Start with finished sounds
Bass, Pad, Lead, Keys, Pluck, Arp, and FX presets are ready from the first launch, so VA-1 feels useful before you touch a single knob.
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VA-1 Synth
A focused virtual-analog synthesizer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Big presets, fast sequencing, MIDI support, and no subscription.
500Factory presets
7Sound categories
$24.99One purchase
0Subscriptions
Sound demos
Hear VA-1 in motion
Five short demos captured from VA-1 show the range: melodic leads, warm keys, pulsing patterns, and wide atmospheric patches.
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Why it feels immediate
A synth that gets out of the way
VA-1 is designed around the parts of synthesis that keep ideas moving: a familiar signal path, useful presets, performance-ready MIDI, and a sequencer that turns small sketches into patterns.
Shape it like a real synth
Two oscillators plus sub, a multi-mode filter, envelopes, LFOs, and effects give the app a familiar subtractive workflow.
Build patterns fast
The step sequencer supports live record and key-mode transpose, making it easy to turn a patch into a playable idea.
Connect your hardware
External MIDI in and out on every platform. MIDI Learn maps hardware controls to synth parameters across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Buy it once
No subscription, no ads, no account, and no tracking. VA-1 is built to be a focused instrument, not a service you have to manage.
Made for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
One App Store purchase gives you a portable synth that can move from couch sketches to desktop sessions.
Video demo
Quick start manual
From preset to patch
- Choose a preset category and start with a sound that already has a musical identity.
- Use the oscillators, filter, envelopes, LFO, and effects to shape the patch into your own tone.
- Record or program a sequence, then transpose it from the keyboard to explore new harmonic ideas.
- Connect MIDI hardware when you want a more tactile instrument feel.
Full user manual
Open the complete VA-1 PDF manual for detailed controls, sequencing, MIDI, presets, and troubleshooting.
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Release notes
VA-1 1.1.0
A major update focused on AUv3 support, MIDI control, preset workflow, audio stability, and smoother performance across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
App Review status
VA-1 1.1.0 has been submitted to Apple for App Review and will be available on the App Store as soon as it is approved. Apple says 90% of submissions are reviewed in less than 24 hours, though review times can vary and incomplete submissions may take longer.
- AUv3 instrument support
- MIDI Learn across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Dedicated user preset area
- Independent oscillator noise controls
One purchase - three devices
$24.99 USD
VA-1 is live now on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No subscription, no ads, no account, and no tracking.
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