2019
02/21
AudioKit D1 Hybrid Synthesizer
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AudioKit D1 PCM Synthesizer

Epic 64-voice Virtual Analog / PCM iPad Synth. Inspired by the Digital Synths of the 80s and 90s – 100% of proceeds from this app go to support the AudioKit open-source project & AudioKit Synth One.

What’s new in Version 1.0.4

LOADS OF MICROTONALITY FEATURES ADDED:
+ Digital D1 can now open Scala Files: On your iPad select a link to a Scala file ending in “.scl” and you will see “Copy to Digital D1” as an option.
+ You can now use AudioKit Synth One to send Scales to Digital D1!
This functionality is kind of like Ableton Link, but, for Tuning.
How does this work? Go to the “Tune” panel in Synth One. There’s a new button called “TuneUp” (starting w/ version 1.0.3), click on that to open D1. You can also share master tuning setting.
+ New “Back” Button & Scale “Reset” buttons in D1 when using a scale from another app.
+ NEW Master Tuning knob on the bottom of the “FX” panel in D1 It goes from 432 to 440. If you want a wider range, you can set the tuning from Synth One

+ D1 now loads last used preset when restarted
+ Under the hood: Over 3,000+ lines of code have been re-worked as we fine-tune AUv3.
We are working every single day of the week on it. And, won’t rest until we get it to you. We’re in it for the marathon. We’ll always be updating and adding cool stuff to Digital D1.

ONE MORE THING: If you were an early adopter of D1, we have a special gift. Your copy of Digital D1 will be upgraded to the Platinum Edition in this update. Meaning, you’ll get all future sound expansions free for life. We’ve got a few great expansions planned this year. And, you’ll get every one of them for free as a thank you for your early support and patience. If your copy of D1 qualifies, you’ll see the “Platinum Edition” text on the Preset Panel after this update.

COMING TO DIGITAL D1 SOON:
+ AUv3 Plugin functionality
+ Free & IAP Expansion Cards (All Free with Platinum Edition)
+ MPE support
+ Video Tutorial/Instructions on Using D1
+ More bug fixes and upgrades

Legacy features:
• 64-voice Hybrid Digital Poly Synthesis.
• Full 1+ Gigabyte of original samples recorded from analog & fm synths over 30+ years old
• Space-saving Compression – The whole app is under 150mb!
• Dual layers per voice. Keyboard splits. Velocity Scaling.
• Vintage-style Arp/Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers.
• 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs.
• Dual Independent per-Layer filters
• Plus, per-voice Harmonic key-tracked Envelope filters.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• FX: Glorious Reverb, Phaser, Digital Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Chorus, Crush, and more.
• Inter-app Audio & AudioBus 3
• Perfect with a MIDI Keyboard
• Ableton Link
• All kinds of awesome stuff
• The Sound. Oh, the sound. You won’t believe it.

“Digital D1 synth is pure ‘80s and ‘90s digital lushness” – Computer Music/Music Radar
“Beautiful. Lush. Modern and Amazing… An Instant Classic.”

REQUIREMENTS:
Works on iPad 4 and above.

Get this app HERE

2019
02/20
New Bleass Delay Audio Unit!
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Bleass Delay Audio Unit For iOS

BLEASS delay transforms your sounds into cinematic and experimental sonic experiences! It is constantly creating flux in the audio signal making your music even more lively.
BLEASS delay is also ideal for making track build-ups and transitions.

This app will be available February 21st 2019

MAIN FEATURES:
– Delay Line with Sync and Ping Pong Stereo options
– Frequency Shifter in the feedback stage for creating harmonic flux
– Two Filters (Low Pass / High Pass with resonance) for creating warm analog Echo effects
– Each stage has its own LFO with Stereo Phase to create even wider space movements.

All these features are shown within the factory presets, and you can save your own presets which will automatically carry over across different host apps.
All variables are exposed as AU Parameters in hosts which support automation.
BLEASS delay can also be used as a standalone app using headphones and mic or an external sound card.

