# Model 15 Modular Synthesizer

> Moog Modular Synthesizer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1041465860](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1041465860)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1041465860`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Moog Music Inc.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (898 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2016-05-03
- **Size:** 857 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/model-15-modular-synthesizer/id1041465860)
- **Website:** [http://www.moogmusic.com/products/apps/model-15-app](http://www.moogmusic.com/products/apps/model-15-app)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.moogmusic.com/terms](https://www.moogmusic.com/terms)

## Description

The Moog Model 15 App faithfully recreates Moog’s iconic modular synthesizer for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. It preserves the power and character of the hardware modules—from the legendary 921-series oscillators and 904A Low Pass Filter to the 907 Fixed Filter Bank—while leveraging Apple’s Metal engine for natural patching, zooming, and tactile control on touch devices.

With 64-bit iOS support, the app offers mono and 4-voice polyphony, four integrated controllers, a 1150 ribbon controller, an 8-step arpeggiator/sequencer, and the Animoog keyboard with built-in scales. Beyond authentic tone, it includes extensive MIDI integration and bridges, a looping recorder with overdub, a patch-sharing workflow, and an expansion cabinet with extra modules for effects like ring modulation. It ships with 160+ presets and supports AUv3, Inter-App Audio, Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, and more, all updated for iOS 12.4+ devices in portrait or landscape modes.

## Rankings

- #56,278 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the app’s rich Moog-like sound, generous sonic depth, and strong value with cross‑platform AU/VST support. It’s also seen as a solid educational tool for modular patching. However, recurring issues include crashes and stability problems, a cumbersome patching UI with heavy scrolling, update/compatibility quirks, and occasional exit/lock-in frustrations. Overall, it’s a top sound/design package with notable workflow caveats.

### Pros

- Excellent Moog-like, high-fidelity sound.
- Massive sonic versatility with many presets and patching possibilities (unlimited patch cables).
- Great value for money with a flat price and built-in AU/VST support.
- Cross-device compatibility (iOS and Mac) and DAW integration.
- Strong educational value for learning modular synthesis and patching.

### Cons

- Crashes and instability, including DAW crashes and updates that break projects.
- Cumbersome patching UI and navigation (lots of scrolling, tiny knob indicators make patching hard).
- Update/compatibility problems (AU/DP issues, plugin not loading after updates).
- Occasional difficulty exiting or locking into the app.
- Some users report inconsistent performance in certain workflows (e.g., Ableton Live integration).

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