AudioKit FM Player vs iSEM Synthesizer

Struggling to choose between AudioKit FM Player and iSEM Synthesizer? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

AudioKit FM Player is a Audio & Music solution with tags like fm-synthesis, ios, open-source.

It boasts features such as - FM synthesizer instrument, - Over 20 included presets, - Design custom FM synth sounds, - MIDI input for playing, - AudioBus and Inter-App Audio support and pros including - Open source code, - Easy to use interface, - Lots of built-in presets, - Flexible sound design options.

On the other hand, iSEM Synthesizer is a Audio & Music product tagged with synthesizer, virtual-instrument, analog-emulation, free, obx, obxa.

Its standout features include 2 oscillators with sawtooth, pulse, triangle and noise waveforms, 1 sub oscillator, 2 filters (12dB lowpass and 24dB lowpass/bandpass), 2 ADSR envelopes, Arpeggiator, Built-in effects like chorus, delay, reverb, Supports MIDI input, 64 voice polyphony, Vintage OB-X/OB-Xa sound, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Faithful emulation of classic OB-X synth, Lots of sound design possibilities, Low CPU usage, Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux).

Feature	AudioKit FM Player	iSEM Synthesizer
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Primary Category	Audio & Music	Audio & Music

Product Overview

AudioKit FM Player

Description: AudioKit FM Player is an open-source, easy to use FM synthesizer instrument app for iOS. It allows you to explore FM synthesis with over 20 included presets, or design your own custom sounds.

iSEM Synthesizer

Description: iSEM Synthesizer is a free virtual instrument that emulates the iconic OB-X and OB-Xa analog synthesizers. It has 2 oscillators, 1 sub oscillator, 2 filters, 2 envelopes, an arpeggiator, and effects. Great for vintage synth sounds.

Key Features Comparison

AudioKit FM Player Features

• - FM synthesizer instrument
• - Over 20 included presets
• - Design custom FM synth sounds
• - MIDI input for playing
• - AudioBus and Inter-App Audio support

iSEM Synthesizer Features

• 2 oscillators with sawtooth, pulse, triangle and noise waveforms
• 1 sub oscillator
• 2 filters (12dB lowpass and 24dB lowpass/bandpass)
• 2 ADSR envelopes
• Arpeggiator
• Built-in effects like chorus, delay, reverb
• Supports MIDI input
• 64 voice polyphony
• Vintage OB-X/OB-Xa sound

Pros & Cons Analysis

AudioKit FM Player

Pros

• - Open source code
• - Easy to use interface
• - Lots of built-in presets
• - Flexible sound design options

Cons

• - Only available on iOS
• - Preset management could be improved

iSEM Synthesizer

Pros

• Free and open source
• Faithful emulation of classic OB-X synth
• Lots of sound design possibilities
• Low CPU usage
• Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Cons

• No modulation options
• Only one LFO
• No microtuning capabilities
• No patch memory
• No audio export option

Pricing Comparison

AudioKit FM Player

• Open Source

iSEM Synthesizer

• Free