# Unique for iPad - Analog Synth — The name says it all! > Analog synthesizer app for creating unique, characterful electronic music sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Sugar Bytes GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-for-ipad-analog-synth/id1213411818 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.39/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 29 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-05-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-for-ipad-analog-synth/id1213411818/reviews.md ## What is Unique for iPad? “Unique sounds like syrup with dirt kicked into it. If Bootsy Collins, Roger Troutman and Daft Punk would have met up in Studio 54 to create a soft-synth, for sure something like Unique would have come out of it…” Sound & Recording Mag Unique was made for fun and vibes: Analogue sound, intense modulation and a killer set of features, delivering an amazing sonic spectrum that’s full of character: Classy sounds, powerful, warm… sometimes gritty. Each of the 2 oscillators offers a selection of 5 waveforms: sawtooth and pulse waves are here, along with noise, triple saw and triple FM waves. There's also an additional sub-oscillator strapped into the master section for added oomph. The internal controllers will bring in the dynamics: an LFO and an envelope, there's a recordable XY field & a sequencer. Use these to modulate any knob – a simple long tap will do. The sound springs to life when it hits the filter section. Needless to say, analogue high-pass, low-pass and band-pass varieties are in place, along with a comb filter. Standards aside, the actual intention behind this project, the Vowel Filter, also became its outstanding feature: string together two or four vowel formants and play them back in a multitude of ways. Once you’ve built your sound, there’s tons of sound polish in two chained multi-effect units. Features • Sawtooth, Triple Saw, Pulse, Triple FM, Noise with tonal Filter, Sub Sine • 5 Filters with 5 Modulators each • Duophone Arpeggiator • Vowel Filter • Two Effect Sections • Ableton Link Kit • MIDI Learn & Host Automation • 300 groovy presets by various artists ## Key features - Multiple oscillator waveforms - Sub-oscillator for added depth - Versatile filter section - Unique Vowel Filter - Dual multi-effect units - Recordable XY field and sequencer - Ableton Link and MIDI support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unique Full Version | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-for-ipad-analog-synth/id1213411818/reviews.md ### 5/5 — very good! *2024-12-29, version 1.6.9* idk why all this hate for this synth, maybe because when it came out ages ago had some issues? I have no issues whatsoever on my ipad pro and I think this is one of the best sounding and most interesting synths, period, despite its age! I own like over a hundred synths on the iPad alone. Sugar Bytes rock! All their stuff is a league of its own they come loaded with useful presets. just get it. ### 5/5 — This synth is a basic but good synth *2024-05-25, version 1.6.6* It has lots of sound features and a basic vibe ### 5/5 — WoW super…… *2024-04-28, version 1.6.6* Wow, this is the first time I've come across a plugin that doesn't take any juice and the quality is surprising, now it's my synth at the top of the list, thank you ### 1/5 — The most sluggish and laggy synth on iOS *2023-10-05, version 1.6.0* I have been very patiently waiting since its release, hoping for an update to fix the crazy laggy and sluggish UI on 'newer' devices. But after all this time it seems it has still been ignored by the developer. I reduced my rating because of this. If you read also the reviews of their iPhone version you will find the same complaints from users. I own an iPadPro 9.7 with 256GB and even the most demanding apps run extremely smooth on it, except for this one. I own all other SugarBytes apps which run smoothly as well, so this is their worst product so far in my opinion. Sorry for the harsh words, but they have been giving the benefit of the doubt for a very long time since the release of this app but have done nothing in the mean time about all the many complaints of users. Still no update, no fix, no AU.... NO STARS! Update to 2023: i now own the latest and maxed out iPad Pro M2, and still this is one of the most sluggish running synths of everything that I own. I guess my review from 5 years ago is still acurate and this is a very inefficiently programmed piece of software. I usually love all the Sugarbytes software and Inown all of it, but this is my least favorite one due to how laggy the whole experience feels. ### 5/5 — Time for fresh reviews *2021-04-17, version 1.5.7* The issues are fixed. This synth rocks. I have eyed it forever but passed due to reviews. Time for some others to take the plunge! ### 5/5 — Lovely synth *2020-11-05, version 1.5.5* I have seen no evidence of slowness or lag, even on my old pad. The app has never crashed in my years of using it. The little on-screen keyboard was improved. I do not care about presets, and cannot imagine basing a public synthesizer review on my opinion of the presets, even if I used presets. This synth has compelling sound quality and highlights two-stage formant filters and simple, useful automations. It has a good range of sound possibility, has its own, distinctive character, is very straightforward to use, and gives complex results in minimal patching time. What’s not to like? Buy, enjoy. ### 4/5 — I love it! *2019-04-24, version 1.5.3* I’m surprised by all the negative reviews.. this is an amazing little synth.. I’m using it to get those hard to create RUSH synthesizer sounds.. well worth the price! ### 3/5 — It’s lagging bad on iPad Pros *2018-07-29, version 1.5.3* Edit: None of the below have been addressed, another thing to add is that the onscreen keys are lagging real bad when trying to play something faster. This is on the 10,5” iPad Pro. —— Unique is a classic desktop plugin synth. It has its own sound, and will provide some new unique timbres in iOS land. It's great, amazing, awesome yada ya da etc, except for one thing... Look. At. The. Keyboard. It's 1 octave. You literally can't play the thing. 