# Unique for iPhone — Analog Synth

> Analog synthesizer app with unique Vowel Filter and extensive modulation options. (iPhone/iPad app by Sugar Bytes GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-for-iphone/id1171390573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-for-iphone/id1171390573/reviews.md

## What is Unique for iPhone?

“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
•      Audio Unit v3
•	Ableton Link Kit
•	MIDI Learn & Host Automation
•	300 groovy presets by various artists

## Key features

- Multiple oscillator waveforms
- Analog filter types
- Vowel Filter with formant stringing
- LFO and envelope modulation
- Recordable XY field and sequencer
- Dual effect units
- Audio Unit v3 support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unique-for-iphone/id1171390573/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Gekauft

*2024-04-25*

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### 3/5 — Kinda broken

*2023-10-13*

Can’t save new presets.

Edit: Saving presets work but can't assign any of the controllers to a parameter because you can't long press any parameter dial. 

I am on iOS 16.3.1.  

Still a great sounding synth.

### 5/5 — reduced to the max

*2022-01-04*

vergleichsweise ist die editierung schon deutlich selektiv und somit eingeschränkt, aber darin durchaus reizvoll. ich komme zumindest zu anderen und teils überraschenden resultaten. osc crossmodulation und sync sowie negativ modulation wären schon noch schön gewesen. aber auch ohne das als appetithäppchen auf dem phone völlig ok. klanglich über jeden zweifel erhaben.

### 2/5 — nice sounds, ...

*2020-11-25*

... innovative approach. supports AU, which makes this app very versatile. unfortunately, the keys do not react properly which renders them unplayable, same as in ipad version. support does not seem to respond.

### 5/5 — Works Great For Me

*2019-12-07*

It seems like people think the more complex a synth is the better. That may be true if you’re into endless tweaking for sound design. Been there, done that. Nowadays I just want to make songs without spending a lot of time tweaking. So I choose a preset that sounds good to me, tweak it a little and the next thing I know inspiration strikes. That’s Unique for me. No issues with performance in NS2 either. Sugar Bytes stuff is always good!

### 1/5 — Broken

*2019-03-07, version 1.5.3*

Can’t save new presets.

### 2/5 — iPhone X issues

*2018-10-20*

I really want to love this synth. It sounds great, looks gorgeous. But it’s barely usable on an iPhone X. The iPhone’s slide bar thing gets in the way, and the whole synth is shifted in a bizarre way on the screen. Most other synths handle the iPhone X just fine. Also a bummer that they don’t have a dedicated iPad version. There’s so much promise and great thought put into the design but it looks like iOS support is an afterthought.

### 5/5 — Very Nice Synth

*2018-05-18*

Thanks for the update! Looks great in AUM and BeatMaker 3 now!

### 1/5 — Sneaky way to sabotage users

*2018-05-08*

Just ‘upgraded’ only to find I am working with a postage stamp under AUM. At first I thought it had to be a bug, right? Being impossible to use without a microscope. Then I realised what had happened. I’d bought the iPhone version for use on the iPad. Technically, it still works. But no way will I believe that the developers didn’t know full well what would happen to iPad users with this version. It is sabotage. Deleted.

Nic

### 2/5 — AUv3 support please

*2018-03-03*

AUv3 support in all of your apps and I’ll get them all plus 5 star reviews

## Frequently asked questions about Unique for iPhone

### What kind of sounds can I create with this app?

This app allows you to create a wide range of analog synth sounds, from warm and classy to gritty and intense. It offers a diverse sonic spectrum with multiple oscillator waveforms, filter types, and built-in effects. The unique Vowel Filter enables you to craft distinctive vocal-like textures.

### What are the key features of this synthesizer app?

Key features include a selection of 5 oscillator waveforms (sawtooth, triple saw, pulse, triple FM, noise), 5 filter types with modulators, a duophone arpeggiator, and the standout Vowel Filter. It also boasts two chained effect sections, an LFO, an envelope, a recordable XY field, and a sequencer for modulation.

### How much does this app cost?

This application is a paid app. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

The app is designed for iPhone and supports Audio Unit v3, which means it can be used within compatible Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) on iOS devices. It also includes Ableton Link Kit for synchronized playback and MIDI Learn for host automation.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is ideal for musicians, producers, and sound designers who are looking for a powerful and characterful analog synthesizer on their iOS device. Its unique features, like the Vowel Filter, make it particularly appealing for those seeking to experiment and create distinctive sounds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.8 — 2025-01-30

- minor improvements

### 1.5.7 — 2023-10-17

• Fixed preset browser issue

### 1.5.6 — 2023-09-15

• LFO recall bug fixed

### 1.5.5 — 2021-01-15

- minor bug fixes

### 1.5.4 — 2019-03-18

Bug-Fixes

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