Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Another way of experimental sound

Do you think cheap toy keyboards are only good for modding? But some of them (if not most) have very interesting features that open up new ways to get experimental sound (which will probably become even more exciting after modding).

In this video, you will see how toy keyboards can be used to detect radio and micro waves, and even ship radar simply holding them up to the sky.




Want to turn a recorded sample into deep space ambient? Try SpaceFields app!

SpaceFields (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is a mangler effect for creating slowly changing rhythmic sound structures in a deep reverb space from any external signal. Great for experimenting and designing ambient and noise backgrounds with rhythmic elements.

>>> More about SpaceFields




Monday, November 18, 2024

NoInputMixer (iOS/Mac) updated to version 1.3

NoInputMixer is an experimental feedback-based musical instrument that models an analog mixing console, designed to create a wide range of amazing, otherworldly electronic sounds by feeding the mixer's output back to its input.

What's new:

  • New app icon (concept and design by Guido Flichman).
  • Added new drone/noise presets (Thanks to Robert Dowell!).
  • Switching presets with MIDI controller.
  • Selecting channels with MIDI controller in single-channel mode.
  • Switching between Single/Multi and Mixer/Efx screen modes with MIDI controller.
  • Lock channel parameters when muting (this mode can be disabled in the settings).
  • Some user interface improvements.
  • The description has been updated.
  • Several minor bugs have been fixed.




In this demo: LoopMangler (iOS/Mac) - A Creative Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer

>>> Get LoopMangler app on App Store

LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures.

>>> More about LoopMangler



NoInputMixer consists of a seven-channel mixer and an effects rack with eight slots. Each effect slot can be configured as an insert effect for a mixer channel or used with two send/return buses. Effects has an option for hi-res or lo-fi sound processing. Each mixer channel has its own algorithmic generator of different types of noise, which can be added to the feedback signal or used separately. The input selector switches between multiple points in the signal path to make different types of feedback loops or can be switched to an external input for any channel to use it as an effect processor.

>>> More about NoInputMixer

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Friday, November 8, 2024

New apps icons

In the upcoming updates, the apps will have completely new icons. Minimalistic design in a single style best conveys the essence of these apps.

The idea and design of the icons is by Guido Flichman, graphic designer and multimedia artist. More works and contacts at: https://www.guidoflichman.com




>>> Check out the apps features demo on YouTube



Follow the link "More about this app" to learn more about the app, download the PDF description (also built-in the app) and watch the video demos and tutorials.

LoopMangler - Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer >> App Store

LoopMangler (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures. >>> More about this app

Stellarvox - Ambient reverb space designer >> App Store

Stellarvox (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is a hybrid reverb with an artificial space designer, combining it with algorithmic reflections tail processing, is ideal to creating immersive ambience of deep spaces, lush atmospheric textures or stunning whispering backgrounds in your ambient, electronic, experimental and sound design projects. >>> More about this app

NoInputMixer - Feedback-based instrument >> App Store

NoInputMixer (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is an experimental feedback-based musical instrument that models an analog mixing console, designed to create a wide range of amazing, otherworldly electronic sounds by feeding the mixer's output back to its input. >>> More about this app

GlitchScaper - Rhythm & Glitch machine >> App Store

GlitchScaper (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is a rhythm machine with six sound generators, each controlled by a two-layer cycle sequencer, designed to easily create glitchy patterns and scapes. >>> More about this app

VintageRack - Easy LoFi Vintage Vibe Effects >> App Store

VintageRack (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically modeling notable retro gear from the early digital era with their inherent aesthetics and atmosphere. >>> More about this app

SpaceFields - Space Ambient Machine >> App Store

SpaceFields (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is a mangler effect for creating slowly changing rhythmic sound structures in a deep reverb space from any external signal. Great for experimenting and designing ambient and noise backgrounds with rhythmic elements. >>> More about this app

AltiSpace - Advanced Convolution Reverb >> App Store

AltiSpace (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is a convolution reverb app with advanced controls that provides realistic sounding natural acoustic space or vintage reverb devices for any track or mix. >>> More about this app

BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing & recombining >> App Store

BeatCutter (iOS, Mac, Audio unit) is an experimental multi-channel app for slicing and recombining sound based on rhythm. In the center of the app is a matrix of sample cells with smoothly reconfigurable recording, playback and control busses. >>> More about this app

Saturday, November 2, 2024

BeatCutter updated to version 1.9.2

This update fixes some issues with iOS 18 / MacOS and also adds a few small improvements.



