2013
04/17
SunVox For iOS Ver 1 7 3 Adds Support for Jack, AudioBus, and More!
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SunVox iPad App

SunVox is the Most Powerful music creation tool for iOS. It is a small, fast and powerful modular synthesizer with pattern based sequencer (tracker). With this program you can compose music anywhere. On any device. It also available (for FREE!) for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Maemo, PalmOS, Android, and other systems.

What’s New in Version 1.7.3
* added Virtual MIDI Port;
* support of Audiobus;
* support of JACK Audio Connection Kit for iOS; http://ipadloops.com/connect-audio-apps-for-free/
* support of 4-Inch display;
* improved Compressor algorithm;
* default base note for WAV/AIFF samples is C5;
* SunVox file is now includes additional information: timeline cursor position, current module, current pattern;
* sound engine optimization;
* added options for the MultiSynth: Use static note C5 (treat all received notes as C5); Ignore notes with zero velocity;
* new Pattern Editor function – Slice by cursor;
* added MIDI import; now you can load any MIDI files directly through the Load Song dialog;
* added support of the following MIDI commands: Start, Continue, Stop;
* number of MetaModule User Defined Controllers can be changed from 0 to 13;
* added MIDI Omni Mode (all MIDI channels will be accepted);
* new option in the Preferences->Interface: Show virtual keyboard; use it to show or hide virtual qwerty keyboard;
* scrolling when highlighting in the Sample Editor;
* per-pattern Mute/Solo (Timeline menu -> Toggle mute / Toggle solo);
* Vorbis Player is now supports the sample offset commands (09 and 07);
* added ability to create a new pattern by double clicking on an empty area of the Timeline;
* new Timeline function – Slice Pattern(s) (knife position = current playing position);
* new std. pattern effect 23 – set controller value to the random number with range from XX (00..FF) to YY (00..FF);
* new std. pattern effect 1F – set BPM;
* new songs: Manwe – Early Fall remake (original by Tangrine), kostya_m – Midnight, take_my_hand, follow_the_sun;
* new simple examples: metamodule_test, metamodule_with_automation, random_ctl_values_with_range, trance, compressor2;
* new instrument (pads): moving_pad, vocal_synth, filter_slide_up, analog, analog2, analog3, analog_distorted, space, violin, violin2, violin3, violin4;
* new instrument (keyboard): analog10, fm2, bell2;
* bugs fixed.

[ Key features ]
• Modular interface.
• Highly optimized synth algorithms.
• Support of 16/24/32bit WAV, AIFF and XI samples.
• XM (FastTracker) and MOD (ProTracker, OctaMED) import.
• Multitrack WAV export;
• WiFi export/import;
• MIDI import/export;
• MIDI IN/OUT;
• Mic/Line-in recording;
• Real-time recording;
• Audiobus and JACK support.

[ Brief instruction ]
The main menu – button with wrench in the upper right corner of the screen.
Use multitouch to scale/move content of timeline and pattern editor.
How to connect one module to another? For multitouch devices: first touch on source, second touch on destination. For other devices: select the first module (source); click on the LINK button; select the second module (destination).
REC button is only for notes and controllers recording. If you want to record sound – use the Sampler module (REC button under the Sampler controllers).

[ Built-in synthesizers & effects ]
• Analog Generator;
• DrumSynth with 120 unique synthetic drum sounds;
• FM synthesizer;
• MetaModule (use it to build your own synths/effects);
• Sampler (supported formats: WAV, XI, AIFF);
• SpectraVoice (FFT-based synthesizer for warm atmospheric sounds);
• Side Chain Compressor;
• Distortion;
• Echo;
• 3Band equalizer;
• Filter (Low-pass, High-pass, Band-pass, Notch);
• Flanger;
• Loop (for glitch effects);
• Reverb;
• Vocal Filter (for human voice simulation);
• Vorbis Player;
• WaveShaper;
• and more …

SunVox is available for $5.99

2012
07/06
Synth Arp & Drum Pad App By Yamaha
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Synth Arp & Drum App By Yamaha

Synth Arp & Drum Pad is an iPad app with arpeggiator and drum pad that allows you to easily play the internal synthesizer or any connected MIDI device and produce music with phrases having an abundant variety of musical styles. (The arpeggiator automatically plays the individual notes of a chord in a selected pattern.)

