2026
07/03
Elastic OSC Synthesizer
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Elastic OSC is a synthesizer app based on the DSP code of the Mutable Instruments Plaits hardware oscillator module, one of the most beloved (and cloned) oscillator modules in the Eurorack modular scene.

Like the original, Elastic OSC comes with a wide variety of possible sounds, from analog-style, FM, and additive sounds to physical modeling, percussive, and even drum sounds.

Elastic OSC can be used in both monophonic and 8-voice polyphonic modes. You can play the app using the on-screen keyboard or an external keyboard or sequencer inside your DAW of choice.

The app focuses on ease of use, featuring two XY pads for intuitive sound manipulation of the oscillator engine and the effects. Despite the simplicity of the clean interface, the sound possibilities are vast, thanks to 24 different oscillator models and the ability to automate parameter changes, as is possible in all Elastic apps released so far.

A versatile arpeggiator makes it easy to start with simple ideas or create entire sonic worlds.

Elastic OSC includes an integrated help system (tap “?”) that provides explanations for nearly every GUI element, the underlying DSP model, and most of the app’s functionality.

What’s new in version 2.1:

  • Completely redesigned Preset Browser
  • 34 new presets by Andrea Cichecki
  • New Portamento modes (Legato & Always)
  • New Mod Wheel assignment options
  • Smoother preset switching

Features:

Synthesizer

  • 24 different sound engines based on MI Plaits DSP code
  • 4 main parameters per synth engine:
    • Frequency
    • Harmonics
    • Morph
    • Harmo
  • Recordable modulation/automation for almost all parameters with lengths of 1, 2, or 4 beats
  • ADSR envelope for amplifier
  • LPG envelope for modulation of timbre, FM, and harmonics
  • Adjustable velocity response affecting volume and/or LPG modulation
  • DX7 bank import
  • Wavetable import

Arpeggiator

  • Multiple arpeggiator modes
  • Various rates
  • Octave ranges
  • Skip Notes functionality

Master Effects

  • Five effects:
    • Overdrive/Distortion (5 types)
    • Hi/Low Filter
    • Chorus/Flanger
    • Delay
    • Reverb
  • Automation for all effect parameters
  • Master Gain
  • Switchable Limiter

Synth Engines

  • Virtual Analog
  • Waveshaping
  • 2-Operator FM
  • Granular Formant
  • Additive
  • Wavetable
  • Chords
  • Speech
  • Granular Cloud
  • Filtered Noise
  • Particle Noise
  • String Model
  • Modal Resonator
  • Bass Drum
  • Snare Drum
  • Hi-Hat
  • Virtual Analog VCF
  • Phase Distortion
  • 6-Operator FM 1
  • 6-Operator FM 2
  • 6-Operator FM 3
  • Wave Terrain
  • String Machine
  • Chiptune

LFOs

LFO 1 is included. Three additional LFOs can be unlocked via in-app purchase.

LFO Modulation Targets

  • Frequency Amount
  • Timbre Amount
  • Morph Amount
  • Harmonics Amount
  • Filter Amount
  • Pan Amount

LFO Mix

The Mix view lets you blend multiple LFOs and define how strongly each active LFO influences a target parameter. The closer a target is placed to an LFO corner, the stronger its influence. All active LFOs always sum to 100% (for example: LFO1 50%, LFO2 30%, LFO3 20%).

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Elastic OSC is available from the AppStore HERE

For desktop version visit https://mominstruments.com/elasticosc/

2011
07/27
SampleTank For iPhone
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SampleTank iPhone App

NOW, MAKE RECORD-READY MUSIC EVERYWHERE WITH HUNDREDS OF PRO-QUALITY SOUNDS AND PATTERNS.

SampleTank is the first professional quality sound and groove module that puts hundreds of world-class instruments and patterns in your pocket. You can play SampleTank instruments on stage with the iRig MIDI interface and a keyboard or pad controller just as you would with a regular sound or synthesizer module, or you can use the built-in tools to create inspiring professional sounding music on the go.

New features in version 1.2

– Support for MIDI Program Change
– Support for MIDI Continuous Controllers
– Stability enhancements

SampleTank instruments give you unmatched realism, sound variety and audio performance – a true premier for the iOS world. For the first time on this platform, hundreds of professional sample-based sounds and patterns can be easily accessed, layered and used for playing live. You can make music anytime and anywhere the inspiration hits you. SampleTank is the most compact sound and groove module ever made.

SampleTank gives you an astounding 16 instrument categories for an expandable sound set of over 400 instruments that cover virtually every acoustic, electric and electronic sound you may need. Choose drums, pianos, bass, guitars, synthesizers, strings, percussion — whatever your sound needs may be, it’s there. Plus, each category includes instrument riffs and grooves, so you can immediately utilize and experiment with the over 900 included patterns. Plus, SampleTank expansion sound packs allow you to pick and choose only the sounds you need, when you need them.

You can have up to 4 simultaneous instrument parts, perfect for playing live. Use them to build a full rhythmic groove or to layer sounds together for rich creative sounds. Groovy. Plus you get the same sound and performance quality from our mobile app that you’d expect from our high-end professional studio products. And you do. Lightning-fast sound loading and near-zero latency makes putting the groove in your pocket an easy thing to do. So get in the pocket and get SampleTank.

SampleTank includes 72 instruments (68+4 when you register) and over 900 patterns, plus you can expand your sound library a-la-carte via in-app purchase with 22 Sound Packs for each instruments category including Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Chromatic, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Synth Leads, Synth Pads, Trons, Voices, Ethnic, Percussion and Sound FX, all with dozens of voicing to choose from, or you can get the complete SampleTank Sound Packs bundle for a competitive price.

• 4-part multi-timbral professional quality sound and groove module
• Expandable sound library with more than 400 instruments in 16 categories
• Over 900 melodic and rhythmic patterns for accompaniment or groove creation
• Built-in insert effects and master reverb
• Sound and effects editing with multiple parameters
• Play interface with piano keyboard, scale-based keyboard and drum pads
• Designed in concert with iRig MIDI interface for iOS devices
• Free version also available

SampleTank is available for $19.99

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