VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave

VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave

Lo-Fi & Chill with this AUv3

115 ratings
75 reviews
$4.99 Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 5, 2022
  • February 26, 2025
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This app creates unique synth sounds by recording classic synths to VHS tape and then resampling them. It offers a vast library of presets and effects to achieve lo-fi, retro vibes for various music genres. An AUv3 plugin and standalone app are included.

VHS-recorded and resampled synths
Over 280+ presets
Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
VCR sound effects
VCR FX section for customization
Free expansion pack included
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What's New in VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave

1.2.2

February 26, 2025

Bug fixing and improvements

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Pricing is absurd

I’ve never seen any other synth with the option to rent it weekly, and this synth is not worth a monthly or even yearly subscription at any cost, compared to the other iOS synths, it should be what the weekly cost is to just buy it outright. You can get synth one (both regular and j6) and a free lo fi/tape effect and get better results that aren’t just playing back multi samples of stuff that was run through a tape vst.
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Scam

They made the newest few updates break when putting it in GarageBand so you’d have to buy their new subscription based app. Pretty scummy.

Love this synth

I love the lo-fi vibes. This is one of my favorites. So far I’ve just been having fun tweaking the presets, there are some good ones. I’m sure I’ll get some great results once I initialize a patch and see what I can come up with. Seems like a very capable little synth with great vibes.

high jacked by audiobus …

i remember this app (& a few others now under the audiobus pty banner) was initially developed & released by audiokit pro a few years ago & after a while considered deprecated & time consuming so I assume in good faith passed on these apps to audiobus pty to maintain to allow audiokit pro to focus on newer apps (of which there is a version 2 of this one & others?)
i gather some other audiokit pro apps were also passed on to some other devs, but i digress..

now there is a subscription gate here & on the other ex audiokit pro apps & the claim this app & others was made using audiokit pro code system implying not by audiokit pro initially now this isn’t exactly true is it & a disrespect to audiokit pro who don’t engage in subscription shenanigans.

this comes across as hijacking to be fair & i dont care about the arrangement/agreement between audiokit pro & audiobus pty as a lay customer who obviously had nothing to do with it & didn’t know anything about it.

“but I need to feed my family” says the audiobus pty dev. well, don’t we all ….

Dass vhs teknik…
Dass oder benetzoid ist grosse kaputznik muss. Dass Uber zuber boomber gerecht. Schnell flammėn, langseim Schön…
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So many great presets. The subscription model is garbage

Bummer how they chose this absurd subscription model, immediate hate from the community and absolute silence from the developer.

I love the presets in this and VHS, they are really really good and there's a preset artist featured (Mark Hupkins) who is an absolute mastermind and doesn't appear in any of the other audiokit apps to my knowledge.

It's a great app, one that I use often- the choir and bell presets are so lush.

It really is a bummer that the subscription mode thing is preventing folks from even considering it- but that's understandable.
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Reported Bugs

11 issues

GarageBand compatibility broken after updates

Bug

App not recognized in Logic Pro after updates

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Inconsistent sound quality across different registers

Bug

Patch/preset settings not retained after closing DAW

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Audio Unit Extension crashes in GarageBand

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Duplicate track sounds different from original

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Display shows 'Welcome' instead of loaded patch

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Thin black keys difficult to hit on keyboard

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Missing top C key on keyboard

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Sounds inconsistent when exported from GarageBand

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App disappears from projects after ownership change

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Requested Features

7 requests

Mac OS version for DAW compatibility

Feature

Velocity sensitivity settings for keyboard

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Pitch bend and modulation wheels with actual functionality

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Better keyboard design with proper key sizing

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Improved UI layout to reduce wasted space in AUv3 mode

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Access to original synth parameters instead of sample-based playback

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Direct routing to IAA output for FL Studio Mobile

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FAQ

What kind of sounds does VHS Synth create?

VHS Synth creates unique synth sounds by recording classic analog synths to VHS tape and then resampling them. This process imparts a characteristic lo-fi, retro, and vintage character to the sounds, perfect for genres like Synthwave, Hip Hop, and Ambient.

What are the key features of VHS Synth?

Key features include over 280+ presets, the ability to function as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin, built-in VCR sound effects, and a VCR FX section for sound customization. It also includes a free expansion pack.

How does the subscription model work?

The app offers weekly or yearly subscriptions, with a free trial available on selected plans. Payments are charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. You can manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your Account Settings, with auto-renewal needing to be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

What devices is VHS Synth compatible with?

The app is available for both iPhone and iPad, with the purchase including access to both versions. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin, making it compatible with music production apps that support this format on iOS.

Who would benefit from using VHS Synth?

Musicians, producers, and sound designers looking to add authentic 80s-inspired retro vibes and lo-fi textures to their music will benefit from VHS Synth. Its extensive preset library and sound-shaping tools make it suitable for a wide range of genres, from Synthwave and Vaporwave to Indie and Movie Soundtracks.