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Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.3 to iOS 6.1.3

Features
• Three virtual-analog synthesizers, each with three oscillators
• More than 50 drum kits, plus a built-in sequencer
• Create melodic and accompaniment parts using arpeggiator with preset patterns
• Core MIDI-compatible: works with any Core MIDI device as a synth module on your iOS device
• Real-time recording
• Unlimited creativity with effects and filters
• Compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
• Requires iOS 4.3 or later

Transform your iPhone into a music production studio. SynthStation transforms your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad into a portable music production studio for mobile music creation. SynthStation gives you three powerful synthesizers for creating and modifying sonic textures used for melodies, chords, and bass lines. Built around Akai Professional’s history in synthesis and drawing on the newest MINIAK synth, SynthStation sounds great and offers wide-ranging sonic flexibility with its virtual analog synthesis.

From the moment you start SynthStation, you'll know your way around. It is jam-packed with tools to help you create music with the convenience of your touch screen and each section works the way you work. With SynthStation, you can create and save sequences and complete songs. The app contains three different three-oscillator synths and a range of drum kits you can sequence and mix right in the SynthStation. For creating melodic and accompaniment parts, the SynthStation contains an arpeggiator with preset patterns, built-in effects and filters, and an XY touch control interface for expressive control of key parameters.

PERFORM
Play with keys, XY and arpeggiator controls. This is perfect place to make magic happen because it gives you access to all the common controls you’ll need in a performance or creation setting.

SYNTH
Complete synthesis controls from oscillators to LFOs, envelopes, and more. You can control a wide range of filters to dial in exactly the sound you need. Choose from Sine, Triangle, Square or Sawtooth on your VCO and start creating your own signature sounds from scratch. Filter Cutoff and Resonance are just two taps away.

DRUMS
In addition to SynthStation's three synthesizers, we've included drum kits and a visual representation of the most iconic beat making tool in the world - MPC pads. Just pick your kit and start tapping beats anywhere, anytime. Includes:

Drum Kit – select the drum kit and play it with onscreen pads.

Drum Edit – tune, mix, and customize your drums.

SEQUENCER
Keyboard grid – see your keyboard sequencing and edit notes easily.

Drum grid – build and modify drum tracks with a visible sequencer grid.

SONG/SEQUENCE
Select and save your Song/Sequence projects. You can recall your Songs and work on them later, and even export them for further editing in your desktop audio applications.

CONTROL
XY – two axes of control for hands-on, real-time control. Just like a joystick, the XY controller can snap back to the zero point.

Tempo – control tempo and even tap in the tempo you want.

MIXER
The Mixer in SynthStation includes touch-controlled faders for each of the three synthesizers and the drum section as well as FX send for each.

Mixer – mix all the levels of the parts and effects. Just like a hardware mixer, there are faders, mutes, and effect routing.

Effects – select and control FX type and parameters.

SynthStation Studio enables you to create and produce music anywhere on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

SynthStation App Comments & Reviews

SynthStation Positive Reviews

Not all bad...Don't know why I bought this despite all the negative reviews, but I'm glad I did. The app gives you one polyphonic synth, and two monophonic synths that sound really good as well as a drum machine with a nice selection of samples. And while you can't make any patch edits without leaving the keyboard, its not very hard to program a sequence, have it play in a loop, and make edits that way. Not ideal, but far from impossible as other reviews would have you believe. The sequencer is not too hard to grasp either. Just pick your synth, pick your note, and set its length. Thats it. Maybe its not as easy to program a sequence as other virtual studios in the app store, but again it is far from the impossible task others gave written about. On the down side, there is no audio copy and paste with other apps and you can only export your songs via wifi. Still, Synthstation is a great virtual studio that costs just a fraction of the price of other iOS virtual studios. Even though it may be lacking some features and sports a somewhat complicated workflow, it is still a bargain at its current price. FWIW, I'm running Synthstation on a 4th generation ipod Touch with iOS 5.1.1 without any problems after several days of use..Version: 3.2

