Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth vs SuperSitter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth
This app is a polyphonic wavetable and FM synthesizer for musicians and sound designers. It offers flexible wavetable creation, sound design capabilities, and AUv3 plugin support for seamless integration with music production hosts. Share and discover user-created presets within the app.
- 8-voice polyphonic engine
- Dual wavetable oscillators per voice
- Bidirectional FM synthesis
- Global ladder filter
- AUv3 plugin support
- iCloud sync for presets
- Community preset sharing
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Nikaya Synth is a compact, expressive wavetable synthesizer designed for musicians and sound designers looking for flexibility without complexity. It features an 8-voice polyphonic engine, with each voice containing two independent wavetable oscillators and a pair of FM operators. Each voice includes its own ADSR amplitude envelope, while modulation and filtering are handled globally for efficient performance and unified control. Explore a variety of ways to generate and import wavetables: - Flexible Wavetable Creation - Convert images into wavetables using brightness data - Slice WAV files into multiple waveforms - Import folders of single-cycle waveforms - Browse a curated set of factory wavetables - Generate up to 128 waveforms from a single source - Sound Design Capabilities Nikaya offers a focused feature set for building detailed, evolving sounds: - Two wavetable oscillators per voice with independent wave index control - Bidirectional FM synthesis using the current wavetable waveforms - Global ladder filter with a cycling envelope and morphable curve shapes - Two global LFOs with tempo sync and multiple waveforms - Clear visual feedback for envelope shaping - Workflow and Integration Designed with usability and integration in mind: - AUv3 plugin support for host compatibility - iCloud sync for presets and wavetables - Full parameter automation in supported hosts Community Sharing (iOS 13+) - Access user-created presets from the in-app browser - Like and download new sounds - Share your own presets with others Nikaya Synth offers a practical approach to modern wavetable synthesis—lightweight, responsive, and easy to navigate, while remaining capable of detailed and expressive sound design.
SuperSitter
Easily adjust the front-to-back placement of sounds in your audio with a single intuitive control. Transform flat recordings into professionally spaced soundscapes by moving audio elements forward for presence or backward for warmth. This tool offers professional results with a simple, touch-optimized interface.
- Adjust sound depth with a single control
- Move sounds forward for presence
- Push sounds back for warmth
- Visual depth orb feedback
- Intelligent audio analysis
- Touch-optimized for iOS
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SuperSitter: Sit Your Track Forward & Back Finally, mix depth as easy as panning left-to-right. SuperSitter succeeds where complex plugins fail by focusing on one thing: moving sounds forward or backward with a single intuitive control. No confusing multi-band interfaces, no preset diving, no guesswork - just grab the depth orb and place your sound exactly where it belongs. From up-front presence to warm distance, discover how one brilliantly simple control transforms flat recordings into professionally spaced soundscapes… for less than the price of a cup of coffee! Instantly Transform Your Mix Depth: * Move sounds forward to cut through the mix with clarity and punch * Push sounds back to create space and vintage warmth * Watch the depth orb grow larger as sounds move forward, smaller as they recede * Add professional front-to-back dimension without complex routing Made for Everyone: * Producers: Create front-to-back mix depth as easily as you would pan left-to-right * Beatmakers: Push leads forward, pull pads back - instant separation * Singer-Songwriters: Make vocals stand out without harsh processing * Podcasters: Bring your voice forward while pushing music beds back * Beginners: Fix that elusive flat mix with just one simple control * Experts: Quickly sketch out your depth mapping for any size project Professional Features, One-Control Simple: 1. Forward- Brings sounds closer to the listener, adding presence, clarity, and punch. Perfect for vocals, leads, and anything that needs to cut through. 2. Back - Moves sounds into the background, adding warmth, space, and that vintage "sitting back" quality. Ideal for creating separation. 3. Center - Complete transparency when you don't need processing. Your sound passes through untouched. 4. Intelligent Analysis - SuperSitter listens to your audio and automatically adjusts its processing. Bass stays punchy without mud, vocals get presence without harshness, and bright sounds sparkle without becoming shrill. 5. Visual Feedback - The depth orb dynamically changes size, giving you instant visual confirmation of your sound's position. Combined with the clear number readout, you always know exactly where you are. 6. Touch-Perfected - Designed specifically for iPad and iPhone with generous touch areas and floating value display that follow your finger, so it always works great even on the smallest screens. Technical Excellence: * AUv3 Plugin Format for all iOS/iPadOS DAWs that utilize them * Real-time intelligent content analysis * CPU efficient design means you can use SuperSitter on every track * Dynamic transient enhancement for forward movement * Spatial processing for natural depth * Automatic volume compensation * Zero-latency processing * Full parameter automation support Stop fighting with multiple plugins. Download SuperSitter now and hear the difference in seconds! SuperSitter's intelligent one-control design makes professional mix positioning accessible to everyone. Bonus Quick Start Guide - 1. Start at Center - Load SuperSitter on any track. The depth orb starts centered (neutral position). 2. Listen First - Play your track and ask: "Should this be upfront or in the background?" 3. Drag Forward - For vocals, leads, or anything that needs presence, drag the orb forward. Watch it grow and move closer as your sound moves forward in the mix. 4. Drag Back - For pads, rhythm guitars, or background elements, drag the orb back. See it shrink and move away as your sound moves back in the mix. 5. Fine-Tune - Use the readout for precise positioning. Try 15-25 for gentle presence, 30-50 for dramatic to extreme placement. Subtlety in multiple track positions is key! 6. A/B Compare - Hit bypass to instantly hear the difference. You'll be amazed how much depth one control can add!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SuperSitter at 4.9 against Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth's 4.5. SuperSitter also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth costs $6.99 and SuperSitter $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SuperSitter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth's written reviews are positive against 80% of SuperSitter's.
| Parameter | Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth | SuperSitter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cem Olcay | Simon Alexander |
Customer experience
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth
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In-app purchases
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth
No in-app purchases
SuperSitter
No in-app purchases
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