Bram Bos has released MIDGAR, a multi-stage creative effects processor for iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
Designed as an ambience and sound-transformation tool, MIDGAR combines several independently controllable processing sections to turn relatively simple audio sources into evolving textures, rhythmic fragments and layered effects.
MIDGAR’s processing chain begins with a Phrase Delay that records short sections of incoming audio and plays them back at different speeds. The captured material can be distributed across the stereo field, with additional controls for creating stuttering and glitch-like repetitions.
A distortion section provides additional processing, while the Fluctuator section introduces spectral and spatial movement. The stereo delay section uses two simulated PT2399 CMOS delay chips, followed by a shimmer reverb designed to produce large spatial effects.
The individual sections can be adjusted to create different combinations of rhythmic, distorted and ambient processing. MIDGAR can be used as an AUv3 effect within compatible music applications and DAWs, or operated in standalone mode.
Features:
- Multi-stage creative ambience and effects processor
- Phrase Delay for recording and repeating short sections of incoming audio
- Variable-speed playback of captured audio fragments
- Stereo positioning and glitch-style repetition controls
- Distortion processing section
- Fluctuator processing for spectral and spatial movement
- Stereo delay based on two simulated PT2399 CMOS chips
- Shimmer reverb with independently controllable shimmer processing
- Individually adjustable processing sections
- AUv3 plugin support
- Standalone operation with four built-in sounds
The combination of phrase capture, variable-speed playback, distortion, stereo delay and shimmer reverb gives MIDGAR a workflow that differs from a conventional multi-effects processor. Rather than applying a collection of unrelated effects, its stages are designed to interact, allowing captured audio fragments to be reshaped and layered throughout the processing chain.
The instrument can be used to process synthesizers, drum patterns, samples and other audio sources. Its standalone mode also provides a way to explore the effects without first loading an external audio source.
Pricing & Availability:
MIDGAR is available for iOS, iPadOS and macOS through the Apple App Store for $9.99. The application supports AUv3 operation in compatible hosts and requires iOS 15.6 or later, iPadOS 15.6 or later, or macOS 12.5 or later.
