Instruments

May 4, 2026

Quarked by Syam Anand

Anand has released Quarked, a new standalone granular synthesizer, that seems to be another of the recent vibe-coded apps, with limited functionality and a generic, uninspiring user interface. Read more

#Granular, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone, #Syam Anand, #Synthesizer
May 2, 2026

Retromulator by discoDSP

Retromulator by discoDSP delivers cycle-accurate emulation of legendary virtual analog and FM synthesizers directly to iPhone and iPad, running the actual ROM firmware of classic hardware like the Access Virus,… Read more

#AUv3, #discoDSP, #FM, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Rompler, #standalone, #Synthesizer, #Virtual Analog
April 28, 2026

GranSample v1.2 by Chih Han Lin

GranSample v1.2 is a granular sampler for iOS that now includes AUv3 support and a dedicated library system for managing user samples and presets. Read more

#Chih Han Lin, #Granular, #iPad, #iPhone, #Sampler, #standalone
April 27, 2026

SynthMaster 3 Player by KV331 Audio

KV331 Audio has officially launched SynthMaster 3 Player on the App Store, bringing the massive 16-layer architecture of their flagship desktop synthesizer to iPad and iPhone with a suite of… Read more

#AUv3, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #KV331 Audio, #standalone, #Synthesizer
April 24, 2026

VAPolyLead by RT Music Software

VAPolyLead is a polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer featuring a 3-channel step sequencer and a VCF modeled on 1970s Sallen-Key filters. Read more

#Ableton Link, #AUv3, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #RT Music Software, #standalone, #Step Sequencer, #Substractive, #Synthesizer, #Virtual Analog
April 24, 2026

bitcrust by Anode Labs

bitcrust is a 12-voice polyphonic AUv3 synthesizer for iPad and Mac. It blends a classic SID-style core with a modern FX rack and modulation matrix. Read more

#Anode Labs, #AUv3, #iPad, #MacOS, #standalone, #Synthesizer, #Virtual Analog
April 24, 2026

SpellSynth by Chih Han Lin

SpellSynth by Chih Han Lin is a retro vocal synthesizer and educational tool for iOS. Inspired by the 1978 Speak & Spell, it features a crunchy speech engine and a… Read more

#AUv3, #Chih Han Lin, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone, #Synthesizer
April 17, 2026

Dub Siren (NJD Style) by Eduardo Donato D’Angelo

Eduardo Donato D’Angelo releases Dub Siren (NJD Style), currently 50% off at $3.99 (regular price $7.99), a stompbox-style dub siren inspired by classic NJD sound-system boxes. Read more

#Eduardo Donato D’Angelo, #Effects, #iPad, #iPhone, #standalone
April 17, 2026

ARPJAM by Takashi Tsunoda

Takashi Tsunoda releases ARPJAM, a free generative arpeggio synthesizer (with $0.99 IAP to remove ads) that creates evolving ambient soundscapes automatically. Read more

#Free, #Generative, #iPad, #iPhone, #MIDI Sequencer, #standalone, #Takashi Tsunoda
April 16, 2026

MorphWiz Studio v1.1 by One Red Dog Media

One Red Dog Media updated MorphWiz Studio to version 1.1 with a minor bug fix to sampler recording that improves reliability when capturing and loading custom sounds. Read more

#AUv3, #iPad, #MacOS, #MPE, #One Red Dog Media, #standalone, #Synthesizer
April 15, 2026

Zenology GX for iPad by Roland Getting Closer To Release

Roland has updated the first official details on ZENOLOGY GX for iPad ahead of its much anticipated release, including a completely free experience with every feature unlocked until later in… Read more

#AUv3, #Free, #iPad, #Roland, #Rompler, #standalone, #Synthesizer
April 15, 2026

Drop Forge by Brandon Huey

Drop Forge turns Apple Pencil into a responsive drum synthesizer. Every strike reacts with force, tilt, position, and more, giving your beats natural variation that finger tapping alone can’t match. Read more

#AUv3, #Drum Machine, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Percussion Synthesizer, #standalone, #Step Sequencer, Brandon Huey