iOS Musician Apps (223) Instrument Type is Synth

These instruments are NOT sample libraries. Unlike sampling, which uses recordings to replicate the sound of an instrument, physical modeling doesn’t generate a sound as such but creates the conditions for the system to create it according to an external input.

SquareSynth is a hybrid analog/8bit style synthesizer. It takes features from the NES console, and the Commodore 64 personal computer.

These instruments are NOT sample libraries. Unlike sampling, which uses recordings to replicate the sound of an instrument, physical modeling doesn’t generate a sound as such but creates the conditions for the system to create it according to an external input (like someone playing on a keyboard).

GarageBand is a DAW by Apple.

Nanologue boasts a wide scope of inspiring sounds and professional sound effects, sporting a straightforward multi-touch interface and a great-sounding monophonic synthesizer.

WoodSynth is a synthesizer with 4 independent layers. Each layer is in fact a synthesizer on its own.

The sound generator inside the synthesizer is producing the exact wave form as the one you have created.

Electro-Harmonix, a pioneer since 1968 in the field of sound effects pedals for musicians, has produced an app which is a faithful digital re-creation of their circa 1980 analog cult-classic, The MINI-SYNTHESIZER.

Chiptunes Pro lets you make retro music the way it should be made - with chips. Build your circuit to lay down drum beats, basslines, and tunes.  No knowledge of electronics needed.

Orphion is a musical instrument with a unique sound between string instrument and percussion.

For all creatures in the ocean of sound - Sonic textures from other worlds, Analog signature sounds,  Cut-through-the-mix leads and silkily smooth pads.

Branches is a semi-modular synthesizer inspired by classics of the past. It runs both as a standalone instrument with support for external MIDI input or as a plugin (AUv3) in your favorite DAW app.

Baervaag brings FM synthesis to the masses! An easy to use but still tweakable synthesizer, accessible to everyone.

Syndt is a polyphonic synthesizer with a lot of possibilities.

The ELECTRIBE reborn in an even smaller form A full-fledged rhythm machine for iPhone.

This synthesizer emulates male voice vowels in a unique way.

Each of the 2 oscillators offers a selection of 5 waveforms: sawtooth and pulse waves are here, along with noise, triple saw and triple FM waves. There's also an additional sub-oscillator strapped into the master section for added oomph.

Phase84 is a phase distortion synthesizer.

This app reproduces the functionality of Casio’s best-selling CZ-series models, such as the CZ-101 (first released in 1984), and also includes new functions.