Mononoke

Mononoke

Expressive Drone Synthesizer

102 ratings
62 reviews
#181 in paid Music
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$8.99

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 17, 2020
  • September 17, 2021
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About

This app is an unconventional synthesizer designed for creating evolving soundscapes and musical textures. It features feedback routing between voices and two independent engines, allowing for complex and expressive sonic manipulation. Performance pads enable live modulation and MPE/MIDI output for recording.

βœ“Feedback routing between voices
βœ“Two independent synthesizer engines
βœ“8 performance pads for live modulation
βœ“MPE and MIDI input/output (AUv3)
βœ“Expressive soundscape composition
βœ“Scalable universal design
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What's New in Mononoke

1.2.2

September 17, 2021

Minor internal fix

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Top Paid

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This app dropped -16 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on July 29, 2026.

User reviews

This one...!!!!! Incredible...Awesome developer

Unique mpe playability and absolutely incredible aound design...also the Sampler ... Perfect keyboards and Sonic Heaven!!!!!

Exactly what I was looking for

Its a mix between a Lyra 8 and an Elmyra 2, very good

Fun to use

Mononoke is fun and easy to use. Sounds great. Looks great. It could be mistaken for a toy but it's not.
Normally you'd use this as AUv3 in something like Cubasis, GarageBand, Logic, AUM, et cetera (I recommend AUM because it's so fast and easy to work in). Mononoke does not have a record function in standalone, so if you want to capture an impromptu performance record the screen (then separate the audio and video in something like LumaFusion if you just want sound).
The best control and most fun is in using the built-in keyboard. Play around with it and you'll quickly see why.
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Awesome! An instrument of a kind.....

Please continue to update the app as it is-because it is absolutely perfect-almost.. Could use more pads or a play surface page to set up with user input of pads and effect control surfaces live control surface improvements... But please don't change anything as it is, as it's perfect!!! Maybe add on top of it?-it's amazing and unique!!!!!
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Spectacular

This is one of my favorite iOS synths. Absolutely incredible sounds, and a great interface for expressions. Kudos to the devs. I adore Mononoke.

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Notes hang when pressing more than one on MIDI controller

Bug

No aftertouch

Bug

Crashes frequently

Bug

Sound cuts off after a few minutes

Bug

App not appearing as Inter-App or AUv3

Bug

App opens and freezes, does not load

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Requested Features

6 requests

More pads or a play surface page

Feature

Add on top of current features

Feature

More tone shaping controls

Feature

Built-in delay with modulation

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Random button for pads

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Random button for synth

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FAQ

What does Mononoke do?

Mononoke is an unconventional synthesizer designed to compose evolving soundscapes and musical textures. It utilizes feedback routing between its voices and two independent engines to create complex harmonic and atonal sounds. The app also features performance pads for expressive live modulation.

What are the key features of Mononoke?

Key features include feedback routing between voices, two independent synthesizer engines with 4 voices each, 8 independently tunable performance pads for expressive interaction, and MPE/MIDI input and output when used as an AUv3 plugin. It also supports universal scaling and fullscreen mode in AU hosts.

How much does Mononoke cost?

The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is Mononoke compatible with?

Mononoke is designed as an AUv3 plugin and requires iOS 10 or higher. For MIDI/MPE output from the plugin, iOS 11 or higher is required. It is a universal app, scalable to any screen size.

How can I use Mononoke with other apps?

Mononoke is primarily designed as an AUv3 plugin and needs to be loaded into a compatible host app such as Garageband, Audiobus, AUM, or Cubasis to connect with other apps and effects. The standalone mode is basic and intended only for jamming and preset creation.