SAGA Synth | 16-Bit Sonic Fun!

Name: SAGA Synth | 16-Bit Sonic Fun!
Price: 3.99 EUR
Rating: 4.9 (56 reviews)
Author: AudioKit Pro

By: AudioKit Pro App

#1 Video Game Music App + AUv3

Overview

Version:

1.9.7

Last updated: 2026-05-19

Ranking

#184,777 ▲ 425,946

Overall

Features & Capabilities

SAGA Synth is a retro 16-bit video game synth for iOS with standalone operation and AUv3 plugin support. It ships with 350+ presets, a free-running sequencer, and a versatile engine for pads, drums, leads, and effects—delivering classic chiptune vibes with modern playability.

Built from vintage YM2616-inspired sources and crafted with care by top sound designers, it offers 16-bit synth, drum, and sound FX sounds, WAV export, MIDI compatibility, and Ableton Link. Includes presets from MobyPixel, Electronisounds, Red Sky Lullaby, Gavinski, and more.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Entertainment

By:

AudioKit Pro

Rating:

4.90

(56) 0.10

Version:

1.9.7 Last updated: 2026-05-19

Version code:

885883210

Creation date:

2023-01-04

Compatible devices:

Size:

121.24MB

Price:

3.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

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# 184,777 ▲ 425,946

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Developed by:

AudioKit Pro

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/de/app/saga-synth-16-bit-sonic-fun/id1658167569?l=en-GB

Website:

https://audiokitpro.com/sagasynth

User Reviews

Overall, reviews praise SAGA Synth for its rich sounds, deep presets, and versatility, making it a strong value for iOS music makers and retro/chiptune lovers. Many users highlight its easy patch creation, intuitive interface, and broad genre applicability, plus favorable price points and a robust feature set (including good MIDI/controller mapping). The standout caveat is the mismatch between branding and actual sound: several reviews note that it does not deliver Sega Genesis-16-bit content, with some confusion around 8-bit versus 16-bit labeling. Despite that, the app remains a favored tool for retro-inspired production.

Pros

Amazing sounds with a huge presets library that captures retro/game-synth vibes.
Extremely versatile and deep, with many controls and the ability to tweak for hours across genres.
User-friendly interface and easy patch creation, with solid MIDI/controller mapping.
Great value for the price; affordable and consistently praised for quality.
Nostalgic retro vibe with chip-tune potential, ideal for retro game dev and chiptune work.

Cons

Advertising promises Sega Genesis 16-bit sounds that aren’t present, leading to disappointment.
Confusion over bit-depth (8-bit vs 16-bit) and branding around the 16-bit/sonic labeling, causing mixed expectations.

Recent reviews

Love this app, has amazing sounds, good creation methods, and such good vibes for retro sounding music. 5-stars from me!

by CF*****, 2026-03-17

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.