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Best apps like Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI

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4.8 avg rating
4 free apps
Updated July 2026
Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI
📚 Education
🎵 Music

Whether you want more options like Mela or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 14+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Mela

Sunrizer synth#1

Sunrizer synth by Jaroslaw Jacek

Synthesizer & Audio Unit
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.7😊(174 ratings)
$12.99
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This virtual analog synthesizer offers a rich, warm sound with advanced features like SuperSaw emulation and morphing parameter control. It integrates seamlessly with MIDI hardware and sequencers, providing a professional-grade sound design experience on iOS.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Exceptional sound quality
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🎹 Powerful and flexible synth engine
  • 💡 Excellent preset library

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with certain DAWs
  • 🔇 Limited audio export options
AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer#3

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer by AudioKit Pro

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.9😊(27K ratings)
Free
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This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

What We Love

  • 😎 Easy to use
  • 🔥 Clean patches
  • 👍 Awesome synth
  • 🎸 Works great with GarageBand

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 No AU support yet
  • 🤔 Crashes with Audiobus 3
  • 🤔 Poor palette of sounds

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Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio
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This synthesizer uses a unique rhythm machine-like mechanism to trigger tones when a key is pressed, offering direct control over timing and sound without traditional sequencers. Explore its innovative approach to rhythmic music creation.

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Synth Pro: Analog Synthesizer
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Explore authentic analog synth sounds and craft unique music with a powerful editing suite. This app offers studio-quality effects, layering capabilities, and MIDI/AUv3 support for both beginners and professionals. Save, share, and record your creations.

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NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
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This virtual analog synthesizer offers a powerful and intuitive sound design experience, inspired by classic hardware. Explore over 40 classic waveforms, a versatile arpeggiator, step sequencer, and lush effects to craft unique electronic music.

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This app is a virtual analog synthesizer that recreates the sound and feel of classic hardware. It features a detailed circuit-modeling engine, powerful modulation, and multiple filter models for rich, organic soundscapes. Explore a vast array of presets and expand your sonic palette with additional sound banks.

Circuit-modeling enginePowerful modulation matrixDual oscillators with variable waveforms
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PianoStream
PianoStream
PianoStream
Player Piano MIDI Player
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Experience high-quality piano performances on your player piano or digital piano. Enjoy curated stations, exclusive artist content, and seamless playback. Upload your own MIDI files and create custom playlists for a personalized musical experience.

Live concert-quality piano performancesCurated music stations by genre and eraUniversal compatibility with digital and analog pianos
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AudioKit Digital D1 Synth
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This app is a virtual analog and PCM synthesizer for iPad, inspired by the digital synthesizers of the 80s and 90s. It offers a vast library of presets, advanced synthesis features, and built-in effects for creating rich, retro-inspired sounds.

64-voice hybrid digital poly synthesis1GB+ of original samplesStand-alone, IAA, and AUv3 support
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