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The chips are down
It seems the chiptune aesthetic has never really gone away, and with the new SNESynth, Audiokit has proven that the charm and creativity of the bleepy, bloopy landscape is boundless. Using PWM synthesis and 2,500+ samples from actual console sound chips, SNESynth for iOS ($14) is as authentic as they come. A slick step sequencer allows for brisk track-building on-the-go while over 400 presets come fully loaded to get you started. You’ll be scoring imaginary Mario levels and intense Street Fighter contests with ease. www.audiokitpro.com