# Mini Orchestra — AUv3 Symphonic Orchestra

> Sample-playback synthesizer for creating symphonic orchestral sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Genuine Soundware.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-orchestra/id6444086798 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Released: 2023-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-orchestra/id6444086798/reviews.md

## What is Mini Orchestra?

GSi Mini Orchestra is a sample-playback synthesizer based on a selection of high quality stereo samples with long loops, that helps reproducing the sound of a symphonic orchestra easily and quickly. It offers 9 sections including: bass brasses (tubas, trombones), cellos and contrabass, french horns, woodwinds (flutes, oboe, fagotto), treble brasses (trumpets and trombones), treble strings (violins, violas), choirs, glockenspiel and percussions (timpani and cymbals). Each section can be programmed independently to have a given response to velocity, expression pedal, aftertouch, and velocity zone. The "aftertouch lag" parameter lets you adjust the response to the aftertouch messages in order to obtain smooth dynamic transitions.

Main features
- Includes 9 sections, each with adjustable volume, pan, attack, release
- Individual sections can be adjusted to velocity, aftertouch and expression sensitivity
- Each section can be limited to a programmable velocity range
- Three mute groups allow muting and unmuting sections at the push of a button
- 256 voices of Polyphony
- Built-in Stereo Reverb effect
- Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs
- Embedded user's' manual
- Available as Stand-alone App and audio AUv3 plugin
- Very low CPU and RAM usage

## Key features

- 9 orchestral instrument sections
- Adjustable velocity, aftertouch, and expression sensitivity
- Programmable velocity zones
- Mute groups for section control
- 256 voices of polyphony
- Built-in stereo reverb effect
- Unlimited program creation

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-orchestra/id6444086798/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Superb!

*2026-02-03*

Kudos GSI. What a fantastic undertaking. Thanks for leading the way in this domain of music apps. Even if the app gets HALF the functionality that it does and never got an up date for another two years (hopefully not, but sooner🙂‍↕️), there’s enough in its current release to keep the true mobile midi producer busy and appreciative👍🏾.

### 5/5 — A great and simple orchestral synth

*2025-04-15*

In general orchestral synthesizer can take up a huge amount of space in memory and frequently have limitations in polyphony. With close to 300 notes of polyphony you will get enough space while working in MiniOrchestra so this is not an issue.
The quality of sounds are very good, there are better and they take up a ton of space and often a lot of polyphony. They may sound better, but quite often an app of this quality level is more than enough, especially if you’re using it in a mixed purpose. So if you’re doing a rock song and you want a little bit of orchestral music, this is a great way of working you get plenty of your room get plenty of polyphony and it sounds good. For me sound is pretty much the end I’ll be all and here you get a good simple orchestral representation That provides you with quality tampers and the most used ones that you would find in an orchestra package.
What you won’t find here on multiple articulations or specialties for example, there are no mute for the horns. There are no Harmon mute, and these are definitely things that are common in most orchestral packages, but keep in mind that these packages cost far more money than this does as well so know what you’re getting into. You’re getting a basic package that’s good for sketching things out. It’s also good if you’re not using it as a primary source of sound. Again, if you’re doing an R&B track you’ll get many of the sounds that could work providing that you don’t need special articulations.
If you understand what you’re getting into when you purchase this app, you appreciate what you get for what you spend. To me the fact that it sounds half as good as I anticipated makes it a killer little app for Orchestra. But if you’re looking for something that has a ton of articulations you’re going to need to look elsewhere. This just doesn’t have it . It’s just a good general orchestral program, one that I highly recommend.

### 4/5 — DEN MICHELLE JARRE

*2025-01-05*

ITS REALLY GOOD, SOME VERY REALISTIC SOUNDS. MY ONLY GRIPE IS THE CHOIR NEEDS TO BE LOUDER

### 4/5 — Not Pro but better than nothing

*2024-08-01*

iOS we must first remember has serious resource limitations and mocking up a whole orchestra takes up a lot of even a modern desktop’s capability, so here there is only one dynamic layer, no round robins, no shorts or legatos, at most 61 keys of range across ensemble patches, ensembles in octaves, a general emphasis on tutti arranging, a general prosumer emphasis on velocity vs mod wheel.

But you can set the mod wheel as expression and lean in favor of expression vs velocity. You can brighten up the dull tone with a decent EQ and level up the reverb with Pro R2 etc. The “Violin Viola” is full ensemble strings and “Cellos” is this meager cello with a massive molto vibrato on a tight loop to save sample size and is only good for blending in at 75% panned a bit right for a touch more definition on the ensemble. Brass never gets very bright but is okayish, it’s easy to adjust attack and release times for a bit better transitions. 

Choir isn’t all that bad for an Aaaahh. The misspelled “Percussions” is a stacked tympani cassa and piatti smash that’s fixed to a single note, sorry no way to tune it or separate it. The glockenspiel is adequate but remember to set the velocity range full if using this on its own track. The woodwinds are fair enough but don’t do contrabassoon or piccolo range. There is an optional M/S stereo widening effect but thankfully the samples are already stereo and that effect is clumsily unnaturally wide and you can do better with a proper plugin.

I got this on sale and it’s good enough to not ask for a return but I preferred the stuff in Korg Module Pro, and iSymphonic I haven’t tried yet but is obviously more comprehensive. Staffpad is the only iOS thing with Pro sounds but it isn’t usable as AUv3 as this is. Although SWAM is arguably Pro sound as well. So this is good at least for some layering and might fill some gaps with the Korg/KAPro sounds at times, which I recommend trying first. For serious work I will of course stay on desktop lol.

### 5/5 — Perfect way to make orchestra music

*2023-07-26*

This is perfect I wish there were more instruments options but still this is such a unique concept and does it so well too definitely worth getting if your into orchestra music

### 5/5 — Best symphony plugin for iOS

*2023-07-09*

If you bought and were disappointed by isymphonic, get this for REAL orchestral possibilities for the right price. It is absolutely fantastic.

## Frequently asked questions about Mini Orchestra

### What instruments are included in Mini Orchestra?

Mini Orchestra features 9 sections: bass brasses, cellos and contrabass, french horns, woodwinds, treble brasses, treble strings, choirs, glockenspiel, and percussions. Each section can be programmed independently for volume, pan, attack, and release.

### How does Mini Orchestra handle dynamic expression?

You can program each section to respond to velocity, expression pedal, and aftertouch. The 'aftertouch lag' parameter allows for smooth dynamic transitions, enhancing expressive control.

### What is the price of Mini Orchestra?

Mini Orchestra is a paid application, priced at $19.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### Does Mini Orchestra have ads?

No, Mini Orchestra does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience focused solely on music creation.

### What devices is Mini Orchestra compatible with?

Mini Orchestra is currently available for iPad. It utilizes the AUv3 plugin format, allowing it to be used within compatible iPadDAWs.

### How often is Mini Orchestra updated?

The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on 2025-09-08. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the developer, Genuine Soundware, has provided updates for this application.

### What is the age rating for Mini Orchestra?

Mini Orchestra has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in exploring music creation.

### Can I create my own sound presets in Mini Orchestra?

Yes, Mini Orchestra includes a built-in programmer that allows for unlimited program creation. You can save and recall your custom orchestral sound designs.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2025-09-08

- Fixed bug with mute-groups not restoring properly after a Program change
- Long press on sliders/knobs or click on bubble message opens manual value entry form
- Now also available for the iPhone

### 1.0.0 — 2023-03-21

No release notes.

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