Best Fm Synth Apps

4.9😊(1.9K ratings)

Free

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Experience classic 80s FM synthesizer and electric piano sounds with over 300 unique presets. This app offers professional-grade audio, extensive layering for expressiveness, and a full suite of effects. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin for music production hosts.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent sound quality
👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
🎹 Authentic DX7 sounds
💰 Free app with great value
🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
🎶 Inspiring and fun to play

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional compatibility issues with DAWs
🔇 Limited bass and low-end sounds
🔍 Lack of advanced editing features

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer by AudioKit Pro

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Strong Contender

4.9😊(27K ratings)

Free

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This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

What We Love

😎 Easy to use
🔥 Clean patches
👍 Awesome synth
🎸 Works great with GarageBand
🤩 Absolutely stunning
💥 Incredible dynamic articulation
🎹 Powerful and intuitive
🎶 Vast set of features
🔊 Amazing quality
🤘 Spanking awesome
🤘 Love the concept
🎹 Immediate access to controls
🎨 Versatile sound creation
🎚️ Smooth and responsive
⭐ Packed with presets
🎧 Excellent sound quality
🎛️ Great interface and patches
🎛️ Powerful soft synth
🎛️ Stunning sounds
🎛️ Awesome all-around

Room to Improve

🤔 No AU support yet
🤔 Crashes with Audiobus 3
🤔 Poor palette of sounds
🤔 Mod wheel issues
🤔 Occasional crashes
🤔 High battery consumption
🤔 Keyboard issues on iPhone

DX-SQUARE - Classic FM synthe by Kouki Yoshimoto

Play and Shape 80s FM Sounds

Worth Considering

2.0(2 ratings)

Free

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Create and manipulate 80s FM synth sounds with a tactile hardware-style interface. Explore curated presets, use a Kaoss Physics-style filter pad for expressive control, and add essential effects. Ideal for music production or on-the-go sound design.

More Fm Synth apps to explore

FM Pocket Synthesiser

Alternate FM Synthesizer

Simplified FM synthesisPocket-sized designSound shaping

This mobile application offers a simplified approach to FM synthesis, allowing users to create a variety of sounds, from crystalline textures to sharp basslines, directly on their device. It's designed for on-the-go sound design and musical exploration.

Create rich, wide stereo sounds with a dual-engine FM synthesizer. Explore classic 1980s digital synth tones, from electric pianos to metallic bells, with extensive operator and envelope controls. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for music production.

Dual independent 6-operator FM engines32 classic FM algorithmsPer-operator envelopes and pan

This app is a 6-operator FM synthesizer inspired by 1980s hardware. It allows users to create rich and complex sounds using frequency modulation, offering extensive parameter control and compatibility with various audio standards.

6-Operator FM Synthesis156 Voice ParametersDX7 Compatibility

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FX-SQUARE - Classic FM synthe

エレピ・ベル・リード・パッドなど8種類のプリセットを搭載

Create unique sounds and music with this FM synthesizer app inspired by 80s hardware. Explore a variety of parameters to craft special tones and effects, and even record your creations. Includes a bonus 16-step loop sequencer for added musical exploration.

4 operator FM synthesis8 algorithmsAdjustable operator parameters

This app brings a powerful FM synthesizer to your mobile device, offering a vast library of sounds. It integrates with popular DAWs and supports external MIDI controllers for enhanced control and performance.

FM Synthesizer portOver 20,000 cartridges with 32 patches eachAudioUnit AUv3 plugin support

Sonic Synth : FM synthesizer

(43)

free

Synthesiser

$1.99

Create a wide variety of sounds with this FM synthesizer app. It features three independent oscillators, each capable of generating four unique waveforms, and offers a responsive touch keyboard for real-time performance. Enjoy high-quality audio with a 44100 Hz sample rate.

3 independent oscillators4 waveform types per oscillatorVolume, modulation, tone, and detune controls

Glitchy FM Synth, AUv3

$9.99

Explore a unique sound design experience with a glitchy FM synthesizer inspired by Y2K digital sounds. Its intuitive interface, easy automation, and robust sound engine make complex sound creation playful and accessible for all musicians.

Intuitive FM synthesis interfaceEasy parameter looping and automationMultiple effects, filters, and equalizers

Beat Maker Pro: Music Game

(33)

paid

Learn, Create, Play Drum Pads

Create music in minutesLearn rhythm and beatmaking1000+ lessons and sound packs

Transform your device into a music creation studio. Learn to create beats and songs with interactive lessons and a vast library of sounds. Perfect for aspiring musicians of all levels.

(591K)

Deep Synth : FM Synthesizer

Audio Unit, MIDI input support

$4.99

Create unique sounds with this FM synthesizer app. It features real-time wave manipulation, multiple sound effects, and MIDI keyboard support. Explore dynamic sound design with its intuitive interface.

Real-time wave form editingSimple envelope filterReverb and tremolo effects

Emulates the iconic Yamaha OPL2 chip for classic game soundtracks and electronic music. Offers FM and additive synthesis with over 2000 presets and 16x oversampling for clear audio. Requires a MIDI keyboard for standalone use.

OPL2 chip emulationFM and additive synthesisDistinctive percussion mode

Polywave - Wavetable Synth

(23)

paid

AUv3 & MIDI Polyphonic Synth

Wavetable sequencerCustom waveform drawingExpansive waveform library

Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.

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AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3

Pro Analog Synthesizer Fun!

400+ PresetsDual Assignable Touch PadsReal-time FX Control

This app offers a professional-quality virtual analog synthesizer inspired by classic hardware. It provides a vast library of presets, real-time effects control, and a user-friendly interface for both beginners and experienced musicians. It can be used as a standalone instrument or as an AUv3 plugin.

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Baervaag - FM Synthesizer

by Klevgrand Produkter AB

$8.99

This powerful yet accessible synthesizer brings FM synthesis to mobile devices. It offers expressive control through velocity sensitivity and includes versatile effects like a low-pass filter, stereo chorus, and tempo-synced delay. Explore a wide range of sounds with handcrafted presets and adjustable oscillator shapes.

AUv3 compatible77 handcrafted presetsVelocity-sensitive modulation

This app is a powerful 6-operator FM synthesizer for iOS, inspired by classic 1980s digital synths. It offers deep sound design capabilities with 42 algorithms and 12 oscillators, producing unique timbres impossible with analog modeling. It integrates seamlessly with mobile DAWs and supports various MIDI and audio routing protocols.

6-Operator FM Synthesis42 FM Algorithms12 Oscillators