# Super J8 Synth + AUv3 — Analog Vintage Synthesizer > Analog vintage synthesizer emulation with advanced DSP and extensive features. (iPhone/iPad app by AudioKit Pro.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-j8-synth-plus-auv3/id6756800933 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $14.99 (on sale, was $19.99) - Rating: 5.00/5 from 81 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.4 · 78 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-j8-synth-plus-auv3/id6756800933/reviews.md ## What is Super J8 Synth + AUv3? SUPER J8 (Inspired by Jupiter-8*) Next Level Analog Emulation SUPER J8 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. Inspired by a LEGENDARY analog synthesizer, SUPER J8 was trained by ethical machine learning and uses advanced DSP. No Generative AI! NO SAMPLES. PURE SYNTH POWER! NEW FEATURES: Oscillator Sync, Cross-Modulation, 2x Oversampling, True Per-Voice Poly Unison, PWM, Analog Voice Modeling, Analog Panning, and Single-Note Polyphony for epic pads and drones that never stop. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: “I studied a lot of Jupiter-8s. I know how a Jupiter-8 sounds. This is it!” – App/VST Maker “Man I’m already sold after just 1 sound… That’s definitely the Jupiter sound.” – Audio Production (YouTube) “WOW! I'm at 5 minutes in and more than Blown Away” – Jay Zen DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: iPad: 2016 iPad Pro (A9X) or newer (Does not work on iPad Air 2) iPhone: 2018 iPhone XS (A12) or newer (Works on iPhone SE 2020) INSTANT INSPIRATION Explore 700+ hand made presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control. Your creativity will never hit a wall "FANTASTIC!" – The GarageBand Guide “I like SUPER J8’s presets BETTER than both the Arturia Jup-8 and Cherry Audio Mercury-8” – Editor, All Things VST “SUPER J8 is a fun, easy-to-use app that everyone should own” – Field Tone Audio WATCH VIDEOS TO HEAR IT IN ACTION: audiokitpro.com/superj8 FEATURES • NEW Sound Engine with advanced DSP • 700+ presets included (more to come) • True Poly Unison with Unison Start Sync • J8-style Cross-Mod plus frequency tracker • 64 voices! Like a Jupiter-64?! Play 8 notes with 8-voice unison • 2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs • Awesome Oscillator Sync • PWM engine modeled after vintage hardware behavior • Per-Voice Analog Panning • Single Note Polyphony for notes & unison stacks! • FX: Glorious Reverb based on Sean Costello’s code (Valhalla* Plug-ins), Analog Tape Delay, Crush, and more. • 3 LFOs with 60+ destinations; modulate almost anything (even other LFOs) • MIDI keyboard support plus MIDI Learn • Classic ARP & Vintage-style Step Sequencer • ENV-1 Polarity & 2 ADSR envelopes, just like classic hardware • Juno* style type I & II Chorus • Dual assignable Touch pads for real-time performance control • Jupiter-inspired filter with deep growl WORKS AS A PLUG-IN Use SUPER J8 as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more. WORKS BY ITSELF • Built-in Record button: capture your synth and FX, then export a WAV file • Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app No other apps required. If you’ve never played a next-generation analog synth emulation, get ready to be inspired! LEARN MORE audiokitpro.com/superj8 * LEGAL NOTICES SUPER J8 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. “Jupiter-8”, "Juno", and any other referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only. SUPER J8 is not an official emulation of any specific instrument. It is an original creation inspired by classic synthesizers, created to celebrate music creation and education. SUPER J8 is not affiliated or endorsed by Valhalla Plugins. We thank Sean Costello for his amazing and generous contributions to open-source code, making this app's beautiful Reverb possible. ## Key features - Analog emulation sound engine - 700+ presets - True poly unison - Oscillator sync - Classic step sequencer - Dual arpeggiators - AUv3 plugin support ## Chart rankings - #198 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 48) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-j8-synth-plus-auv3/id6756800933/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Difficulties *2026-08-22, version 1.3.2* I really want to love this. I grew up in the 80s and love the music created with the Jupiter 8. I don’t love it. Here’s why, when trying to perform on it through AUM, the sound frequently cuts out on me. Notes frequently drop. Even when I cut the unison function way back, I still get dropouts. Also an obnoxious static noise that resembles bad hardwire connection. Believe me I’ve ruled that out of my set up. It only happens with this app. The sound of this app is very good. There are a lot of presets, but I would like to have more that were straightforward, useful sounds for playing music. So many of the presets are very unusual and creative, yet not very useful. ### 5/5 — My fav from audiokit *2026-08-16, version 1.3.2* The sawtooths on this are really lively and now with better kt ( though not perfect) i use this a lot and overall it has my favourite synth tone. ### 2/5 — Nothing Like a Real Jupiter *2026-06-27, version 1.3.1* Well, I was sucked in by the very slick marketing from AudioKit saying that this was a Jupiter on iOS. I’m sorry to say that this sounds nothing like a real Jupiter. In fact, it sounds like all of the other AudioKit synthesizers. Not even close to analog. Completely digital sounding. As long as you know these facts, it’s a decent synth. But a Jupiter it is not. ### 5/5 — 良い出来です *2026-06-11* クロスモジュレーションの音が美しいです。リリースしてくれてありがとう。 ### 5/5 — Thank you, thank you, thank you! *2026-06-08, version 1.3.1* Wow, what an amazing Jup 8 you have provided to us on iOS. The price is ridiculously low. I own everything you offer and have written reviews before. This one is my favorite by far. However, all are so creatively made to serve a variety of purposes. You’re the best of the best by any measure of creating synthesizers I can play on my iPad. Just remarkable presets! So much fun!! ### 5/5 — Update *2026-06-06* Thanks for improving Keytrack. Now if you could do the same for J6 would very appreciated *prays* ### 5/5 — Just buy it! *2026-06-03, version 1.3* This sounds so, so good! Easy to dial in sounds but so tweakable. Look out for the Pro-A5 as well - it’s an absolute beast! To say AudioKit have really upped their game is an understatement… ### 5/5 — Add support for MacOS *2026-06-01, version 1.3* This synth is great, but no support for MacOS. Will be support on MacOS ? ### 5/5 — Sooooo Awesome *2026-05-12, version 1.3* I don’t normally do softsynth reviews unless they’re stellar, and Super J8 absolutely is. It sounds rich, clean, clear and is really easy to use. I own 25 softsynths and this is my second favorite next to Animoog Z. ### 5/5 — One of the BEST synths on IOS! A Powerhouse packed in a workhorse! *2026-04-16, version 1.1.2* This is a total “Tank” this thing just wrecks other IOS synths, and doesn’t think about it! Way back when AudioKit came out, I got bought their very first release, and did a little research and I loved that they wanted to come together as a team and donate time to build something special together. I may be mistaken but it seemed like sometime after the 2000 synth release (it may have been a year, maybe two) I seen another AudioKit release, separate from the original AudioKit start to release apps … I may be wrong but I feel like maybe some of the guys that worked on some of (AudioKits) first few releases must have started another “SISTER” team, with some of the developers… But these guys started making some KILLER synths! They have some great ideas, and pushing the envelope hard, milking the IOS platform to push out some creamy, milky smooth, synths, and then just jump into some hard hitting, face smashing, bass thumping, jaw dropping synths! They are fun, they are easy to use, but serious! I would love to see maybe a nod to H.G.Fortune with some of the amazing work he did on the Windows platform, it would be almost a shame not to introduce something like the WOF by HG Fortune! I have paid for every app the day they release it… So I can support these guys, the work they do is legendary, and YEARS to come will still be being used …. I have kept all my old iPads, from my very first iPad 3rd generation… some of the apps that are on that iPad can NEVER be found again, because the developer didn’t keep up with updates… like the Original ALCHEMY app, released on iOS back in 2010… most people haven’t even seen that app… because it became a part of Logic and Garage band… I say all that, just to say…”Hold on to these apps!” Get them, support the devs… because these apps will be legendary one day, and you would have been smart enough to buy them, and hold on to these apps system you downloaded it to…because it will always been on that system. ## Frequently asked questions about Super J8 Synth + AUv3 ### What is Super J8 Synth + AUv3? Super J8 Synth + AUv3 is a mobile application that emulates a legendary analog synthesizer, offering a wide range of sounds from pads to basses. It utilizes advanced DSP for a pure synth experience without samples or generative AI. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include a new sound engine with advanced DSP, over 700 presets, true poly unison, oscillator sync, cross-modulation, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, and AUv3 plugin support for use in DAWs like Logic Pro for iPad and GarageBand. ### How much does Super J8 Synth + AUv3 cost? The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to its features. ### What devices are compatible with Super J8 Synth + AUv3? For iPads, a 2016 iPad Pro (A9X) or newer is required. For iPhones, a 2018 iPhone XS (A12) or newer is needed, though it also works on the iPhone SE 2020. Older devices like the iPad Air 2 are not supported. ### Can I use this app with other music software? Yes, the app works as an AUv3 instrument, allowing you to use it within compatible DAWs such as Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, and Cubasis. It can also be used standalone with its built-in recording capabilities. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.2 — 2026-07-21 THANKS EVERYONE! This app will just get Better & Better! • FIXED: Long glide/portamento now returns smoothly from the current pitch position when releasing a held note, instead of jumping to the target note first. The other AudioKit synths will also get this fix. Thanks! • IMPROVED: Mono mode behavior has been refined. Mono Legato now more strictly cuts off lingering release tails after keys are released, for a more traditional mono synth response. Mono non-legato still keeps the musical analog-style response where released notes can naturally ring out, useful for Juno-style arp tails and long releases. • UPGRADED: More precise LFOs • NEW: PROGRAM CHANGE MIDI MAPPING You can now use a custom MIDI CC to change presets. Go to the About Page [i], tap “MIDI Mapping,” then “Add/Edit Mapping.” Choose “Program Change,” then enter the CC you want to use. • FIXED: Less stuck notes. If you're still getting stuck notes please feel free to email me directly matthew@audiokitpro.com with as many details as possible so we can get this fixed for you MORE UPDATES COMING: Yes, Microtonality, World Scales, better filter key-tracking and more are coming! ### 1.3.1 — 2026-06-03 THANKS EVERYONE! • NEW Enhanced Filter Keytracking Range • NEW FREE Preset bank by Seljoy Productions MORE UPDATES & FREE PRESETS Coming! ### 1.3 — 2026-05-11 THANKS EVERYONE! • NEW: FREE Bonus Bank of 55 presets by Joe Zeno! • NEW: MIDI Clock In can now be toggled off Tap the Tempo readout to turn MIDI Clock In on/off NOTE: Tempo readout turns green when MIDI Clock is controlling it SMOOTHER PERFORMANCE • Filter slider now moves smoothly while being modulated by an LFO • Fixes crackles when turning the OSC Range knob MORE FREE UPDATES TO COME! BETTER & BETTER! ### 1.2.2 — 2026-04-29 Thanks! Quick Fix for MIDI Learn crashes in iOS 26 This app will keep getting Better & Better! ### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-20 THANKS EVERYONE! Quick Fix + AUv3 Timing: Sequencer/Arp Starts on First Beat in Cubasis We'll get all these timing updates in the other AudioKit apps as well! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*