What I would like to see!I need a update can't hear this app on the iPad speakers just in the head phones. This a great app akai please don't give up on it. I paid for it and I'm feeling cheated I can't use it. Your a big company it's just app that needs a few updates with the new iOS 9.3.1 system I love my SynthStation please don't give up on it I love it. Your company is so big you can do this with your eyes closed every product you make is great I have all your apps. Please allow me to keep using the SynthStation in it's beautiful glory this app is a blessing from God how ever created it don't give up on it..Version: 3.2

My reviewI like the app it's designed for producers like me .i would like to see another app like this ..more instruments.. More project storage space..say up to a 200 at least.. And more drum kits or at least where those like me can make , and store our own kits..other than that..it's a excellent buy..and keep it a iOS 4 app..that will make it even more excellent..we buy In to many things that don't work..but this does it more me..was just saying what if this could sample too..I would be in heaven...as a producer..I love the 49 for what it allows me to achieve ...Version: 3.2

Can u guys update the iOS system pleaseI bought this app like six years ago. N I never had a problem with. The app up until I went n purchased me a brand new iPad hitch has all the updated versions installed so I can’t use this app.i love it and would like to be able to use what I paid for if u catch my drift. Please can u guys take a few minutes out of your busy day and update your iOS for this app I mean when the last time u guys updated your iOS for this app was back on the iOS 3.2 system ..Version: 3.2

HssssssThe reviews were so uniformly negative and apparently stupid, that I had to try it! Best 2 bucks I've spent in a while!! I can't imagine what it takes to please someone who thinks they're going to get hundreds -or thousands!- of dollars worth of gear/audioware in an iCreep for less than a sawbuck, but I'm sure glad I don't have to work tech support for these yahoos. Yes, the keyboard seems to be from 1998, and the output does seem a little under amplified, but it's a great "toy", with real nice pro samples, which latter ALONE make my ears giggle..Version: 3.2

Great for priceConnected iPhone to computer and installed the software - program now works The program hiccoughs and glitches if you do too much at one time, but using this program off and on since '11 - I've learned to work with it Recommended as a sequencer and not with peripherals. With that in mind it's the best value for what you can get from it - you can sequence entire songs, and quite frankly - it has a very fat analogue sound that sounds cool.Version: 3.2

Works fineI bought this although was skeptical due to all the bad reviews. However, I have had no problems with it what so ever. It's fun, intuitive, and I definitely see my self using it when I'm on the run. I had bought the keyboard that complements the app and thought maybe that's where I would find problems with the app but still works fine. Fun app, cheap price, works..Version: 3.2

Works Again! iOS 6 + v. 3.2 - iPhone 4SWhen I upgraded to the v3.1 software on the Akai Synth Station app on Oct 12,2012, it no longer received MIDI information from the Akai Synth Station 25 keyboard. It no longer showed up in Midibridge either! - that was with iOS 5, not iOS 6. SINCE TODAY IT WORKS GREAT!!! First I upgraded my phone to iOS 6. And then today, AKAI released free upgrade v.3.2 - and Magic! it all works! The sounds are great and it is tons of fun..Version: 3.2

Five stars for the keyboardHere's what I mean. The program is like a started for someone trying to get their feet wet. But the keyboard is great with GarageBand. The transport buttons don't work but the pads work with the drum sounds. And being able the play the piano with the sustain peddle is wonderful. The people at Akia need to think harder about the program. It would make it woth having..Version: 3.2

Finally worksAfter a lot of trouble shooting with akai the app works for me. If any one else has an issue with no sound the fix was to change the rotation lock to mute. Cycle the switch a few times then back to unmute. Change the switch back to rotation lock( if that's what you prefer) cycle the power. Took a few days of emailing with tech support but its up and running..Version: 3.2

Great music making appLove this app, takes a little to figure out but you get jammin quick. Love the authentic sounding drum kits and the pads and the editable synthesizers. A little tricky to make sense of it all at first but worth it to learn. Can make cool beat ideas in no time. Cool app sometimes crashes but it's been good since I updated it..Version: 3.2

Nice app overall..Not sure why I can't save a song/song name? Also, it would be great to be able to use an external keyboard...is that in the works? Sequencing is nice; much simpler than other apps. Also, sound manipulation seems more responsive and accurate than, say... AddictiveSynth. Still exploring this one, really. Just these few things noted that really stick out..Version: 3.2

