It´s that time again your favorite iOS TOP 5 synths...

[Deleted User]

Yes yes, i´m bored and we had that maybe often already but things change (sometimes from week to week even) and new synths are there.
So what would be your current favorite iOS synth.
I will start (beware i only have an iPhone and i´m on iOS 11)
1. Moog Model D
2. Zeeon
3. DRC
4. TF8
5. Model 15

u0421793

3: Arp Odysseiiiiii i (because I know it inside out despite its limitations)
5: IMS-20 (same as above, doesn’t have any limitations, except the ring mod is squarewave only, same as on the Odysseiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii ii i i i i ni ni ni)
2: SpringSound (it’s just good)
4: iMonoPoly (because I know it inside out, etc)
7: iM1 (because that’s where I go to get a bass line done first).

Moog model D has quite severe limitations in the modulation mixdown department, committing you too early in the process in my opinion – perfect for performance, but a bit restrictive for synthesis.
Similarly Model 15 has limitations. Neither of them have a sample and hold, and I quite like the use of sample and hold to sample down a ramp (not noise, like everyone else) and achieve a ‘stepping’ desynchronisation effect. The Moogs simply can’t do that, in the way that an MS-20 can, for example.

[Deleted User]

@u0421793 said:
3: Arp Odysseiiiiii i (because I know it inside out despite its limitations)
5: IMS-20 (same as above, doesn’t have any limitations, except the ring mod is squarewave only, same as on the Odysseiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii ii i i i i ni ni ni)
2: SpringSound (it’s just good)
4: iMonoPoly (because I know it inside out, etc)
7: iM1 (because that’s where I go to get a bass line done first).

Moog model D has quite severe limitations in the modulation mixdown department, committing you too early in the process in my opinion – perfect for performance, but a bit restrictive for synthesis.
Similarly Model 15 has limitations. Neither of them have a sample and hold, and I quite like the use of sample and hold to sample down a ramp (not noise, like everyone else) and achieve a ‘stepping’ desynchronisation effect. The Moogs simply can’t do that, in the way that an MS-20 can, for example.

Some good points...thank´s.
For me it´s that Moog ladder filter which is much better in Model D than in Model 15. The overdrive works wonder too for extra growl. I just love it. Otherwise if i could build my own modular on iOS i indeed would add some things. S&H is always great.
Never heard about Spring Sound.
I guess Sunrizer and Infinite would be also in my list if i had an iPad (i have these as desktop plug-ins).

u0421793

SpringSound is a very scientific take on physical modelling, based on mass and movement and springs and stick/slip friction and tension and such. Essentially, it goes boing, but in a phenomenally sophisticated way.

[Deleted User]

1. Model D
2. WaveMapper
3. Kauldron
4. Zeeon
5. Mood

Honerable mentions

1. DRC - would be in my top 5 if it was AU and had a better save / share system.
2. Syntronik - if it had a better save share system would up there with the best.
3. Karp Oddy - great leads, no AU and crap save / share.
4. Redshrike - lovely except just a tad cold feeling compared with more allrounders.
5. Addictive Pro - needs bank save / share

[Deleted User]

In no particular order:

Mood
Ripplemaker
Nave
Synthscaper
Zeeon

anickt

I would love to see a faithful repro of my first real synth, the Roland SH-1.

Spending most of my iOS time now with Kauldron (Spawn2!) the synths in FLSM and Model D.

u0421793

I’m spending all of my time in Gadget and on my new iPhone. Makes sense, don’t you know.

tomato_juice

Model 15, Model D, Twin 2, iWAVESTATION and SunVox.

VincentT

Synthscaper has kept me from buying new synths for over 6 months now. Well, until iMinimoog came along for 5 bucks, that is.

1. Synthscaper
2. Zeeon
3. iVCS3
4. DRC
5. Animoog

Matt_Fletcher_2000

• Animoog
• Z3ta
• Sunriser
• Alchemy
  (Been sampling them all into Gadget)

Then for my last one I’ll choose something from Gadget - probably Mono/Poly (but iWAVESTATION is fantastic).

