Best Synth Apps

AudioKit Synth One J6

NEW! Pro Synthesizer + AUv3

Free

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.

King of FM: DX Synth/E Piano

#1 DX7 Sounds & Electric Piano

Free

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.

Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

Make Music & Play Instruments

Free

Create electronic music with this mobile studio app. Features inspiring synths, drum machines, and world-class instruments. Easily build beats, melodies, and arrange tracks for production.

Particle Chimes: Ambient Synth

Generative soundscape visuals

Free

Create generative ambient music and captivating visualizers with this sonic instrument. Explore diverse soundscapes, from gentle strings to glass bells, and customize your experience with various visual themes. Easily record and share your creations, or use it for relaxation and focus.

Animoog Z Synthesizer

Multisensory Music Production

Free

Explore multidimensional sound design and performance with this polyphonic synthesizer. Create unique evolving soundscapes by navigating sonic universes and sculpting fluid sounds. Features a built-in keyboard, MPE support, and a diverse library of timbres.

Jynth – Physics Analog Synth

Vintage Modulation & AUv3

Free

This music app recreates the warm, analog sound of a classic synth with a unique physics engine for organic soundscapes. Explore vintage tones, advanced modulation, and innovative performance features like assigning different presets to individual notes.

Synesthesia Synth

Audiovisual synthesizer

Free

An experimental audio-visual instrument that allows users to sculpt evolving spatial audio by manipulating floating capsules. Position, rotation, and pulse changes affect tone, texture, and synchronized particle generation. It's a visual synthesizer, not a game.

GarageBand

Make great music anywhere

Free

Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

Flynth - Synth & Arpeggiator

AUv3, MIDI, Bass, Lead & Organ

Free

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.

Reason Compact - Make Music

Your Pocket Music Studio

Free

Create beats, melodies, and basslines with a powerful yet easy-to-use music studio in your pocket. Sketch song ideas on the go, experiment with instruments and effects, and connect with other music apps. Unlock more sounds and features as you progress.

Mela – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI

Modular Music-Making

Free

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.

KORG Module

Professional Piano & Keyboard

Free

This app offers professional piano and keyboard sounds for mobile devices. The free version provides access to high-quality piano sounds, with options to unlock more sound libraries and features through in-app purchases or by connecting Korg MIDI controllers.

Polywave - Wavetable Synth

AUv3 & MIDI Polyphonic Synth

Free

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.

Minimoog Model D Synthesizer

Classic Analog Synthesizer

$29.99

This app is a digital recreation of a legendary analog synthesizer, offering classic sound design with modern features like polyphony, an arpeggiator, and a looping recorder. Explore vast sonic possibilities with included presets or craft your own unique sounds.

Hoverophone: Theremin Synth

Hand-Played Drone Pad

Free

This app reimagines the theremin for your iPhone, allowing you to play music by waving your hands in the air without touching the screen. It offers a polyphonic synthesizer with various sound options and microtonal capabilities for unique musical exploration.

LE01 | Bass 808 Synth + AUv3

Create Deep Music and Sound

Free

$7.99 | 100% OFF

Create deep, earth-shattering bass lines and custom electronic drum sounds. This powerful synth offers a lightweight yet robust tool for musicians across various electronic genres. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin, allowing for seamless integration into your existing music production workflow.