New App, iYM2151, ‘The World’s First FM Synthesis Music Workstation’

Detune has released iYM2151, a new iPad music app that they describe as ‘the world’s first FM synthesis music workstation’. Here’s what they have to say about iYM2151: YM2151, aka OPM, is a single-chip FM synthesis implementation, an eight-channel four-operator sound chip. it was used in many 80’s arcade games and home computers. iYM2151 is… Read More New App, iYM2151, ‘The World’s First FM Synthesis Music Workstation’

MicroTones – Microtonal Synthesizer For iOS

Reader Szymon Kaliski has released a new microtonal music app for iOS, MicroTones. MicroTones is a microtonal synthesizer, allowing simultaneous playback of up to thirty sinewaves set with accuracy to one hundredth of a hertz. You can place new sinewaves by touching the screen, adjust volume (moving up and down) and frequency. Combination of multiple sinewaves lets… Read More MicroTones – Microtonal Synthesizer For iOS

Free Soft Synth For Mac, Automat, ‘Deep, Intelligently Architected & Inspiring’

Automat is a free software synth for Mac OS X that versiontracker.com describes as “one of the deepest, intelligently architected and inspiring free plug-in synths to be developed in a long while. If you have a penchant for deep architecture, options, crazy modulation routings and loop-able envelopes – then look no further.” Features: subtractive synthesis… Read More Free Soft Synth For Mac, Automat, ‘Deep, Intelligently Architected & Inspiring’