Best Opl Auv3 Fm Synth Apps

4.4(24 ratings)

$9.99

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.

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

Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI by Nikolozi Meladze

Modular Music-Making

Worth Considering

LE05: Digitalism 2000 + AUv3

4.8(79 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

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