- 42.8LEGITIMACY SCORE
- 44.3SAFETY SCORE
- 4+CONTENT RATING
- $1.99PRICE
SynthStation App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
SynthStation app received 111 complaints, negative comments and reviews by users. Have you ever had a bad experience using SynthStation? Can you share your negative thoughts about synthstation?
Please wait! SynthStation Facebook comments loading...
SynthStation for Negative User Reviews
✓ So soNeeds the ability to flip for screen position and core midi compatability....and everything else fixed as per comments. There are a lot better music production studios out there. Akai really fell down on this software..Version: 1.21
✓ BunkWorked pretty well until that "update". They said they fixed the problem with the keyboard not receiving sound, but my 2nd synth patch sounds won't work now. It has great sounds but you guys need to keep your customers happy and get a good customer service staff on hand..Version: 3.2
✓ Unhappy purchaseThis is a total rip-off. Doesn't even load up and never has. Why does the App Store allow these apps to still remain is a mystery. All they do is take your money and give you absolutely nothing!!!.Version: 3.2
✓ DissatisfiedI would give this 0 stars for not stating more plainly the hardware requirements and, after purchasing a SynthStation 25 the app still does not work! Don't know if this is an IOS issue but I have an iPhone 4 with the latest IOS so, if your device is similar to mine then this is unlikely to work..Version: 3.2
✓ Crashes constantly on iPad Air!!When is Akai ever gonna fix this app?!?! It crashes constantly no matter how many times I delete and reinstall it. They have to know this is an issue for many users but do nothing to fix it. I am ready to delete it permanently and never look to their products ever again! So sad!!.Version: 3.2
✓ VolumeI dont hear anything ?.Version: 3.0
✓ Not happyWon't even open, what a rip off. Please sort it out.Version: 3.2
✓ AK pro No GoApp will not open on an iPad Air connected to the Synthstation 49 keyboard controller so No Stars really. Back to Poly6 and Alchemy for me although I wanted a simple way of working on the fly..Version: 3.2
✓ Extremely un-professionalThis is seriously poor on every level. It is not in the least bit professional, the UI is appalling and the feature set is not what you might expect. The sound design is pretty shocking and I agree that the sample selection is uninspiring. It crashes too! The lack of so many basic parameters shows that this has not been thought through and clearly has not been optimized for iPad. Sound selection is awful, as is every other aspect of interaction and the lack of consideration to usage is breathtaking especially for the wasted space on ipad version. I'm angry with myself for not listening to the other reviewers, how anyone can review this highly is beyond me! I have no hope that this will be turned around and I shall be seeking a refund as it's not fit for purpose, it does *not* borrow from the legacy of this company (whose hardware I happily own) it is embarrassing and seriously overpriced. I'm obviously removing it, you have been warned, it may make a little more sense when used with the compatible hardware, but I doubt it. 1 star.Version: 0
✓ Please make a stable versionGuys this app has so much potential, but it keeps crashing on me. I have attempted to write three ideas and I have lost them due to app crashes. I love the synths and kits, especially the Synthstation 49 integration, but please fix the crash bugs..Version: 3.2
✓ Needs update!Latest version steadily crashes on opening....useless.Version: 2.1
✓ Great Sound. Terrible Interface.You can't manually play a sound at the same time as editing it. You can't record notes into a sequence from the keyboard. I couldn't find a way to save a sequence or song or patch. The sliders are GIGANTIC, with vast areas of screen real estate wasted with empty space. Manipulating the synth in real time is a waste of time, because you spend most of the song travelling from screen to screen. Have these developers seen no other iPad synths? The sound engine is really good, and makes a wonderful noise. It's a real shame that you can't connect the sound to the performance in any meaningful way..Version: 1.21
✓ No updates, unreliable but good when it worksPreviously I gave a bad review on this one but whilst it still hasn't been updated to work reliably it is a really neat piece of software. I am currently running iOS 8.3 and it will run on an iPhone 6 and an iPad 2 but on the iPad it can get into a bit of a crash when opening situation. If this got updated to work reliably and had IAA and AudioBus it would be 5 stars. As it is you are better off avoiding however it does have a huge library of drum kits and with built in sequencer, synth, couple of effects and X/Y pad plus built in recorder it is really fully featured. Treat this as app as frozen in time and don't expect any more updates but if you are on old hardware and stuck on an old software release this could suddenly be a 5 star app just note that the compatibility listing in the description is iOS 4.3 to 6.1.3. For me iOS 8.4 is out and I might get lucky and it may work more leiably under that. Under iOS 7 this was completely useless but under 8 it does actually work sometimes. Your milage may vary..Version: 3.2
