VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave vs Youth Course for GarageBand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
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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VHS Synth features synths recorded with a VCR, then resampled. Perfect for Synthwave, Hip Hop, Indie, Rock, Movie Soundtracks, Lo-Fi, Ambient, Vaporwave, Retro Pop, and more. Create instant lo-fi and cool retro vibes. Press a key. Elevate your music. Includes over 280+ Presets by Jakob haQ, Red Sky Lullaby, The GarageBand Guide, DJ Puzzle, Sound of Izrael, DJ Montra, Marc Hupkens, AnalogMatthew, JEC, Da Fingaz, Brian Funk, and more. "BEST Lo-Fi instrument I’ve ever played, seriously good sounds!" - The SoundTest Room "VHS Synth is a Retrowave dream!" - iPad Loops "Turns Your iOS Device Into An 80s Time Machine" - Synthtopia Classic Synths were recorded to VHS Tape with a VCR, then re-sampled. "VHS Synth is the ULTIMATE Retro Synth App" - The GarageBand Guide FEATURES: • Standalone app + iOS AUv3 Plugin • Over 280+ presets to inspire you • Compressed to under 140mb to save space • VCR Sound Effects (Buttons, Tape Hiss, More) • VCR FX section to customize the sounds • FREE Expansion Pack: OP-1 recorded with a VCR ++ iPhone & iPad version included for one low price Real analog feel and dirt. Vintage hardware was recorded into a VCR and then re-sampled. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms & Conditions: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880aca270f4f8ccee8d3e?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Terms-Conditions-150cf6557a0880aca270f4f8ccee8d3e?pvs=21) Privacy Policy: [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a088019bec6ccb33ae5bb09?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/VHS-Synth-80s-Synthwave-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a088019bec6ccb33ae5bb09?pvs=21) * NOTE: This app has no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro, LLC. It was built using the free AudioKit source code.
Youth Course for GarageBand
Learn to create music with a popular audio editing software through a step-by-step course. It offers over four hours of video lessons covering song creation, instrument usage, and audio effects. The course includes lifetime access and bonus materials.
- Step-by-step song creation
- Over 4 hours of video lessons
- Learn instrument loops and software instruments
- Explore audio effects and smart controls
- Lifetime access to course and community
- Includes bonus learning materials
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Learn GarageBand by copying a teen composer as he walks you step-by-step through the creation of a song. This uniquely different step-by-step, go-at-your-own-pace course has three modules with over 20 lessons, ranging from 1 to 36 minutes long, evenly spread out into bite-size pieces you can easily chew on (Mmm, delicious! The Cookie Monster would love that!). With over four hours of learning, I’ll be teaching you how to use GarageBand by immediately getting you into there by helping you create a song so that by the end of this course, you will have the ability to create music with GarageBand all on your own! Here are all the things you'll receive when you buy this course (90% OFF!): The "Learn GarageBand in Less than One Week by Making a Song" course ($130 Value) Lifetime Access to the course + Lifetime Access to The GarageBand Course Community. ($100 Value) Bonus 1: Community Connection Couple ($49 Value) Bonus 2: The Inspiration Bundle ($70 Value) Bonus 3: Ultimate Beginner Musician Hack Pack ($101 Value) Bonus 4: Standalone Music Video Special ($14 Value) 365-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee All the bonuses added together are $334 in value! But, you are getting them FREE of charge! And instead of this course being sold at the full price of $464, it’s being sold at a 90% discount! If you bought it right now, you’d be saving $417! What You'll Learn: Discover the Loops (prerecorded audio files) of over 40 instruments from more than 25 different genres from the Loop Browser Use the Loops to create the Stair Song Quickly find the Loops you want using the Loop Browser and its search tools Discover GarageBand’s built‑in set of over 100 software instruments found in the Library Create your own GarageBand project Add sound effects and transitions Do last-minute changes Rename, mute, solo, pan, and change the volume of your Tracks/Instruments Add reverb, lowness, highness, and more effects with the Smart Controls Time Quantize Software Instrument Loops with the Editors Speed up/slow down your music using the Tempo feature Find out how long your song is using the Display Mode pop-up menu Copy and Paste Loops using your computer keyboard Learn how to open GarageBand if it isn’t in your Dock Find out how to open a new/empty Project the easy way And much more… Age Rating Reminder: While the app is intended for users 17 and older, younger users can access it if guided by a parent or guardian. Requirements: • One Apple® computer with GarageBand on it (Make sure GarageBand runs on it). • Another device (Apple® or non-Apple®) such as a computer, iPad, Tablet, or something of the type that has a big enough screen to play videos on (bigger than a phone screen). • And a kid aged 11 or on up. A 10-year-old could do it with help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Youth Course for GarageBand at 100% against VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave's 52%. Youth Course for GarageBand also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave's advantage is ratings volume (135 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Youth Course for GarageBand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Youth Course for GarageBand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave has 135 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave's written reviews are positive against 100% of Youth Course for GarageBand's.
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave ships an update every 2 weeks, Youth Course for GarageBand monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave | Youth Course for GarageBand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (135 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audiobus Pty Ltd | Christopher Sirard |
Customer experience
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
Youth Course for GarageBand
Bugs and requests
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
Reported bugs
11 issues- GarageBand compatibility broken after updates
- App not recognized in Logic Pro after updates
- Inconsistent sound quality across different registers
- Patch/preset settings not retained after closing DAW
- Audio Unit Extension crashes in GarageBand
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- Duplicate track sounds different from original
- Display shows 'Welcome' instead of loaded patch
- Thin black keys difficult to hit on keyboard
- Missing top C key on keyboard
- Sounds inconsistent when exported from GarageBand
- App disappears from projects after ownership change
Requested features
7 requests- Mac OS version for DAW compatibility
- Velocity sensitivity settings for keyboard
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels with actual functionality
- Better keyboard design with proper key sizing
- Improved UI layout to reduce wasted space in AUv3 mode
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- Access to original synth parameters instead of sample-based playback
- Direct routing to IAA output for FL Studio Mobile
Youth Course for GarageBand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
- Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly premium$9.991 Year
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- Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Youth Course for GarageBand
- $47 (90% OFF)$47.00
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