SunrizerXS synth App Reviews

I used to sample this synth into BeatMaker2 on my iPhone 6S+... but now it seems the app crashes a lot- it wont even work when trying to load it as an input in Audiobus. Please sort this out as the synth sounds amazing and would love to use it alongside xynthesizer...

Crashes all the time on 6s, which is so sad because Sunrizer is one of the most warm and analog sounding synths apps out there. Add to that the in depth arpeggiator and good price tag and you have a pretty much flawless app 5/5 if not for all the bugs. Wish theyd update it to the ipad version SUNRIZER (full) for newer iphones since they could easily port it and the newer phones would run it flawlessly. Loses a star for crashing on ios 9 and also lacking the ipad version features when theyd be simple to port. Come on. We support you please support us

But this synth is truly amazing, all I can ask is that you keep updating. Add some features people would be willing to pay. Either way this is what i have been looking for.

Now with Audiobus support! Havent checked to see if it works, but the app still works better and has more features than its competitors. As others have said, the presets are top notch in this synth app. The sound quality is quite good. I have only scratched the surface of what this thing can do. The ability to move to other areas of the keys(keyboard) works really well. And is very smooth. The controls are easy to use, and work well. Great great job guys!!!

Awesome.!

Ill admit it, Im cheap. When it comes to apps, I wait for them to go on sale unless its something for which I have an immediate need. Im a bassist, so Sunrizer isnt exactly at the top of my list of must have apps. But today I finally gave it a shot, and the moment I hit the first key I was reminded of my old guitar players Korg keyboard that we used on recordings. There are some GREAT sounds in this app, and with Audiobus support, you can use it with other apps in all kinds of crazy and creative ways!! Glad I spent the money. This is sure to end up on a future recording.

When changing octaves on the SS25 Sunrizer crashes. Please fix! Update: I fixed it! My SS25 was low on battery, and for some reason Sunrizer reacts to this by crashing.

This is a wonderful app, the presets sound substantial, fat, exotic. I have recorded many of the more desirable hardware synths (on the mixing desk side of things) and am astonished at how much value for money I have in my hand via this app, running on a 3GS. Well done!

I have most of the synth apps for iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch. This is one of a handful that I actually use. Ive had Sunrizer (originally Horizon) for the iPad since it came out, and bought the XS version as soon as it became available. More screen space _is_ better, especially for playing the keyboard, but the iPad doesnt fit in my coat pocket. It was a real pleasure, when work was over yesterday, to pull out my iPod and savor the rich sounds of this virtual analogue synthesizer. I asked the developer what XS stands for and he replied extra small, like with t-shirts. So far as I can tell, however, the only thing thats been compressed here is the interface, not the sound. For the iPad version, the developer worked hard to fit almost everything onto one screen. With XS, the various functions are -- of necessity -- spread over several screens, but theyre all here, including the arpeggiator. (The arpeggiator on this synth is very powerful; for tips on using it, see the four-part tutorial at http://iosmusicandyou.com.) A couple of minor bugs, to do with loading and saving custom banks, have been fixed in version 1.1, and some new features have been added: most notably, virtual Core MIDI channels (so that you can play the synth with another controller app on the same device, such as SoundPrism Pro), FM synthesis, and phase modulation synthesis. Its also easier to download new soundbanks; try "New Territory" for examples of how to use the latest versions FM synthesis feature. (The reviewer who complained about the FM "waveform" doesnt understand what hes looking at. His mistake is understandable, but its a mistake.) There is one thing that newcomers should be aware of, but its a limitation of the hardware not the software. That is: the iPod screen is too small for playing a piano-style keyboard comfortably. This is especially true for chords, where adult fingers crowd the surface. Fortunately, Sunrizer has a way to program chords so that you can play them with one finger. It is worth reading about this in the manual to learn how this works. The doublestacked keyboard that another reviewer mentioned would also be welcome, but the wider screen on the iPod and iPhone 5 does help, and the latest version takes advantage of it. There are already a lot of enthusiastic reviews for this app, but let me mention some features that seem to be overlooked. 1. Were used to the modulation wheel controlling one or two parameters at a time (usually a filter). With Sunrizer, the modulation wheel can move smoothly between a whole group of parameters (called "morph groups"): not just filter frequencies, but LFO depth and frequency, oscillator detuning -- just about anything thats a knob. For example, lets say you want to make the end of a phrase more emphatic. With the morph groups feature, you can increase the feature resonance AND widen the pad AND slow down the vibrato AND make the vibrato more intense, all with one motion. Its very easy to set up and, in performance, opens up a highway for expressiveness. 2. As of this writing (March 2013) there are now several excellent synthesizer apps for iPhone and iPad. But this one, Animoog, and Magellan have the best presets. 4. For Vangelis-style patches, be sure to download the web bank titled "CFA Vintage Electronica Virtual Analogue" by Constantin Aliferis. Sunrizer got its start emulating Roland synths, but can also do a convincing CS-80. The default "Blade Runner" patch is one of the best Ive heard on any platform.

