XinematiX vs NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XinematiX
This app provides a vast library of premium sounds for iOS, developed with meticulous recording and programming. It offers unlimited creative possibilities with a high-quality sound engine, advanced features like round robin triggering, and extensive customization options for professional music production.
- 25 GB premium sounds
- Round Robin sample triggering
- Multi-program stacking
- Customizable envelopes, filters, and reverb
- Live Mode for performance
- Standalone & AUv3 support
- MIDI Learn functionality
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XinematiX establishes a new high-level standard for sound libraries for iOS®. XinematiX delivers over 25 GB of premium sounds that are the result of over 3 years of recording and programming work by legendary sample sound producer KARO Sound Development, brought to you by music app guru Harry Gohs. Unlimited creative possibilities and ease of use - that's what XinematiX is all about. Non-compromise sound quality – Harry Gohs’ top-notch sound engine offers excellent dynamics via extensive velocity switching and clever programming. Advanced features like Round Robin sample triggering will make your performances and productions sound richer and more natural than ever before. The App already includes 2 beautiful multi sampled sounds: A phrase choir using round robin to give you different articulations on each key repetition and the standard XinematiX Choir preset. 990 programs - carefully curated sound programs selecting from 62 preset packs across all thinkable sound categories now available with a single in-app purchase. Multi power - Up to 3 different programs can be stacked simultaneously in a multi and either be crossfaded or layered for dramatic sound sculpting with the intuitive color-coded on-screen fader. Flexible and customizable – pro features like envelopes, filters, and reverb effects make it easy to adapt any program/multi to your needs and save it as your own user preset. A special “white mode” allows effective manipulation of all programs loaded in a multi at once. Live Mode - organize your multis and programs for quick access in a dedicated Live Mode with 128 scenes and 16 tiles per screen. Unlimited seamless transitions – No matter if you are performing or just browsing through sounds: To ensure you stay in the flow, special care is given that your sound never cuts off or glitches. MIDI Learn - A comprehensive MIDI Learn feature makes it easy to map any MIDI controller to all relevant functions. List of sound categories: • Bell & Mallet • Brass • Motion & Pad • Orchestra • Piano & Key • Plucked & Guitar • Sound FX • Strings • Synth & Airy • Vocal & Choir • Woodwind & Reed Further features include: • Standalone & AUv3 for integration in Logic Pro, Cubasis and other compatible hosts • Bridge to AudioLayer App for enhanced sound design • Dynamic control fader compresses the response of your keybed on the fly • ‘Dice’ button suggests random multi for instant inspiration • Hermode Tuning function for purest harmonies • Compatible with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) • optional SSD disk streaming
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
This virtual analog synthesizer offers a powerful and intuitive sound design experience, inspired by classic hardware. Explore over 40 classic waveforms, a versatile arpeggiator, step sequencer, and lush effects to craft unique electronic music.
- Virtual Analog Synthesizer
- 40+ Classic Waveforms
- Arpeggiator
- Step Sequencer
- Lush Effects Suite
- Four-voice Unison
- AUv3 Plugin Support
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Inspired by the classic sounds of the Nord Lead A1** This is not a Rompler. This is a SYNTH. "I’m impressed. The sounds are FAT, the effects are LUSH, and the interface is a JOY to use." – Audio News Room "This is not a clone, this is BEYOND the hardware, it's a completely new, fantastic beast" – Jade Starr, How to App "An excellent release...app captures the soul of the Nord Lead A1 Synthesizer" – Synth Anatomy "An iOS-based homage to a virtual analogue classic!" – Music Radar / Keyboard Magazine Not imitation, it's Innovation! https://audiokitpro.com/redsynth With Nerd Synth, you’ll have access to all 40+ of the classic lead A1 waveforms! Plus, we gave it some RAW MODERN POWER. FULLY LOADED w/ 550+ presets by Analog Matthew, Electronisounds, DMT Cymatics, Moby Pixel, Red Sky Lullaby, and more NOTE: This is a synth, and contains no hardware preset samples. All presets are completely original. One low price includes Lifetime License and all Features Easy to use. Easy to get great tone! NERD SYNTH A2X: • 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth • Include all 40+ of the Nord A1 waveforms • Arpeggiator! Classic Hardware-style Arp, with extra features • Vintage-style Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers • A proper filter envelope ADSR! • NEW: 2x Oversampled Oscillators • 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs • Microtonality, World Scales and Western Scales! • TouchPads! 