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LayR-Multi Timbral Synthesizer

LayR-Multi Timbral Synthesizer

by Living Memory Software

95 ratings
104 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music
$24.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 7, 2017
  • April 17, 2026

Developer

Living Memory Software
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This powerful synthesizer app offers massive polyphony and multi-timbral sound design capabilities. Create rich, layered textures with flexible oscillators, filters, and extensive modulation options. Ideal for live performance and studio production.

✓Massively polyphonic (up to 256 voices)
✓Multi-timbral sound design
✓Dual morphing oscillators
✓State variable filters and wave folder
✓Extensive modulation sources (LFOs, envelopes, random)
✓Stereo delay, reverb, and EQ
✓8-track, 16-step Arpeggio Sequencer
✓Flexible MIDI control and mapping
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of LayR. Based on 95 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎵Exceptional sound quality and rich audio output
  • 🧩Powerful layering system for complex sound design
  • 🎹Versatile synthesis engine with unlimited creative potential
  • 📚Comprehensive preset library with inspiring sounds
  • 🎛️Intuitive interface for deep functionality
  • 🔗Excellent MIDI control and integration capabilities
  • ⚡Efficient CPU usage despite complexity
  • 📱Works seamlessly on both iPad and iPhone
  • 🎼Advanced arpeggiator and sequencer features
  • 👨‍💻Responsive developer with consistent updates
  • 💰Excellent value for price
  • 🎨Beautiful and elegant UI design

Negative things

  • 🐛Audio crackling and popping on newer iPad Pro models
  • 🔥High CPU usage causing performance issues
  • 🎹Small keyboard keys difficult to play on mobile
  • 🌑Dark interface hard to read and navigate
  • 📵Crashes when used as Audio Unit in DAWs
  • ⚠️Steep learning curve for beginners
  • 🔋Battery drain when app is backgrounded
  • 🎛️MIDI assignment dialog pops up unexpectedly
  • 🔌Latency issues when multiple instances used
  • ❌Missing preset content in recent updates
  • 🖥️No Mac/VST version available
  • ⏱️Arpeggiator gets stuck on hold function
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What's New in LayR

1.52

April 17, 2026

General maintenance and fixing a potential race condition at startup.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Like Dark Souls of synths—-very hard

There’s lots of good reviews so it seems like people like this kind of high effort way to make a sound.
octogatoroctogator

What happened?

I reloaded Layr and it’s empty! What happened to all samples/examples/performances? Well it was fun while it lasted. Deleted.
EriptronEriptron

As always, my reliable go-to instrument

Update: Contact for Support does not seem to work saying Please Wait indefinitely . Update now causes Apple’s Idiot bar to persist, overlaying control labels and making it difficult to put Layr in the background ‘cleanly’. —- This, the Moog Model 15 and Audio Existence (AE) is at my beckoning. —— Layer (and Moog Music’s Model 15 with everything) is what time has shown to be all I need (I have all decent synths on iOS). Add imagination and an aural infinity is heard and begins an unWorldly creation. Thank you!
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EriptronEriptron

Good very good

Good very good
bugzzyM60bugzzyM60

Was ist los.....

Wo sind die Sounds?
ChristaylershowChristaylershow
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Audio crackling and popping on iPad Pro 2018 and newer

Bug

App crashes when used as Audio Unit in DAWs

Bug

Unable to exit app on newer iPad models without workaround

Bug

Arpeggiator gets stuck on notes in hold mode

Bug

Contact support link not functional

Bug

Apple's status bar overlays control labels

Bug

Preset content disappeared after reload

Bug

Stuck notes when using step arp with other AUs

Bug

App freezes and stutters on some devices

Bug

Inter-app audio crashes immediately

Bug

Velocity switch setting not saved between sessions

Bug

MIDI assignment dialog pops up during parameter editing

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Built-in sampler with pitch and time shift

Feature

Mac version or VST/AU plugin

Feature

Preset tagging and favorites system

Feature

Rearrangeable preset slots

Feature

More presets and sound banks

Feature

Song mode to link sequences together

Feature

32 or 64-step sequencer instead of 16

Feature

Additional effects as in-app purchases

Feature

Better preset management and organization

Feature

Ability to adjust LFO rates with other mod sources

Feature

Global toolbar for better navigation

Feature

Wavetable generator

Feature

FAQ

What is LayR-Multi Timbral Synthesizer?

LayR is a powerful synthesizer application for iOS devices designed to create rich, multi-layered, and textured sounds. It offers massive polyphony, multi-timbral capabilities, and advanced sound design features suitable for both live performance and studio production.

What are the key sound design features of LayR?

LayR features dual morphing oscillators, state variable filters, a wave folder, and extensive modulation options including LFOs, ADSR envelopes, and a random number generator. It also includes stereo delay, reverb, and EQ for shaping the final output.

How much does LayR cost?

LayR is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

What devices is LayR compatible with?

LayR is designed for iOS devices. It supports full IAA, Audiobus, Audio Unit, and Link compatibility, allowing it to be used with various hosts and other music applications on iOS and desktop DAWs.

Can LayR be used for live performance?

Yes, LayR is specifically focused on keyboard players looking for a mobile synth that can be reliably used live on stage. Its flexible MIDI control and ability to load presets via MIDI messages make it well-suited for live performance scenarios.