Best Synthmaster Apps

4.8😐(331 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating new sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring factory presets, and real-time modulation feedback for sound design.

What We Love

✨ Excellent sound quality
🤩 Incredible features for free
👍 Easy to use interface
🎛️ Versatile sound design capabilities
🎵 Great for GarageBand integration
🎹 Impressive arpeggiator/sequencer
💡 Powerful synth engine
🚀 Fast performance (when working)
📱 Well-designed UI on iPhone

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🔌 Issues with GarageBand integration
💸 In-app purchase problems
🔄 Presets not saving
📉 App appears abandoned
⚠️ Unusable due to bugs
🎛️ GUI cut off on some devices
🔊 Notes are off-key

SynthMaster 3 Player by KV331 Audio

More than a ROMpler synth

Strong Contender

4.7(55 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This music app allows users to play and tweak a vast library of synthesizer presets. It offers a multi-layer architecture and extensive expansion content for diverse sound design possibilities. Users can easily browse and preview sounds before loading them.

SynthMaster One by KV331 Audio

Powerful wavetable synth

Worth Considering

4.7😊(743 ratings)

$9.99In-App Purchases

This powerful wavetable synthesizer app offers an intuitive workflow for creating unique sounds. It features a rich library of wavetables, inspiring presets, and a semi-modular architecture for deep sound design. Easily sync data across devices and integrate with DAWs.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful synth engine
👍 Extensive preset library
🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
💡 Free desktop version expansions on iPad
🎹 Excellent sound quality and tone

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🔋 Battery drain in background
🤔 Confusing in-app purchase system
👎 UI/UX could use improvement
🔇 Audio issues and no sound

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SynthMaster Player

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Preset-based sound libraryLimited parameter editingXY pads for modulation

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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.

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400+ PresetsDual Assignable Touch PadsReal-time FX Control

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.

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Core Synth Free

by Core Engine Apps

Dual overlapping oscillatorsFour wave patternsAdjustable low pass filter

Create music with a monophonic synthesizer featuring dual oscillators, adjustable filters, and envelope shaping. Explore various wave patterns and octaves to craft unique sounds for live performance or composition.

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Synth Pro: Analog Synthesizer

Play & Make Your Own Music

Authentic analog & vintage synth soundsFull synthesizer editing sectionProfessional-grade effects

Explore authentic analog synth sounds and craft unique music with a powerful editing suite. This app offers studio-quality effects, layering capabilities, and MIDI/AUv3 support for both beginners and professionals. Save, share, and record your creations.

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#1 DX7 Sounds & Electric Piano

300+ unique synth instrument soundsDX7 and SY77 inspired presets20+ layers for expressive sounds

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.

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.

Monophonic guitar synthesizerPitch and amplitude trackingMultiple oscillator wave shapes

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1k+ Instruments Available

OCTANE Mobile - AUV3

1,000+ Instruments & PresetsReverb, Delay, Filter, DistortionLayering with ADSR & Arpeggiator

This audio plugin offers a vast library of over 1,000 instruments and presets, along with extensive effects and layering capabilities. It allows producers to quickly find and shape sounds for their music, with new content added weekly. The app also features a 6-band equalizer and dynamics tools for precise sound manipulation.

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Electromusical Synthesizer

RRS Ivoks

Analog EmulationAUv3 CompatibleDual Oscillators

This app emulates analog synthesizers, offering a range of sound shaping tools including oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. It supports AUv3 hosting for integration with music production apps and provides extensive MIDI control.

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Reason Compact - Make Music

Your Pocket Music Studio

Create beats from scratchDesign melodies and basslinesUse built-in synthesizers and effects

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.

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Sonic Synth : FM synthesizer

Synthesiser

$1.99

Create a wide variety of sounds with this FM synthesizer app. It features three independent oscillators, each capable of generating four unique waveforms, and offers a responsive touch keyboard for real-time performance. Enjoy high-quality audio with a 44100 Hz sample rate.

3 independent oscillators4 waveform types per oscillatorVolume, modulation, tone, and detune controls

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$4.99

Create unique sounds with this FM synthesizer app. It features real-time wave manipulation, multiple sound effects, and MIDI keyboard support. Explore dynamic sound design with its intuitive interface.

Real-time wave form editingSimple envelope filterReverb and tremolo effects

Synthesizer & Audio Unit

$12.99

This virtual analog synthesizer offers a rich, warm sound with advanced features like SuperSaw emulation and morphing parameter control. It integrates seamlessly with MIDI hardware and sequencers, providing a professional-grade sound design experience on iOS.

SuperSaw sound emulationDual filters with configurable routingMorph Group for parameter control

Wingbeat Based Synthesizer

$3.99

Create unique sounds by drawing waveforms or using motion controls. This app offers a versatile synthesizer with customizable touch interfaces and a sequencer for composing music.

Draw custom sound wavesCustomizable touch interfaces (ribbon, piano, guitar)Sequencer for drawing music playback