✓ Crashes Habitually.I have an iPad 4 and this is the only application that I have purchased, that crashes like this. I have cleared my app cache, restarted my iPad, nothing works for me. Every time that I click on this application in an attempt to open it, it immediately proceeds to crash and bring me right back to my home screen where I started. When I first purchased the app, I recall actually being able to get into the app and use it. So, I do not know what the developer has done to angle the app this poorly. But, I know they appear to ave completely abandoned the application, as there has not been an update in many months. I would highly suggest to pass up buying this app, or at least hold off for now and check back later to see if they have come back and fixed all of these huge problems. I will never understand a developer who is willing to take someone's hard earned money, and not do everything in their power to keep the purchased application up and running. This is what happens when the world no longer has morals and ethics, and a sense of honor. Besides, I believe that you would do a lot better with other Synth apps such as Nave, Alchemy, Thor, et cetera. They cost more but at least they usually are maintained and updated..Version: 3.2
✓ Has potential but........... Needs work ! Needs the ability to preview sounds without going back to keyboard view needs lots more preset synth sounds and they need to be indexed by name rather than number (see isequence) needs the ability to tweek sounds while playing the keyboard at the moment, parameters can be adjusted only when a sequence is playing ! I reckon, for the time being hold off buying untill the next update. If it wasn't for the 50 on board drum machines :-D I'd feel totaly let down..Version: 0
✓ Do not buy this app!No matter how tempted you are by the screen shots, by the demonstration videos, by the promise of the Alesis Micron synth engine running in your iPad, do not buy this app! After using SynthStation it is little wonder Akai tapped third party developer Retronyms to create their MPC Fly app. Clearly Akai has no idea what they're doing. Ignore my advice at your peril. While only 1.99 the SynthStation is so truly awful, so shoddily assembled, you will feel robbed. Flee! Flee!.Version: 3.2
✓ Won't openThis app won't open, so can't rate it,or write a review only to say it .."WON'T OPEN". ..how does one go about getting a refund. Using IPad 2..... Not happy..Version: 3.2
✓ Awful!I am a fan of AKAI products and own one of their midi controllers but this app is pathetic. A company who makes the type of products they do threw this together to make some fast money. AKAI if you are reading this I want mine back! Make a product that lives up to your name! Do not buy this app!.Version: 1.21
✓ TerribleI don't usually complain about a two dollar app but this thing is poo. One of the worst synth apps I have used on the iPad. I would list all of the things that are bad about it but it is easier to just say everything. Don't waste your money, get one of the many good Synth/Beat Pad apps on the app store instead. Beat Maker 2 is a good choice..Version: 2.1
✓ Not bad but...The synth and drum sounds are really good but the navigation is a little hard to get around, the sequencer is fairly basic. I expected a little more from a company like Akai, overall its ok but has a fairly steep learning curve. I'd prefer to make beats on Rebirth over this app. Also it's too expensive. Akai needs to release a lite version so u can try it before u buy this version. Overall it's not bad but needs a few tweaks to be good..Version: 0
✓ SynthstationRidiculous that Apple & Akai still sell this app. Also that the Synthstation 49 & 25 are still in stores when Akai has fully abandoned this app. Please minus the one star I had to give for rating this. I want my $ back.Version: 3.2
✓ Crashes on startup. Fixed by update v 3.0. Broke again. Fixed.This app needs fixing. I bought it to use with Synthstation App. Did I make a mistake? I cannot review what I cannot use. Just installed the update and app no longer crashes on start up. No mention of bug fix in update info. But they must have done something. At least it works with Synthstation 25. So need to return the device to the store. Pity there has been no acknowledgement from the developer to the litany of complaints, on the various forums, and here about the crashing problem. I will update the Stars once I play with it about more, and if it is stable. Well that didn't last long. Back to start up crashes on itouch, iPhone, on and off Synthstation 25. And today it crashes on the iPad. Worse it has stopped running on Synthstation 25. FIXED! Perhaps the problem was Apple server issue. Works great on iPad and the update is excellent very good interface. This is more like it. Response to customer issues would be great but the silence was deafening. Developer really should watch he forums and respond to concerns. UPDATE. If using this app on iPhone or iTouch with Synthstation 25 make sure no other app is running, this includes Midibridge. this app first THEN run Midibridge or other app. Seems to stop the crashes. The IPad version is excellent..Version: 3.0