2 octaves is bare minimum, up to 2,5-3 octaves should be in the options. I'm scratching my head here as this is the first Sugar Bytes app with a new touchscreen friendly facelift. That and the fact that the actual synth is great. I'll update my review when I can play this beautiful synth. ### 4/5 — Nice *2018-07-21, version 1.5.3* Sounds nice , sugar bytes do nice apps. I have seen that all of sugarbytes apps have a low mark from one Person who seems upset , I use aum 99% of the time , Audiobus very little these days.. Check the compatibility and any future plans from Apple to drop support for certain things , I trust sugar bytes will do the best they can for users on iPad while dealing with iOS future plans. Otherwise I’ll use an old iPad which has been stuck on an older os .. ### 1/5 — No audiobus *2018-06-30, version 1.5.3* I bought this as an iPad app... which has limited use at best. Why limit it further by taking away audiobus? I would NOT have bought the app if it had this limited connectivity initially. Uhmm... Sugar Bytes.... you do know that an iPad isn’t like a mac or pc? It’s a bit disrespectful to your customers to be taking away or massively changing functionality like this. (Why not see what Roli did with Seaboard 5d and Noise when they tried to completely change the app?) ## Frequently asked questions about Unique for iPad ### What kind of sounds can I create with this app? This app is designed to create unique analog synth sounds with a wide sonic spectrum. You can achieve classy, powerful, warm, and sometimes gritty tones. The app offers a variety of waveforms and filter types, including a distinctive Vowel Filter, allowing for a broad range of electronic music textures. ### What are the key features of this synthesizer app? Key features include two oscillators with five waveform options each (sawtooth, triple saw, pulse, triple FM, noise), a sub-oscillator, five filter types with modulators, a unique Vowel Filter, a recordable XY field, an LFO, an envelope, a sequencer, and two chained multi-effect units. It also supports Ableton Link and MIDI Learn. ### Is this app free to use? The app is available for free, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can download and explore its core functionalities without upfront cost, with options to acquire additional features or content through purchases within the app. ### What devices is this app compatible with? Based on its name and description, this app is specifically designed for the iPad. It leverages the tablet's capabilities to provide a hands-on synthesis experience. ### How can I use the Vowel Filter feature? The Vowel Filter is an outstanding feature that allows you to string together two or four vowel formants. You can then play these back in a multitude of ways to create unique vocal-like synthesis textures. This offers a distinctive approach to sound shaping beyond traditional filters. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.2 — 2026-08-05 This update adds full support for the iPadOS windowing system. The app can now be freely resized and repositioned, making it easier to use alongside other apps in your workflow. We've also fixed several minor bugs and made small improvements to overall stability and performance. ### 1.7.1 — 2026-07-09 • Adapted to the new iOS windowing system ### 1.7.0 — 2025-01-29 - minor improvements ### 1.6.9 — 2024-08-23 Ongoing improvements and bug-fixes. ### 1.6.8 — 2024-07-11 - issue with MIDI mapping fixed ## Apps similar to Unique for iPad | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [iSequence HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isequence-hd/id369873168) | 4.2 (33) | Free | Music | | [AudioKit Digital D1 Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-digital-d1-synth/id1436905540) | 4.8 (2,007) | Free | Music | | [BLEASS Arpeggiator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-arpeggiator/id6464041408) | 4.8 (53) | $9.99 | Music | | [BAM - Beat Maker & Music Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bam-beat-maker-and-music-maker/id1637599765) | 4.8 (100) | $12.99 | Music | | [XPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpad/id1338505908) | 3.8 (24) | Free | Music | | [Tera Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tera-pro/id1578464219) | 4.6 (155) | $6.99 | Music | ## More apps by Sugar Bytes GmbH - [Turnado](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turnado/id614418823) - [Thesys](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesys/id655513441) - [WOW Filterbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wow-filterbox/id666864434) - [Effectrix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectrix/id681772221) - [Egoist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egoist/id859084874) - [Cyclop for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclop-for-ipad/id976074849) All apps by Sugar Bytes GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-05.*