Check out www.bleass.com for video tutorials and demos.

Get this app HERE

***NOTE : this is an Audio Unit Effect Plugin (AUv3) which ideally requires a compatible host (such as AUM or Audiobus) or DAW (such as GarageBand or Cubasis) ***

2019
01/29
Synclavier For iOS
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Synclavier for iOS iPhone and iPad

Synclavier Go! is an authentic re-creation of the Synclavier® II Digital Synthesizer of 1980. This historic instrument burst upon the music scene in May, 1980, and ushered in the digital musical instrument revolution of the following decade.

Synclavier Go! presents the original Velocity-Pressure Keyboard (VPK) button panel adapted to the highly sensitive gesture recognition system of the iPad. Under the hood is the powerful CSynclavier DSP Engine, complete with Partial Timbre, Timbre Frame, FM-Synthesis and Additive-Synthesis methodologies.

But there is more! The original Synclavier® hardware offered 8-bit audio resolution – just enough to create rich strings, robust pads and sci-fi effects that were, above all, interesting and attention-getting. In the day we dreamed of 10- and 12-bit audio resolutions; we knew they would offer tremendous sonic potential, but could not be realized on the hardware of the era.

Synclavier Go!’s Bit Depth setting is the first control that will really rock your socks – after, of course, browsing through the included 979 original factory Timbres developed during the era (“Preset” was an unknown word at the time, so we called each sound a “Timbre”). 4-bit digital grunge turns to 12-bit silky smoothness with a turn of the authentic knob.

The Synclavier® knob is as unique today as it was revolutionary at the time of its introduction. The knob is a rate-of-change controller; close your eyes and let your right-brain kick in to the sound design process. Forget the numbers; forget the digits; let your ears guide the process. Sound design with a touch-screen and Synclavier® knob is as different from a mouse-driven GUI as, well, Synclavier® was different than the Fairlight CMI!

Release 1.13 features include –
• Embedded “Tour” pages detailing setup and operation
• Library browser for saving and calling up Timbres
• 96-button authentic VPK interface
• 16 “Timbre Diskettes” (8 banks x 8 entries)
• Audio Setup 44.1/48 kHz and sample latency controls
• 16-track multi-timbral implementation
• 16-track composite stereo Audiobus output
• Meticulous re-creation of the Synclavier FM sound using hardware modeling
• Easily share Timbres via Audiobus or iTunes file sharing
• Direct expression routing for pitch bend, mod wheel, velocity and pressure
• Ableton Link synchronization with Repeat/Arpeggiate

CSynclavier DSP Engine
• 12 Partial Timbres
• Delay-Attack-Decay-Release envelope generators
• 100 Timbre Frames per Partial
• Noise Floor and Bit Depth controls
• Micro-tuning controls
• Dynamic and Keyboard Envelopes
• Vibrato and Tremolo LFOs
• Authentic re-creation of original instrument and sounds

Synclavier Go! is compatible with all iPad models that can operate iOS Version 9.0 or later. This includes all iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro models except the very first iPad 1. The latest iOS version that is compatible with your device is recommended.

The Synclavier Knob is an exciting and authentic option, but is not required for Synclavier Go!

Join us in the exciting renewal of this historic instrument as we strive towards Release 2.0!

MORE INFO HERE http://www.synclavier.com/

2019
01/29
Streetly Electronics Mellotron for iOS
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Streetly Electronics Mellotron for iOS

The Streetlytron ’63 Edition : genuine Mellotronics for your iPhone and iPad.

Brought to you in partnership with Streetly Electronics, the inventors of the mellotron, Streetlytron includes a massive collection of 63 tapes from Streetly’s Production Masters – exactly the same tapes that ship with their $8,000 M4000 unit.