There are over 340 arppegiator patterns that can play phrases from all kinds of music genres like dance music, hip-hop, rock, pops, with one finger.

Use Synth Arp & Drum Pad to easily create fabulous phrases and enjoy a performance freely!

* This application is Core MIDI compatible. Wi-Fi communication possible with Yamaha MOTIF XF (body version 1.2 or above) Alternatively, use the MIDI Interface i-MX1 to communicate with all MIDI devices.
* A USB Wi-Fi adaptor, sold separately, is necessary for Wi-Fi communications.

New features in Version 1.1
- Audio mixdown of recorded songs
- Audio library (compatible with SoundCloud and AudioCopy)
- An additional 19 tones and 24 arpeggiator patterns

Functions:

Software Synthesizer
- Choose from 61 high-quality voices from a variety of instruments including 7 drum kits.
- Cutoff, resonance, attack, release, and portamento can be adjusted with the knob control. Setting tonal qualities is easy.
- Reverb, chorus, and variation effects can also be applied individually.

Keyboard Arpeggiator & Scale
- Choose from 342 arpeggio patterns from a variety of instruments.
- Control the swing, note length, octave range, and other characteristics for each arpeggio phrase in real time.
- Select and change the scale being played. That allows you to use Touch Control Function and you can modify the sound by sliding your finger vertically or vibrating your finger horizontally on the Keyboard.
- The velocity can be changed depending by adjusting the strength of the tap on the iPad screen, or use the ribbon controller displayed on the left-hand side of the screen.

Drum Pad
- For each of the 16 drum pads, you can assign 5 notes at a specific velocity which allows you to play chords with one finger as well as multiple percussion instruments.
- Separate notes can be assigned to the left and right sides of a pad along with their velocities for more intricate performances. The velocity can be controlled by the strength of the tap on the iPad screen.
- You can also use the built-in step sequencer of each pad, to easily create a rhythm track.
- The Learn function can be used to easily assign a chord to a pad using the keyboard displayed at the bottom of the screen or using the keyboard of an external MIDI device.
- There are 64 user templates that can be customized and saved.

MIDI Loop Sequencer/Recorder
- Overdubbing enables the blending of various layers of sound in one recording.
- In addition to standard recording, you can also record loops of varying lengths.
- Quantizing and recording speed can be adjusted, and a pre-count can also be set.
- It can be stored up to five songs.

Ribbon Controller
- Use the ribbon controller to change velocity, pitch, and assignable parameters.

Synth Arp & Drum Pad is available for $3.99 for a limited time.

Synth Arp & Drum Pad -US - Yamaha Corporation of America

2012
05/04
S709 Synth For iOS
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S709 Synth For iOS

S.709 is a synthesizer that uses four multitouch points on the screen and the accelerometer to give a large amount of control over a sine wave output. It’s good for creating strange noises and sound design.

Controls
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Orange – Volume and Pitch (radius control pitch range)
Pink – Ramp speed and note length
Blue – Delay Length and Pitch (hold down for delay)
Green – Delay Filter and Feedback

Accelerometer controls pitch and wave shape.

