Enjoy free access to all ZENOLOGY GX features and over 4200 sounds during our introductory period!
Sign up for your free account at https://www.roland.com/backstage/login
---Enjoy ZENOLOGY GX for FREE for a limited time---
ZENOLOGY GX for iPad will be completely free to use until later in 2026. During this Free Experience, all features will be unlocked, giving you full access to explore the entire workflow and sound engine without restrictions.
After the Free Experience, ZENOLOGY GX for iPad will shift to a simplified standalone version with limited editing and a reduced sound library. You'll be able to unlock full functionality via Membership or Lifetime key (one-time purchase) options.
Get Started for free by creating Roland Backstage Account at https://www.roland.com/backstage/signup
Next Gen Zen
ZENOLOGY GX brings Roland’s iconic sound to iPad, delivering over 4,000 genre‑defining presets, expandable to more than 11,000—all in one powerful instrument. From classic vintage analog and digital synths to cutting‑edge modern and hybrid tones, it’s an instant gateway to decades of legendary Roland sound.
At the heart of ZENOLOGY GX is the ZEN‑Core sound engine, offering the perfect balance of immediate playability and deep sound design. Explore inspiring presets or shape your own sounds with authentic oscillator and filter models, flexible modulation, and a rich effects suite—all optimized for expressive touch control on iPad.
From sketching ideas to finishing tracks, ZENOLOGY GX delivers timeless Roland sound wherever you create.
ZEN-Core Synthesis System engine for iPadOS
-Over 4,000 (expandable to 11,000+) expertly crafted tones in a wide range of genres
-Advanced sound browser to explore sounds and tag favorites
-Powerful synth architecture with up to four partials per tone, each with flexible oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, and equalizer
-Layer multiple synthesis types, including advanced virtual analog and modern PCM
-Four oscillators with nine virtual analog waveforms, Supersaw, noise, PCM, and PCM SYNC
-Includes 1840 PCM waveforms, easily expandable to over 7000
-Ten filter types, including JUPITER and other iconic models
-Eleven LFO shapes, including tempo-synced Step LFOs with 37 curves per step
-Over 90 lush Roland effects, including pristine reverbs, JUNO-106 and CE-1 choruses, SDD-320 Dimension D, and DJ-FX Looper
-In-app sound discovery and creative tools
-Edit and share sounds between ZENOLOGY GX, ZENOLOGY Pro, and ZEN-Core hardware instruments like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, JUNO-X, RD-88, MC-101, MC707, and others
-Works as a standalone app (with AU support coming soon)
Shows a ton of promise - nice sounds. But why is the output so incredibly quiet? Assumed this could be fixed in settings, but no. At full volume, can’t even hear with decent iPad speakers. Headphones aren’t much help.
Developer Response
Hey Sbaugh,Thanks for taking the time to review and provide feedback. We're working to address the low volume issues with certain presets in the next release. I'll update this reply when the issue is resolved.
Very low output
PlayDoh003
I have to agree with the other claims about low output. Even if I route the iPad’s output to an amplified Bluetooth speaker, it’s very low. Interface-wise, it’s pretty consistent with what I’ve seen in Galaxias so far, so I look forward to seeing what this new engine can do - I just need to be able to hear it at a level to where I can properly judge. UPDATE: I must have gotten an update while writing this review because the audio is much better now. Bumping this up to a 4 star review from 3. :)EDIT: I’ve also experienced some of the pop’s reported by others when activating other partials and playing notes in quick succession. Admittedly, I have a 6th gen iPad with A10 processor, so this may be the culprit, but hopefully, Roland can find ways to optimize this for slightly older iPads. UPDATE: I can easily reproduce this when I touch keys near the screen edge, so maybe it’s more of a hit detection issue near the bottom edge of the screen keys?
Developer Response
Hi PlayDoh003,Thanks for updated review! We'll be addressing the volume issue (and some issues reported with the on-screen keys) for the next patch, which is in testing now. I'll update this review once it is 100% rolled out. ZENOLOGY GX is using the same ZEN-Core engine found in ZENOLOGY Pro, and ZENOLOGY GX in GALAXIAS. With that said, performance capabilities will be less on older processors such as the A10. Contact us at https://www.roland.com/cloud/contact-us if you have more feedback to share and thanks again!
Roland has work to do
TraxusIV
Unfortunately, Zenology GX for iPad is not really ready for prime time yet. As of 19 May 2026, the app has numerous bugs, including: menus being unresponsive to clicks when using a mouse; .svz export function creates 0kb files;non-compatible with Logic Pro or other DAWs;tiny UI which practically requires an Apple Pencil;inability to see or directly enter parameter values as numbers; difficult to use on screen controls; complete lack of documentation; Perhaps the worst sin of all, though, is that it appears to have been created using a cross platform development tool in Visual Studio or the like, on a PC, rather than in Xcode on a Mac. The app deviates completely from the user interface standards that Apple has set out, and does not use any of the standard controls or UI elements. While it does mostly work, it's the most un-iOS app I've ever used on an iPad, aside from ZenBeats. The UI is an improvement over ZenBeats, but it still carries Roland's signature disregard for the human element. Roland makes good sounds, and good hardware, but even on the hardware, they have failed to grasp the importance of visual elements and of a clean, beautiful user interface. I hope that as Roland goes through this preview phase they will remedy not just the clear bugs but also some of the usability problems. As for right now though, Zenology GX for iPad is not really ready to be a serious tool for music creation.For reference, I own several recent Roland and Boss hardware synthesizers and other devices.
Developer Response
Hi TraxusIVThank you for checking out ZENOLOGY GX and an extra thanks for your detailed and candid feedback. As with any initial release, there will be lots of things found that can be improved. The team is on it and we'll be releasing updates to address some of these issues soon, including the SVZ export you mentioned.If you have more feedback you wish to share or need additional support, contact us at https://www.roland.com/cloud/contact-us and we'll be here to listen and help!
Thanks Roland
diasporah
Longtime desktopZenology and Zenbeats user. Very excited to see this on iPad finally. Now I can take my iPad and darkness gear out and and enjoy the summer exploring the synth. Limited time freeness was also a very nice touch and definitely a way to sort our your existing users. Because I know the power of Zenology it almost feels too good to be true. Thank you again..bravo
Developer Response
Thanks for the review, Diasporah! We'll be continuously improving ZENOLOGY GX throughout the free period so stay tuned for more exciting updates.
The developer, Roland Corporation, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Identifiers
Diagnostics
Other Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More