Best apps like VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave

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Updated October 2026

VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave

Audiobus Pty Ltd

🎬 Entertainment

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#1

King of FM 2: DX Synth/E Piano by AudioKit Pro

#1 DX7 Sounds & Electric Piano

Editor's Choice

4.9😊(1.8K ratings)

Free

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Experience classic 80s FM synthesizer and electric piano sounds with over 300 unique presets. This app offers professional-grade audio, extensive layering for expressiveness, and a full suite of effects. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin for music production hosts.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent sound quality
👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
🎹 Authentic DX7 sounds
💰 Free app with great value
🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
🎶 Inspiring and fun to play

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional compatibility issues with DAWs
🔇 Limited bass and low-end sounds
🔍 Lack of advanced editing features

#2

Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI by Nikolozi Meladze

Modular Music-Making

Strong Contender

4.8(80 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Create custom synthesizers, audio effects, and MIDI processors with a modular music-making tool. Arrange modules on lanes to process signals and route them internally or with your host DAW. Explore a vast library of modules to craft unique sounds.

#3

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 by AudioKit Pro

Pro Analog Synthesizer Fun!

Worth Considering

4.9😊(2.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app offers a professional-quality virtual analog synthesizer inspired by classic hardware. It provides a vast library of presets, real-time effects control, and a user-friendly interface for both beginners and experienced musicians. It can be used as a standalone instrument or as an AUv3 plugin.

What We Love

🚀 Amazingly inspirational
👍 Awesome and free
👍 Ridiculously good UI
👍 Must have
👍 Great for AUv3
👍 Simply fantastic
👍 Analog dreams with clear UI
👍 Wow, a gift to music makers

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