KQ Tixie

KQ Tixie is a 4-operator FM synthesizer for iPhone and iPad that faithfully recreates the sound and behavior of classic FM instruments from the 1980s.
Experience the iconic character of vintage FM synthesis with a modern touch interface, MPE support, and AUv3 compatibility.
FM synthesis generates sound mathematically rather than playing back recorded samples. Its distinctive character is heard in shimmering bells, electric pianos, basses, leads, and many of the signature sounds that defined the 1980s.

KQ Tixie Screenshots

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Features

Faithful recreation of classic 4-operator FM synthesizers from the 1980s
Import SysEx data from supported hardware synthesizers and reproduce their sounds accurately
Includes thousands of patches
User-friendly sound editor designed for efficient patch creation and editing
Layer up to 8 sounds simultaneously
Supports MPE (Pitch-bend, Aftertouch, and MIDI CC#74)
Real-time performance controls for expressive sound shaping
Built-in effects inspired by the Yamaha V50 and Korg DS-8
AUv3 Instrument support
iCloud support

Compatible synthesizers include

Yamaha DX21 / DX27 / DX100 / DX11 / V50 / TX81Z / WT11 / FB-01 / YS200 / YS100 / B200 / DS55 / TQ5
Korg DS-8 / 707

Names of hardware synthesizers and manufacturers mentioned in this description are trademarks of their respective owners. The developer of this app is independent of those companies.
This app and its accompanying description include AI-generated text.