✓ FailThis app loads up but won't play sounds on the 3rd gen ipad.Version: 2.1
✓ Akai NOT ProfessionalHorrible app. Nanostudio is 100% better..Version: 1.21
✓ CrashI am in agreement the app keeps crashing on me and I am unable to use my Akai Synth station 49. It is very frustrating, can YOU PLEASE fix this ASAP! If you do not fix this soon I'm going to send my product back, this is absolutely unbelievable the bugs in this are atrocious!.Version: 3.2
✓ It might be nice if it even openedI heard there might be some problems with this app but I did not expect it to not even start. I have written to Akai and hope they can support their product. It would be great if I could use the app that I paid for..Version: 3.2
✓ Great fun...maybe. I've forgottenThe low price continues does it? Try giving it away and then it might be worth it. Probably not though. It crashes far too often to recommend and has too few updates to keep installed. It has been abandoned, much like the best of akai these days. A shameful app. Very disappointing Akai. it's still not as disappointing as my rhythm wolf or MPX16 though. What were you thinking? Hell, what was I thinking? MPC is your saving grace. Please don't kill that too.Version: 3.2
✓ Nice app overall..Not sure why I can't save a song/song name? Also, it would be great to be able to use an external keyboard...is that in the works? Sequencing is nice; much simpler than other apps. Also, sound manipulation seems more responsive and accurate than, say... AddictiveSynth. Still exploring this one, really. Just these few things noted that really stick out..Version: 3.2
✓ Very BasicThe sequencer on the Akai synthstation is very basic. I was quite disappointed. There is no control of the volume of individual drum hits, kits are not customizable and there is no audio import or export. This product is not very well thought through. I'd recommend waiting for an update to see if more basic features are added. For 10$, there are much better synth products for iOS..Version: 0
✓ Oh the pain.....the pain.......After forking out several hundred $$$ for an IPK25 controller, I can't help feeling a little hard done by. Ok, the iPod interface isn't exactly spacious but I'm sure that an interface without so much screen changing can be designed. It makes me feel physically and creatively drained every time I use it. So much so that putting together any kind of sequence is an arduous task. GarageBand is so much better and still my preference. Akai, if you can't do a decent job of writing an application that does the IPK25 controller justice, please step aside and let someone else have a go..Version: 2.0
✓ Bad appToo bad you guys couldn't get it compatible with ios5 sooner, what a waste of money and time (it took forever to download!) Developer's version of ios5 has been out for 5/6 months, there's no excuse..Version: 2.0
✓ BUY NANO STUDIOI found that Nano studio is compasabke with the synthstation 25, and is MUCH BETTER than this glitchy app. It has 16 tracks- each can record and loop anything you put in it! It also has about 400 decent synths and 10 layouts. Beast program for it's price!.Version: 3.2
✓ Constantly crashingThe video reviews of this app are impressive and it could be a great tool but I can't recommend it because the iPad version constantly crashes..Version: 0
✓ Could be betterFor a reduced price of £1.19, this app is buyable, but it does have it's flaws. My main gripe, if using it on your iPhone 3 or 4, the apps interface gets tedious after a couple of minutes. AKAI really do need to address this if they want to remain higher up the users list, specially where NANOSTUDIO is concerned (another app I have and which is far superior to this AKAI app). But for it's current low price, it is worth a go as there are some nice features, even though you have to dig them out..Version: 0
✓ Not working for meMaybe it worked for some folks but it isn't working at all on either my iPhone 4S or my iPad (1st gen) Just crashes after the splash screen. It did work so I guess like the other reviews say, the update screwed everything up. Please, AKAI, make this right..Version: 3.2
✓ Could be great but crashesI don,t understand why a company like AKAI would allow the crashing on splash screen to go unresolved. Heeeelllllloooo AAAKAAAII - time for damage control guys. Is there anyone out there?.Version: 3.2
✓ How Come?How come it won't save my patch settings, for example: a edited a preset and then saved it, but it won't save my filter swatting. I want it to be the 2 pole filter, but it keeps saving it on high pass filter setting, even after I change it to 2 pole and save. Very frustrating and not really worth $1.99. It's sad really....Version: 3.2
✓ What the hell Akai?This crap crashes. Sort it out Akai..Version: 3.2
