Scythe

Name: Scythe
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (129 reviews)
Author: Miles Egan

Music

$4.99 · Designed for iPad

129 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

Miles Egan
Language

EN
English
Size

4.5
MB

iPad

Scythe is a new iPad synthesizer that makes designing new sounds easier than ever before. Just tap the bend button and sculpt your new sound directly in realtime. Scythe is capable of making a wide range of sounds, from traditional analog favorites to exotic digital effects. Key Features: - unique, intuitive sound design interface - versatile oscillators with analog & digital waveforms - audio clip recording and export to other apps via AudioCopy - extensive but easy-to-use modulation - effects ranging from chorus and delay to digital grunge - core midi support, both as a controller and sound module

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

129 Ratings

The buzz about the noise about the GET THIS!
10/28/2023

TheOneIronHorse
This app is the most totally anarchic fun you can have without it being illegal! This app will make buzzes, squawks, blasts, and just about any synthesizer noises you could possibly want.I am quite new to making synth patches from scratch, so I have a whole lot of learning to do yet, but since all of the controls are at your disposals, you can learn along the way what each control does. For those of you just starting out like I am, I recommend starting with the presets (included with the app), then tweak away. The other option is to use the “random” button, to get totally surprised at what sound comes out!You can also save your new sounds easily in the user bank.I have other virtual keyboards for more “musical” sounds. So for that extra punch, plus the learning experience, this is the app for you.GET. THIS. APP! You won’t regret it!
The buzz about the noise about the GET THIS!
10/28/2023

TheOneIronHorse

This app is the most totally anarchic fun you can have without it being illegal! This app will make buzzes, squawks, blasts, and just about any synthesizer noises you could possibly want.I am quite new to making synth patches from scratch, so I have a whole lot of learning to do yet, but since all of the controls are at your disposals, you can learn along the way what each control does. For those of you just starting out like I am, I recommend starting with the presets (included with the app), then tweak away. The other option is to use the “random” button, to get totally surprised at what sound comes out!You can also save your new sounds easily in the user bank.I have other virtual keyboards for more “musical” sounds. So for that extra punch, plus the learning experience, this is the app for you.GET. THIS. APP! You won’t regret it!
Sleeper Hit
05/27/2020

Codowlsky Polopumus
Someone else mentioned this was a sleeper. It sure is.So much of a sleeper that another dev named their app “Scythe Synth” a couple of years ago. I’m going to guess they did that without knowing there was already an app in the App Store called “Scythe” (that also happens to be a synth!)Shouldn’t that be against the rules though? I own the other one and it’s cool too, just don’t dig having two apps with the same name that are both instruments - ya know? But I digress.While researching the release dates of both apps mentioned above, I saw that this thing has been out for 8 years?! That is simply astounding. This app has excellent sounds and some of the features like being able to modulate/record are unique still to this day.My biggest question is - why have the devs not made another synth since this came out? We’d love another offering from you guys. I’m sure you have a market!Great job!
Sleeper Hit
05/27/2020

Codowlsky Polopumus

Someone else mentioned this was a sleeper. It sure is.So much of a sleeper that another dev named their app “Scythe Synth” a couple of years ago. I’m going to guess they did that without knowing there was already an app in the App Store called “Scythe” (that also happens to be a synth!)Shouldn’t that be against the rules though? I own the other one and it’s cool too, just don’t dig having two apps with the same name that are both instruments - ya know? But I digress.While researching the release dates of both apps mentioned above, I saw that this thing has been out for 8 years?! That is simply astounding. This app has excellent sounds and some of the features like being able to modulate/record are unique still to this day.My biggest question is - why have the devs not made another synth since this came out? We’d love another offering from you guys. I’m sure you have a market!Great job!
This is a sleeper hit!
05/20/2018

MusixMonkey
Not sure why this synth seems to miss out on reviews and blogs... The bend modulation record function alone is worth the price of admission. Very novel way to mod and easier to set up than LFO’s or mod matrix’s.Would love to see more developed on it... maybe IAP to allow bend modulation to loop or to allow bend to be temp synced to Link?For free, this is a no brainer
This is a sleeper hit!
05/20/2018

MusixMonkey

Not sure why this synth seems to miss out on reviews and blogs... The bend modulation record function alone is worth the price of admission. Very novel way to mod and easier to set up than LFO’s or mod matrix’s.Would love to see more developed on it... maybe IAP to allow bend modulation to loop or to allow bend to be temp synced to Link?For free, this is a no brainer
Interesting sounds; Keyboard Bug
11/28/2017

dysamoria
I just started testing this synth, and i liked the very first preset... and then found a weird delay when touching the lower portion of the on-screen keyboard keys. What's this all about? Very awkward. I also managed to trigger keyboard sizing while playing with multiple fingers, despite the keyboard lock being on. Couldn't reproduce immediately after it happened.Seems a neat synth for harsh noises and synth FX stabs. The Random button is something that all synths should have, but don't. In this case, Scythe has it, but it's too extreme. The randomization range should be controllable. As is, the Random button makes lots of presets of crazy noise, but nothing musical.
Interesting sounds; Keyboard Bug
11/28/2017

dysamoria

I just started testing this synth, and i liked the very first preset... and then found a weird delay when touching the lower portion of the on-screen keyboard keys. What's this all about? Very awkward. I also managed to trigger keyboard sizing while playing with multiple fingers, despite the keyboard lock being on. Couldn't reproduce immediately after it happened.Seems a neat synth for harsh noises and synth FX stabs. The Random button is something that all synths should have, but don't. In this case, Scythe has it, but it's too extreme. The randomization range should be controllable. As is, the Random button makes lots of presets of crazy noise, but nothing musical.