ZynAddSubFX for Android

The legendary ZynAddSubFX has made its way to Android.

ZynAddSubFX Android is an open source experimental standalone port of the iconic open source synthesizer, rebuilt for Android with a native audio engine and a UI designed to closely reproduce the classic desktop experience as faithfully as possible.

This alpha release focuses on bringing the core feeling of ZynAddSubFX to mobile:

- native audio rendering on Android

- preset loading and early compatibility work

- a first playable touch interface

What to expect in this alpha:

- standalone synthesizer app for Android

- native engine integration adapted for mobile devices

- standard preset support

- essential controls for quick testing and sound exploration

- a reworked mobile first user experience.

Project status:

- experimental alpha release

- some features are still incomplete or in active development

- behavior and performance may vary depending on device

- this version is intended for early testing, validation, and feedback

Design approach:

Apart from the necessary UX adaptations for Android, this port attempts to reproduce the original ZynAddSubFX experience as closely as possible rather than reinvent it.

Open source and licensing:

this app is based on ZynAddSubFX and related open source components

corresponding source code for this release is publicly available

license information for bundled components is provided in the project and in-app where applicable

Source:

https://github.com/MiCkSoftware/ZynAddSubFX-Android

Notes:

- this app does not yet aim for full desktop feature parity

- MIDI and additional advanced functionality may arrive in later releases

- user feedback will help guide stabilization and future development

Support the project:

If you'd like to support the project, the best way right now is to share feedback, report issues, and let me know what matters most for future releases. You can also check out my other apps on Google Play to support my work and follow future updates.

GPL notice:

This application includes software based on ZynAddSubFX and is distributed under the GNU General Public License. This program is provided without warranty, to the extent permitted by applicable law. The corresponding source code for the distributed version is available at the links above.