Best Vintage Synth Apps

4.7(15 ratings)

$12.99

This app faithfully emulates a classic 1980s polyphonic analog synthesizer. It meticulously models the original's circuits, offering its warm sound and signature chorus effect in a software format. It functions as both an AUv3 plugin and a standalone application.

Synth Pro: Analog Synthesizer by TAQS.IM

AUv3 Vintage Keyboard & MIDI

Strong Contender

4.6😐(558 ratings)

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Explore authentic analog and vintage synth sounds with a powerful editor and professional-grade effects. Layer sounds, connect MIDI controllers, and integrate with DAWs. Unlock premium features for unlimited creative possibilities.

What We Love

🎶 Great for making music
🎵 Inspiring and authentic sounds
💡 Unique sonic textures
👍 Good for FNF songs
🌟 Free sounds are valuable
🚀 Works well in GarageBand (sometimes)
✨ Beautiful aesthetics

Room to Improve

🔋 Drains phone battery significantly
🐛 Audio lags and glitches in GarageBand
💥 Crashes in GarageBand
🚫 Not recognized in GarageBand sometimes
🔊 No sound output
⚙️ VST presets unusable

VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave by Audiobus Pty Ltd

Lo-Fi & Chill with this AUv3

Worth Considering

Jynth – Physics Analog Synth

4.0😞(135 ratings)

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This app creates unique synth sounds by recording classic synths to VHS tape and then resampling them. It offers a vast library of presets and effects to achieve lo-fi, retro vibes for various music genres. An AUv3 plugin and standalone app are included.

What We Love

🎵 Excellent lo-fi and retro 80s sound quality
🎹 Extensive library of high-quality presets
💰 Affordable pricing (at original purchase)
🎨 Intuitive and clean interface design
🔊 Versatile sounds for multiple genres
⭐ Great value for money initially
🎼 Capable MIDI implementation
👨‍🎨 Featured preset artist (Mark Hupkins) creates exceptional sounds

Room to Improve

💸 Aggressive subscription model for previously purchased app
🔄 Conversion from AudioKit broke existing projects
📊 User data tracking added without clear benefit
🚫 Removed access to previously purchased presets/banks
😠 Lack of developer communication about changes
🎯 Disrespectful treatment of original AudioKit legacy
💼 Perceived as 'hijacking' of abandoned app
🤝 Loss of customer trust due to business model shift

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