The v1.3 update focuses heavily on precision and expressive control, fixing a notable calculation error in the master modulation depth and resolving audio clicks caused by extreme filter modulation. Producers using Drambo or other hosts will appreciate the expanded MIDI routing, which now supports polyphonic aftertouch and expression CCs. Additionally, Bank C has been expanded with 25 new presets, and the user guide has been updated to cover the new “Mod and MIDI” interactions.
ANALOGy8 is a virtual analog synthesizer for iPad and macOS built around a “Patch Generation” engine that creates new sounds by combining sections from existing presets rather than randomizing individual parameters. With 25 factory presets, the engine can produce over 53,000 unique patches, and that number grows geometrically as you save more presets — 50 presets in the library reaches over 2 million possible combinations. The result is that generated sounds stay musical and usable rather than landing on configurations that are technically random but aurally chaotic. The app is designed for iPad and macOS only; the interface is sized for those screens and no iPhone version is available. One license covers both platforms.
The DSP engine provides accurate oscillator shapes — saw, triangle, and square — with 16-voice polyphony and a selectable monophonic mode. Random velocity adds dynamic variety to MIDI input automatically, which helps static sequences sound more human. Independent pitch bend with separate up and down rates gives additional expressive range for leads and basses. Early users in the Loopy Pro community describe the sound as stable and well-suited to ambient and atmospheric work. In AUM, it routes cleanly as an AUv3 instrument, and in Logic Pro for iPad it records directly to an instrument track. The low CPU footprint means it holds up under heavy project loads.
Key features:
- Patch Generation Engine: Combines preset sections musically — 53,000+ combinations from 25 presets, scaling to millions as the library grows
- 16-Voice Polyphony: Full chordal work or monophonic mode for leads and bass
- Independent Pitch Bend: Separate up and down rates for expressive performance
- AUv3 Support: Full plugin integration in AUM, Loopy Pro, Logic Pro for iPad, and Drambo
- 4 Modulation Slots: Dedicated matrix for routing sources to synth parameters
- Integrated Effects: High-quality reverb, delay, and compressor in the signal chain
- Random Velocity: Automatic dynamic variation on MIDI input
- Universal Purchase for iPad and macOS — low CPU footprint
App price: $7.99. No in-app purchases.
Original release: April 26, 2026 | Latest update: April 26, 2026