✓ Are they listeningOk I wanted to love this to but there are so many issues with useability the synths sound is good if you make your own the drums are rubbish and there are to few pads and ther seems to be no way of adding my own which is silly coming from the sampler kings !. The slot saving system is the most old fasion way of working it's an iPhone for gods sake why is it limited and why not use a folder and file based system like beatmakers? and another area beatmaker is better, the sequencer is terible i work in parts larger than one bar! And I already nearly filled up the sound bank for synth sounds ! please sort this akai it's got so much potential and it should rock but it falls well short of the mark . Ps I'm on iPhone 3gs and it crashes every now and then too :( Who's missing the point if this app was hardware dependent it should not be sold separately and if you buy the keyboard this is free , so it should work perfectly without one and a keyboard won't fix most of the issues with this app anyway apart from programing the synths ..Version: 0
✓ It's alright, but needs more tracks and synthsHaving to flick through all the different screens gets a bit annoying. I'm waiting for the proper Synthstation 49 version. i'm guessing that will be released with the hardware? Definitely needs more tracks too. 1 drum track and 3 synth tracks are no match for Garageband. Although the Synthstation synths are of course better..Version: 1.21
✓ Akai gave up?First it was crashing all the time...now it would open but makes no sound. I enjoyed it while it lasted...could use an update, Bluetooth sync, 3/4 time... And actually make sound. Too bad, I used to like akai...now I expect no updates or response to customer concerns..Version: 3.2
✓ This version crashes...Just bought this for my iPad 4th gen with 128Gb using iOS 6.1 and all it does is crashes on the splash screen. This could be the most amazing synth app I've ever bought but I'll never know will I? Please fix otherwise it's pretty damn useless..Version: 3.2
✓ Exceptionally BuggyThis might be just the app for people with unlimited time to fool around and try to make it work. I lost patience trying to get it to get it to work properly using an external MIDI keyboard -- but no matter what I tried, the sound got stuck and hung-up in perpetual feedback. I can find no MIDI controls anywhere obvious -- or even obscure, and I gave up. The app is useless for MIDI with my iPad. Though the iPhone version does have a MIDI setting and works using the Akai SynthStation 25 controller, it's so buggy that I can't figure out why it works one time and not the next. I plan on returning the Akai controller later today -- both the Akai SynthStation 25 controller and app offer nothing but frustration and crappy sounds. I'll give it a 1 for the sounds, but with regard to MIDI functionality it deserves less than zero. Akai really fell down on this app and controller..Version: 3.2
✓ Horrific conLess than two years after purchasing expensive hardware at £120 Akai seem to have dropped support for this - according to UK law this should be fit for purpose for six years following the date of purchase - time to seek a full refund on my no longer working Synthstation - an absolute con!.Version: 3.2
✓ No starsWell done Dave, that works..Version: 3.2
✓ Crashy crashingtonIf you want an app that's only function is to crash on startup, this is the app for you..Version: 3.2
✓ Great idea poor implementation.I bought this app and the synthstaion 49. I too, have found the app opens and then immediately closes, but not all the time! This make it really infuriating. It appears to play up after using other synth apps, or after other synths have been installed! Sometimes deleting the app and re-installing it gets it to work. The other annoying part I find with the app are the switches and knobs being too fiddly for use; wish the interface could be zoomed into (If it can I have not found out how to do this).When the app works you can get great sounds and effects. A manual would be useful too! I've given it 2 stars. I don't hate it, I just want Akai to sort it out. This could be a great app, a really great app..Version: 3.2
✓ Akai SynthstaionWon't launch in iOS 6 .. Rubbish avoid like the plague.. Sad because I wanted to hear it before I bought the 49 note akai hardware ... Alas move onto the korg software :- ).Version: 3.0
✓ £169Have just spent £169 on the Akai Synthstation only to find the £1.49 app won't even run??! Sort it out Akai. Hugely disappointing for such a supposedly 'professional' company!.Version: 3.2
✓ DisappointingI've bought an apc40 and lpk25. So I was inclined to trust akai. But for 10$, this is a very disappointing app. BEATMAKER blows this out of the water. That's worth $10, this is not..Version: 0
✓ Needs workCan't even play always crashes! Come on you guys work it out I'm on 5.1 and I wanna play your synth hard!.Version: 2.0
✓ SynthCRASHYou know I paid good money for this app ?? It's crashing all the time. Wats up with that ?? Fix this problem or I will ask forum money back !! And I'm tweeting this to all my contacts !! Fix this NOW. !!!!!.Version: 3.2
