# Synth Modes — Synthesizer Cheat Sheets

> Digital cheat sheets and patch generator for eurorack synthesizer modules. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Burns.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-modes/id1445358435 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Burns](https://appshunter.io/developer/522224284)
- Category: Music
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-modes/id1445358435/reviews.md

## What is Synth Modes?

Cheat sheets for your eurorack synthesizer modules, supporting 45 modules:

Endorphin.es:
Cockpit2
Godspeed
Golden Master
Milky Way
Running Order
Squawk Dirty
Total Recall
Two of Cups

Expert Sleepers:
- Disting mk4
- Disting mk3

Instruo
- Arbhar

Intellijel
- Shapeshifter

Make Noise:
- Morphagene
- Tempi

Mannequins:
- Just Friends
- W/

Moog Audio:
- Mother 32

Mutable Instruments:
- Braids (stock and Renaissance firmware)
- Clouds (stock and Parasites firmware)
- Frames (stock and Parasites)
- Marbles
- Peaks (stock and Dead Man's Catch)
- Plaits
- Rings
- Stages
- Streams
- Warps (stock and Parasites)

Ornament & Crime:
- Stock firmware
- Hemisphere Suite

Erica Synths:
- Blackhole DSP 2
- Pico DSP
- Pico Logic
- Pico Seq
- Pico Voice

TipTop Audio:
- ECHOZ
- ONE
- TG ONE
- Z5000
- ZVERB

XAOC Devices:
- Batumi

Search by text or mode type to quickly get the most out of your module.  Favorite pages for quicker reference.

NEW in 2.0 - Patch Generator!  SynthModes can generate patch ideas by picking modes for each of your modules.  Tap the "Generate Patch" button at the bottom of the mode list.  Pull to refresh Patch Generator. 

Get rid of your binder of printed PDFs, SynthModes is faster and easier to use.

Modes for iOS is not officially endorsed or supported by any modular manufacturer.

## Key features

- Cheat sheets for 45+ eurorack modules
- Search by text or mode type
- Favorite pages for quick access
- Patch generator for module ideas
- Supports multiple firmware versions
- Replaces printed PDF binders

## Chart rankings

- #157 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-modes/id1445358435/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Update The APP!!

*2026-06-22, version 2.9*

U lazy bum

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2026-03-25, version 2.9*

So useful. I hope the developer keeps it updated as alternative firmware drop for devices. For example, it would be great to see Truches (for Marbles) added.

### 3/5 — Good App, but it needs an Update

*2025-08-30, version 2.9*

F.e. MI Beads (and many more)

### 4/5 — This could be essential if only

*2025-06-06*

For what this app is, it’s great, but it could be as essential as Modulargrid if it became a living library of manuals and cheat sheets.

### 1/5 — Synth Modes

*2025-01-31, version 2.9*

It’s a pity there isn’t more modules, I’ve got three from that list.

### 3/5 — Needs more content

*2025-01-14*

This solution caters to both beginners and advanced users. It can offer significant value if you would allow users to catalog their modules and access the manuals. Opening it to the community could make it a cornerstone experience for the Eurorack community, helping to ease the steep learning curve many face when navigating the Eurorack ecosystem.

### 5/5 — No more rifling through arcane manuals…

*2024-12-27, version 2.9*

…particularly if you have a Mother 32 or a Disting. It would be amazing if the app would let you add links to manuals eg. Moog Update 2.0 
Personally I would love a Lifeforms KB-1 manual!

### 4/5 — Great app but needs an update

*2024-04-22*

Great concept and well executed app! It’s pretty far out of date, though. Perhaps it will get an update if more people buy it to offer some financial incentive.

### 4/5 — Please add more

*2024-03-26*

Make Noise Spectraphon would be an obvious addition that should be included.

I could list more but that one is such an obvious omission. There is already a make noise section and the modes and shift functions are not at all obvious. Plus Make Noise has a cheat sheet pdf already that could be used to add it so they did the work for you - you just need to put it in the app with the rest.

### 5/5 — Love the app

*2023-12-04*

Super useful, would love to see the Disting EX modes added in as well. Happy to help if it’s just a matter of organizing the content.

## Frequently asked questions about Synth Modes

### What is Synth Modes?

Synth Modes provides digital cheat sheets for a wide range of eurorack synthesizer modules, helping users quickly reference module functions and settings.

### How many modules does Synth Modes support?

Synth Modes currently supports over 45 different eurorack modules from manufacturers like Mutable Instruments, Make Noise, and Moog Audio.

### Can Synth Modes help with patch ideas?

Yes, Synth Modes features a Patch Generator that can suggest patch ideas by selecting modes for your modules, offering creative inspiration.

### Is Synth Modes available on Android?

Synth Modes is currently available for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Synth Modes updated?

The app was last updated on April 24, 2022, with version 2.9, suggesting a history of ongoing development and feature additions.

### What is the price of Synth Modes?

Synth Modes is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $3.99.

### Does Synth Modes have ads?

Synth Modes is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience for accessing module information and generating patches.

### What is the age rating for Synth Modes?

Synth Modes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience of users interested in music synthesis.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2022-04-24

Adding EIGHT new cheat sheets official, direct from Endorphin.es!  Simple but effective!  Also updates Disting mk4 to firmware v4.22.

### 2.8 — 2022-01-11

Added Instruo Arbhar (contributed by Josh Davenport).  Updated Disting mk4 to firmware version 4.21.

### 2.7 — 2021-12-02

Fixes "Tag" page when using Dark Mode.  Updates disting to version 4.20.

### 2.6 — 2021-08-01

Now supports 36 modules!  This release adds Mutable Instruments Marbles (for real this time!), Erica Synths Pico DSP, Pico Logic, Pico Voice, Tiptop Audio ECHOZ, Z5000, ZVERB, XAOC Batumi.

### 2.5 — 2021-07-31

Added Mutable Instruments Marbles, Erica Synths Pico DSP, Pico Logic, Pico Voice, Tiptop Audio ECHOZ, Z5000, ZVERB, XAOC Batumi.  Thanks to all cheat-sheet contributors!

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## More apps by Thomas Burns

- [Spectrum Synthesizer Bundle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-synthesizer-bundle/id1467384251)

All apps by Thomas Burns: https://appshunter.io/developer/522224284

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