2 fun assignable pads, -= Create NORD-style SUPER SAWS =- ++ Four-voice Unison with the tap of a button ++ 3 different algorithms: Regular, HYPER, and BEAST! "Astoundingly great sounding and intuitive synth app!" – The GarageBand Guide Modeled sound: It's like a time-capsule. Imagine if there were iPads in 2003? Complete with that "cold" VA sound that ruled the dance floors and stages ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Chorus, Crush, and more. • On board "Record" button, no external hardware required • Works with a MIDI Keyboard EXCLUSIVE TO THIS APP: • "SUPER FM" wild pitch drop controls! Modeled after digital VA-Synths, complete with vintage digital aliasing for old-school vibe! • Crazy aggressive RING MODULATION distortion – It's like robots talking, or fighting? You decide! COOL: • iPad version has "stacked" views for maximum onscreen control! Tap the current Nav Button at the top to change the bottom view • This is a Premium App: No iAP, No Ads, No subscriptions! Use as a plug-in in DAWs like GarageBand & Logic for iPad, Cubasis, AUM, and more! NOTE: This is not a hardware clone, it's a completely new synth. If you're looking for a ROMpler like the "Stage" series, this app may not be for you. This is a SYNTH, not a rompler. All the presets here are new and original. Giving you fresh new sounds that are completely tweak-able This is not a 1:1 clone and will not load hardware presets. Please note that this app's sound is closer to the A1, which is a different sound from the NL1/NL2X. ** This app has no affiliation or endorsement by Clavia DMI AB. This app is not a clone of any their synths, including the Nord Lead and Nord Lead A1. While we were inspired by their wonderful and iconic work, this app is not trying to copy those synths. We created something completely new. It's a synth for synth nerds :) LEGAL STUFF: All product names and images, trademarks and artists names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with the creators of this app, including AudioKit, AudioKit Pro, LLC, and the other contributors. Any use of these names and images does not imply any cooperation or endorsement by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments. Nord Lead, Nord Lead 2X, Nord, and Nord Lead A1 are Clavia trademarks and properties. We appreciate their amazing work in creating such classic and inspiring instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XinematiX at Free against NERD Synth A2x + AUv3's $5.99. XinematiX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). NERD Synth A2x + AUv3's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 54%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
XinematiX is free to download; NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 costs $5.99 up front. XinematiX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of XinematiX's written reviews are positive against 89% of NERD Synth A2x + AUv3's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XinematiX | NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (302 ratings) | 4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 89.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 302 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| 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 | 14.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 598 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Gohs | AudioKit Pro |
Customer experience
XinematiX
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
User reviews
XinematiX
From 302 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fantastic sound quality
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🎨 Powerful sound design capabilities
- 🎹 Versatile and expressive instruments
- 🔍 Impressive sample library
Room to improve
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 💸 Expensive individual sound packs
- 🔇 Lack of free sound samples
- 🔌 Compatibility problems on some devices
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Outstanding synth
- 👍 Very nice and rich sounding
- 🎨 Great presets and sound design
- 🔧 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💻 Works well in AUv3 environments
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't show up in Logic
- 🔧 Needs to be more Mac-compatible
- 🔧 Changing presets can be sluggish
- 🔧 Missing aftertouch/expression support
Bugs and requests
XinematiX
Reported bugs
4 issues- Purchased sound packs not loading or available
- Morphing and blending features not functioning as expected
- Inconsistent behavior across different iOS versions
- Reverb and effects not working correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to preview sound packs before purchase
- Improved sound organization and management
- More customization options for the user interface
- MIDI learn and automation support
- Ability to import user samples
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't fit properly in Logic Pro for iPad
- Keyboard keys get stuck when using a controller
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Undo/redo functionality
- Improved Logic Pro integration
- Ability to change color scheme
In-app purchases
XinematiX
- Complete access pass$29.99
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
No in-app purchases
Questions
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