2023
04/28
ButterSynth For iOS
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ButterSynth iPad Synth

ButterSynth is a hybrid 6-oscillator synthesizer with a vast sonic range, from gentle pads to screaming leads and basslines. It’s like Serum for the iPad and iPhone.

ButterSynth is a hybrid 6-oscillator wavetable/FM/sample-based AUV3 and standalone synthesizer with a vast sonic range, from gentle pads to screaming leads and basslines.

Mix any combination of wavetable, FM, sample and other synthesis engines for one truly massive sound.

For the more advanced users, you’ll love using ButterSynth’s thoughtfully designed interface, incredibly powerful modulation matrix, fully-featured internal FX rack, factory waveform and sample libraries, and almost limitless scope for fun, experimentation and sound design.

For less experienced synth programmers, ButterSynth includes a library of hundreds of ready-to-use presets, sparking your creativity to start making music right away.

Headline features include

– Mix and match any combination of 6 synthesis engines to either emulate your favourite synths of yester-year or build a synth ready for the future.

– Dual-wavetable engines also feature 9 phase modes, wave folding, and deep unison controls modelled on vintage hardware synths.

– Built-in wavetable editor gives you the ability to tweak, morph, and hand-draw your own custom wavetables, with each wavetable supporting up to 256 frames.

– FM engine offers 4 operators with a selection of 12 modulation paths. Each operator can be loaded with any waveform from the factory or user library, and can also self-modulate via the feedback dial.

– Sample and Granulator engines both let you load samples (either imported or from the factory library) and control precisely how they are chopped, triggered and layered. Both also feature the same powerful unison modes available in the WT engine.

– Highly configurable 32-slot modulation matrix featuring precise mix/max ranges, self-modulation (via the amount target), plus configurable response curves and layer modes. Simply long-tap any parameter to set it as a Mod destination!

– Full suite of versatile control sources which includes: 4x MSEG-style looping curve envelopes, 4x LFOs, 4x step sequencers, X/Y pad with motion recording, 8x Macro dials and a powerful arpeggiator inspired by Kirnu Interactive’s Cream.

– The EFX rack lets you build your own insert effects chain using any combination of the 16 built-in FX modules. Modules available at launch include delay, reverb, distortion, chorus, OTT compression etc. Note – FX parameters can also be targeted by the mod matrix, unlocking the possibility to program ‘per voice’ modulated effects.

– All presets, wavetables, samples and other settings are stored in the Files app, making bulk import/export, backup and community sharing quick and easy.

– All of this is housed in an irresistibly designed 4-tab UI that makes synth programming quick and fun.

Get ButterSynth from the App Store HERE

2022
06/14
7XDXFM FM Synth Groovebox
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7XDXFM 4 OP FM Synth Groovebox

7XDXFM 4 OP FM Synth Groovebox

Welcome to 7XFM – a 4 operator FM synthesizer and 7 track sequencer with Ableton link, recording, and routing for your audio to connect to AUM or Audiobus.

With most of the important synthesizer settings found in most FM synthesizers with modulation options but made a bit simpler.
Modulate the operators over time with one LFO per track, plus dynamics for amplitude and pitch wherever you add an ACCENT
Pick from a range of preset frequencies (influenced by Orla DSE/Bohm FM Expander synths)
Create those classic FM sounds from Lately Bass to smooth pads or crazy chaotic sound effects
Keep in Sync with your other apps using Ableton Link or MIDI
Send MIDI clock or MIDI notes from each track to separate channels.

SEQUENCER
You can create sequences on each track using step edit or bring up the PIANO ROLL for quick step placement.
You can just randomly generate notes – either random choice or SELECT NOTES. or shuffle the sequence

PIANO ROLL!
In The PIANO ROLL its easy to create melodies and bass lines fast!
Double click each step to cycle though octaves or erase across each step with one finger motion.
Mask keys in PIANO ROLL so you can define keys and swipe across each bar with one finger motion to lay down notes easily.

EFFECTS!
Each track has echo, reverb and a low pass filter similar to add some spacial atmosphere or emulate an analogue synthesizer.

GLOBAL TRANSPOSE!
All tracks can be transposed simultaneously on the fly to create great layered melodies, and you can choose which ones are ignored (TR LOCK) for things like sound effects.

EXPORT!
You can easily record a perfect loop of whatever is playing and export via AudioCopy or Audioshare as well as email and IOS Folder
Export your tones, sequences or whole programs to another device, friend or saved elsewhere

SYNC
This is compatible with Ableton Link as well as MIDI so you have options for connecting to external hardware or other apps while keeping in time

AUDIO ROUTING
Output the main audio to other apps such as Audiobus or AUM to allow those apps to record or process your creations

Get 7XDXFM in the appstore here https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/7xdxfm-4-op-fm-synth-groovebox/id1589435250

2019
10/17
IceGear Lagrange Synth
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IceGear Lagrange Synthesizer Audio Unit

Lagrange synthesizer has two oscillators, a noise generator and two filters that can be selected from various algorithmic models. You can choose from 20 different routings to connect these modules. With this feature, Lagrange makes it possible to create a variety of tones in short steps.

Lagrange works not only on the iPad but also on the iPhone. It also supports Audio Unit Extensions (AUv3), so you can plug in to AUv3 compatible host. For each screen size, different layouts are designed to be easy to use and intuitive.

