# LE05: Digitalism 2000 + AUv3

> Synth Retro and Digital Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1547016343](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1547016343)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1547016343`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Audiobus Pty Ltd
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (139 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-26
- **First published:** 2021-01-18
- **Size:** 209 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/le05-digitalism-2000-auv3/id1547016343)
- **Website:** [https://audiob.us/](https://audiob.us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a08806fabb3cbff1e1f5f3f?pvs=4](https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/LE05-Digitalism-2000-AUv3-Privacy-Policy-150cf6557a08806fabb3cbff1e1f5f3f?pvs=4)

## Description

LE05: Digitalism 2000 + AUv3 is a vintage-inspired digital synth module built from early 2000s hardware sounds. With over 1,000 samples, 60+ PCM sources, and 100+ presets, this lightweight instrument delivers retro character with modern usability. It’s available as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin, universal for iPhone and iPad, and compressed to under 180 MB.

Designed for production workflows, it supports AUv3 automation and runs in hosts like GarageBand, Cubasis 3, BM3, NS2, AUM, and Auria Pro. Requires iPhone 6s or newer. Note: no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro; built using AudioKit source code.

## Rankings

- #125,478 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app’s sonics, especially lush presets and effective two-layer textures, plus AUv3 support and a clean, easy interface. Repeated concerns center on a problematic subscription model, treatment of ownership, and ongoing costs. Additional issues include DAW compatibility and reliability (GarageBand/Logic/Cubasis), state-saving and playback bugs, and a sense of slow or absent updates. Overall, the sound design is outstanding, but the business model and stability concerns limit long-term appeal.

### Pros

- High-quality presets and lush, beautiful sounds (many reviewers call the patches amazing).
- Two-sound layering creates rich, evolving textures easily.
- AUv3 compatibility adds flexibility for mobile hosts.
- Intuitive, minimal interface that’s easy to dial in and use.
- Strong value for the price / patches feel worth it for the sound quality.

### Cons

- Subscription model is a major frustration for many users, with ongoing fees to access full features and perceived as pay-for-yearly updates.

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