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SAGA Synth | 16-Bit Sonic Fun!

by AudioKit Pro

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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  • $3.99

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  • Price: $3.99

Ratings & reviews

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4.9 433 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5Fabulous

    Audio Kit Pro does it again! They give you in depth apps for great prices. Their synths are all amazing and even at ‘full’ price are still affordable and deep. This one is fun and is much more than retro video game tones (which are still cool in my opinion). You can tweak this synth for hours and not get bored.. I love the record function and any auv3 addition to a stand-alone app is tops in my book. I think anyone who uses iOS devices to make music should check out devs like AKP, Tasty Pixel, Kymatica, Elf, and Beep Street (there are many more but I have a lot of love for these devs). Smaller devs who have changed the iOS audio ecosystem for the better. If you like iOS synths this one won’t disappoint you.

    Eve Severe · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 5/5Wow

    I own 5 audio kit apps so I was skeptical that this would be a rehash since some of them do overlap and technically you could probably recreate any old fm sound with their synth one. But that would take lots of time and sound design skill because what is in this app is amazing so why even bother, this is one of my favorites already 5 mins in. Well done. If you are into the chip tune resurgence or vapor wave I think this is a must buy.

    BansiPlayer · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 5/5Want a refund

    I rated this 5 stars so the next person looking at this app can read this. This app does not live up to its name. Apparently this game was supposed to have sega genesis sound pieces and sound effects, but none of that was in the app. Even The mascot is some bootleg version of Sonic the hedgehog. I seriously don’t understand why so many people like this app. It is misleading and I want my money back.

    QuirtXGames · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 5/5Lots of fun, upbeat sounds

    Sure, it’s mostly a 90’s game system sound romp,we, but there is more versatility here than meets the eye. Sounds can be used in just about any genre due to the well thought out and entertaining interface. Midi maps well to controllers, enjoyable all around inspiration.

    Deltacaster · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 5/5All that and a bag of FM chips

    This synth is a must-have for anyone truly savoring the history of electronica in making their music, or in making retro video games. Even for early 90’s rave or industrial- indispensable. Buy it now, you’ll never regret it!

    TheCleverName · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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  • 1.0.4

    THANKS EVERYONE! ++ Fixed even more bugs! ++ We're working around the clock to make this one of the best apps ever. More updates to come, stay tuned!

  • 1.0.6

    THANKS, EVERYONE! This update fixes even more bugs and adds stability improvements. Stay tuned, more updates to come!

  • 1.1

    Thanks everyone! Your most requested feature has been added: ++ Added Sequencer Reset – if you release all the keys, the sequencer will reset and play from the start. You can still use "Free Running" mode by pressing the "Free Running" button on the Seq page. ++ Plus fixed even more bugs. ++ Stay tuned, more updates coming, app will get better and better!

  • 1.2

    Thanks Everyone, Great updates in this one! ++ Standalone adds ability to keep the same Tempo when switching presets (Turn this feature on/off by tapping the Tempo box above keyboard) ++ Added AUv3 workaround for GarageBand's new "feature" of sending a ModWheel reset to 0 when starting/stopping. Since SAGA Synth has cool ModWheel routings for things like Layer Mix and Filter cutoff, GB gives you pretty wild/unwanted results. This build helps with that and still allows ModWheel recording in GarageBand, without changing your presets' sound you stop/start in GarageBand. :) ++ Updated Ableton Link (Link is a way for standalone apps to stay in tempo sync with each other) ++ More bug fixes and stability improvements Stay tuned... more improvements and more new free presets are coming!

  • 1.3

    BIG UPDATE! Thanks, everyone – ++ MORE PRESETS, Now includes over 500+ free presets total! ++ Added ModWheel Destination button to AU version (upper right). Plus AUv3 state saves mod wheel dest ++ Ability to reorder banks ++ Faster sound load times on iOS 16 ++ Much more! Stay tuned, app will continue to get better :) :) :)

  • 1.4

    THANKS EVERYONE!!! ++ Lots of bug fixes/improvements ++ Plus adds smoother transition between presets More updates to come!

  • 1.4.1

    THANKS EVERYONE!! :) :) :) ++ Fixes ModWheel Saving and AUv3 Modwheel Statesaving ++ We're working daily to squash all crashes. So if you experience a crash that you can reproduce, please send us a friendly note to let us know the steps that caused the crash :) [email protected] Thanks so much. We want to make this the best app it can be for all of you :)

  • 1.4.2

    THANKS!! Even more stability improvements in this update :) :) :) ++ Improvements to Sequencer Gating ++ In last update we added modwheel DESTINATION statesaving. (not modwheel position, for those asking) ++ We're working daily to squash all crashes. If you experience a crash that you can reproduce, please send us a friendly note to let us know the steps that caused the crash :) [email protected] Thanks so much. We want to make this the best app it can be for all of you :)

  • 1.4.3

    THANKS EVERYONE! Even more bug fixes. We're making the app better and better every day, thanks to you :)

  • 1.4.4

    THANKS everyone! This version is even more stable – We're squashing all the bugs! If you experience a crash that you want us to look into, please email us detailed instructions on how to reproduce the crash to [email protected] We want to make the app as great as possible!

