Developer Marcos Alonso has updated Samplr, his sampling instrument for iOS, adding an Arpeggiator play mode, MIDI Sync input, overdubbing and more. Here’s what’s new in Samplr 1.3:
Developer Daniel Resnick has released Synthecaster – a new software synth that fuses elements from guitars and keyboards into a full range polyphonic instrument. According to Resnick, Synthecaster ‘fits on a mobile screen, yet allows for technical playing styles such as shredding and complex chord formation’. Features: Keys are arranged in string-like rows (tuned in perfect… Read More Synthecaster An iOS Synth Designed For Shredding
VirSyn has updated Addictive MicroSynth, its looping software synth for iOS, adding Audiobus support and more. Addictive MicroSynth offers wavetable synthesis, a four-track loop recorder, a programmable arpeggiator and more. Here’s what’s new in Addictive MicroSynth 1.5:
VotanDSP has introduced the Votan Platform – a new solution for bridging the worlds of iOS music applications and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) based music production. Here’s what they have to say about it: How many times have you touched a great music app on iOS only to realize it’s limitations begin at the first… Read More VotanDSP Intros The Votan Platform, A ‘Telepathic’ Synth Engine For iOS & Mac
Developer Taylor Holliday has released Audulus 2.4 for iPad and Mac – an update to the software modular that lets you sync your patches wirelessly via ‘the cloud’. The update adds support for iCloud. You put together an awesome modular patch in Audulus on your iPad and it syncs wirelessly to iCloud. When you’re back at… Read More Audulus Update Lets You Sync Patches Wirelessly Via ‘The Cloud’
Propellerhead today announced its new Parsec spectral synth, calling it “the futuristic sound of additive synthesis for the Reason rack.” Propellerhead describes its Parsec user interface and synthesis engine as having been designed to suit both the novice and the “PhD of sound synthesis” alike. Parsec has two sound engines, and each generator boasts up… Read More Propellerhead Releases Parsec ‘Spectral’ Synthesizer
DNBAPP has released ASlicer – a granular synthesis based audio manipulation tool for iOS. ASlicer records to a sound buffer through the internal microphone (or AudioBus), from an audio file (or both simultaneously). During the recording process, the application detects hit points, which after the recording process has completed it uses to assign a series of… Read More Free Granular Synthesis Tool For iOS, ASlicer
Developer Yuri Turov has released Xynthesizr, a free software synth that combines matrix sequencing, generative music features & a full-fledged synthesizer. With its synthesizer and morphing features, Xynthesizr can be a classic ToneMatrix, an arpeggiated synth, a soft ambient generator, a drone machine and more. Features: Audiobus support Sequencer features: 1-32 steps variable pattern length Shake… Read More Free Software Synth, Xynthesizr, Combines Matrix Sequencing With Generative Algorithms
Intua has updated Beatmaker, adding Inter-App Audio, new effects, better MIDI support and more. Beatmaker is a powerful mobile virtual studio for iPhone and iPad. Here’s what’s new in Beatmaker 2.5:
Here’s a preview of the U-he DIVA Multisaw, compared with the Roland JP-8080 SuperSaw.