S.709 is available for $1.99

S.709 - Refined Stochastic Technology

2012
02/23
Sketch Synth 3D iPad App
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Sketch Synth 3D iPad App

Sketch Synth 3D is both a synth and a control interface that lets you shape and scult your soundscapes in 3D. You can use it straight out of the box; but sketch synth also offers you the ability to extend and control your other synths in 3D using Midi output and OSC input & output. The synth’s can even take OSC input from a Kinect or Wiimote via free add-ons that run on your Mac, so that you have a range of ways you can draw in 3D, each with their own characteristics. The internal synth lets you load in and apply effects to your own samples as well as built-ins, so you can really start plugging your own noises into it. Sketch synth has a unique workflow which involves drawing up to 16 patterns on 4 channels in 3D and then using the performance view you can swipe through different channels and patterns to perform your 3D soundscape. A visualisation panel also lets you view how your patterns are shaping up in 3D, and if you really want to fully immerse yourself in the experience then try using the OSC output to control animations and create a video that is controlled by the music you are drawing.

Sketch Synth 3D iPad App Screenshot

What’s New in Version 1.2.0

Major update:
Audio Copy & Paste, Record, Mute, Solo and Metronome
Sequencer made significantly more accessible
Sample triggering mode can be selected (useful for differentiating between repeating drum patterns and one shot samples)
Several pitch change options added, scales still in progress
New samples added
UI and Graphics overhauled
Options to output OSC / Midi even if not current output
Lots of bug fixes

A lite version of Sketch Synth 3D called Sketch Sound 3D (below) is a standalone iPad synth rather than a control interface. It will not include many of the features like Midi Out, or Kinect integration; but will allow you to use the internal sound engine and use it as an OSC remote for animations or controlling an existing desktop Sketch Synth 3D install.

Sketch Synth 3D is available for $32.99

Sketch Synth 3D - Shape of Sound Limited

Sketch Sound 3D allows you to shape and scalp your sounds in 3D. You can get going straight away with the existing sound bank; but things really get started once you load your own samples in using file sharing or Audio Copy & Paste. Sketch Sound 3D is a Lite version of Sketch Synth 3D and does not include control interface features such as Midi Out, OSC input and Kinect integration, if you are looking for these features then buy Sketch Synth 3D. If you just want to pick it up as a synth and start making 3d soundscapes and don’t care about controlling other synthesizers, then this is the version for you.

The internal synth lets you load in and apply effects to your own samples as well as built-ins, so you can really start plugging your own noises into it. Sketch sound has a unique workflow which involves drawing up to 16 patterns on 4 channels in 3D and then using the performance view you can swipe through different channels and patterns to perform your 3D soundscape. A visualisation panel also lets you view how your patterns are shaping up in 3D to give an immersive audio visual experience.
Shape of Sound Limited Web SiteSketch Sound 3D Support
What’s New in Version 1.2.0

Major update:
Audio Copy & Paste, Record, Mute, Solo and Metronome
Sequencer made significantly more accessible

Sketch Sound 3D is available for $9.99

Sketch Sound 3D - Shape of Sound Limited

2012
01/24
Ondes Martenot For iPad
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Ondes Martenot For iPad

Do you know Ondes Martenot? “Petites Ondes” is the world’s first iPad application that reproduces the classical electronic musical instrument Ondes Martenot. You can play it casually during a break for coffee. Thanks to @skipnotestudio for this cool iPad instrument replica. We love the sound and features on this app. Maybe he will send us one for free! Anyway I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Features:
1. Touche (for dynamics control)
2. Playing with keyboard (Clavier)
3. Playing with ring (Bague)
4. Keyboard vibrating
5. Manual vibrato (using accelerometer)
4. timbres select (8, N, C, O, g, G)
5. trill buttons (minor 2nd, major 3rd, and 5th with just intonation)
6. Reverb effect
7. Pitch correction function
8. Help function

For expressive playing, put iPad on your knee.

You might find it difficult to play at first because you may not have experience playing the real Ondes Martenot. Don’t be discouraged, a little practice will make you an Ondist!

Ondes Martenot can play a single tone. Right hand: to control the pitch. Left hand: to control dynamics. To produce a sound, you have to touch the “touche”(for control dynamics). But, you can control dynamics with it’s touch pressure sensor. This method is used to simulate the real “touche”. Let’s try it with help function is ON.

Petites Ondes is available for $2.99

Petites Ondes - Masao Suzaki