Retromulator

Retromulator

Classic Hardware Emulator

4 ratings
8 reviews
$29.99

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Released
May 1, 2026
Updated
November 9, 2026

Features

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This app offers authentic low-level emulation of legendary hardware synthesizers, samplers, and keyboards. It brings classic electronic music instruments back to life with their original firmware and behavior, supporting various core emulations for diverse sound creation.

✓Multi-core retro hardware emulation
✓AUv3 plug-in support
✓Authentic low-level emulation of original firmware
✓Virtual analog, FM, and chiptune synthesis
✓GM/GS sound modules
✓Organ and electric piano emulation
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What's New in Retromulator

2.3

November 9, 2026

Racks: up to 8 cores in one instance. Add Rack in the synth menu stacks more rack strips under the first. Each rack runs its own core, rendered in parallel, with gain, pan, mute and solo, and all racks mix into the master FX chain. Racks: extra racks have an octave control (-2 to +2) and a key split menu with low and high key, low and high velocity and MIDI channel per rack. The on-screen keyboard plays every rack through its split. Racks: racks are delayed to the slowest core's latency (None core menu: Align Racks to Slowest Core, on by default). Racks: tap a rack to show its board or plugin panel below the stack, tap again to hide it. A single unit's bar shows and hides its panel the same way. Racks: Rack Presets saves and recalls whole stacks with their mixes and splits. Files app: the ROM and 88emu folders under Retromulator take firmware files directly, and every data folder of the app shows up there. Files added or changed in Files are copied into the app when you return to it, and the firmware picker opens in the ROM folder. Lower CPU on the DSP cores (Virus, microQ, Microwave XT, Nord Lead 2X, JP-8000): the emulated DSP skips its idle loops. Virus also needs less CPU for its microcontroller and resampling. Nordic: Engine Oversampling in Config, with Playback (Off, 2x, 4x) and Bounce (Same as Playback, 2x, 4x, All Instances). Nordic: MPE lower zone in Config, on every slot set to channel 1, with per note bend, pressure and CC 74 routed to Morph, Filter, FM Amt, Osc 2 or LFO 1 Amt. Polyphonic key pressure per note, with or without MPE. Nordic: oscillators and decimators run in SIMD for lower CPU, with the same sound. Matrix-1000: the extra voice boards sleep when their output is silent while an envelope releases slowly. Fixed: Virus could stay silent after switching from another core until a different preset was loaded. Fixed: core changes no longer race with the audio engine.

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User reviews

The actual cards, awesome instruments grfx etc

Please fix?... drops out upon instrument selection,but itWORKS AWESOMENESS

I love this app! (TEN-STARS)

This little app has come a LONG way since its introduction. It was a rough start, but the devs have put in a lot of work and every update is like Christmas all over again!

My fav is the ARP Matrix 1000. OMG so punchy one minute and lush dreamland the next.

Oh and the Tracker Mod file player is awesome! it is so great to hear the random music people made that ended up in the archive. I hit play and let it take me to 8-bit heaven.

Thank you Commodore for the Amiga.

What else can I say? Nothing. I am thrilled with this app. It’s the bees knees for sure’
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Shows Awesome potentials and possibilities!!!!!

I dunno about the other comments on here but i personally love this app and look forward to iap s for extra other platforms which ca emu,ate actual devices and thus handle those devices' native files and in turn use them to emulate the whole of any hardware within virtual space, not just sound like certain synthesizers,but BEactual virtually scaled software versions which results in taking those hardsynths up a notch and unifying those with other synth designs collectively having True access to what is otherwise imagination food...
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Sadly Disappointed

I wish I had more completely read the information about the app before purchase. It’s simply unusable on my hardware.

Response from developer

Apple refunds App Store purchases at reportaproblem.apple.com. The JITless cores (OPL3, OpenWurli, S1000, DX7, ReSID or Ayumi) run on all supported hardware.

Works okay iPad Pro latest

The sounds work alright.Closed snd opened again. Menus are a little finicky and some menu items like key sizes wont work past default ,but it works poly and sounds pretty unique.for 5, cant beat with Auv3 inclusion

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FAQ

What is Retromulator?

Retromulator is a paid app that provides authentic low-level emulation of classic hardware synthesizers, samplers, and keyboards. It runs original firmware and offers a wide range of emulated instruments for music production.

What classic hardware does Retromulator emulate?

Retromulator emulates a variety of classic hardware, including virtual analog synths like Nordic and Access Virus, analog synths like Moog Minimoog Model D, FM synths like Yamaha DX7, GM/GS sound modules, chiptune synthesizers, organs, and electric pianos.

Does Retromulator work on iPhone and iPad?

Yes, Retromulator is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, allowing for versatile use across Apple's mobile platforms.

What is the price of Retromulator?

Retromulator is a paid application, priced at $29.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its emulation features.

How often is Retromulator updated?

Retromulator was last updated on November 9, 2026, to version 2.3. This indicates a history of active development and support from the developer.

What is the age rating for Retromulator?

Retromulator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music creation.

Does Retromulator have ads?

No, Retromulator does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience.

What is the user reception of Retromulator?

Retromulator has received excellent user feedback, holding a perfect 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews. This suggests a high level of user satisfaction with its features and performance.