Developer Benjamin Olson has introduced Waverails for iPad – a modular path-based loop processor, inspired by ‘avant-garde tape music and early electromechanical musical contraptions’.

Instead of recording, overdubbing and splicing together tape, Waverails lets you splice, warp, blend and reverse audio (live input and/or samples) in real-time by using path-based modular components.

Waverails can be used as an audio processor or live performance tool to create effects and performances that aren’t easily replicated in real-time with traditional audio software and effects.

The developer says that Waverails is designed for creating:

• Lo-fi warped sound collages
• Phased loops
• Chopped up real-time glitchy beats
• Massive glittery ambience
• Granular textures
• Harmonic and rhythmic effects that transform input sounds into music

Features:

• Audiobus support (filter port)
• Control each modular component’s parameters in real time
• Jump functionality lets you easily set cues and sync object positions and speeds
• Fine grained or musical interval-based speed control
• BPM control to match audio input tempo
• Perform any task with a few taps, without needing any gestures/long presses.
• No additional hardware or apps required, create new sounds using internal or imported samples
• Info function to share and learn information about custom patches.

Here’s the official video demo:

Pricing and Availability

Waverails is available now as a free download. Full patch editing and save functionality require an in-app purchase.

If you’ve used Waverails, leave a comment and share your thoughts on it!