Best Synthwave Keyboard Apps

4.4😞(697 ratings)

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This app transforms your device into a versatile musical instrument, offering a wide range of high-quality sounds and intuitive tools for creating melodies and harmonies. Explore authentic pianos, basses, guitars, and more with innovative features like Chord Pads and DSP effects.

What We Love

🎵 High quality sounds
👍 Well-designed GUI layout

Room to Improve

📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
⏱️ High latency and slow keyboard response
🔄 Intrusive review prompts interrupting usage
🎹 Instrument switching bug causing audio overlap

GarageBand by Apple

Make great music anywhere

Strong Contender

4.1😊(117K ratings)

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.

What We Love

🎹 Powerful music creation tools
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🎨 Wide variety of instruments and sounds
💰 Free to use with no ads
🎶 Helps inspire and develop musical skills

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes and data loss
⏱️ Long download and optimization times
🔇 Issues with audio recording and playback
🔒 Requires latest iOS version to function
💾 Takes up a lot of storage space

Piano Pro & Drum Music Studio by TAQS.IM

Ableton, Korg & Mainstage AUv3

Worth Considering

Mynth - Polyphonic Synthesizer

4.6😊(1.3K ratings)

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Create music with a vast library of professional sounds and rhythms. This app offers advanced MIDI and AUv3 integration, allowing you to customize sounds, import your own files, and sync with other music software. Unlock the full experience with a premium subscription.

What We Love

⭐️ Excellent sound quality
⭐️ Beautiful interface
⭐️ Useful for music production
⭐️ Great value for money
⭐️ Helpful for OCD therapy

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and bugs
🐛 Compatibility issues
🔋 Drains battery
💰 Expensive subscription model
🤔 Multiple versions of the same app

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Waveform drawing editor3 Oscillators2 dynamic Filters

Create unique sounds by drawing waveforms, adjusting filters, and controlling parameters with LFOs. Explore a vast sound palette with factory presets or build your own. Supports MIDI, AudioUnit, and live recording for track creation.

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iRig Guitar Amp & FX · Deplike

Tonebridge, Amplitube & Pedals

100+ amps, pedals, cabinets, and microphones100,000+ song presetsAUv3 compatibility for DAWs

Transform your mobile device into a professional guitar studio. Easily create custom tones with a vast library of amps, effects, and cabinets, or explore presets for popular songs. Record your playing and integrate with mobile DAWs.

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All-In-One Rompler/Synthesizer

Pure Synth® Platinum

Rompler, synthesizer, and wavetable enginesAdvanced automation and modulation systemIncludes VKFX Suite and additional free effects

This app is a versatile virtual instrument player for iOS, serving as a comprehensive solution for rompler, synthesizer, and wavetable needs. It offers advanced modulation, built-in effects, and expandable sound libraries. Users can store samples on external drives and customize their sound with unique features.

📊 Productivity

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Analog Vintage Synthesizer

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

$8.99

$14.99 | 40% OFF

This app offers a powerful analog synthesizer emulation, inspired by a legendary vintage instrument. It provides a vast array of sounds, from lush pads to deep basses, with advanced DSP and numerous modulation options. Explore over 700 presets and use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin.

Analog emulation sound engine700+ presetsTrue poly unison

Bass Booster, Volume Equalizer

(83)

paid

Music Boost & Sound Amplifier

Precision multi-band equalizerPowerful bass boostIntelligent volume amplifier

Enhance your audio experience with a powerful equalizer and bass booster. Sculpt sound with professional-grade tools to reveal hidden details and feel the music.

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Vocal Remover AI: Stems Lab

Music Stem Separator, Splitter

AI-driven stem separation2-stem and 4-stem optionsImport from YouTube, SoundCloud, device

Effortlessly separate any song into isolated vocals, drums, bass, and instruments using advanced AI. Import from various sources, organize your tracks, and export in professional formats. Ideal for creators, DJs, and karaoke enthusiasts.

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Polywave - Wavetable Synth

AUv3 & MIDI Polyphonic Synth

Wavetable sequencerCustom waveform drawingExpansive waveform library

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.

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Slow Down Music | Transcribe+

Tempo Changer & Pitch Shifter

Tempo and pitch adjustmentAI instrument isolationInteractive waveform scrubbing

This app allows musicians to slow down music, change pitch, and isolate instruments for easier transcription and practice. It features AI-powered stem separation, interactive waveforms, and customizable looping for focused learning.

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Delay & Reverb Calculator - AP

Calculate delay and reverb

Instant delay time calculationTap Tempo BPM detectionReverb room presets

Instantly calculate precise delay and reverb times for any musical tempo. Supports all note values, including dotted and triplet variations, for perfectly synchronized audio effects. Ideal for studio producers and live musicians.

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DX-SQUARE - Classic FM synthe

Play and Shape 80s FM Sounds

Hardware-style UICurated presetsKaoss Physics-style filter pad

Create and manipulate 80s FM synth sounds with a tactile hardware-style interface. Explore curated presets, use a Kaoss Physics-style filter pad for expressive control, and add essential effects. Ideal for music production or on-the-go sound design.

Pegboard - Mobile Synthesizer

(2)

free

Advanced wavetable synth.

Harmonic table keyboard layoutScale highlighting for improvisationVirtual analog filter

This app offers an intuitive mobile wavetable synthesizer with a virtual analog filter. It features a harmonic table keyboard layout that highlights scales for easy improvisation and chord playing. The free version provides extensive sound design capabilities, while a pro upgrade unlocks MIDI controller functionality.

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Pure Piano - Grand Piano App

Virtual Instrument & AUv3

$29.99

Explore a vast sonic landscape with a multi-sampled concert grand piano. Its unique Morph Pad allows seamless blending of nine core timbres, from mellow to cinematic. Customize with EQ, reverb, and delay for unique atmospheric textures.

Interactive Morph Pad for sound explorationNine core timbres with blending capabilitiesStudio-quality audio with ultra-low latency

HeartMula: AI Music Generator

(250)

paid

Make Your Own Cover Songs

Instant song generationAI lyrics generatorRealistic vocals and instruments

This app uses advanced AI to generate complete songs with lyrics, vocals, and instruments based on your descriptions. It's designed for anyone passionate about music creation, from beginners to experienced producers, offering realistic sounds and multiple genres.

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NEW! Pro Synthesizer + AUv3

AudioKit Synth One J6

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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Create & play synthesizers

Saucillator

Custom synthesizer creationTouchscreen oscillator manipulationLive looping and recording

Create and play custom synthesizers and instruments on your mobile device. Manipulate oscillators and effects with touch, record live loops, and design unique sounds with a variety of timbres and customizable effects. Supports AUv3 for use in other music production apps.

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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Hoverophone: Theremin Synth

Hand-Played Drone Pad

Air-based theremin playing with front camera hand trackingPolyphonic synthesizer with multiple voice optionsMicrotonal keyboard with 12-TET or 24-TET quarter tones

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.