# Synthesizer Engine

– 2x Oscillators

– Noise Generator

– 2x Filters

– Amplifier

– Delay

– 8x Envelope Generators

– 2x LFOs

* Oscillator Algorithms

– Sawtooth

– Pulse

– Triangle – Sawtooth

– 3x Sawtooth

– 3x Square

– FM Sawtooth

– Pitched Noise

– FM (4:1 ~ 1:8)

– Plucked String

– Struck String

– Bowed String

– Blown Pipe

– Bell

– Robot Voice

* Noise Generator Algorithms

– WhiteNoise -> LPF

– WhiteNoise -> BPF

– WhiteNoise -> HPF

– Grain Noise

– Digital Noise

– Pulsing Noise (Click)

– Pulsing Noise (Sand)

* Filter Types

– LP12

– LP24

– BP

– HP

– Notch

– Comb (+)

– Comb (-)

# Features

* Universal App

Optimized for both the iPad and the iPhone.

* Audio Unit Extensions (AUv3)

You can use in a host application that supports Audio Unit such as GarageBand.

* Audiobus support

You can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps. See https://audiob.us for more information.

* Ableton Link

Ableton Link is a new technology that synchronizes beat, phase and tempo of Ableton Live and Link-enabled iOS apps over a wireless network. See https://www.ableton.com/link/ for more information.

* MIDI

– Core MIDI, Virtual MIDI, Inter-App Audio MIDI input

– MIDI Clock synchronization

– MIDI Controller Mapping

* Programmable Arpeggiator

You can easily create your own pattern.

* Master Tune

You can adjust the pitch of the entire instrument.

* Microtuning

You can change the equal temperament tuning scale to a different tuning.

Get Lagrange HERE

2019
06/06
Dexed FM Synth AU
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Dexed FM Synth for iPad

An iOS port of Dexed, an FM Synthesizer. Comes with AudioUnit AUv3 plugin for GarageBand and other apps like AUM. iOS Midi, bluetooth MIDI supported, get a camera kit and plug in through USB. Dexed is a multi platform, multi format plugin synth that is closely modeled on the Yamaha DX7. Dexed is also a midi cartridge librarian/manager for the DX7. More information on the original Dexed soft synth here https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/

Multi platform (OS X, Windows or Linux) and multi format (VST, AU, LV2)
The sound engine music-synthesizer-for-android is closely modeled on the original DX7 characteristics
144 DAW automatable DX7 parameters available from one single panel
Fully supports DX7 input and output Sysex messages; including controller change. This means that you can use this with a native DX7/TX7 as a patch editor and sysex manager
Each operator have a realtime VU meter to know which one is active
Can load/save any DX7/TX7 sysex programs. It is also possible to save a single program into a different sysex file.

Get Dexed HERE

2018
12/04
Aparillo FM Synth For iPad
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Sugar Bytes Aparillo for iPad

Aparillo (The Cinematic Machine) is an advanced 16 voice FM synth tailored for complex sound structures , majestic motions, moving and evolving soundscapes and atmospheres that are perfect for film, TV or games.

It‘s not limited to the conventional fm sounds but also delivers a huge range of styles from basses to brasses, pads to leads to even percussion.

This is free to try. The cost to unlock all features is $17.99

••• SYNTH •••
It is based on two interacting FM Synthesizers capable of forming the most complex timbres. A clever arrangement of synthesis, wave shaping, filtering, FX and modulation unfolds into a serious sound design tool for epic sonic creation. Aparillo uses many parameters that can be modulated for individual adjustments PER voice. Each of the sixteen voices interact with almost two dozen targets in a variety of ways for a continuous transformation and to create endless rhythms and melodic progressions.

••• FX •••
The integrated effects include a free-signalflow Filter/Spacial Comb device, a polyphonic Auto Pan with multiple waveforms, the obligatory Delay, our finest Reverb algorithm, and a Sugar Bytes innovation, the Spacializer. This is a very special breed of delay based effect, which can work as a delay, reverb or tuned comb filter and can add room, plucked strings or even pinged percussion to your sound.

••• ORBITER ••
The superstar of Aparillo is the Orbiter, an instinctual “mass-controller” you move through Aparillo’s endless sonic universes for one-touch sound morphing. That finally gives you unlimited control over new grounds of sound manipulation.Aparillo for iPad will seamlessly integrate with your mobile studio setup.

We built in MIDI support (Virtual, Network, External, Bluetooth), Audio Unit v3 and Ableton Link.
Syncing your presets to use them accross other devices couldn’t be easier with iCloud.

Enjoy Aparillo, the more you dig into it the more you fall in love with it!

Features
• Standalone & Audio Unit v3
• FM Synthesizer with 16 Voices
• Formant Shifting, Wave Folding & Shifting
• Multi-Mode Filter with Spacializer
• Orbiter for one-touch Sound Morphing
• 500 handpicked Presets
• Audio Unit v3 Plugin, Standalone App & Ableton Link
• Full MIDI Support (Virtual, Network, External, Bluetooth), MIDI Learn & Host Automation
• Preset iCloud Sync
• Preset Share

Get Aparillo here https://sugar-bytes.de/aparillo-ipad

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