VA-1
Virtual-analog synthesizer
$24.99
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Now record performances and export sequences to WAV, send MIDI out to control external gear, plus extensive hardening for audio, MIDI, DSP, and AUv3 reliability.
VA-1 is a focused virtual-analog synthesizer for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want a fast, hands-on way to create their own sounds.
Play, sequence, record, and shape sounds from one direct interface inspired by classic hardware synths.
No subscription. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account required.
— SYNTHESIZER —
• Up to 16-voice polyphony
• Two oscillators plus a sub oscillator
• Independent oscillator noise controls
• Multi-mode filter with resonance
• Amp and filter ADSR envelopes
• One LFO per voice
• Chorus, phaser, delay, and reverb effects
Explore the included factory sounds, customize any preset, mark favorites, and save your own creations.
— SEQUENCER & WAV EXPORT —
Record and loop sequences while shaping the sound, change the pattern length, or use KEY mode to transpose a sequence from the keyboard.
Capture VA-1’s stereo output while you play, then preview, save, or share the recording as a WAV file. Sequencer loops can also be exported directly to WAV using the current sound, tempo, and effects.
Recording captures only VA-1’s internally generated output. It does not use the microphone or record audio-interface inputs.
— MIDI & AUv3 —
• External MIDI input and output
• Send MIDI from the keyboard or sequencer to external instruments
• MIDI Learn for mapping hardware controls
• Standard MIDI CC support
• AUv3 instrument support in compatible hosts
• Background audio
• Support for class-compliant USB audio interfaces
— ONE PURCHASE, ALL YOUR DEVICES —
VA-1 is a universal purchase. Buy it once and install it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac at no additional cost.
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VA-1 1.2 adds powerful new recording, export, and MIDI features:
• Record VA-1’s stereo synth output while you play, then preview, save, share, or delete the WAV.
• Export sequencer loops directly to stereo WAV using the current preset, tempo, and effects.
• Expanded MIDI output lets you control external instruments from VA-1’s keyboard or sequencer.
• Improved support and status monitoring for class-compliant USB audio interfaces.
• Major audio, DSP, MIDI, and AUv3 reliability improvements for dense chords, long release tails, demanding effects, rapid control changes, app switching, and audio-route changes.
• Additional fixes for stuck notes, sequencer timing, parameter automation, audio recovery, and overall performance.
WAV recording captures only VA-1’s generated output and does not use the microphone.
The developer, Richard Gillespie, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Richard Gillespie
- Size
- 10.8 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Richard Gillespie