Honourable mentions from Gadget: Kiev, Dublin and Lisbon

[Deleted User]

The more i play with Model D the more i like it. It´s now Nr.1 by a country mile.
Even if i would put all my desktop synths into the vote it would be in the Top 5.
I just compared that again in depth to Monark and The Legend (i could demo it again).
And this app put them to shame....especially if you gain stage everything and turn the feedback on.
Also filter modulations at audio rate give me that sound i love from P900. Only this app comes close and even beats it in some areas.
I know i repeat here but i just can´t believe how good and in your face this app sounds against even a lot of my plug-ins. I just consider again an iPad to have more fun with this

[Deleted User]

What I keep reaching for....
Model 15
Nave
Zeeon
Mood
Ripplemaker

RUST( i )K

@u0421793 said:
I’m spending all of my time in Gadget and on my new iPhone. Makes sense, don’t you know.

I sometimes wonder why I have most of my apps when I really look at Gadget.

Gadget is a having GUI with 2 options like Ableton from being my only app.

I just wish use it like Ableton and that would be perfect.

realdavidai

1) Alchemy/GB
2 ) Model D
3) KQ Dixie
4) n/a
5) n/a

OscarSouth

Model D
Model D
Model D
Model D
Viking Synth

[Deleted User]

I love lists:

1. Model D
2. Animoog
3. Cyclop
4. Model 15
5. DRC

Zeeon would’ve been high on the list, but she’s been giving me some trouble recently and there’s a new hottie in my sights.

[Deleted User]

Oh yeah, and FM4 would’ve made the list if it was updated like its VST sibling and made an AUv3.

Daveypoo

In no particular order:

Model D
Mood
Model 15
MonoPoly
iSEM

gusgranite

Today’s flavour:

Troublemaker
ZedSynth
PPG Infinite
DRC
TC-11

CracklePot

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[Deleted User]

@CracklePot said:
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Ok, you win

JeffChasteen

Mitosynth
DRC
Alchemy
iSEM
Model D

RUST( i )K

1. Animoog: iOS gold standard utilizing GUI and company history in an innovative and amazing sounding wave table analog modeling synth
2. DRC is only synth I know of that integrates VST and shares entire user bank via cloud. Super cool with a Universal app allowing preset design for VST anywhere. Developer is awesome
3. LayR : No better synth for unique ARPs and complex evolving pads and soundscapes- never mind the awesome leads and bass it can do as well. Another great indy developer who works his ass off.
4. Poision : No better for classic NYC house and techno
5. Ripplemaker: Amazing first of its kind true west coast style synth app that doesn't dip out on the highs or lows while using a super intuitive and fun to use live sequencer. Would love true MIDI learn on this app.

Ivan_Dj

Model D
Syntronik
Zeeon
Poison 202
Tera Synth

DatGood

Model D (Newest God synth, like the Justin Beiber of iOS synths right now)
iMono/Poly (Old God synth. We broke up, but now we are together again)
iSEM (My God of "Old God AUv3 synths")
Zeeon (Actually God. I wish this was an actual piece of hardware sometimes)
DRC (Yo this is one of the most underrated synths. I don't think the devs even realize how sick their app is. Got it on both iOS & MacOS. They need to go AUv3 on this ASAP WTF!!!)

DatGood

@Fruitbat1919 said:

1. DRC - would be in my top 5 if it was AU and had a better save / share system.

I hear you with the AU. Don't understand why this has not been done yet. But the save/share system that uses the cloud is the best IMO. It's super useful when you start a patch on desktop but then gotta tweak on the go (or vice versa).

[Deleted User]

@ph8aerror said:

@Fruitbat1919 said:

1. DRC - would be in my top 5 if it was AU and had a better save / share system.

I hear you with the AU. Don't understand why this has not been done yet. But the save/share system that uses the cloud is the best IMO. It's super useful when you start a patch on desktop but then gotta tweak on the go (or vice versa).

According to the devs, they are still working on AU, but it’s not super easy with the coding used.

Unless I’ve missed something, as a iPad only user, I have no real way of saving and sharing the sounds I’ve made for backup beyond the online account. I’ve lost sounds on that online account a few times after deleting and then downloading the app again. With no other backup, I don’t see how I can save my presets and share easily with others without use of a computer.

[Deleted User]

My top five are the next five to hit the app store...in no particular order

AudioGus

Synthscaper
Model D
Zeeon
Montpellier
Kauldron

stuck80s

Synthscaper
TC-11
Model D
DRC
Mitosynth