GyroSynth

4.0
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesGyroSynth is a music synthesizer controlled by a smartphone's gyroscope that emulates the Theremin instrument. It operates unstably on modern iOS versions and frequently crashes after system updates.

65%Marketing ≈ reality25%Stability47%Live project

Actually does

  • Music player85% of reviews
  • Управление звуком жестами (roll, pitch, yaw через гироскоп)80% of reviews
  • Эмуляция терменвокса (музыкального инструмента без касания)40% of reviews
  • Встроенные музыкальные шкалы для различных стилей15% of reviews
  • Ad-free(bonus)5% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Audio recorder
  • Эффекты: delay и boost
  • Формантный синтезатор (вокальный синтез)

Common complaints

  • Critical crashes when updating iOS system25% of mentions

    «Updated the system. After the update the app started crashing. Please fix it !!!!!!!! / Ver. 2.4 iPhone 5s crashes at startup / In the new iOS 6.0 firmware it doesn't work, please fix it !!!»

  • Poor compatibility with older iPhone models and changing requirements15% of mentions

    «Total disappointment! I bought the program, but it says my old 3GS doesn't support it :( Why doesn't anyone mention this?»

  • Difficulty learning, non-intuitive interface for beginners10% of mentions

    «iPhone 4, couldn't figure out how the program works. Rotated the device different ways, the synthesizer only croaked a couple of times and that was it.»

  • Standard loops reinstall after deletion5% of mentions

    «After deleting standard loops and restarting the app, they appear again. Fix this.»

What people praise

  • Outstanding sound quality and unique synthesizer tone

    «The sound is INCREDIBLE!!! / Such a cool program, you can really push it and surprise yourself / Exactly what I was looking for and only found now!»

  • High entertainment value, amusing app

    «Haven't had this much fun in a long time! I'm delighted! / Pregnant cat goes crazy. Cool program / The brightest and funniest program!!!»

  • Ability to actually play melodies and music with gestures (Theremin-style)

    «After struggling for three hours, I managed to play 'In the Forest Grew a Fir Tree' / you can conduct and play something simple / There's a theremin mode, turning the phone into a real musical instrument»

  • Innovative and unique concept with no market alternatives

    «No comparison with alternatives! / Those interested in synthesizers won't regret it / 100% the best app for impressing your friends»

  • Excellent price-to-functionality ratio (only 1 dollar)

    «Downloaded for free! / Worth a buck for sure! / And only 1 buck! HURRY UP»

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