# Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth — Polyphonic Synthesizer AUv3

> Polyphonic wavetable and FM synthesizer with flexible wavetable creation and AUv3 support. (iPhone/iPad app by Cem Olcay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nikaya-wavetable-and-fm-synth/id6744972629 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nikaya-wavetable-and-fm-synth/id6744972629/reviews.md

## What is Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth?

Nikaya Synth is a compact, expressive wavetable synthesizer designed for musicians and sound designers looking for flexibility without complexity. It features an 8-voice polyphonic engine, with each voice containing two independent wavetable oscillators and a pair of FM operators. Each voice includes its own ADSR amplitude envelope, while modulation and filtering are handled globally for efficient performance and unified control.

Explore a variety of ways to generate and import wavetables:
- Flexible Wavetable Creation
- Convert images into wavetables using brightness data
- Slice WAV files into multiple waveforms
- Import folders of single-cycle waveforms
- Browse a curated set of factory wavetables
- Generate up to 128 waveforms from a single source
- Sound Design Capabilities

Nikaya offers a focused feature set for building detailed, evolving sounds:
- Two wavetable oscillators per voice with independent wave index control
- Bidirectional FM synthesis using the current wavetable waveforms
- Global ladder filter with a cycling envelope and morphable curve shapes
- Two global LFOs with tempo sync and multiple waveforms
- Clear visual feedback for envelope shaping
- Workflow and Integration

Designed with usability and integration in mind:
- AUv3 plugin support for host compatibility
- iCloud sync for presets and wavetables
- Full parameter automation in supported hosts

Community Sharing (iOS 13+)
- Access user-created presets from the in-app browser
- Like and download new sounds
- Share your own presets with others

Nikaya Synth offers a practical approach to modern wavetable synthesis—lightweight, responsive, and easy to navigate, while remaining capable of detailed and expressive sound design.

## Key features

- 8-voice polyphonic engine
- Dual wavetable oscillators per voice
- Bidirectional FM synthesis
- Global ladder filter
- AUv3 plugin support
- iCloud sync for presets
- Community preset sharing

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nikaya-wavetable-and-fm-synth/id6744972629/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really cool!!!

*2025-11-26*

The community preset feature is really cool, but the best part? Not only can you use your own wavetables, you can upload a photo and have it turned into a wavetable. I did one of my 3 year old son…good times!

### 2/5 — Don't like it

*2025-07-29*

Sounds cheap. I don't like the sound it generates.

**Developer response:** Sounds cheap? What a great comment, thanks lol :D

### 5/5 — Nikaya

*2025-05-27*

Very Cool!  Like the options with bringing in Community Presets, external Wavetables, etc.  Your best app yet!

**Developer response:** Thanks :) 🙏

## Frequently asked questions about Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth

### What is Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth?

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth is a polyphonic synthesizer app for iOS that combines wavetable and FM synthesis. It's designed for creating a wide range of sounds with its flexible oscillators, filters, and envelopes.

### How much does Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth cost?

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth is a paid app, priced at $6.99. This one-time purchase grants you full access to all its features.

### What devices is Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth compatible with?

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports iOS 13 and later versions.

### Can I use Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth with other music apps?

Yes, Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth supports AUv3 plugin technology, allowing it to be used within compatible host applications on iOS for integrated music production.

### How often is Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth updated?

The app was last updated on July 28, 2025, with version 1.8. This indicates active development and ongoing support from the developer.

### Does Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth have ads?

No, Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### Can I share my creations with other users?

Yes, Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth features community sharing for user-created presets on iOS 13+. You can browse, like, download, and upload your own sounds.

### What is the age rating for Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth?

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger users, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2025-07-28

This version updates the UI.
- The settings button fills the empty space.
- Fixes the image generator's colors on the light mode.

### 1.7 — 2025-06-10

This version adds anti aliasing filter that takes effect on the higher octaves, eliminating the digital aliasing artifacts.

### 1.6 — 2025-06-03

This version improves the XY-Pad experience by pausing the LFO modulation when tracking the XY-Pad.

### 1.5 — 2025-06-01

This version,
- Decouples the filter envelope and amp envelope,
- Decouples the filter and voice processing,
- The filter has improved with smoother parameter tracking.
- The filter always runs independently now.
- You can kick the self oscillating resonance without having to play a note just like a true analog filter.
- The AUv3 image wavetable generator now prompts the "please open the standalone app once" if the file system is not ready.
- The standalone app does the file system checks at launch and makes sure everything is in order.
- Unless you delete the Nikaya folder or its subdirectories from your iCloud or local documents folder, you don't need to open the standalone app again.

### 1.4 — 2025-05-30

This version,
- Fixes the envelope generator’s volume spike at the end of the attack phase. 
- Improves the image generator user experience with auto naming and file name validation. 
- Improves the imported wavetables experience with file scanning and file loading. 
- Fixes the wavetable file renaming on both image and audio imports. 
- Fixes the imported wavetable’s resampling (for single wav file imports - the wav file should remain in the Wavetables folder). 
- Fixes the UI bug on the settings menu, when a new MIDI hardware connected, it refreshes automatically.

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All apps by Cem Olcay: https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853

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