Best Ob-Xd Auv3 Synth Apps

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

OB-Xd 3 AUv3 Synth by DiscoDSP LLC

Oberheim OB-X based synth

Strong Contender

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.

SAGA Synth | 16-Bit Sonic Fun! by AudioKit Pro

#1 Video Game Music App + AUv3

Worth Considering

Model 15 Modular Synthesizer

4.9😊(435 ratings)

$3.99

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This app provides a 16-bit retro video game synthesizer with over 350 presets. It allows for the creation of expressive pads, sound effects, drums, and leads, and can be used as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin. Record and export your creations as WAV files.

What We Love

🎶 Awesome retro sounds
👍 Great creation methods
🎨 Versatile and fun
🎨 More than just game sounds
👍 Tons of presets
👍 Excellent sounds
🎨 Upbeat and lively sounds
🎨 Nostalgic and inspirational

Room to Improve

🐛 Midi not working properly
🐛 Sequencer issues with recording
🐛 Keyboard issues and bugs
🐛 Crashes and stability problems
🤔 Not true 16-bit emulation

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