Best apps like LayR-Multi Timbral Synthesizer

Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI

Modular Music-Making

Free

Create custom synthesizers, audio effects, and MIDI processors with a modular music-making tool. Arrange modules on lanes to process signals and route them internally or with your host DAW. Explore a vast library of modules to craft unique sounds.

Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

Make Music & Play Instruments

Free

Create electronic music with this mobile studio app. Features inspiring synths, drum machines, and world-class instruments. Easily build beats, melodies, and arrange tracks for production.

FRMS - Granular Synthesizer

4-layer granular with FM

$8.99

$10.90 | 18% OFF

This app offers a powerful and flexible layering system for creating unique audio experiences. It blends multiple synthesis types, allowing users to craft everything from ambient soundscapes to glitchy textures. Import your own sounds or use the curated library for endless sonic exploration.

MIDI Layers

Intelligent MIDI Splitter

$12.99

This app allows musicians to intelligently route MIDI data, enabling complex keyboard splits, layered instruments, and seamless scene switching for live performances. Create up to 12 scenes with numerous layers, each with customizable MIDI output and note remapping.

touchscaper

a touch-based soundscaper

$4.99

Create music on your iPad by simply touching the screen. This app offers a semi-generative engine to guide note selection and allows for deep customization of chords, keys, and scales. Explore a variety of built-in sounds and effects to craft unique musical pieces.

lfoch

experimental LFO generator

$3.99

This app generates complex LFO waveforms with multiple outputs for creating "chase" effects. It offers two LFO generators with phase modulation, adjustable suboscillators, and waveform morphing. It can output MIDI control change values and sync to tempo.

FAC Drumkit

Drum Synth Sample Player AUv3

$17.99

This app combines synthesis and sample playback to create unique drum sounds. It offers extensive control over each voice with advanced envelopes, filters, and modulation options. Easily design custom drum kits or use built-in presets and randomization for inspiration.