Magellan Synthesizer 2 vs Oscidia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magellan Synthesizer 2
This app offers a powerful analog modeling synthesizer with advanced features like AUv3, MPE, and AI-driven preset generation. It provides deep sound sculpting capabilities with multiple oscillators, filters, and extensive modulation options for creating unique and complex audio textures.
- Virtual-analog oscillators
- Powerful FM module
- Dual filter banks
- Extensive modulation system
- AI-powered preset generation (SPAWN2)
- AUv3, MPE, and MIDI support
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A classic is reborn! With its introduction nearly a decade ago, Magellan pushed the boundaries of iOS technology and quickly took its place among the platform’s most popular synths. Continuing this pedigree, Yonac’s flagship Magellan Synthesizer 2 is a new alchemy of pristine sounds, innovative features, and devotion to user friendliness — all the same preserving the wicked soul of the original. Cutting-edge synthesis technology, punchier tones, warmer filters, greater modulation options, AUv3, MPE, brand-new presets: these are just a few of Magellan’s features for a whole new era. SIGNAL GENERATORS Magellan’s beating heart is its three realtime virtual-analog oscillators: with their pulse width and blend parameters, the first two connect to a unique Timbre module to derive many additional waveforms. A special Oscillator Unison stage activates additional “secret” oscillators to supply up to 24 oscillators per voice — perfect for supersaws, or true chorus/flange effects obtained right at the synthesis stage. A fully configurable Maximizer module helps create even bigger stereophonic sounds by activating up to 120 simultaneous oscillators per voice. FM A powerful yet intuitive FM module gives life to Magellan’s unique hybrid design. With its very own ADSR and variable contour generator (with 3 different envelope shapes), it works as an additional sound source and transforms Magellan 2 into a very capable frequency modulation synthesizer. Combined with other oscillators and modulation features, it generates strong multi-layered textures impossible via subtractive synthesis alone. FILTERS Two independent filter banks, 11 different filters, series/parallel selection with variable balance — these newfangled filters incorporate nonlinearities and analog-derived quirks that impart them hefty servings of aural “sugar”. The addition of “FAT” controls helps give added gravitas and harmonic content. Dedicated ADSRs (with extra long maxes) feature A/B/C contour generators for totally different playing characteristics. MODULATION Twin LFOs, modulation envelope, as well as direct control: the backbone of a powerful and versatile modulation system that can take 16 simultaneous targets, each with its own variable amount. In addition, each LFO/Envelope target can be assigned a secondary control (including via MIDI) to dynamically vary or even “piggyback” its modulating signal. The inbuilt XY-pad can hit any pair of 140 parameters for realtime control, while the “EZ Velocity” module helps quickly dial in the right touch for amplitude, filters & FM. SPAWN2 Second generation Yonac SPAWN unlocks the power of A.I. to help create countless original presets. Powered with an Expert mode, three different algorithms, and configurable machine autonomy down to module level, you can produce anything from subtle variations on a theme to wild new sounds with unrivaled “hit rate” — all at the touch of a button. AUv3, MIDI & MPE The ultra-efficient synth engine and flexible user interface are specially designed so that you can run many Magellans simultaneously in your favorite AUv3 DAW or Mixer. Along with massively featured MIDI I/O (complete with MIDI learn/recall, program changes, et al.), Magellan 2 is also MPE compatible with full polyphonic pitch control. Aftertouch and even CC74 are assignable through the mod matrices — and the new onscreen MagTOUCH MPE controller provides voice-wise expression not only within Magellan, but to other MPE apps/devices and inside compatible DAWs as well. ...AND MORE Analog-inspired 32x4 step/pattern sequencer with gate, velocity and skip; ChordMaker with note matrix that maps one key into a chord; powerful, easy-to-use arp with live & program modes; FX rack featuring 10 stereo units and configurable signal flow; 360+ factory presets, with a bank custom produced by Sunsine Audio; Ableton Link, YPAT3 preset management, patch translator, app recorder are just a few more of Magellan Synthesizer 2 features.
Oscidia
This powerful synthesizer app allows iOS users to create a vast array of sounds using multiple oscillators, wavetable synthesis, and advanced modulation options. It features a versatile sequencer with independent arpeggiators and built-in effects for complex sound design.
- 3 Oscillators Per Voice
- Wavetable & Additive Synthesis
- Morphing & Warping Wavetables
- 5 Morphable Filter Types
- 3 Independent Arpeggiators
- Mod Matrix
- Internal Effects Suite
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Oscidia is an AUv3 plugin for iOS which can be loaded into your favorite DAW allowing you to use it as a sound source for any MIDI source. Its wide range of features and oscillator types allow it to produce a vast variety of sounds. In particular, the inclusion of WaveTable greatly expands the traditional wave types and brings a wealth of modulation options. Oscidia has 3 oscillators per voice, and each oscillator can be a different wavetable – all working and morphing together to create some incredibly amazing sounds. Oscidia includes SINE, SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SUPERSAW, SUPERSQUARE, WAVETABLE and ADDITIVE wave types. You can import and export compatible wavetables using drag and drop directly to the WaveTable manager. Wavetables support morphing and warping (phase distortion), all controlled by the Mod Matrix routing. The SINE and TRIANGLE wave types both support several wave folding modes which allow dramatic real-time morphing too. Oscidia also supports 5 filter types which support 12/24dB modes and morphable LP/BP/HP filter modes which can be automated from the Mod Matrix or via the Sequencer. The sequencer itself is very unique and allows up to 3 simultaneous ARPs to play at the same time. Each ARP can directly control the 3 oscillator levels independently per step, as well as the pitch, filter morph, cutoff frequency, probability, gate, note repeat and ties. This allows for some really complex rhythms to be created that are not tied to pitch. Oscidia Features: • 3 Oscillators Per Voice. • Support for Wavetable and Additive synthesis. • WaveTable supports Morph and Warp (Phase Distortion) features. • 4 LFOs Per Voice. • 5 Filter types with 12/24-bit slopes and morphable LP/BP/HP. • 4 ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release ) or FEG (Fluid Envelope Generators). • Wave Folding is available for basic waveforms such as SINE and TRIANGLE. • OSC Sync. • XMod & Ring Mod (on osc1 & osc2). • Additive Synthesis for glass, metallic and bell like tones. • Build in Sequencer (with 3 independent ARPs). • Mod Matrix. • MPE Mode. • Internal Effects - reverb, delay, chorus, Haas, and Phaser effects. • Drag and Drop for import and export presets and wavetables. • Build in Help Manual.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oscidia at none against Magellan Synthesizer 2's 5. Oscidia also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Magellan Synthesizer 2's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Magellan Synthesizer 2 costs $14.99 and Oscidia $14.99 up front. Magellan Synthesizer 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Oscidia asks for nothing beyond the download.
Oscidia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magellan Synthesizer 2 has 124 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Magellan Synthesizer 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of Oscidia's.
Magellan Synthesizer 2 ships an update every 12 months, Oscidia every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Magellan Synthesizer 2 | Oscidia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (124 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yonac Inc. | 4Pockets.com |
Customer experience
Magellan Synthesizer 2
Oscidia
In-app purchases
Magellan Synthesizer 2
- MagTOUCH & MPE$1.99
- Have a Nice Day: The 1970s$1.99
- Like, Totally 80s$1.99
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- Sounds of Horror I$1.99
- Sounds of Horror II$1.99
Oscidia
No in-app purchases
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