KQ MiniSynth is a powerful polyphonic modular synthesizer app for iPhone, iPad, and macOS (Apple Silicon).
Design your own custom synth patches by connecting modules in a flexible, visual environment. You can mix up to 100 modules in a patch (limited by device performance).
Features
- Zoomable patch editor: easily connect modules via tap & drag with zoom support
- 70+ built-in preset patches to explore and customize
- External & virtual MIDI support
- MIDI over Bluetooth LE (as central)
- Ableton Link integration for tempo sync across apps and devices
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support, usable as plugin in host apps
Why KQ MiniSynth?
- Enjoy deep modular synthesis in your pocket
- Great for both experimental sound design and live performance
- Educational tool: learn module topology & signal flow
- Efficient implementation aimed at low latency and stable performance
Tips & Notes
- If output is too quiet, check Expression (Ctrl #11) or use “Reset” on I/O panel.
- When using as an Audio Unit, if velocity seems ignored, disable “Ignore Velocities” in settings.
- Performance depends on device — reduce polyphony or number of modules if audio drops occur.
Modules:
Oscillator
- Oscillator Type A (Frequency Modulation)
- Oscillator Type B (Pulse Width Modulation)
- Super Saw Oscillator
- Low Frequency Oscillator
- LFO Type B (Tempo Synchronization)
- Noise Generator (White/Pink)
Mixer/Amplifier
- 4 Channel Mixer
- CV Mixer
- Crossfader
- Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
- Low Pass Gate
- Sample-and-Hold Amplifier
- Booster
Envelope/Logic
- Envelope Generator Type A
- Envelope Generator Type B
- Toggle
- Inverting Circuit
- Logical And (Series Switch)
- Logical Or (Parallel Switch)
- Polyphonic Or Gate
- Maximum/Minimum Selector
Modulator
- Curve Function
- Multiplier
- V/Oct Vibrator
- Keyboard Level Scaling
- Ring Modulator
- Wave Shaper
Filter/Effector
- Voltage-Controlled Filter (LPF/HPF/BPF/BEF)
- All-Pass Filter
- Delay Effector
- Modulated Delay
- Reverb Filter (KQ)
- Reverb Filter (FreeVerb)
- Compressor
- Chorus Effector
- Flanger
- Bit Crusher
Clock
- Loop Gate (Tempo Synchronization)
- 8 Step Sequencer
- 8 Step CV Sequencer
- 8 Step Gate Sequencer
Stereo/Mono Converter
- Mono To Dualmono
- Stereo To Mono
- Panner
Miscellaneous
- Custom Controller
- Const Value
- Oscilloscope
Ableton Link is a new technology that synchronizes beat, phase and tempo of Ableton Live and Link-enabled iOS apps over a wireless network.
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