In solo mode, when release on the amp is turned up, notes overlap. Get rid of that.

The description clearly includes iPad in the hardware requirements so I assumed this was a universal app. I have no use for it on the iPhone. Disappointed!

I bought this app mainly to use as a second performance synth with my Akai SynthStation 25 controller, and it works perfectly. The presets are amazing, the ability to customize tones is great too and very straightforward. My only request would be to be able to make a bank of favorites since there are so many presets and I forget which ones I like best. For three bucks, this has almost all of the features of the much more expensive NLog synth, which was my default until this one.

Its awesome. The sound is on par with my Matrix 1000. (Look it up) Its on my phone, MY PHONE!

Its becoming rather annoying not being able to transfer patches from iPad and iPhone please update!!!!

Doesnt really do MIDI out, misleading description. if youre wanting to use the sequencer to control ext. software look elsewhere.

For the price, this is a great synth packed with all the standard tools for a wide scope of sounds. If your a beginner, it comes with a well-designed set of presets to suit your needs. Love it!

I play lots of iOS synths and while most are useless, this ones a keeper. Only thing Im puzzled and still questioning is, how do I play recordings, or is it possible to run recorded tracks in order to layer more tracks over those? An instruction/help section should be added. Ive figured how to use the synth for the most part, its very well laid out, but a user manual would be much appreciated. Thanks again for an awesome synth. Def one of the best if not the best for $3. You really cant ask for more at this price, Im guessing, a user manual would take some time to write for this synth as it is a very detailed va synth. But hey if you guys put a manual together and make it an iap, Id buy it. I feel like this synth has a lot of potential and use. Love how you included the natural circular knob twist feature as an option. Most iOS synths I played do not have this option, they all give the default linear knob turns, which is okay, but def not natural feeling when attempting a rotary motion.

Excellent app. This and the iPad version of Sunrizer are my two favorite synths, and having MIDI support in both is a plus. With both running on the iPad I can turn on background audio, set up a multi-track sequencer app, set the MIDI in channel to the respective track number, and I have a bit of variety going. The interface is pretty easy to use, even on the small screen of my iPod Touch. It has all the basic components of a synth, all broken out into tabs so the controls can be found easily. One thing I would like to see in this, though, is the ability to set LFO 1 to control the LFO 2 frequency set point. I was thrilled when that was added to the iPad version, but would like to see it on the iPhone/iPod touch version as well. That aside, its still an excellent app. Dont hesitate to buy! Its worth every penny.

Just disappointed that it doesnt have Inter-App Audio support like its big brother (and not entirely clear that it doesnt reading from the website). But hopefully soon? All the same, it works with Audiobus, and based off my iPad experience this was a no brained purchase @ $3

Wasnt expecting such a fat synth for the price. I have some pricey ones; this has a small footprint and defiantly holds its own.