King of VHS: VCR Synth

KING OF VHS: VCR SYNTH captures the sound of vintage synthesizers recorded through a VCR, then carefully resampled for that unmistakable lo-fi character. “KING OF VHS has got to be the best iPhone/iPad synth, 2025!” – 12x Platinum Producer, Bolo Da Producer, "THIS IS APP IS A GAME CHANGER" Warm, retro-inspired feel. Enjoy the vibe of dusty tapes, 80s synths, and analog charm KING OF VHS: VCR SYNTH has been completely rebuilt from the ground up — FEATURES all NEW CODE, PRO FEATURES, Plus some Brand New Bonus Sounds. And YES, your favorite classic samples are still here. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No data tracking. "King of VHS is the NEW STANDARD for LO-FI Synths" – Ikkai Blog, 2025 "Possibly the BEST SOUNDING app I've made." – AnalogMatthew FEATURES: ∙ Over 160+ Multi-Sampled PCM Instruments Total – 2,500+ high-quality VCR/VHS recorded samples ∙ Over 400 brand new samples (into 40 multi-sampled PCMs, with 300+ New Presets!) ∙ 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: ∙ 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! WOW! KING OF VHS is your new secret weapon for lo-fi and retro-inspired production. One-time price. No upsells. Just pure vintage flavor. "I picked up King of VHS and this is not an exaggeration: I’m halfway thru auditioning all the presets and there are so so many great sounds my favorites folder is overflowing with stuff" – Loopy Pro Forum WHAT'S NEW: ∙ 40 NEW multi-sampled Instruments (400+ Brand New Samples for this App) ∙ 300+ Completely New Presets, Taking advantage of New features and PCMs ∙ 3 Powerful LFOs – Tons of modulation destinations (the original had zero) ∙ Step Sequencer – With adjustable rate, gate, and destination routing ∙ Full Synth Engine – VCR Synth is now a real synth, not just a sample player. Includes engine from King of Digital ∙ Completely Rebuilt Codebase – Faster, more responsive, and more powerful ∙ Tempo Sync Support – Finally, everything locks to your BPM ∙ Re-Engineered FX – Tuned for the sweet spot in every mix ∙ Keyboard Splits – Assign layers across different keyboard zones ∙ Dual Panel UI – Optimized layout for iPad: stacked panels for better workflow ∙ Upgraded Filters – Including lush Moog-style low-pass filters ∙ New Filter Types – Band-pass and high-pass now included ∙ Alternate Tunings – Support for 432 Hz and other A tunings ∙ Added Chorus Effect – For richer, wider sounds ∙ Global & Layer Bend Controls – Perfect for risers, drops, and FX shaping ∙ Robust MIDI Learn System – Save/load mappings, plus pre-mapped templates ∙ PCM Previewing – Audition samples directly from the selection panel ∙ Improved PCM Navigation – Left/right buttons for faster browsing ∙ Overall Sound Quality Improved PLUS, TOO MUCH MORE TO LIST… TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE SOUNDS! WHAT'S INCLUDED? ∙ Includes samples from Brian Funk’s iconic 80s VHS sample pack (a $15 value) ∙ Includes samples from VCR Wave OP-1 desktop pack (another $15 value) ∙ Expressive New Sounds – NEW Bank of 100 Presets by DMT Cymatics ∙ EVERYTHING INCLUDED, FREE! Create instant nostalgia with your audience... Lo-Fi vibe, VHS warble, this might be your new favorite app! POSSIBLY THE BEST VALUE IN MOBILE MUSIC? Yes, Buy Now! "There’s something about these older recordings that just takes you back in time." – Brian Funk, Ableton Certified Trainer We could keep going, but here’s the most important thing: It sounds incredible. No fluff, no filler.. just pure retro synth magic.

THANKS EVERYONE! MAJOR FREE UPGRADE: • 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 your 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 Major, 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. Thanks for supporting the app. Analog Matthew

Developer

AudioKit Pro

Main Category

Music

Version

1.7.1

Version Release

2026-07-08

Initial Release

2025-04-09

Size

210 MB

Age Rating

4+

Price

USD 4.99

Languages

EN

Bundle ID

com.audiokitpro.VCRSynth

Version Rating

★ 4.91 (280)

First Seen

2026-07-08

Metadata updated 2026-07-13

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