VA-1

Virtual-analog synthesizer

USD 29.99

Record VA-1 performances and export sequences to WAV on Mac, send MIDI out to external gear, plus extensive audio, DSP, MIDI, and AUv3 reliability hardening. VA-1 is a focused virtual-analog synthesizer for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want a fast, hands-on way to create their own sounds on Mac. Play, sequence, record, and shape sounds from one direct interface inspired by classic hardware synths. No subscription. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account required. — SYNTHESIZER — • Up to 16-voice polyphony • Two oscillators plus a sub oscillator • Independent oscillator noise controls • Multi-mode filter with resonance • Amp and filter ADSR envelopes • One LFO per voice • Chorus, phaser, delay, and reverb effects Explore the included factory sounds, customize any preset, mark favorites, and save your own creations. — SEQUENCER & WAV EXPORT — Record and loop sequences while shaping the sound, change the pattern length, or use KEY mode to transpose a sequence from the keyboard. Capture VA-1’s stereo output while you play, then preview, save, or share the recording as a WAV file. Sequencer loops can also be exported directly to WAV using the current sound, tempo, and effects. Recording captures only VA-1’s internally generated output. It does not use the microphone or record audio-interface inputs. — MIDI & AUv3 — • External MIDI input and output • Send MIDI from the keyboard or sequencer to external instruments • MIDI Learn for mapping hardware controls • Standard MIDI CC support • AUv3 instrument support in compatible Mac hosts • Mac keyboard support for QWERTY-as-piano playing • Support for class-compliant USB audio interfaces — ONE PURCHASE, ALL YOUR DEVICES — VA-1 is a universal purchase. Buy it once and install it on Mac, iPhone, and iPad at no additional cost.

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VA-1 1.2 adds new recording, export, and MIDI features on Mac: • Record VA-1’s stereo output while playing or running the sequencer. • Preview, save, share, or delete completed WAV recordings. • Export sequencer loops directly to WAV using the current sound, tempo, and effects. • Send MIDI from VA-1’s keyboard or sequencer to external instruments and other MIDI destinations. • Additional audio, MIDI, sequencer, AUv3, and interface fixes. WAV recording captures only VA-1’s internally generated output and does not use the microphone.

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    Provider
    • Richard Gillespie
    Size
    • 5.7 MB
    Category
    • Music
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Richard Gillespie