✓ CrashesI bought a SynthStation 25 with plans to use it with this app. First I would get long stuck notes. Then increasing crashes till finally it crashed every time at start up. At first I didn't mind because with the purchase of Midi Bridge $8.99 I could use the SS25 with better apps like NanoStudio and Alchemy but then that connection started dropping out and then reappearing again about every 4 minutes. The fact that the SS25 doesnt come with a wall jack or a USB cable or even the $2 SynthStation App makes me wonder what Is going on with Akai. I returned the SS25 and deleted the App..Version: 3.0
✓ :0(A year on this app crashes on opening (iPad 3). Akai obviously no longer interested. I bought the Synthstation25 and 49. Thanks for nothing. avoid purchasing. Update. After emailing Akai UK and discussing the issue of crashing they admitted it is RAM hungry and will NOT work when other Apps are loaded!.Version: 3.2
✓ Uselessly unstableCrashes constantly. I have been unable to save a note so far. furthermore, the developer's website is down or gone, so there's no one to complain to. Frustrating as it looked like a great app..Version: 0
✓ Fantastic idea - poor software designWhen I first saw this I thought "at last! Someone has designed something to work with iPad" but the truth is - Akai hasn't. This app so rarely works on my synthstation 49... The app opens and then immediately closes again. Akai really need to sort this out because in its current state - it's unusable :-(.Version: 3.2
✓ Crashing StillWhen I first got it it was fine. Now it crashes when I open it. Also it would be nice if it support use of auxillary with my stero connected to the IPad..Version: 3.2
✓ Love and HateI Love the Sound its amazing specially the Drums are incredible, I hate that it has not been updated for IOS11 so I had to buy an iPad 1 the very first one only to use with this app and Synthstation 49 keyboard which is also outstanding..Version: 3.2
✓ Alesis io dockThis is a really interesting app. It allows you to experiment with the various facets of synthesis and get some good usable sounds. Also its a good learning tool and well set up to illustrate the key parts of sound production. All this at a price which is really cheap and gives very good value. Only one downer.....Unfortunately it seems to stop working when plugged into my new Alesis Io dock, which is a shame because they seem tailor made for each other. Anyone any ideas of how this can be rectified?.Version: 2.1
✓ Cant sync!!!I have an iPod Touch 2nd Generation and the app will not sync to my ipod, cannot get it to transfer from my itunes to my ipod and yes i have purchased it, does any1 have the same problem or know if its even compatible w/the 2nd gen. ipod touch? also when i tried pluggin my ipod into my synthstation it says i need to upgrade my ipod, i've searched hi and low to find the update for the IOS 4.3 and cannot find it, i've updated it and it still wont sync but i follow the instructions from apple and i dont have a menu under my general settings to update like it shows, is that only for the iphone?.Version: 3.2
✓ Not workingCrashes on the startup. I wish that I never bought the Synth Station 25. I think that I am done with Akai for good..Version: 3.2
✓ Is there any app support ????I need to know if you guys are ever going to sort out some seriously needed updates for this as I've spent loads of money on the synth pro yet have been unable to really use it as yet because it either crashes or just doesn't play tracks correctly. Poor show Akai. Yet again. Your letting the side down here. Will have to give you a one as I can't give it a no star. Disappointed doesn't cover it..Version: 3.2
✓ This latest update just crashes the softwareIt won't even open on an iPod touch 5 gen.. at all on my iPad 3 is fine but on the 4 inch screen iPod touch it will just crash… doesn't even open… at all, please fix i have a few songs in there… and i tried uninstalling it and re installing it with no success...Version: 3.2
✓ SynthStationUne banque de sons tous aussi inutiles et insignifiants les uns que les autres! On peut cependant utiliser le mini-clavier Akai 25 avec la banque, beaucoup plus riche et utile de MusicStudio! Je recommande fortement de télécharger cette dernière app! N'achetez pas Midi Bridge. Le clavier Akai se configure de lui-même sans problèmes, du moins, dans mon cas. Unusable and insignificant sound bank! I prefer to connect my iPod in the Akai-25 Station keyboard and use MusicStudio, which is richer in useful sounds than the previous. Il hope that someone will think of those musicians who are not in hip hop plip plop, whatever noisy music, but who would like to play some basic instruments (piano, acoustic guitar or even electric, interesting violins and classical stuff, etc.). Don't spend a dime on Midi Bridge!.Version: 3.0
✓ It is rubbish- it does not workIt does not work and should not be sold. It is fraud..Version: 3.2
✓ Needs update... Alot.Sound qualities are below average, not even classic piano is in it. Doesn't save correctly, need to start multiple times to link to hardware..Version: 3.2
