AudioKit Pro have updated and priced dropped King of VHS: VCR Synth, currently only $7.99, (usually $19.99). The offer ends soon.
What’s new in version 1.7:
- NEW: MICROTONALITY (Microtonality + VHS Synth Sounds)
- Match made in Heaven! Explore new sonic territory with 150+ curated microtonal scales, including North Indian scales, Hexanies, and scales by Irv Wilson, Marcus Hobbs, and more.
- Import Scala .scl tuning files and bring your own custom scales into the app.
- NEW: WORLD SCALES
- Explore 60+ international scales with selectable root keys. Choose from Arabic Egyptian, Eastern, and other world scales then pick the base key that fits vour song, Special thanks to Aram from TAQS.IM for the world scales!
- NEW: WESTERN KEY + SCALE SUPPORT
- Choose a key like C minor, Bb, F minor, and more. Select from Maior, Minor, Blues Pentatonic, and other familiar scales Keep your arps, sequences, and external MIDI locked to a Western scale, world scale, or go fully microtonal
- NEW: PRESETS SAVE THEIR KEY AND SCALE
- Want Preset #17 to always load in D minor? Now it will. Save presets with the correct key and scale for songs, live sets, and performance patches.
- NEW: AUv3 STATE SAVING FOR TUNING AND SCALE
- Your tuning and scale settings are now saved properly inside AUv3 sessions.
- NEW: TUNE LOCK
- Tune Lock button starts unlocked, so presets can load with their saved tuning. Tap the lock icon to keep the same tuning while changing presets.
- NEW: PROGRAM CHANGE MIDI MAPPING
- You can now use a custom MIDI CC to change presets. Go to the About Page [i] tap “MIDI Mapping,” then “Add/Edit Mapping.” Choose “Program Change,” then enter the CC you want to use
- PLUS: More improvements under the hood
KING of VHS: VCR Synth captures the sound of vintage synthesizers recorded through a VCR, then carefully resampled for that unmistakable lo-fi character. It’s the lo-fi synth you didn’t know you needed — until now.
Warm, retro-inspired feel. Enjoy the vibe of dusty tapes, 80s synths, and analog charm. “This thing is a game changer.”
From the co-creator of the original VHS Synth app (not affiliated),
No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No data tracking. Experience a complete, pro-quality instrument with everything included.
Create instant nostalgia with your audience… lo-fi vibe, VHS warble, this might be your new favorite app!
The lo-fi synth you didn’t know you needed — until now.
What’s new:
- Over 400 brand new samples (into 40 multi-sampled PCMs)
- Over 160+ Multi-Sampled PCM Instruments Total – 2,500+ high-quality VCR/VHS recorded samples
- 3 LFOs with deep modulation options (no LFOs in the original)
- Built-In Synth Engine – Making VCR Synth a true VA synth, not just a sample player.
- Step Sequencer – With adjustable rate, gate, and destination routing
- Re-Engineered UI & VCR FX – Customize tone and texture
- Rewritten from scratch: Stable, and built to last
Bonus features include:
- Classic VCR sound effects — buttons, tape hiss, and more
- Free expansion pack: OP-1 recorded straight to VHS
- Universal app — iPhone and iPad versions included
- Works with MIDI keyboards, iOS MIDI hosts
- Robust MIDI Learn and Mapping options
- Entire app is 200 MB Download!
There’s more;
- Includes samples from Brian Funk’s iconic 80s VHS sample pack (a $15 value)
- Includes samples from VCR Wave OP-1 pack (another $15 value)
- Plus a fresh batch of exclusive, never-before-heard samples
- Expressive New Sounds – NEW Bank of 100 Presets by DMT Cymatics
- FREE Vaporpunk Preset Bank by Jakob HaQ
- Everythjng included, FREE!
It sounds incredible. No fluff, no filler — just pure retro synth magic.
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