Almost thereSo close to being awesome. It falls short in one KEY area...when I tried to save a new project or a sequence....it just wouldn't accept my changes. So basically you are unable to save what you've done. Fix that and it's perfect. Other than that, this is super fun. And productive for knocking out ideas..Version: 3.2

Won't even launchI have not been able to use this app in months because the app won't open. I got excited when I saw the massive update for the iPad version but it is literally unusable. It just crashes and closes before it loads. It never, ever works. Ever. Deleted..Version: 3.2

It's all goodI finally re download my app again for the synth station and it reloaded.. Up and running and now let's see what I can do to make things happen.... I'm deeply sorry for my last comment being rude nasty but yea I should a had waited to see if there will be a up date on it or fix the bugs but yea it's all good and now I'm happy ....Version: 3.2

Program okFinally got program open and I like what I see so dismiss my first post don't know what the glitch was but after shutting down my iPad 2 and turning it back on program is working fine now please keep improving it I will give it 5 stars..Version: 3.2

Works with iOS 8 iPod 5th genI linked my 5th gen iPod via a cable adapter to the Synthstation 49, and it rocks using this excellent app! App also works with a 1st gen iPad on the Synthstation, very professional and excellent integration of software and hardware. Beautiful app! Bravo Akai!.Version: 3.2

Ignore all the negativityThese reviews are negative and hurtful, this is still a great app today, i had no problems using it on my iPad Air 2. However it could us ea big update for the new iOS software. please dont give up on this app.Version: 3.2

REALLY AKAI, REALLY?!!!This app is wonderful...when it works and doesn't crash. Problem is...it crashes all the time!!! I don't understand why AKAI can't fix this issue as I have their other app iMPC and that one works like a dream!!! Nothing frustrates me more than technology that doesn't work properly....Version: 3.2

Money well spentYou can't complain, for how much this app costs it's amazing! I also got the portable controller for it and its a cool toy to play around with. Lots of options for sound synth!.Version: 3.2

TURN ON LOCATION SERVICESTurning on location services will fix the crash. Had this problem in the past with some photo apps. iPod 5gen. iOS6..Version: 3.2

I miss this app!!I wish Akai would update this app and make it work with iOS. It was a great synth, one of the best ever on iOS!!.Version: 3.2

It's nice, but...Yeah it's nice my dad bought it for me for Christmas but yeah... I CAN'T SAVE ANYTHING. ANYTHING AT ALL. And it's not like there's a save button right there and I'm having problems with the update. THERE JUST ISN'T A SAVE BUTTON. ANYWHERE. The only way to save it is to download it onto a Mac or PC but once you get out of the project it's hopeless. All the files that you worked hard on are WIPED. I hope they add a save button... Lol wait a minute I found it.Version: 3.2

Works fine after rebootFor .99 can't beat it. It would not open before I rebooted the IPad. Thank you for review 1. For the reboot hook up..Version: 3.2

BUY NANO STUDIOI found that Nano studio is compasabke with the synthstation 25, and is MUCH BETTER than this glitchy app. It has 16 tracks- each can record and loop anything you put in it! It also has about 400 decent synths and 10 layouts. Beast program for it's price!.Version: 3.2

...I don't understand why all the bad review O.o , but anyways this app is pretty good. Simple, lots of kits to play with, with three different oscillators. For $1.99 it's pretty good..Version: 3.2

Needs update... Alot.Sound qualities are below average, not even classic piano is in it. Doesn't save correctly, need to start multiple times to link to hardware..Version: 3.2

Great appSolid, with lots of knobs, faders and cool stuff to play with. The overhaul last hear made a world of difference. Now...audiobus!!.Version: 3.2

Not badI like playing with things on this app. I wish it was audio bus compatible..Version: 3.2

Long overdose due iodateThis used to be a great synth software for iOS. But it's been neglected by Akai for the last 3 years. It no longer picks up the midi for some reason and since 2012 iOS a changed a log on the music side. Please we need an update..Version: 3.2

The app is good but...I want the experience of a real music production keyboard, Will there be a new feature where you can play 4 to 6 sounds in one while touching afew keys on the app & the synthstation 25?.Version: 3.2

