# BA-1 - Baby Audio — Analog Modeled Synthesizer

> Analog-modeled 80s synthesizer with vintage effects and user-friendly workflow. (iPhone/iPad app by Baby Audio Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ba-1-baby-audio/id6449602868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Baby Audio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674621630)
- Category: Music
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 88 MB
- Released: 2023-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ba-1-baby-audio/id6449602868/reviews.md

## What is BA?

A Synth With A Soul

* Baby Audio's popular BA-1 synthesizer is now available on the App Store
* Use it in standalone mode to instantly play and program lush 80s patches that are dripping with color
* Or use it as an AUv3 Plugin in your favorite host – such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or Cubasis

Whether you're creating synthwave, lo-fi, modern pop or dance, BA-1 will be your new go-to synth due to its authentic sonic character and user-friendly workflow. It ships with 500+ high quality presets and a Re-Gen button for instantly creating new patches on the fly.

About BA-1

The Legacy:
BA-1 is based on a portable 1980s synth with a toylike appearance and a gritty sound. Despite its small size, it left a big mark on music history, while still flying somewhat under the hype radar. The original has been used as a secret weapon for bubbly synth textures by some of Sweden’s most successful pop producers of the past two decades. It was also a staple of 1990s digital dancehall and beloved by the indietronica scene for its raw lo-fi quality. The original hardware has never been properly captured in software form. So for our first ever synth, we started there.

The Sound:
In keeping with our motto ”it’s an evolution, not an emulation”, we modeled the hardware with the greatest possible accuracy, before carefully upgrading it with new and useful features. A second analog-modeled oscillator, FM, polyphony, and more, help to vastly expand the sonic palette of the original. All while keeping its signature sound unspoiled. 
Additionally, BA-1 lets you drain the battery, bend the circuits, and use the built-in speaker – for an authentic lo-fi aesthetic that you could normally only get with hardware.

The Effects:
If you know our company, you’ll know that effects are our specialty. So we’ve treated BA-1 with an FX section worthy of its own plugin. The effects chain is inspired by budget 1980s rack hardware and captures the lo-fi charm of the home studio scene of the era. The overdrive is modeled after a guitar pedal, while the delay, reverb and chorus effects are based on cheap, but amazing, digital rack units.
In BA-1, the effects are not an afterthought but an ingrained part of the sonic signature.

The Simplicity:
BA-1 is simple, but surprisingly tweakable. We’ve put great effort into tuning all parameters to be in the perfect sweet spot. This results in a rewarding programming workflow where tweaking BA-1 is a lot of fun and you’ll create new patches on repeat.
And if a simple interface is not fast enough, you can always use the smart ‘Re-Gen’ feature. Hit Re-Gen and BA-1 will automatically create new and musically tuned patches with every click.

We hope you'll enjoy this new Baby Audio release!

## Key features

- Analog-modeled synthesizer
- AUv3 plugin support
- 500+ high-quality presets
- Re-Gen patch generation
- Vintage lo-fi effects
- Battery drain and circuit bend simulation

## Chart rankings

- #184 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ba-1-baby-audio/id6449602868/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful and Analogous as 11cents raised from concert pitch=Balance

*2026-05-01*

This is True Analogue-few others compare so far...WORTH IT,as are all this developer's apps!!!!!

### 3/5 — No midi mapping?

*2025-06-12*

How is there no midi learn enabled on this?

### 3/5 — Wish I could map the mod wheel

*2025-06-01*

Really wish I could map the mod wheel… be warned, user manual says there’s CC settings but that must be only for the desktop version.

### 2/5 — Sounds good, but. currently unusable as an AUV3

*2025-05-12*

Love the sound, but unfortunately there is a BUG when using the BA1 as an AUV3, which makes it almost unusable… The delay controls do not work when using it as an AUV3. That also means, you can not turn off the Delay in any presets, that include a delay… Super sad. I wrote the support twice but never got an answer…

### 3/5 — Décevant

*2025-04-17*

Sonne bien mais un peu buggé (arpèges). Des commandes difficiles à utiliser et des textes trop petits donc pas très agréable à utiliser. Sur iPhone c'est carrément inutilisable. Dommage. 
D'ailleurs le remboursement m'a été refusé 🙁

### 5/5 — Wonderful synth !  However

*2025-03-11*

It no longer works in Logic Pro for iPad in fact neither pitch drift or magic show up as well .😢

### 4/5 — Great Synth

*2024-12-17*

I love this synth, it offers a lot of diversity. I just wish I could organize my presets a little better, like they do with factory packs.

### 5/5 — Sound that gives a smile

*2024-11-26, version 1.6.1*

Very nice vintage sounding synth. A bit limited, but with a bit of layering I get most sounds I need out of it.  Nice updates, I like the dotted hidden features they’re adding.  Hope to see more.  But as it is already 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Great Developer!

*2024-11-12*

Purchased Atoms, and was impressed enough to buy BA-1. The sale price made it a no-brainer! I’ve got a bazillion music apps on iPads3, 5 & 6 (I really need one iPad with 1TB memory). I had trouble installing BA-1 on the 6 and contacted support on the holiday. They responded the next morning! Great! I did wind up installing the latest iOS, and the problem disappeared. I’m certain that many, like me, hesitate to upgrade for fear of apps not working… Anyhow, I find this and Atoms to be an excellent app and the support is second to none!

### 1/5 — No MIDI SETTINGS

*2024-11-04*

Unlike the desktop version, this iOS version offers no midi mapping/midi learning/midi settings of any kind. They seem to have given up adding any meaningful updates to this while plugging away at the desktop version. Sad.

## Frequently asked questions about BA

### What is BA-1 - Baby Audio?

BA-1 - Baby Audio is a mobile application that provides an analog-modeled synthesizer inspired by a portable 1980s synth. It aims to capture the gritty, colorful sound of the original hardware while offering modern features and a user-friendly interface.

### What are the key features of BA-1 - Baby Audio?

Key features include an analog-modeled synthesizer with a second oscillator, FM synthesis, polyphony, over 500 high-quality presets, a 'Re-Gen' button for instant patch creation, and a built-in effects section with overdrive, delay, reverb, and chorus inspired by 80s hardware. It also simulates hardware features like battery drain and circuit bending.

### How much does BA-1 - Baby Audio cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### What devices is BA-1 - Baby Audio compatible with?

The app is available on the App Store, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. It can be used in standalone mode or as an AUv3 plugin within compatible host applications like Logic Pro, GarageBand, or Cubasis on iOS.

### What kind of music can I create with BA-1 - Baby Audio?

BA-1 is versatile and suitable for various genres including synthwave, lo-fi, modern pop, and dance music. Its authentic sonic character and user-friendly workflow make it a go-to synth for creating lush 80s patches and unique lo-fi textures.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.71 — 2025-11-06

v1.71 includes the new "Dreamkid" preset pack.

### 1.7 — 2025-06-10

- Numerous preset browser and related functionality improvements
- Arpeggiator menu no longer closes when pressing a key using the built-in keyboard

### 1.6.1 — 2024-07-01

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.6 — 2024-06-29

Some minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.5 — 2024-05-09

* Built-in Arpeggiator 
* Flexible Chorus control
* LFO Fade and Chaos controls
* Improved preset navigation
* Black UI theme

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## Related topics

[baby audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/baby-audio)

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