Synclavier Go! App and Plugin vs Lagrange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Synclavier Go! App and Plugin
Experience the legendary Synclavier sound on your mobile device. This app offers a powerful vintage synthesizer and sampler with modern MPE and AUv3 compatibility, allowing for deep sound design and integration with iOS DAWs.
- Vintage synthesizer and sampler
- AUv3 client for iOS DAWs
- MPE compatibility
- 12 Partial Timbres
- 16-track mixing console
- Artist Preset Libraries
- Sample Library
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“Nothing sounds quite like a Synclavier” World-class iOS synthesis has arrived! The Synclavier® II helped shape a generation of popular music and film soundtracks. Now this beast of an emotional vintage synthesizer has been incarnated on iOS using much of the core DSP code from the original and keeping the authentic red-button interface that is both deep and immediate. Not only retro, but decidedly modern: fully compatible with MPE, Ableton Link, Audiobus 3, MIDI. And the included AUv3 client can run inside of iOS DAWs such as GarageBand, NanoStudio 2, BeatMaker 3, Cubasis 3, Auria Pro. The powerful Synclavier DSP Engine affords 12 Partial Timbres, Timbre Frames, Samples, FM-Synthesis and Additive-Synthesis methodologies. It’s so easy to create playable rich string sounds, fantastic Moog esque drones, Prophet like pads, crazy FM brass noises, or Roland 808 style drum hits. It’s a sound designer’s dream and a synthesist’s wonderland. But there’s more! We’ve added a ton of stuff. The original hardware was 8-bit. With newer technology, we can pack more fidelity and more features in this already awesome synth. MPE compatibility, seven timbre “quick-change” character buttons, 16-track mixing console, crazy-good Artist Preset Libraries from world-renowned sound designers, and lots more. The Synclavier was always a versatile attention-getting instrument, but now it’s a powerhouse synth to be reckoned with! Release 1.30 features include - • iPad, iPhone and iPad Touch compatibility iOS9 or later • 96-button authentic VPK interface • AUv3 client compatibility for use within iOS DAWs • 16 original “Factory Preset Libraries” (8 banks x 8 entries) - 979 timbres • 3 “Artist Libraries” - 127 all-new timbres • Sample Library with 116 high-quality soundfiles • Audio Setup 44.1/48 kHz and sample latency controls • 16-track multi-timbral implementation with mix controls (iPad only, iPhone is mono-timbral) • Audiobus-compatible stereo output • Meticulous re-creation of the Synclavier FM sound using hardware modelling • Soundfile playback, pitch-shifting, looping, and keyboard mapping • iCloud compatibility to easily share Timbres (or via Audiobus) • iTunes file sharing for backup of user timbres and mixes • Direct expression routing for pitch bend, mod wheel, velocity and pressure • Full compatibility with MPE interfaces • Ableton Link synchronization with Repeat/Arpeggiate • 7 character buttons to quickly sculpt any timbre • Embedded “Tour” pages detailing setup and operation • Library browser for saving and calling up Timbres Synclavier DSP Engine • 12 Partial Timbres • Delay-Attack-Decay-Release envelope generators • 100 Timbre Frames per Partial • Noise Floor and Bit Depth controls • Micro-tuning controls • Dynamic and Keyboard Envelopes • Vibrato and Tremolo LFOs • Authentic re-creation of the original instrument and sounds, adjustable from 4-bit grunge to 24 bit silky smoothness. Synclavier Go! is compatible with all iPad, iPhone and iPad Touch models that can operate iOS 9.0 or later. Soundfile playback and AUv3 compatibility require iOS11 or later. The latest iOS version that is compatible with your device is recommended. The Synclavier® knob is as unique today as it was revolutionary at the time of its introduction. The knob is a rate-of-change controller; close your eyes and let your right-brain kick in to the sound design process. Forget the numbers; forget the digits; let your ears guide the process. Sound design with a touch-screen and Synclavier® knob is as different from a mouse-driven GUI as, well, Synclavier® was different than the Fairlight CMI! The Synclavier Knob is an exciting and authentic option, but is not required for Synclavier Go! since a virtual knob is provided in the app. Note to Parents: Synclavier Go! is as educational as it is historic and authentic. This app can introduce your teenager to the technical aspects of sound and sound design in a fun and informative environment.
Lagrange
This app is a hybrid synthesizer that simplifies sound creation by using oscillator algorithms to manage complex parameters. It focuses on quickly achieving desired sounds by selecting the appropriate oscillator type.
- AUv3-compatible synthesizer
- Simplified sound creation
- Oscillator algorithms
- Quick sound selection
- Hybrid synthesis
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Lagrange is an AUv3-compatible synthesizer designed to simplify sound creation by concealing complex parameter adjustments within oscillator algorithms. Rather than emphasizing precise sound design, this synthesizer prioritizes selecting the right oscillator type to quickly achieve the sound that suits your needs. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the website. The website offers detailed product descriptions, manuals and videos, as well as important notices. https://icegear.net/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lagrange at $8.00 against Synclavier Go! App and Plugin's $19.99. Lagrange also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 81%). On rating, 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
Synclavier Go! App and Plugin costs $19.99 and Lagrange $8.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lagrange holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Synclavier Go! App and Plugin's written reviews are positive against 95% of Lagrange's.
Synclavier Go! App and Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, Lagrange every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synclavier Go! App and Plugin | Lagrange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $8.00 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (53 ratings) | 4.8 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | 95.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synclavier Digital Corporation Ltd | iceWorks, Inc. |
Customer experience
Synclavier Go! App and Plugin
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In-app purchases
Synclavier Go! App and Plugin
No in-app purchases
Lagrange
No in-app purchases
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