✓ Ok, but could be betterDrums sounds are good. Needs reverb effect more than it needs flanger/chorus, in my opinion. Sequence can only be programmed on a grid (i.e. not via the pads or keyboard) - not really good enough. Biggest problem is that it crashes on every session I do. You're working on a project, and suddenly it's gone...That makes this app, really, un-useable unless you just want to have fun. Akai, you can do better than that..Version: 1.21
✓ WAS a great appNot compatible with iOS 5. You will get 5 stars when this is fixed..Version: 2.0
✓ DO NOT BUY !!!!!This app should not have even been approved by apple. Do not buy, it will crash!! This app is an embarassment..Version: 3.2
✓ Crashes on iPhone 5Just continually crashes at start up. Don't waste your time with this one..Version: 3.2
✓ Not happyI have had synth station for a while it was good but now since i have had an update it does not load up not at all ,can you please fix the problem, please, please fix because it was a good app until the upgrade.Version: 2.1
✓ BrilliantA second review as I am now on an iPad Air thanks to a burglar stealing my iPad 2. App works as well on the new system and latest iOS. Almost works with Synthstation49 hardware attached via a lightening to 30 pin converter and a lightening extension - only problem is intermittent on/off charging makes annoying Beep that I can't get rid of. So close to being 5star, but I bought the Synthstion49 to use. Need a work round for this. Please please please..Version: 3.2
✓ DisappointedThis app won't even open without crashing. Anyone working at Akai to fix this?!.Version: 3.2
✓ Cautiously OptimisticRead other reviews and I experienced the saw crashing when I first installed. Then I removed all open apps from memory. When I relaunched the app, it worked fine albeit with some lag when trying to move sliders and buttons. The app can definitely use an optimization update and the visuals could also use some sprucing up. I just purchased the Akai Pro Synthstation 49 and hope I'll be able to make good use of the app and keyboard. Are you listening Akai..Version: 3.2
✓ A step in the right directionThis app has great potential. It has potential to be one of the most comprehensive music making apps on the iPad. The drums need banks so you can use sounds from other kits and so you can build break downs and changes. If this happens this could revolutionize the way I make music, and I can't wait to use this on the streets..Version: 0
✓ Long overdose due iodateThis used to be a great synth software for iOS. But it's been neglected by Akai for the last 3 years. It no longer picks up the midi for some reason and since 2012 iOS a changed a log on the music side. Please we need an update..Version: 3.2
✓ Update plsCome on.Version: 3.2
✓ Waste of moneyGreat concept, but a junk product. The Key Board 25 key was very cool, but can't run on many apps, especially Garage Band. Unfortunately I am giving this a 1 star review is because of the application fail continually on my iPhone and iPad. Wish I had my $2.00 back....Version: 3.2
✓ Do not buy this appThis app doesn't actually work. Years ago when it did work, it didn't work with anything in any useful way. Currently, it is a faulty relic app that should be removed from the App Store in case anyone accidentally pays money for it..Version: 3.2
✓ SynthStationI contacted akai online tech support. The gentleman I had communication with blamed it on the Apple OS. That response suprised/puzzled me due to the fact akai built this app to run on the ipad mobile OS. I responded with this thought as a question and never heard back. I still own my AX-80 I bought brand new. I have had numerous akai products and have not had any problems. But this new attitude has changed my opinion of akai. I have since bought M-Audio and Arturia devices for my controller needs and have been very happy. Nothing shows unhappiness better than loss of sales..Version: 3.2
✓ Cannot use As keeps crashingGreat software when it worked but give up with it now and use other software compatible with Akai keyboard. Needs major work. Paid for software cannot use it. Thanks guys !!!!!!.Version: 3.2
✓ Doesn't even workDoesn't work at all don't buy it.Version: 3.2
✓ Synthstation appDoesn't even run on the latest iOS update (6.1) what a waste of money-what a disgrace from this company.Version: 3.2
✓ Akai SynthstationReally looking forward to this one - have had lots of S series samplers, a couple of MPC's..... For the brief few minutes before it crashes (usually when trying to select preset voices) it shows some potential - but as it is, it isn't even useable. It obviously has serious problems, and you could be forgiven for thinking that it hasn't been finished before it was released. Should not be on sale, not unless you enjoy crashing back to your home screen every few minutes. Not anywhere near good enough - sort it out please..Version: 0
