AudioKit Pro has announced the release of a retro 16-bit video game synth featuring a full synth engine and over 2,500 exclusive samples from vintage video game console sound chips.

The SNESynth includes over 400 free presets by Analog Matthew, DMT Cymatics, Electronisounds, GarageBand Guide, Gavinski, and Moby Pixel, alongside 240+ raw “Starter” sounds to make your own sound.

Ready, Player One? You’ve found the Chiptune and 16-Bit video game synth of your dreams! It uses “real” synthesis and over 2,500+ samples from actual video game console sound chips.

Come for the fun. Stay for the pro sound. Now, you get the best of both worlds with the ultimate hybrid chip synth!

SNESynth features

  • Exclusive Multi-Sampled PCMS + “Real” Synth Engine.
  • Traditional Synth Engine (including Pulse Width Modulation).
  • Recording – easily record your melodies, and sounds and export. No other apps needed.
  • 16-bit Synth, Drum, and Sound FX sounds included.
  • Over 1 GB of sounds compressed to under 120 MB.
  • Use with MIDI keyboard.
  • Fun free-running step sequencer.
  • Use as an AUv3 (AudioUnit Plugin) in iOS DAWs such as Logic, GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, more.

The app is available at the intro price of $2.99 USD at the App Store.

More information: AudioKit Pro