Apps Like shapesynth for iPhone and iPad
Draw waveforms, shape sounds
Create and shape oscillator waveforms by drawing with 32 blocks. Generate retro sounds using mirrored halves. Interpolate between 16 oscillator pages. Apply effects like arpeggio, stereo delay, and resonant filter. Record sounds on a tape interface.
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VAPolyMkII
Ryo Togawa
Stream audio and control effects
A synthesizer with 16 voice polyphonic capabilities. Users can create sounds using two oscillators per voice, adjust ADSR envelopes, apply filters, and control amplification. Includes effects, a sequencer, and audio visualization.

midiLFOs - midi modulator
Arthur Kerns
Send modulation to music apps
Sends modulation control data to music apps and synthesizers. It features four independent LFOs with seven-bit CC messages. Users can adjust waveform shapes and modulate amplitude and rate between LFOs.


GeoShred Play
Wizdom Music LLC
Shred music with diatonic slides
Create and music using a diatonic playing surface with scale-based navigation. Slide fingers to control notes and adjust pitch. Switch between fretless and diatonic modes. Access in- purchases for additional instruments like GeoSWAM and Naada.

rymdigare
erik sigth
Record, play, and share space-age music
Explore a collection of ambient soundscapes and instrumental tracks. Adjust playback speed and volume. Save favorite tracks to a personal library. Share music via social media or messaging apps.




NFM – AUv3: FM Synth
Nikolozi Meladze
Stream audio and edit sound waves
FM synthesizer with six stereo operators and fully customizable FM algorithms. Create and edit patches. Load and save presets. Use as an AUv3 plug-in in compatible DAWs. Adjust modulation sources and destinations.


Hilda Synthesizer
Bram Bos
Create and shape sound with precision
Create and manipulate sound using a complex oscillator with wave folding and lowpass gating. Adjust audio-rate modulations and apply a 12-mode filter. Control traditional VCA circuits and model analog or digital sounds. No patch cables required.

ID700
Jonathan Schatz
Shape sound with waveshaping and FM synthesis
Create and manipulate sound using FM synthesis and waveshaping techniques. Adjust oscillator parameters, filter settings, and envelope shapes. Save and load presets. Integrate with Logic Pro, GarageBand, and other AUv3 compatible hosts.

Model 15 Modular Synthesizer
Moog Music Inc.
Create and explore synth sounds
Create and manipulate sounds with precise control over oscillators, filters, and effects. Connect and route modules to build custom setups. Save and load presets. Export audio files and share directly.


BeatHawk
UVI
Record, edit, and mix music tracks
Create and produce music with beat-making, track composition, and sampling tools. Record and sequence audio and MIDI. Use high-quality UVI instruments and effects. Export mixes, stems, or project files. Share tracks on YouTube or SoundCloud.

Synthecaster
Daniel Resnick
Play synth-like sounds and create music
Create and play polyphonic music using a synth instrument with string-like key rows. Perform technical styles like shredding and complex chords. Use Motion Modulation for expressive control. Connect as a MIDI controller.

Minimoog Model D Synthesizer
Moog Music Inc.
Play presets, shape sound, create music
Create and manipulate sounds with adjustable filters, oscillators, and envelopes. Play chords, access over 160 presets, and customize sound parameters. Export audio files and control the via MIDI.
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