This app emulates analog synthesizers, offering a range of sound shaping tools including oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. It supports AUv3 hosting for integration with music production apps and provides extensive MIDI control.
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Updated July 2026
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FreeIn-App Purchases
Create, perform, and compose music with this all-in-one beat studio. Features a multitrack sequencer, synthesizers, and drum machines for intuitive beatmaking and sound design. Optimized for both studio and live performance.
4.8(34 ratings)
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This app offers a robust MIDI modulation engine for controlling various instruments and plugins. It allows users to create dynamic audio with LFOs, random sources, and more, featuring a performance-focused interface for live use.
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Scythe Synthesizer
by Miles Egan
$4.99
Design new sounds with an intuitive interface on your iPad. This synthesizer offers a wide range of sonic possibilities, from classic analog tones to unique digital effects. Record and export your creations easily.
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DubFilter
by ConTempoNet S.A.S. di Maurizio Refice & C.
Free
This app provides a powerful dual filter with resonance and an exclusive overlap parameter. It also features a redesigned stereo sample player with LFO and scrubbing, along with extensive MIDI and file management capabilities.
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Polywave - Wavetable Synth
The Wavetable Sequencer Synth
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Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.
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Egoist
Groove in a Box
Free
This app lets you extract grooves from any audio file, transforming your music library into a sound source. It offers tools for sketching tracks with sample slicing, basslines, beats, and effects, suitable for both studio and on-the-go use.
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Mazetools Soniface
Create sound & music visually
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Explore sound and music visually with a unique motion-controlled interface. Create and manipulate audio and visual elements using gestures, touch, and body tracking. Offers a modular approach to instruments and advanced automation for creative expression.
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