Best Ob-Xd 3 Auv3 Synth Apps

4.2(16 ratings)

$19.99

This app recreates a classic vintage synthesizer, offering rich, full-bodied tones for electronic music, recordings, and film scores. It features MPE support, an on-screen MIDI keyboard, and high-quality rendering for enhanced music production.

OB-Xd AUv3 Synth by DiscoDSP LLC

Oberheim OB-X based synth

Strong Contender

4.4😐(65 ratings)

$14.99

This app emulates the classic Oberheim OB-X synthesizer, offering its rich sound and behavior with added enhancements. It focuses on sonic quality and includes micro random detuning for authentic analog warmth. External effects are recommended to further shape its versatile soundscapes.

What We Love

🎶 Incredible sound quality
✨ Inspiring creative tool
🎹 Faithful emulation of classic synth
🎛️ Great for programming
🎚️ Useful presets
💡 Lightweight AUv3
🚀 Fast performance
💰 Good value

Room to Improve

🐛 Unusable UI on older devices
💻 Poor GUI scaling on iPad Pro
🎛️ Controls unresponsive or misaligned
📉 Limited functionality without updates
🤷‍♂️ No clear upgrade path
💸 Denied refunds
🚫 Developer unhelpful with upgrades

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer by AudioKit Pro

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Worth Considering

Audio Unit for creating rhythm

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

More Ob-Xd 3 Auv3 Synth apps to explore

RhythmBud - AUv3 MIDI FX

$4.99

This app transforms incoming MIDI messages into custom rhythmic patterns using an intuitive editor. It supports various audio routing methods and offers features like snapshots, record mode, and undo/redo.

MIDI effect processingTimeline editor for rhythm patternsStrumming, arpeggios, transposition effects

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Kronecker - AUv3 Plug-in Synth

Clockwork Synthesizer

AUv3 compatible synthesizerRhythm machine-like triggeringKey-press driven sound generation

This synthesizer uses a unique rhythm machine-like mechanism to trigger tones when a key is pressed, offering direct control over timing and sound without traditional sequencers. Explore its innovative approach to rhythmic music creation.

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Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI

Modular Music-Making

Modular synth and effect designCustomizable MIDI processingAUv3 plugin compatibility

Create custom synthesizers, audio effects, and MIDI processors with a modular music-making tool. Arrange modules on lanes to process signals and route them internally or with your host DAW. Explore a vast library of modules to craft unique sounds.

free with in-app purchases

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Overdrive Synth

AUv3 + Multi-Sampler Synth

Vintage synths re-amped through guitar pedalsMultiple keyboard layoutsAUv3 and MIDI support

Explore unique synth sounds processed through classic guitar overdrive pedals. This app offers professionally recorded samples with multiple keyboard layouts and AUv3/MIDI support. Unlock over 100 additional instruments to expand your sonic palette.

free with in-app purchases

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KeyPad MIDI Controller

SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads

Touch-optimized piano keyboard9-pad drum gridXY performance pad

Transform your device into a professional MIDI controller with touch-optimized piano keys, drum pads, and performance controls. It supports SFZ, SF2, WAV, and M4A samples, and can control iOS apps, hardware synths, and Mac software wirelessly or wired.

Overdrive Pedal: AUv3 Plugin

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Vintage Pedal AUv3 Overdrive

$0.99

Laplace - AUv3 Plug-in Synth

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Resonator Synthesizer

AUv3-compatible synthesizerPhysical modeling sound engineBowed string emulation

This app is a physical modeling synthesizer that allows users to create a wide range of sounds, from strings and pipes to metallic textures. It provides tools for detailed sound shaping and is compatible with AUv3 environments.

Experience a realistic piano on your iPhone and iPad with advanced AUv3 support. This app features a high-quality audio engine, customizable keyboard, and a versatile effects rack for creative sound shaping.

AUv3 supportHigh-fidelity audio engine (48kHz, 24bit)16 velocity layers

Analog, wavetable, FM & arp

$32.99

A powerful synthesizer app offering three oscillators with diverse sound sources, including physical modeling and wavetables. It features eight analog filter simulations, extensive modulation options, and a full effects rack. Available as a standalone app or AU/AUv3 plugin for Mac and iOS.

Three oscillators with physical modeling, virtual-analog, wavetable, SF2, and sysex FMEight analog filter simulations (LP/HP/BP/Notch, 12/24 dB)Comprehensive modulation: LFO, envelope follower, note-per-note filter envelope

AUv3 Modulation Envelope

Customizable graph for sound shapingAmplitude, LPF, and HPF modulationResonance control for frequency modulation

This audio effect plugin adds dynamic character to music tracks by shaping amplitude, low-pass, or high-pass filters with a customizable graph. It can also be triggered by MIDI for advanced modulation. Explore 20 presets or create your own unique soundscapes.

Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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free

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

$5.99

$6.99 | 14% OFF

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 Synthesizer40+ Classic WaveformsArpeggiator

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Flynth - Synth & Arpeggiator

AUv3, MIDI, Bass, Lead & Organ

8-voice polyphony3 Oscillators with pulse width and subADSR Envelope editor

This versatile synthesizer app offers a wide range of sounds from leads to bass and pads. Create unique sounds by tweaking parameters or explore factory presets. It supports MIDI input, AudioUnit integration, and includes a built-in arpeggiator and effects for music production.

free with in-app purchases

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Lorentz - AUv3 Plug-in Synth

Analog Modeling Synthesizer

AUv3 compatibilityAnalog-style synthesisIntegrated resonator

This app offers an analog-style synthesizer with a unique resonator for experimental sound design. Explore a wide range of sonic possibilities with familiar analog tones and innovative resonator effects.

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Lagrange - AUv3 Plug-in Synth

Hybrid Synthesizer

AUv3-compatible synthesizerSimplified sound creationOscillator algorithms

This app is a hybrid synthesizer that simplifies sound creation by using oscillator algorithms to manage complex parameters. It focuses on quickly achieving desired sounds by selecting the appropriate oscillator type.

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Customizable Effect Racks

NuRack Auv3 FX Processor

$12.99

Design custom audio and MIDI effects racks with over 80 building blocks. Route audio in series or parallel and create unique interfaces for your sound processing needs.

Design custom effects racksOver 80 audio and MIDI building blocksFull routing control (series/parallel)

The Classic Version of Mela

$4.99

$9.99 | 50% OFF

This versatile audio plugin offers a virtual analog synthesizer, multi-effects processor, and MIDI processor. It integrates seamlessly with popular music production hosts, allowing for complex sound design and MIDI manipulation.

Virtual analog synthesizerMulti-effects processorMIDI processor

Create & play synthesizers

Custom synthesizer creationTouchscreen oscillator manipulationLive looping and recording

Create and play custom synthesizers and instruments on your mobile device. Manipulate oscillators and effects with touch, record live loops, and design unique sounds with a variety of timbres and customizable effects. Supports AUv3 for use in other music production apps.