2.0.0 Safe to install
Electro-Harmonix, a pioneering company in the sound effects pedal industry since 1968, has created an app that faithfully recreates their analog cult-classic The MINI-SYNTHESIZER from around 1980.
Available for iPad and iPhone (iOS version 15.0 or later), the EHX MINI-SYNTHESIZER accurately reproduces all the vintage synth sounds of the original model with modern updates.
EHX President and Founder, Mike Matthews, stated: “Fans of vintage synths will appreciate the app's ability to replicate the original's warm analog sounds and deep funky bass. However, due to its affordability ($2.99 for phone, $4.99 for tablet) and user-friendly interface, parents, educators, and non-musicians alike will find it appealing as well.”
The MINI-SYNTHESIZER app comes with 25 presets and allows users to store almost an unlimited number of custom presets. It also includes Audiobus capabilities.
The MINI-SYNTHESIZER offers intuitive, flexible, and powerful control through its 12 sliders and nine switches. Here’s a breakdown of the user interface:
- OSC Section:
- PITCH slider: Raises or lowers the pitch of the note by +/- 1 octave
- SUB-OCTAVE slider: Introduces a note one octave below what's being played
- OCTAVE UP switch: Causes the note being played to jump up one octave
- TUNE knob: Allows tuning to other instruments and sound sources over a +/- 50 cents range
- FILTERS Section:
- PHASE RATE slider
- FILTER START setting
- FILTER STOP setting
- SWEEP RATE control
- PHASE switch (on/off)
- 2X FILTER switch (parallel or series)
- Q switch (resonance)
- RETRIGGER switch (on/off)
- DELAY Section:
- TIME slider adjusts delay time up to two seconds
- FEEDBACK control for echo repeats
- BLEND control mixes original signal with echo repeats
- DELAY switch (on/off)
- Tap tempo functionality by tapping on TIME label
- REVERB Section:
- AMOUNT slider adjusts reverb effect level
- BLEND slider controls wet and dry signal mix
- REVERB switch (on/off)
- REVERB > DELAY switch for effects chain variety
- MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS:
- VOL (Volume) slider adjusts overall sound output level
- POLY/MONO switch for polyphonic or monophonic modes
- PRESETS pop-down menu for preset selection
- HORIZONTAL slider adjusts keyboard range over eight octaves
- RIBBON Interface for portamento, vibrato, and expressive playing
The Electro-Harmonix MINI-SYNTHESIZER app is user-friendly, packed with great sounds and features, appealing to both serious musicians and amateurs.
LIMITATIONS:
- InterApp Audio may encounter periodic crashes and graphics issues.
- The MINI SYNTH operates at a sample rate of 48 kHz; using it in a 44.1 kHz environment like Garageband for iOS could cause aliasing.
- Saved presets in the standalone app cannot be accessed when using the MINI SYNTH as an AudioUnit, and vice versa.
Overview
Mini Synthesizer is a Commercial software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by Electro-Harmonix.
The latest version of Mini Synthesizer is 2.0.0, released on 07/08/2024. It was initially added to our database on 07/08/2024.
Mini Synthesizer runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Mini Synthesizer gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Portable and compact size makes it easy to take on the go
- Offers a variety of different sounds and tones for creating music
- Simple and intuitive interface for easy customization of settings
- Affordable price point compared to larger synthesizers
- Can be powered by battery or AC adapter for convenience
Cons
- Potentially limited range of sounds compared to larger, more premium synthesizers
- May not have as many features or controls as higher-end synthesizers
- The smaller keys may be harder to play for users with larger hands
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