✓ AwfulCould have been amazing but misses the point. Everything is a hassle, and no sampling capabilities?!? Coming from the makers of mpc I find it kind of ridiculous that they wouldn't offer more down that road....I was planning to Get the synthstation hardware keyboard that goes with this but akai will have to do MUCH better with this app before I consider that purchase. Nanostudio is FAR superior in every way, a pleasure to play with and compose on. And now that nanostudio is compatible with line 6'a midi adaptor i can use any midi keyboard i like with it.....The akai software is annoying and frustrating. Simple as that. Sort it out akai....and I MIGHT consider buying the hardware keyboard..Version: 0
✓ Unusable, for me.This app crashes out constantly on my iPad and iPhone 4. When it does manage to run for a few minutes I find the UI is awkward and clunky, so even if it was stable I'd have a hard time recommending it..Version: 1.21
✓ CrashesAkai please fix this App, it keep crashing at start up. When are we going to see a update on this app AudioBus support.Version: 3.2
✓ Crashes and Doesn't work with its own equipmentSo when I first downloaded the synth station app I used a mpk25 for controlling midi and everything was going smoothly until I recently updated to the actual synth station49 keyboard and when I did upgrade I lost all sound. Every other app works with their keyboard but the app meant for the keyboard. The whole keyboard turns on and controls all the functions of the app but with no audio these features become useless.Version: 3.2
✓ Worked for about a dayAaaaand it's gone. This app could be awesome, but it just keeps crashing on the splash screen. Absolutely useless. I'd barely had a real chance to explore the sounds, but what I heard was great! Which makes losing the functionality even more depressing. Fix it or refund my money, please..Version: 3.2
✓ Crap from Day 1This app has never, Ever worked. Didn't work when I brought the overpriced keyboard that this was supposed to complement from Akai (distorted sound and constant crashing) last year, doesn't work at all now after the last OS update. Won't even start. There have been ZERO UPDATES in two years. What a crap way to treat your customers.Version: 3.2
✓ Issues with core MIDI - please investigate!I recently purchased the iRig midi in order to play the synth apps with an external midi controller keyboard, but the problem here (and this is the only app that does this) is that the note on/note off information is being translated as note on/note on- in other words, every time I press a key it plays the note twice, once when the key is depressed and again when the key is released. It then keeps the synth note on at a lower level continuously until I switch to another synth, where it does it again. And I've tried taking the release faders to zero on amp and filter pages, so I know it isn't that at fault. If this issue was fixed I would give it 5 stars, but as it is it is basically unusable, so I would be very grateful if this could be corrected in the next update. I've read through the QuickStart guide and cannot find a way to edit this within the app. I'm not experiencing the loss of sound that others are reporting. otherwise it seems like a great app. I'm running the latest iPhone OS on iPhone 4s 64GB. Please fix!.Version: 2.1
✓ Johnnygibson007Crashes .......does not open at all.Version: 2.1
✓ Great controller, average app...@Zougie, a few developers HAVE had a go. Now that you have the controller, I strongly suggest you get Nano Studio. I've been banging out some amazing things on the train on the way to work with the 25 and Nano. As for the app, 3 stars are well deserved for the synth alone and the jaming possibilities with the controller, however, since iOS5 upgrade, the app crashes on launching and we need an update to solve this issue. You loose a star for this. The controllers compatibility with nano, Sir Sampleton, Xenon and Argon (I frequently use ALL these apps as serious kit additions to my studio set up), make the controller worth MUCH more than the $180au I paid for it, however the quality of the controller deserves an app from its developers that outshines ALL of the above mentioned apps, but unfortunately it just doesn't. On a whole, this doesn't bother me too much. I purchased this app as an afterthought to the controller just to see what the official app had to offer. Nano was the main reason i purchased it. You have an amazing and cheap quality product in your controller AKAI. You have the opportunity to ponder your mistakes with this app and make amends with a bigger, better and more useable app. I hope you do, and because of the SS25, I will consider buying it....Version: 2.0
✓ Needs fixing - not iOS 8.1 ready!Won't open in iOS 8.1. should have been fixed by now!.Version: 3.2
✓ ?Won't load on my iPad 2..all of my other music apps are loading and playing the game..should be getting no stars..Version: 3.2
