HEXBEAT vs Retro Pocket Synth

Make music like a pro — right from your iPhone or iPad. HEXBEAT is a fully-featured iOS synthesizer and beat machine for musicians, producers, and beatmakers who want studio-quality sound in their pocket. No samples, no imports — every sound is generated in real time using advanced audio synthesis. STEP SEQUENCER Build rhythmic patterns with a 16-step grid sequencer and 8 programmable drum tracks including kick, snare, hi-hat, clap, 808 bass, tom, and cymbal. Fine-tune your groove with BPM control from 60–200 and swing up to 100%. Save up to 64 patterns across 8 banks and 8 slots each. SYNTH PAD Play melodies with a responsive XY touch pad. Choose from 8 musical scales including Major, Minor, Dorian, Pentatonic, and more. Slide your finger to control filter brightness and pitch simultaneously — up to 5 simultaneous notes for expressive, real-time performance. POWERFUL SOUND SYNTHESIS Shape your sound with 6 oscillator types (Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, Noise, Super Saw), full ADSR envelopes for amplitude and filter, a resonant low-pass biquad filter, and a 4-waveform LFO with destinations including pitch, cutoff, volume, pan, and PWM. 8-CHANNEL MIXER Mix your tracks withper-channel volume faders, pan control, mute/solo buttons, reverb and delay sends, and real-time peak meters. A master channel with limiter keeps your mix clean and loud. BUILT-IN FX RACK Add depth and character with Reverb (5 room presets from Small Room to Cathedral), Delay with tempo sync, multi-preset Distortion, and a 10-band parametric EQ. BUILT FOR LOW LATENCY HEXBEAT runs at 44.1kHz with 32-bit internal processing and configurable buffer sizes down to 128 samples — delivering under 10ms latency for live performance feel. Whether you're sketching beats on the subway, performing live on stage, or producing tracks at home, HEXBEAT gives you the tools to create. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.

Turn your iPad or iPhone into a stylish retro pocket synthesizer. Retro Pocket Synth combines a playable 24-note keyboard with expressive sound controls, visual feedback, and a collection of classic-inspired designs. Tap or glide across the keys to create melodies, experiment with sound, and enjoy a unique instrument designed for quick musical exploration. Features: • Play a responsive 24-note virtual keyboard • Shape your sound with Envelope, LFO, Delay, and Filter controls • Adjust volume with dedicated controls • Enjoy animated speaker feedback while playing • Record your performances with a countdown timer • Save, play, manage, and share your recordings • Choose from Classic, Modern Cyberpunk, Polished Wood, and Retro Orange themes • Customize the stylus with colorful skins • Enable haptic feedback for a more tactile playing experience • Use built-in presets to quickly explore different sounds Whether you are creating a melody, experimenting with synth tones, or simply looking for a fun musical instrument, Retro Pocket Synth brings a compact studio-inspired experience to your pocket. No musical experience required. Just play, create, and enjoy.