Best Synthmaster Apps

4.7(66 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 for iPhone by KV331 Audio

Powerful wavetable synth

Strong Contender

4.7😐(335 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

KG-SQUARE Pro - Synthesizer by Kouki Yoshimoto

Virtual Analog Synthesizer

Worth Considering

Wavetable synthesisSemi-modular architecture650 factory presets

0.0(0 ratings)

$0.49

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