Best Synthesizer Guitar Apps

4.7(90 ratings)

$19.99

Transform your guitar or bass into a powerful, expressive polyphonic synthesizer without MIDI. This app synthesizes your instrument directly, capturing every nuance of your playing for rich, responsive synth sounds. No special pickups or hardware needed, just connect to your audio interface.

PD Space Guitar Synthesizer 2 by Paul Driessen

Re-imagine guitar sound!

Strong Contender

4.8(16 ratings)

$12.99

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Create unique guitar sounds with a powerful synthesizer featuring polyphonic waves, pitchshifting, modulation, and advanced effects. Explore futuristic and classic tones, and control parameters with external pedals. Requires an audio interface for instrument connection.

Jam Synth by Derek Mesecar

Worth Considering

Guitar: tabs, chords & games

5.0(19 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Transform your guitar into a synthesizer with this app. It accurately tracks pitch and amplitude to control digital oscillators, offering unique synth leads and effects. Go beyond MIDI with expressive, organic sounds and advanced modulation options.

More Synthesizer Guitar apps to explore

Play songs & Practice

Hundreds of songs and chordsRealistic sound and feedbackFree play mode for jamming

Learn to play guitar with a vast library of songs and chords. Offers realistic sound and feedback, with modes for practicing, jamming, and playing left or right-handed. Suitable for all skill levels.

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PocketGuitar - Virtual Guitar in Your Pocket

by Bonnet Inc.

$0.99

Transform your device into a virtual guitar, bass, or ukulele. Strum strings and experiment with various guitar sounds and effects like distortion and delay.

Virtual guitar simulatorPlay bass and ukuleleStrum strings

Guitar by MT: chords & lessons

Learn, play music instrument

Realistic guitar simulatorExtensive song collectionDetailed lessons

This app offers a realistic guitar simulator with a vast song collection for learning and playing. Enjoy rich sound and convenient features, making your favorite instrument accessible anytime, anywhere.

by Indigo Penguin Limited

Virtual guitar simulationMobile instrumentFree to use

This application simulates a guitar on your mobile device, allowing you to play music anytime, anywhere. It offers a free and accessible way to experience playing a virtual instrument.

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.

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AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

Feature-packed Pro Synthesizer

Over 300+ PresetsMIDI SupportVintage-Style Sequencer

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.

by Shenzhen Daile Physical Sensation Technology Co., Ltd.

Guided play-along modeOne-tap chord replacementSimplified fingerings

This app enhances the experience of playing a virtual guitar, offering guided lessons, chord simplification, and customizable sound settings. It caters to all skill levels, from beginners learning their first song to advanced musicians creating full-band arrangements.

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Real Guitar : Chords & Tabs

Learn and play popular songs

Realistic guitar simulatorStudio-quality soundUser-friendly interface

Learn and play popular songs with a realistic guitar simulator. Features studio-quality sound, a user-friendly interface, and multiple guitar types. Ideal for all ages and skill levels seeking musical expression.

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Famous guitar tones, your amp

Dialed In: Guitar Rigs

Design your dream guitar in 3D

3D animated guitar modelsCustomizable specs (wood, finish, hardware)Detailed component selection

Design your ideal custom guitar in 3D with detailed specifications. Visualize your dream instrument from wood types and finishes to hardware and electronics. Request quotes directly from a renowned guitar workshop.

Play any synth on your guitar

Real-time guitar to MIDI transcriptionLow latency and high accuracyControl any synth or virtual instrument

Transform your guitar into a MIDI controller in real-time. This app accurately transcribes your playing into MIDI data, allowing you to control any synth or virtual instrument. It offers low latency and high accuracy, comparable to professional hardware.

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Best learn to play guitar app

The Guitar with Songs

Realistic strumming and frettingOver 1,500 songsPlay with a virtual band

Learn to play guitar with a realistic virtual instrument featuring real strumming and fretting. Access over 1,500 songs from popular artists and classic hits, with new songs added weekly. Play along with a virtual band for an immersive experience.

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expressive virtual instrument

Bass Guitar One

Fretless fingerstyle soundsMulti-layered note samplesTouch pressure sensitivity

Experience the nuances of a real bass guitar with this virtual instrument. It captures fretless fingerstyle sounds with multi-layered samples and responds to touch pressure for natural tonal variations.

Photonic Guitar Effect AUv3

Photonic guitar modeling with infinite tone possibilitiesFactory presets inspired by cosmic phenomenaCustomizable guitar body, top plate, and strings

Explore a new class of musical instruments with this photonic guitar effect. It uses high-frequency electricity and light to create unique sounds, from heavy distortions to richer tones. Customize your sound with adjustable parameters and unique effects.

Access a Universe of Tones

AI FX Builder for custom sound creationTone Shop for downloading third-party effectsBuilt-in tuner

This app allows users to control powerful guitar effects pedals and amp modelers, leveraging AI to create custom sounds from text descriptions. It offers a comprehensive platform for practice, recording, and performance, compatible with specific hardware.

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Melodic Guitar: Guitar Studio

Play, Create & Explore