Comparison

Zeeon synth vs KORG ELECTRIBE Wave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zeeon synth

This app is a virtual analog synthesizer that recreates the sound and feel of classic hardware. It features a detailed circuit-modeling engine, powerful modulation, and multiple filter models for rich, organic soundscapes. Explore a vast array of presets and expand your sonic palette with additional sound banks.

Highlights
  • Circuit-modeling engine
  • Powerful modulation matrix
  • Dual oscillators with variable waveforms
  • Multiple filter models
  • Built-in effects unit
  • Audio Unit v3 support
  • Polyphonic step sequencer
Features
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Zeeon is a virtual-analog synthesizer built on a deeply detailed circuit-modeling engine. We’ve studied classic and modern analog synths to uncover what gives them their unmistakable character and recreated that essence with precision. The result is a unique instrument that delivers the warmth, movement, and organic depth of true hardware. While many emulations sound flat, Zeeon breathes. Every note is alive, with tight lows and shimmering highs. All audio and modulation are processed at 176 kHz (4× oversampling) for uncompromised quality across the entire spectrum. “Desktop-class sound engine … fidelity of this analog emulation goes beyond everything else on iOS.” – App Store review Features • Audio Unit v3 and standalone application with a simple polyphonic step sequencer • Powerful modulation matrix offering self-modulation and cross-layer modulation, 8 modulation slots, 17 signal sources and 41 targets available, both from modulation modules and audio signal path. This takes Zeeon into semi-modular territory. Imagine oscillator waveform, panning, filter cutoff, resonance or LP-HP mode modulated by oscillators or another layer! • 2 oscillators with continuously variable waveforms, hard-sync and sub-oscillator. Carefully simulated analog drift and PSU influence. • Filter: 3 models available: Transistor ladder low pass, OTA cascade low pass and State Variable Filter with continuously variable LP-HP + BP mode. • 2 low frequency oscillators and envelope generators per voice. • Overdrive: diode clipper, transistor saturation, wave folder, pre and post filter. • Up to 2 layers per voice. Layers can modulate each other. • Effects unit: Circuit modelled BBD chorus, bass booster, zero-delay Phaser, Stereo delay and Reverb. • 280 presets and Tutorials bank. 3 additional banks available as IAPs. Full manual and audio demos available at the BeepStreet website.

About

KORG ELECTRIBE Wave

Create state-of-the-art dance music with this powerful music software. Featuring a wavetable sound source, intuitive sequencer, and a convenient chord pad, it allows for easy composition of genres like EDM, Future Bass, and Trap, even for beginners.

Highlights
  • Powerful wavetable sound source
  • Quick Input sequencer
  • One-finger chord pad
  • Motion Sequence for sound changes
  • KAOSS PAD integration
  • Song mode for pattern combination
Features
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The next evolution in music software. Powerful wavetable sound. The next generation ELECTRIBE produces state-of-the-art dance music. The ELECTRIBE series first appeared in 1999. Since then each generation has inherited the iconic, intuitive operability of the original while incorporating the most up-to-date sounds and styles. The ease of use, accessibility, sound and musicality of the ELECTRIBE reach new heights in this latest software version which features a powerful wavetable sound source, a “Quick Input” sequencer and a convenient chord pad that allows you to play a chord with one finger. Even if you aren't a musical virtuoso, with ELECTRIBE Wave you can create state-of-the-art dance music like EDM, Future Bass, and Trap. • Powerful wavetable sound suitable for the latest in EDM ELECTRIBE Wave has a sound wavetable featuring sounds widely used in the latest music creation. Unlike a PCM synth, the wavetable allows you to repeatedly play fragments of short waveforms, and change the waveform position during playback. By combining the wavetable (which features a rich variety of presets) with a powerful filter and two modulation units, you can create an infinite number of innovative and sharp sounds that cannot be produced using standard PCM synths. Even without a deep knowledge of synthesis techniques, the carefully selected parameters make it easy to craft your sound. • Improved user interface for quick composition The familiar 16-step pad in the ELECTRIBE series enables speedy rhythm production. The ELECTRIBE Wave also features a new keyboard to play chords and scales. Even without musical knowledge, you can have fun making tracks without worrying about wrong notes. The sequencer features Groove, which can be used to breathe life into rhythm parts, as well as a special keyboard to enable smooth step input for synth parts on the graphical user interface. • Convenient chord pad that allows you to play a chord with one finger ELECTRIBE Wave features a chord pad that allows you to play chords with one finger. If you use the "Fetch" function, it will automatically extract the chords from the song that you are in in the middle of creating and assign those chords to the pad for fast and easy song creation. You can also easily assign and save your favorite chords. In addition you can use the arpeggiator to create new phrases! • Motion Sequence records and plays temporal changes in sounds and effects The ELECTRIBE series introduced a powerful motion sequence function that remembers and reproduces the movements of the knobs. ELECTRIBE Wave now offers this function for the synthesizer/drum parts so you can create a flow of sound overflowing with originality. If you use the built in KAOSS PAD you can change the sound to drastically with a single fingertip, easily storing and reproducing temporal changes. Remember the wave table POSITION to make real time minute changes to the sound performance. • Song mode can combine patterns into finished songs Use song mode to create a new track by simply arranging the order of existing patterns. Using only the ELECTRIBE Wave, you can take a song all the way from inspiration to completion. With audio file export, you can send a complete song or individual patterns to your favorite DAW, or upload to services like SoundCloud. More info at korg.com

