

Bug fixing and improvements

### 1.3.7 — 2024-11-13

+ Updated for iOS 18

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