Report updated Apr 24, 2026
Microwave 1
For electronic music producers, sound designers, and vintage synthesizer enthusiasts looking for authentic hybrid wavetable synthesis on a portable device.
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Microwave 1 is an established music app that is completely free. With a 3.7/5 rating from 93 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is Microwave 1?
Current Momentum
v1.1
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What makes this app unique?
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What Are The Key Features?
A painstaking recreation of the original Microwave 1 hardware, capturing its specific sonic idiosyncrasies and analog-digital hybrid character.
Features the original's unique interpretation of wavetable synthesis, capable of producing everything from massive bass lines to silk-smooth pads.
Includes an AUv3 extension, enabling the synth to be used as a plugin within compatible iOS digital audio workstations.
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Who Built It?
Waldorf Music
Providing professional-grade sound synthesis and emulation tools for mobile music producers. Bridging the gap between vintage hardware and modern iOS production workflows.
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Key Takeaways
This app provides a high-fidelity, authentic software recreation of a legendary hybrid synthesizer, optimized for modern mobile music production.
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