Screenshots

Zeeon synth3 screens
KORG ELECTRIBE Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zeeon synth at $14.99 against KORG ELECTRIBE Wave's $29.99. Zeeon synth also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). KORG ELECTRIBE Wave's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Zeeon synth costs $14.99 and KORG ELECTRIBE Wave $29.99 up front. Zeeon synth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and KORG ELECTRIBE Wave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zeeon synth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 415 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Zeeon synth's written reviews are positive against 72% of KORG ELECTRIBE Wave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zeeon synth versus KORG ELECTRIBE Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeeon synthKORG ELECTRIBE Wave
Price$14.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.8 (209 ratings) — better4.6 (415 ratings)
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better71.9% of reviews
Number of ratings209415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB399 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetKORG INC.

Customer experience

Zeeon synth

All ratings209 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative16.8%

KORG ELECTRIBE Wave

All ratings415 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral12.6%
Negative15.6%

User reviews

Zeeon synth

From 209 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent sound quality
  • 🎹 Intuitive and well-designed interface
  • 🔧 Flexible and deep sound design capabilities
  • 💻 Seamless integration as an AUv3 plugin
  • 🎚️ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Stability issues, crashes on some devices
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 📂 Preset management could be improved
  • 🔀 Lack of MIDI learn and sequencer features
  • 🖥️ UI scaling issues on larger iPad displays

KORG ELECTRIBE Wave

From 415 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fluid workflow
  • 🎨 Powerful wavetable synth
  • 🎶 Great sound quality
  • 🎛️ Intuitive user interface
  • 🧠 Inspirational for music creation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 No undo function
  • 🔇 Limited drum samples
  • 🔀 Inability to change sequencer length per part
  • 🔀 Lack of sample/wavetable import
  • 🔀 Single effect per part limiting

Bugs and requests

Zeeon synth

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Preset settings not retained after app restart
  • Synth reverts to default settings when reopening Logic Pro project
  • Crashes and freezes on certain iOS 14+ devices
  • Inability to access in-app purchases from within the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add MIDI learn functionality
  • Implement a more robust preset management system
  • Include a built-in sequencer with save/load capabilities
  • Improve UI scaling and layout for larger iPad screens
  • Provide better integration with inter-app audio and Audiobus

KORG ELECTRIBE Wave

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when changing drums
  • Inability to export patches
  • Incompatibility issues with iOS 14

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to import custom samples and wavetables
  • Multiple effects per part
  • Metronome with customizable settings
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Deeper synth editing options
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  • Integration with Korg Gadget

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zeeon synth

One-time3
  • OI - Exploration Vol. 1$3.99
  • BB Z-Space$4.99
  • BB Synthwave$4.99
2 purchases

KORG ELECTRIBE Wave

One-time2
  • Solid Waves$4.99
  • Atmospheric Waves$4.99

Questions

Is Zeeon synth free?
Zeeon synth costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is KORG ELECTRIBE Wave free?
KORG ELECTRIBE Wave costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zeeon synth or KORG ELECTRIBE Wave?
Zeeon synth is rated higher. Zeeon synth averages 4.8 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while KORG ELECTRIBE Wave averages 4.6 from 415 ratings.
Do Zeeon synth or KORG ELECTRIBE Wave have ads?
Neither Zeeon synth nor KORG ELECTRIBE Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeeon synth or KORG ELECTRIBE Wave?
Zeeon synth ships an update every 2 months, and KORG ELECTRIBE Wave every 2 months. Most recently, Zeeon synth was updated on October 16, 2026 and KORG ELECTRIBE Wave on October 14, 2026.

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