Comparison

KQ MiniSynth 26 vs Diosynth Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KQ MiniSynth 26

Create custom synthesizer patches with a flexible visual modular environment. Explore over 70 presets, connect up to 100 modules, and integrate with other music apps via MIDI and Ableton Link.

Highlights
  • Zoomable patch editor
  • 70+ built-in preset patches
  • External & virtual MIDI support
  • MIDI over Bluetooth LE
  • Ableton Link integration
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
Features
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KQ MiniSynth is a powerful polyphonic modular synthesizer app for iPhone, iPad, and macOS (Apple Silicon). Design your own custom synth patches by connecting modules in a flexible, visual environment. You can mix up to 100 modules in a patch (limited by device performance). Features - Zoomable patch editor: easily connect modules via tap & drag with zoom support - 70+ built-in preset patches to explore and customize - External & virtual MIDI support - MIDI over Bluetooth LE (as central) - Ableton Link integration for tempo sync across apps and devices - Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support, usable as plugin in host apps Why KQ MiniSynth? - Enjoy deep modular synthesis in your pocket - Great for both experimental sound design and live performance - Educational tool: learn module topology & signal flow - Efficient implementation aimed at low latency and stable performance Tips & Notes - If output is too quiet, check Expression (Ctrl #11) or use “Reset” on I/O panel. - When using as an Audio Unit, if velocity seems ignored, disable “Ignore Velocities” in settings. - Performance depends on device — reduce polyphony or number of modules if audio drops occur. Modules: Oscillator - Oscillator Type A (Frequency Modulation) - Oscillator Type B (Pulse Width Modulation) - Super Saw Oscillator - Low Frequency Oscillator - LFO Type B (Tempo Synchronization) - Noise Generator (White/Pink) Mixer/Amplifier - 4 Channel Mixer - CV Mixer - Crossfader - Voltage-Controlled Amplifier - Low Pass Gate - Sample-and-Hold Amplifier - Booster Envelope/Logic - Envelope Generator Type A - Envelope Generator Type B - Toggle - Inverting Circuit - Logical And (Series Switch) - Logical Or (Parallel Switch) - Polyphonic Or Gate - Maximum/Minimum Selector Modulator - Curve Function - Multiplier - V/Oct Vibrator - Keyboard Level Scaling - Ring Modulator - Wave Shaper Filter/Effector - Voltage-Controlled Filter (LPF/HPF/BPF/BEF) - All-Pass Filter - Delay Effector - Modulated Delay - Reverb Filter (KQ) - Reverb Filter (FreeVerb) - Compressor - Chorus Effector - Flanger - Bit Crusher Clock - Loop Gate (Tempo Synchronization) - 8 Step Sequencer - 8 Step CV Sequencer - 8 Step Gate Sequencer Stereo/Mono Converter - Mono To Dualmono - Stereo To Mono - Panner Miscellaneous - Custom Controller - Const Value - Oscilloscope Ableton Link is a new technology that synchronizes beat, phase and tempo of Ableton Live and Link-enabled iOS apps over a wireless network. Machine generated text is included in this application and description.

About

Diosynth Live

Features
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Diosynth Live™ is the mobile companion app for ASM Diosynth®, designed for quick access during performance, rehearsal, and everyday use. Connect your Diosynth to a compatible iPhone using USB or Bluetooth MIDI, then quickly recall favorite patches and adjust important Setup and MIDI settings without needing a computer. Diosynth Live is organized into three main sections: Favorites, Setup, and MIDI. FAVORITES Keep your favorite sounds close at hand. • Quickly recall favorite patches in Perform mode • Manage and reorder favorites in Edit mode • Keep your Favorites synchronized with your Diosynth SETUP View and adjust Diosynth system and performance settings directly from your iPhone. Setup provides access to settings including pitch, key delay, breath and bite response, assignable buttons, pressure pads, gyroscope, joystick, vibrato, fingering, clock, audio levels, Master FX, and other instrument settings. MIDI View and adjust Diosynth MIDI settings, including Local Control, MIDI channel selection, Program Change settings, joystick and button assignments, and other MIDI-related options. CONNECTIVITY Diosynth Live supports: • USB connection • Bluetooth MIDI • Demo Mode for exploring the app without a connected Diosynth DIOSYNTH LIVE™ AND DIOSYNTH MANAGER™ Diosynth Live is designed for quick patch recall and convenient access to instrument settings while playing. Full patch browsing and editing, bank management, and firmware updates are handled using the Diosynth Manager™ desktop application. Diosynth Live requires an ASM Diosynth for full functionality.

Screenshots

KQ MiniSynth 263 screens
Diosynth Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Diosynth Live at Free against KQ MiniSynth 26's $9.99. Diosynth Live also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). KQ MiniSynth 26's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Diosynth Live is free to download; KQ MiniSynth 26 costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Diosynth Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
KQ MiniSynth 26 versus Diosynth Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKQ MiniSynth 26Diosynth Live
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouta KiraAshunSoundMachines

In-app purchases

None

KQ MiniSynth 26

No in-app purchases

None

Diosynth Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KQ MiniSynth 26 free?
KQ MiniSynth 26 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diosynth Live free?
Diosynth Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KQ MiniSynth 26 or Diosynth Live?
Diosynth Live is rated higher. KQ MiniSynth 26 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Diosynth Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KQ MiniSynth 26 or Diosynth Live have ads?
Neither KQ MiniSynth 26 nor Diosynth Live shows ads.

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