✓ Is for people who don't know how to play music!!!I got the synthstation25 and was excited to check it out... then I realize it DOES NOT allow me to record while I am just playing the keys!!! Really?? It only let you to make stupid step sequences??!! Not everyone makes music by tap a grid like a robot and full of time restriction!!! SOMEONE might just know how to play keyboard... It blows my mind how stupid this app is and is back by Akai!!! On the other hand, it does work on my iPhone4 w/ iOS6 update if anyone is wondering about that... I am gonna get garbage band or nano studio instead....Version: 3.2
✓ Terrible !!!!Akai put their name to this rubbish ?? Hard to believe !.Version: 3.2
✓ Don't bother...Abandoned rusty wreck.....Version: 3.2
✓ UPDATE THIS APPI want to use this app. I even bought a 30pin to lighting converter to use it on my iPhone 5s. But even though capability for the app says IOS 4.3 and up, it totally doesn't work with my IOS 10.3. I have a cool keyboard and this a sweet rig but it's completely useless without a functioning app. Total waste of money and I feel deceived..Version: 3.2
✓ Cmon AkaiI agree with you 'palm sounds' it needs a bug fix and it can't really be called a professional app until it has live playability and export. Sample import from Sonoma copy and paste would be great too..Version: 0
✓ It's all goodI finally re download my app again for the synth station and it reloaded.. Up and running and now let's see what I can do to make things happen.... I'm deeply sorry for my last comment being rude nasty but yea I should a had waited to see if there will be a up date on it or fix the bugs but yea it's all good and now I'm happy ....Version: 3.2
✓ CrashSo sad to see such a great app, crash over and over.. can we get a refund please?.Version: 3.2
✓ Seriously?You know whats awesome? Paying for an app that doesn't work..Version: 3.0
✓ Synth StationHum ok now im disapointed, i do Music as a hobby and i was please to find a nice apps for my ipad 4 and to think i was looking into buying AKAI HArdware instruments to continue composing ... PLEASE akai fix that apps SOOn or i might just want to buy some other Brand instruments ....Version: 3.2
✓ Not bad but not NANO!There's been a lot of disdain aimed at this app, and rightly so at it's initial price of £5.99! Akai have had their knuckles rapped and face slapped by the plethora of good music creation apps on the Market, so at £1.19 this us more like it, they also need to take a long hard look at the quality of nanostodio, yes it's pricey, but it's massive and very very stable, then there's the support and updates from it's creators, who have made Nanostudio compatible with the sythstation 25 midi keyboard, another blow for Akai, who have sat back, resting on their laurels so to speak, expecting the history of Akai to bring the punters in & accept whatever is thrown our way! To be fair I've had a quick go and it seems ok, in a retro analogue synth kinda way, but it needs more, more fx like reverb, and sample capabilities, and a decent sequencer set up. But I have a soft spot for analogue sounds and will give this a chance..Version: 0
✓ No goodDoesn't open in iOS 8. So totally useless..Version: 3.2
✓ REALLY AKAI, REALLY?!!!This app is wonderful...when it works and doesn't crash. Problem is...it crashes all the time!!! I don't understand why AKAI can't fix this issue as I have their other app iMPC and that one works like a dream!!! Nothing frustrates me more than technology that doesn't work properly....Version: 3.2
✓ Lots of potential but JUNK neverthelessI bought three Synthstation keyboards to work with the iPhone 4. NONE of them worked..Customer service was a joke. They hinted I should carve my connector down so it would fit better, but that didn't help. These are nice sounds and wouldn't it be great to have a little keyboard that actually worked, but this isn't it. The app itself crashes at start-up…Maybe apps like this should be reserved for the Droid store, where people are much more forgiving about using quality instruments…sorry..Version: 3.2
✓ So disappointingI was extremely excited at the prospect of a mobile studio made by Akai, and this was a huge let down. Nearly everything about this is poorly thought out, the layout is completely unintuitive, and frankly there was no room for creativity left in my brain after struggling to figure out the logic of how this works. My guess is that Akai didn't make this app, they probably licensed their name to a third party. Anyway, I hate to say it, but not worth the wait or the price. If you are looking for a comparable app that is really good, check out NanoStudio. It is what this should have been, and more..Version: 0
✓ Not workingMy girlfriend got me the Synth Station 25 for Christmas and was excited for me to use it. I have an iPod Touch and I can't seem to get it to work. So now she is upset, and that is the worst part of me not getting it to work. I hope I can figure something out..Version: 3.2
✓ Was Cool but no updates. So no app.I payed for this app and now there is no update. Devestated. I suppose u might re release it and charge more money just like you did with impc. Boooooooo! Hisssssssssss!.Version: 3.2
🙂 SynthStation Positive Reviews
SynthStation works most of the time. If it is not working for you, we recommend you excersise some patience and retry later or contact SynthStation.
⛔ SynthStation Problems