  • 1.5

    THANKS, EVERYONE! New stuff: ++ Can now use sequencer in iOS AUv3 plug-in mode without having to press "play" in your host (GarageBand, AUM, etc). Makes it easier to audition presets! When you press play in your host, the app will switch to the host controlled sequencer for even better sample-accurate timing ++ ADSR Release works better ++ More small bug fixes and upgrades App keeps getting better, thank you for your support! :)

  • 1.6

    Thanks everyone! + Sequencer snaps to downbeat in AUv3 hosts (AUM, Loopy Pro, GarageBand, Logic, etc) for rock solid timing + SonicBlast distortion now supports stereo + More updates and fixes for you :)

  • 1.6.1

    Thanks Everyone! Lots of improvements while using the app in an iOS/iPad host like AUM, GarageBand, and Logic

  • 1.7

    Thanks Everyone! By Request: You can now turn off/on the animation on presets panel by tapping on the animated character on the "Info Tab" Plus, various improvements to how the app runs in Logic for iPad More updates to come!

  • 1.7.1

    THANKS EVERYONE! Lots of little improvements ++ NEW "Search" functionality for preset searching. Search button on preset panel. Thanks Gavinski ++ Fixes some random sequencer speed up issues in Hosts ++ Several other little improvements Feel free to post your music and tag @analogMatthew We want to hear it!

  • 1.8

    THANKS EVERYONE! ++ Big Update! ++ + NEW: Analog Filter Code with better resonance + BY POPULAR DEMAND: Last used preset loads in Standalone when you launch + RECORDING Mode: Sequencer timing starts with record (no more dead space before recording) + Glide works in Poly mode. In Mono mode it is "Legato" style, meaning you have to have another note pressed for it to Glide + FIX: Standalone SEQ timing when ochanging rate knob +++ THANKS EVERYONE _ MORE UPDATES TO COME! +++

  • 1.8.1

    Thanks Everyone! Lots of updates and improvements Including SEQUENCER Improvements: + Standalone re-starts immediately on key press (after all keys have been released) + Other sequencer improvements in both AU & Standalone ++ Plus, More Updates & Fixes! ++

  • 1.9

    Thanks everyone! Lots of improvements • Added "Panic" button to AUv3 in top right. Tap that if you get a hanging note • Keyboard on iPhone can now expand to the full screen. Perfect if you've got clumsy fingers like me • Optimized the code & gfx, saves 10mb of storage on your device! • Fixed some Sequencer weirdness while in AUv3 mode with transport off • More small usability improvements! -- Analog Matthew

  • 1.9.1

    THANKS EVERYONE! This update gives you more updates and fixes... We're always improving these apps! :)

  • 1.9.2

    THANKS EVERYONE! Upgrades will always be free for you! Have fun, make music. ++ Updates for new iOS Version ++ Many little improvements under the hood! Enjoy, and thank you :)

  • 1.9.3

    THANKS EVERYONE! NEW FREE UPDATE: ∙ Fresh new save screen and fixes for favorites saving • MIDI runs tighter and more reliable than ever • UI tuned up to look better on phones and inside AUv3 • Plus a bunch of little tweaks to keep the groove going More updates to come!

  • 1.9.4

    Thanks, everyone! Stability Upgrades + New Features: • MIDI Program Change added to AUv3. App now responds to MIDI Program Change in hosts like AUM. • Close button added to the Bluetooth MIDI Keyboard popup (especially useful on iPhone). • Were you having crashes on standalone during load? This version should fix! • Fixes crashes for those changing presets in Loopy Pro while sending MIDI • Many more little fixes & improvements! More updates coming soon. Thanks!

  • 1.9.5

    Thanks Everyone, Big stability improvements! • Fixes crashes on launch some users were experiencing • Fixes Ableton Link related crashes MORE FREE UPDATES TO COME!

  • 1.9.6

    THANKS EVERYONE! Big improvements: • NEW: MIDI Clock Input. Get your Tempo from a MIDI source! (In Standalone mode. AUV3 hosts should have their own timing) • AUV3 Timing: Sequencer/Arp Starts on First Beat in Cubasis • Fix for MIDI Learn crashes in iOS 26 This app will keep getting Better & Better!

  • 1.9.7 · 19 May 2026

    THANKS EVERYONE! • NEW: MIDI Clock In can now be toggled off Tap the Tempo readout to turn MIDI Clock In on/off NOTE: Tempo readout turns green when MIDI Clock is controlling it • iPhone AU View improvements • Fixes sequence sound cutting out while scrolling presets MORE FREE UPDATES TO COME! BETTER & BETTER!

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