Patch Base is an IOS app that allows you to visualise, edit and organise the patches on your favourite hardware synths. By connecting your iPad and synthesizer to your computer, the app enables you to sculpt and save your synth tones to your heart’s content via MIDI. It has a collection of patch editors and libraries for many synths including the Yamaha DX7, Microkorg and a vast array of Roland models. Synth lovers can rejoice as Patch Base makes programming synths that are heavy on the menu diving a breeze.

Take full control of your hardware synths with Patch Base

The user-friendly interfaces encourage get experimental with your hardware synths like never before. The apps ICloud capabilities allow you to easily store your precious patches in the cloud in case you delete the app or decide to swap Ipads. Those who can’t find their synth in the list of available editors need not worry. Coffeeshopped’s website contains a ‘vote for editors’ section that allows you to do just that. With over 100 available to vote on you’re sure to find your special synth up there. The app is currently available for free download and all editors are available for individual in-app purchase or via or via an all-access subscription.

To check out Patch Base and their other music apps visit Coffeeshopped.