# GyroSynth

> Gesture driven instrument

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id386527164](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id386527164)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id386527164`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BeepStreet
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-14
- **First published:** 2010-08-25
- **Size:** 7.83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gyrosynth/id386527164)
- **Website:** [https://www.beepstreet.com/ios/gyrosynth](https://www.beepstreet.com/ios/gyrosynth)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.beepstreet.com/support/privacy-policy](https://www.beepstreet.com/support/privacy-policy)

## Description

GyroSynth is a gesture driven music synthesizer, which takes full adventage of the gyroscope. You can play and modulate the sound by moving your hand through the air - just like the legendary Theremin instrument.

GyroSynth makes use of the gyroscope to measure true roll, pitch, and yaw and translates them to sound parameters like pitch, volume, modulation or filter cutoff. Thanks to phenomenal accuracy (2000 degrees), you can play melodies perfectly in tune.

A finalist in 'Most Innovative App' category at the 2010 Best App Ever Awards (148apps). 
GyroSynth has been used in numerous live jams and performances (e.g., Mindex)

FEATURES

- Synthesizers: vocal (formant synthesizer), sine wave , square (PWM modulation), saw, granular sample player with recording function and R2D2 - experimental FM modulation
- Effects: delay and boost
- Several control modes
- Included musical scales allow you to effortlessly play in several styles
- Built-in recorder and player with overdub function

"There isn’t too much more to say about GyroSynth other than wow!" AppSafari

Enjoy the new experience!

## Rankings

- #199,051 — Overall

## Review summary

GyroSynth is a fun, innovative gesture-based iPhone synth that uniquely uses the gyroscope to control a sampler. Reviewers praise its playful experimentation, sample playback capability, and live-use potential, with professional musicians noting its viability for performances. However, recurring issues include startup crashes on older iOS versions, unreliable recording/sample playback, occasional sound drop-outs on some OS versions, and requests for more frequent updates and broader compatibility.

### Pros

- Fun to use with lots of room for experimentation.
- Gyro-based gestural synthesis offers a unique, responsive control experience.
- Can play back samples / sample playback capability, a standout feature for iPhone.
- Strong live-performance potential and has been used in live sets; supports MIDI/Audiobus.

### Cons

- Frequent startup crashes / app not opening on iOS 8 and other iOS versions (compatibility issues).
- Recording/sampling functions sometimes do not work or are unreliable across updates.
- Occasional sound drop-outs or no-sound issues on certain iOS versions (e.g., iOS 16).
- Perceived lack of ongoing updates / maintenance and compatibility updates for newer iOS versions.

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