# SynthShred — A Musical Instrument

> Virtual musical instrument with diverse presets, tunings, and scales. (iPhone/iPad app by Yugal Sharma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthshred/id1475834403 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yugal Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475834402)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 200 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 141 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthshred/id1475834403/reviews.md

## What is SynthShred?

SynthShred is musical instrument containing 139 sound presets including piano, guitars, ethnic instruments, chromatic percussions, strings, pipes, synth pads, reed instruments, brass, organs, ensemble, bass, synth leads and many more.

SynthShred comes with 29 guitar tuning presets including standard guitar, all fourths, drop tunings, open tunings, major minor tunings and many more.

SynthShred also contains 14 mostly used musical scales including Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic and many more.

SynthShred provides the ability to change the root key for the the selected scale to be in the key every time. The diatonic surface option will remove the notes from the surface that are not part of the scale. It's easier for the player to be in key.

SynthShred features includes:
- Expressive physical guitar surface
- Monophonic and Polyphonic Mode
- Diatonic surface
- Adjustable string and fret counts
- 139 sound presets
- 29 unique guitar tuning presets
- 14 commonly used scales
- Modulation slider
- On screen Reverb and Echo effects controls
- Sustain button for acoustic instruments

Available for iPhone, iPad and iPods for free.
Minimum Requirements: iOS 9.0 or later.

## Key features

- 139 sound presets
- 29 guitar tuning presets
- 14 musical scales
- Diatonic surface option
- Monophonic and Polyphonic Mode
- Reverb and Echo effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Upgrade to SynthShred Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthshred/id1475834403/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing response

*2026-02-23*

Such a great tool for learning and making music.

### 1/5 — I’m not paying

*2025-12-03, version 2.1.3*

No in app purchases

### 4/5 — Engineer

*2025-10-28*

All of a sudden the sound is muted only in this app !

### 5/5 — Super app

*2025-06-12*

Smooth and soft playing

### 1/5 — Shameful Theft

*2025-04-13, version 2.1.3*

What can one say? It’s not GeoSynth. It’s too similar, but inferior, & it’s no coincidence.

### 5/5 — Great Application

*2024-09-14*

Best music appreciation

### 5/5 — An underrated app

*2024-04-11, version 2.1.3*

I see other reviewers saying this app is a knock off of GeoShred but I’m not sure what their point is. Yes, it has “shred” in the name but it’s also a good app in its own right and should be judged independently. The grid keyboard layout is nicely done (and did not originate with GeoShred, by the way) and it works fine, and many of the sounds are quite good. The oboe certainly sounds nice and I like the piano as well. I just wish MIDI would be added.

### 1/5 — Logic for iPad issue

*2024-01-24*

The entire reason I purchased this app was to use as an auv3 MIDI instrument in login for iPad. However it doesn’t show up as an available audio unit in the list for both logic or garage band. Would be 5 stars otherwise. However this is very disappointing. If there is a guide on how to get it working with logic that would be great. Otherwise if it can be updated to allow this integration that would be appreciated too.

### 5/5 — Tx very nice instrument

*2023-09-21*

Best quality sound

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2023-06-03, version 2.1.3*

This app is cool

## Frequently asked questions about SynthShred

### What is SynthShred?

SynthShred is a virtual musical instrument app for iOS devices. It offers a wide array of sound presets, including pianos, guitars, ethnic instruments, and synthesizers. The app also features customizable guitar tunings and a selection of musical scales to aid in playing.

### What are the key features of SynthShred?

Key features include 139 sound presets, 29 guitar tuning presets, and 14 musical scales. It also offers a diatonic surface option to keep players in key, monophonic and polyphonic modes, adjustable string and fret counts, and on-screen controls for reverb and echo effects.

### Is SynthShred free to use?

Yes, SynthShred is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and iPods. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some additional content or features may be available for purchase.

### What are the system requirements for SynthShred?

SynthShred requires a minimum of iOS 9.0 or later to run. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Who is SynthShred designed for?

This app is designed for musicians and music enthusiasts who want a versatile virtual instrument on their iOS devices. Its features cater to both beginners looking to stay in key and more experienced users exploring different sounds and tunings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2021-04-18

- UI Changes
- Font Issues Fixed
- Pop Over Issue Fixed

### 2.1.2 — 2021-04-18

- Minor UI Changes

### 2.1.1 — 2020-04-19

- New Improved Control Surface
- Reverb and echo Effects Added
- Switch between Monophonic and Polyphonic Mode
- Bug Fixes

### 2.1 — 2020-04-18

- New Improved Control Surface
- Reverb and echo Effects Added
- Switch between Monophonic and Polyphonic Mode

### 2.0.3 — 2020-02-22

- Handled screen gestures when using slider

## Apps similar to SynthShred

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovebox-beat-synth-studio/id1242847278) | 4.7 (4,735) | Free | Music |
| [Polywave - Wavetable Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polywave-wavetable-synth/id1579538271) | 4.7 (34) | Free | Music |
| [SynthMaster One for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthmaster-one-for-iphone/id1490902617) | 4.8 (329) | Free | Music |
| [GeoShred](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred/id1064769019) | 4.8 (1,402) | $24.99 | Music |
| [GeoShred Play](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-play/id1227932062) | 4.8 (516) | $9.99 | Music |
| [GeoShred Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-control/id1336247116) | 4.4 (122) | Free | Music |

## More apps by Yugal Sharma

- [MIDI-Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller/id1496544632)

All apps by Yugal Sharma: https://appshunter.io/developer/1475834402

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