Cautiously OptimisticRead other reviews and I experienced the saw crashing when I first installed. Then I removed all open apps from memory. When I relaunched the app, it worked fine albeit with some lag when trying to move sliders and buttons. The app can definitely use an optimization update and the visuals could also use some sprucing up. I just purchased the Akai Pro Synthstation 49 and hope I'll be able to make good use of the app and keyboard. Are you listening Akai..Version: 3.2

Crashes on startup. Fixed by update v 3.0. Broke again. Fixed.This app needs fixing. I bought it to use with Synthstation App. Did I make a mistake? I cannot review what I cannot use. Just installed the update and app no longer crashes on start up. No mention of bug fix in update info. But they must have done something. At least it works with Synthstation 25. So need to return the device to the store. Pity there has been no acknowledgement from the developer to the litany of complaints, on the various forums, and here about the crashing problem. I will update the Stars once I play with it about more, and if it is stable. Well that didn't last long. Back to start up crashes on itouch, iPhone, on and off Synthstation 25. And today it crashes on the iPad. Worse it has stopped running on Synthstation 25. FIXED! Perhaps the problem was Apple server issue. Works great on iPad and the update is excellent very good interface. This is more like it. Response to customer issues would be great but the silence was deafening. Developer really should watch he forums and respond to concerns. UPDATE. If using this app on iPhone or iTouch with Synthstation 25 make sure no other app is running, this includes Midibridge. this app first THEN run Midibridge or other app. Seems to stop the crashes. The IPad version is excellent..Version: 3.0

Great app - great new price, only one concernLove this app, I also have the 25 key synthstation controller which really makes this powerful. Synths sound great, love the drums, love everything...EXCEPT - would love it if the arpeggiated synths could retrigger at the selected BPM every time you hit the key. It almost sounds like the arpeggiated synth is connected to an always-running, silent beat, and sometimes when you hit the key (with arpeggiator ON) it doesn't always trigger right away - as if it's in the middle of the beat. I realize that when the sequence is playing you'd probably NOT want this feature, but when the sequence isn't playing and you're in performance mode, I'd love the ability to have the arpeggiator re-trigger whenever a new key has been played..Version: 1.21

Very nice updateFinally Synthstation looks and feels like an Akai product. At first release of this synth app I was surprised that Akai had left some of their great synth experience behind but with their new update this synth is now very powerful and it all looks amazing. Extremely gorgeous and very well laid out. This now operates more like a synth studio rather than a simple synth app. Well done Akai team and thank you for giving us iOS players a great Akai product. P.s. Akai retro is back in so it would be cool to see an Akai S1000 app. Cheers..Version: 3.0

This app is to be used with the SynthStation 25This app should be free for those who bought the SynthStation 25, since it already cost 70 dollars. That being said. This app along with the machine is a wonderful portable synthesiser, it takes some fooling around to understand the app, but once you do, everything is programmable! you can edit parameters on individual drum keys, or you can go through a huge selection of synth levels. there are 3 oscillators, you can change levels on each of them. then there's many other parameters for controlling the final sound to the most minute detail. this is a legitimate synthesiser, if you have the synth station 25 to go with it. I can't wait to record with it! You should not use this app as a standalone synthesiser, it lets you change all those levels in real time with the machine, without the machine you need to switch back and forth to the "perform" selection, but it's not meant to be used like that, don't give it a review if you don't have the machine. This is very nice.Version: 3.0

Powerful ToolA lot of the reviews on this really don't take into account that the app is made to compliment the controller. As a guitar player, I wanted something to help write songs without being bogged down by trying to learn the ins and outs of a synth. The app AND controller made it easy to delve in as a casual player to get great sounds right away. The app makes total sense when paired with the synthstation 25 controller, and if you read the reviews with anyone who has it, it looks like they would agree. I haven't used it during a live performance yet but as I get better I wouldn't hesitate to try it out with my band The Live Amps..Version: 3.0

IOS 5 problemsDoesn't seem to work with iOS 5..Version: 2.0

Potential ...I think comparing this to Beatmaker is something of a false positive. They strike me as very different implementations of composition tools - I like the fact that SynthStation lets me play instruments, rather than working with pre-determined collections of sounds. I think this is a good 1.0 release and I hope that future releases will let us play our parts "live" on the mini-keyboard / pads rather than writing them in on the grid editor. I also think the sounds and editing functions are pretty good..Version: 0

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