Playable with the on-screen 3 octave keyboard or by an attached MIDI controller, Streetlytron exposes every internal control to MIDI, allowing performance and recording without ever needing to touch your device. A gorgeous, silky-smooth, ultra-musical reverb unit generates immense spaces, and 8 programmable preset slots set you up for one-touch performance. Totally playable and totally inspiring, for everything from classic psychedelic, vintage progressive, modern chamber pop or avant-garde dance sounds.

Virtual MIDI, AudioBus and Inter-App Audio are supported.

No In-App Purchases, no hidden extra costs. Pay once, never pay again.

To keep this remarkable app as small as possible, the in-app samples are recorded at minor third intervals, and most in-app samples are looped for continuous play, with a loop duration of 5 seconds. This results in almost 5x reduction in app size*, yet has virtually no audible difference between this ’63 Edition and the top-of-the-range Streetlytron Pro Edition. Sample replay within the app uses an advanced cubic spline interpolator, to delivery premium sonic quality.

Streetly Electronics Mellotron for iOS

Streetlytron ’63 Edition voice list :

Strings :
M300A Violins
M300B Violin
MKII 3 Violins
Harry 3 Violins
String Section
Soft String Section
New String Section
Sad Strings
Cello
Two Cellos Paravicini
Three Cellos Louise
Pizzi Cello
Orchestra
Watcher Mix

Vox Humana:
Eight Voice Choir
Boys Choir
Female Choir
Male Choir
Russian Choir
Birotron Choir
Female Solo
Harry Male Solo

Brass :
MKII Brass
GC3 Brass
Miller Brass
2 Tromb 2 Trump
Trumpet
Trombone
Harry Open Trombone
Harry Muted Trombone
MKI French Horn

Woodwind / Reeds :
MKII Flute
MKI Clarinet
Cor Anglais
Oboe
Bassoon
Tenor Sax
2 Alto 2 Tenor
Harry Alto Sax
Harry Bass Clarinet
Harry Four Saxes
Woodwind

Keyboards :
MKII Piano
Harry Piano
Harpsichord
Harry Accordion

Organs :
Church Organ
Wilden Organ
Gamba+Celeste
Gamba+Lieblich
Swell 8′ + 4′ + 2
Swell Reeds
Great 8′ + 4′ + 2
Great Organ (no Brass)
Full Organ

Mallets :
Celeste
Vibes
Harry Vibes
Harry Marimba

Plucked strings / Guitars :
MKII Elec Gtr
Hawaiian Guitar
MKII Mandolin
Harry Mandolin

*Compared with the Streetlytron Pro Edition, which is intended for the most exacting of music professionals and Mellotronics purists. Streetlytron Pro Edition features a full 35 chromatic samples per voice, each of full 8 seconds duration.

MORE INFO HERE http://www.omenie.com/streetlytron.html

2019
01/29
Tab PlayAlong Guitar App
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Guitar tab practice app

** Guitar Tab Player As Well As Guitar Effects Processor and Guitar Amp **

Tab PlayAlong is an app that allows you to manage, view, play guitar tabs, and play along with it!

Want to play or jam along with a song, but can’t find a backing track? Tab PlayAlong made it easy for you to use guitar tabs as your backing track. You can also practice and record to check your performance, in a efficient way.

Guitar tab app

Features:
– iOS 11 Document-based interface that made it easy to manage and synchronize your tabs
– Support gp3/gp4/gp5/gpx/gp file formats
– Playback of guitar tabs, support mute/solo and volume adjustment of any track
– Export tab to audio file with current mute/solo/volume settings to do editing and recording in apps like GarageBand or other DAWs
– Connect your guitar and play with tabs, using an amplifier and multiple effect pedals
– 1 Amplifier with clean and distortion channel based on tube amps, and effects including reverb, delay, chorus, tremolo. We will add more.
– Record your playing to share or just to check your performance
– iPhone and iPad universal app.

Compatible with standard iOS audio interfaces, or standard USB audio interfaces that compatible with iOS devices (Need to use an Apple Camera Adapter)

MORE INFO HERE https://playalong.gtpso.com/

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