AudioKit Retro Piano Reviews

by AzeotropeETOH

So far, you have cranked out some amazing simulations; and now this? If it’s a joke, it’s decidedly not funny. How about a real Rhodes sim, complete with that grimy sound one only gets from using an old electric piano that’s been sitting in the studio since the 1960s? That would make my summer, truly…

I’m really confused. Is this how you respond to negative comments? I’ll be brief. I wrote the original review because this release didn’t live up to your previous releases. I have been nothing short of astounded by synth one, d-1, and fm player are all literally breathtaking. Retro player is not, IMO. My response was relatively free of snarky comments; your response was not. Retro player needs work. It’s beyond belief that you would offer a racist comment in a review. Yes, comments that refer to a perceived mental deficiency is racist; we live in the 21st century. I’ll continue you try out, and in all probability use your creations; but you’ve lost all my respect. You’ll notice I’ve rereviewed player one. That as good as its going to get, barring an overhaul.

by Septimo73

This seems like a work in progress... as if this is still in a beta form. I’ve experienced note drops while playing it with a midi controller.. I don’t believe it to be due to polyphony issues as I’m playing normal and not too aggressive nor with a foot pedal...
Also the volume on the patches are way too loud and distorted. Every time you choose a new patch, the main volume goes to max with some of them ...but all of them are still too loud so you’re constantly messing with the volume after each selection.. annoying.
Then comes the cracklings. i get the vinyl effect and I can dig that, but cpu crackles are distinct and you need to drive the buffer way up and still it happens.
Overall the sound of it is what is great about it and I’m sure after a few updates, (if they realize this is important) it should be an amazing tool in your AU arsenal amd I’ll be back here to re visit and edit my review.

by Feral Means

Love the tones achievable on AudioKitRetroPiano. Started playing on it as a stand-alone, got psyched to go record my idea in Garage Band, but no luck. It wont show up as an option in the audio unit extensions. I tried reinstalling AudioKitRetroPiano and it still wont work. It shows up on my iPhone, but not on my iPad, and that’s what I use to record my music. Bummer. Any suggestions?

by Connor Estelle

This is a great app but I was disappointed to find I could not have it open in my DAW of choice, GarageBand. I was hoping this is just something on my end and not AudioKitRetroPiano it self. I would love to use these samples in a DAW as they are excellent. If something is wrong on my end I would like to be contacted with some support! Thank you!

by Frog Grigson

I’m really enjoying AudioKit's approach with these simple specialized synth plugins that have a distinctive sound and a small number of controls. This is another winner.

The only trouble with this one is that if I use it in GarageBand, when I reopen the project the plugin reverts to the default patch. I’m sure that’ll be fixed in an update soon.

by JadeSorrow

I really like this synth but I noticed it can connect to garageband through my iPhone but not through my iPad Pro.

by DJ Snyper

Opens normally when it’s standalone but crashes as AU within other apps.

by Maxwellteks

When these guys make an app they do it very well .
I remember downloading the first AudioKit app before they updated it and I already liked it mainly because the beautiful reverb effect they have is unlike any I’ve heard anywhere else.
That was the key to making even the blandest sound , full and vibrant, they only got better and more creative from there....so I know that this retro piano sounds awesome now ,....just wait till they work on it and spruce it up , I play around with all the big name items in the synth realm and AudioKit came in short time and surpassed all of them. Thanks for creating great toys for us grown azzz adults.

by Mic Gee$

The world needs positivity and you all bring it!

by CryptoCat

Great app.

by 96v

Easy to compose with and with superb action.

by Phonebone222

A very nice audio creation tool... as are all the other apps from these developers! "Awesome'"!

by Bwest864

This is my 6th app from audio kits and this one did not disappoint...im looking forward to the rest of thr retro releases 🙏🏿

by Dj Jiggz

AudioKitRetroPiano just sounds great, such an amazingly creative idea, you have to hear it for yourself. No reason to not get it.

by Soundister

The presets won’t work in Nano studio. They all sounds the same. Anyone else have this happen?

by Outpost555

I read a couple reviews that were really negative..
Pay no attention to them. Audio is the best synth for many reasons. Keep up the great work,your very much appreciated u

by Bbaltimorebrown

I’m a novice keyboard player but a life long musician. Every app is full of quality presets, deep features and more than enough parameters to tweak into something unique. The limited edition apps are such a sweet surprise. I can’t wait to see what the next one is.

by Silk 'n Such

AudioKit keeps knocking the balls right out of the park with each new app, and this wonderful retro/vintage piano is no exception. There are some truly wonderful sounds that come out of AudioKitRetroPiano, and the addition of AUv3 support makes it a perfect companion to any iOS DAW.

Thanks so much for this wonderful gift. You guys remain my favorite developer! :)

by PiñataRescue.com

Retro Piano invites exploration of piano in Summer 2020. I own keyboards and find this much more fun. Why? A keyboard reminds me I don’t know how to play piano. AudioKitRetroPiano doesn’t care. It offers a wide range of producer-provided presets (Thanks!) and effects. Manual dexterity is not required. Drag around, tap, and/or hold keys to create patterns better known as music. Cheers from Orlando!

by Tenente

As another reviewer said, if you want a great acoustic piano sound for free, open GB. It’s all there. You can even add vinyl scratches if you’d like.
But that’s not the point!
This is a piano/synth mix. You control the mix & vinyl & the tone. It sounds great. I didn’t need this sound but now that I have it.... I find needs for it. Solid, modern r&b/hip hop piano/synth sample sound that been in vogue for many years.

This is free. For those that must look a gift horse in the mouth, don’t use what little creative energy you have remaining to write bad reviews. Use it to find an app w/ a subscription so you can pay monthly to justify calling yourself a “musician”.

For those that want to support devs that are doing what they can to provide rare, genuinely EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES for musicians to create with hi quality, low cost apps, unhindered by greed & economics, I hope you already got this because it will no longer be available by the time this posts.

by Iosmd

Samples sound good but while using in AUM I get DSP fluctuations between 15%-65%+ with 512 buffer rate on an iPhone 7plus.

by Andy_marks

Where’s the MIDI at?I tried to use this piano with GeoShred but nothing happened.

by Zaondo

I love all their apps; truly grateful. Awesome sounds and UI. Great prices. Treat yo self and show some support 💜

by 👍!WOW!

Wonderful!

by Housemachine

Dope

by Thatdutchkid

AudioKit is awesome! Thanks 😊

by 1Roger That

sounds great