Best Viral Synth Apps

4.9😊(745 ratings)

$7.99

This is a powerful virtual analog synthesizer app for iOS, inspired by classic hardware. It offers a vast library of original presets, advanced sound-shaping tools, and a variety of effects. It can be used as a standalone instrument or as a plugin within DAWs.

What We Love

🚀 Awesome synth sounds
👍 Highly customizable
💡 Bridging the gap between genres
🚀 Tons of presets
👍 Easy to program
🚀 Unbelievable functionality and sound for the price

Room to Improve

🐛 Audio crashes every 3 presets

AudioKit Synth One J6 + AUv3 by AudioKit Pro

Pro Analog Synthesizer Fun!

Strong Contender

4.9😊(2.5K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Amazingly inspirational
👍 Awesome and free
👍 Ridiculously good UI
👍 Must have
👍 Great for AUv3
👍 Simply fantastic
👍 Analog dreams with clear UI
👍 Wow, a gift to music makers

Viking Synth by Blamsoft, Inc.

AUv3

Worth Considering

Virtual Analog Synthesizer

4.7😐(41 ratings)

$3.99

This app emulates a classic monophonic analog synthesizer with advanced DSP technology. It features three variable wave oscillators, dual ladder filters, an LFO, and two modulation busses for versatile sound design. An intuitive interface and extensive preset library make it ideal for creating thick bass and rich lead sounds.

What We Love

🎶 Great sound quality
💡 Versatile sound options
💰 Excellent value (free)
💻 Lightweight and efficient
🎹 Good for learning synthesis
🔊 Killer bass sounds
🕹️ Easy to use interface
🚀 Works well in DAWs
✨ Sounds like Moog Voyager
👍 Top quality developer

Room to Improve

❓ Preset issues
🔌 Not a standalone app
🐛 Occasional crashes
💾 Settings not saving
🤷‍♂️ Difficult to find/use

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

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127-track sequencer11 studio-recorded instrumentsReal-time effects

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Live Auto Pitch Vocoder

Live voice processingVocodersAuto Pitch

Transform your voice into a musical instrument with a suite of advanced audio effects. Create robotic voices, harmonies, and unique soundscapes using only your voice. Save and share your creations, or integrate them into your digital audio workstation.

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MBR-01. Expressive synth

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GarageBand

Virtual instruments (keyboard, guitar, drums)Multi-track recording (up to 32 tracks)Live Loops for DJ-style creation

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.

Create unique and complex sounds with a versatile FM synthesizer. Combine up to 10 sound generators, adjust frequencies and waveforms, and add effects like reverb. Explore a wide range of sonic possibilities for pads, basslines, and alien-like textures.

Multiple sound generators (up to 10)Adjustable frequency and waveformsVolume, modulation, and tremolo effects

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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

Explore unique soundscapes with two distinct synthesizers. This app offers a creative tool for generating experimental audio and musical textures.

Two unique synthesizersExperimental sound generationCreative audio tool

MIDI Expressive Synthesizer

$7.99

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This app is a virtual analog synthesizer designed for expressive sound creation. It supports multidimensional polyphonic expression (MPE) and offers a variety of synth voice features, built-in effects, and keyboard layouts. It's compatible with MPE hardware and software, as well as standard MIDI controllers.

Virtual analog synthesizerMultidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE)Expressive synth engine

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Audio Unit, MIDI input support

$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

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Explore a unique sound design experience with a glitchy FM synthesizer inspired by Y2K digital sounds. Its intuitive interface, easy automation, and robust sound engine make complex sound creation playful and accessible for all musicians.

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