Brief demo of how to use BeatCutter with an external processing app (SpaceFields in this demo) on the second channel in audio unit host app AUM.




BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing & recombining >> App Store

BeatCutter (iOS/Mac) is an experimental multi-channel app for slicing and recombining sound based on rhythm. In the center of the app is a matrix of sample cells with smoothly reconfigurable recording, playback and control busses. This app is best for those who would like to experiment with long sound files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples.

>>> More about BeatCutter (demo, reviews and guides)

>>> BeatCutter - A series of step-by-step tutorials







Friday, October 25, 2024

LoopMangler (iOS/Mac) updated to version 1.2

LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures.

The new level of control with the latest update featuring Live pads mode. This mode allows you to assign presets and loops to on-screen pads, enabling seamless transitions during live performances or studio sessions. You can also map these pads to a MIDI controller for added convenience. Additionally, dedicated pads for muting effect bars and randomly changing effect envelopes provide the tools to dynamically alter sound patterns in real-time, offering a sophisticated approach to sound design and live performance.

This update also introduces the ability to undo Paste, Clear, Move, and Make operations, enhancing your workflow efficiency, and you can now select effects when generating patterns, providing more creative control. The description has also been updated and several minor bugs have been fixed.

>>> More about LoopMangler






In this demo: NoInputMixer (iOS/Mac) - The best for the experimental noise and drone sound!

>>> Get NoInputMixer app on App Store

NoInputMixer is an experimental feedback-based musical instrument that models an analog mixing console, designed to create a wide range of amazing, otherworldly electronic sounds by feeding the mixer's output back to its input.

>>> More about NoInputMixer




Wednesday, October 2, 2024

LoopMangler (iOS/Mac) updated to version 1.1

LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures.

This updates brings a new feature to set the dry/wet level of the effects and output level on each step of the pattern. Now you can not only apply effects to loops, but also mix the output of effects with the original audio, which significantly expands the possibilities of transforming and filling loops with new sounds created from them, and which will harmoniously fit into the overall rhythmic structure.

>>> More about LoopMangler






What's new:

  • Added an envelope to sets the dry/wet level of the effects on each step of the pattern.
  • Added an envelope to sets the output level on each step of the pattern.
  • Additional modes of the pattern bars generation that exclude some effects.
  • For the delay effect added modes to attenuate output.
  • Fixed an issue with input EQ options.
  • Fixed an issue with the slow effect on a large number of steps.
  • Fixed a problem with sound in Ableton on MacOS.
  • Fixed a validation issue in Logic Pro on MacOS.
  • A few more minor bugs have been fixed.
  • The description has been updated.



Want to quickly create glitchy and noisy rhythmic patterns? GlitchScaper is just made for that!

>>> Get GlitchScaper app on App Store

GlitchScaper is a rhythm machine with six sound generators, each controlled by a two-layer cycle sequencer, designed to easily create glitchy patterns and scapes.

>>> More about GlitchScaper




Friday, September 13, 2024

LoopMangler - Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer

Innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures.

>>> Get this app on App Store
Universal app for iOS and macOS (AUv3)

The LoopMnagler allows you to apply various audio effects (like distortions, filters, noises, delays) to your samples or input audio in a step-by-step manner. Think of it as a timeline where you can place different effects at specific points, creating dynamic and evolving textures.

Key Features:

Advanced Sound Design: With its well-designed user interface and creative features, LoopMangler provides an exciting playground for sonic exploration and sound design.

Random Pattern Generation: Make patterns and individual bars randomly or according to specific rules, offering a quick start or a source of inspiration for your projects.

Multi-Effect Sequencing: Assign up to six distortion and filter effects to each step of the sequencer, providing endless possibilities for sound manipulation.

Envelope Modulation: Each effect is modulated with its own envelope generator, ensuring that every step is unique and dynamic.

Intuitive Editor: The user-friendly editor allows you to easily copy, move, and delete individual cells and bars within the sequencer, making pattern creation a breeze.

Live Pads: Assign presets and loops to on-screen pads and use special pads to dynamically alter sound patterns during live performances or studio sessions.

Real-Time Processing: Process audio in real-time, allowing you to hear the effects of your adjustments immediately.

Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other audio applications, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit.

Whether you’re looking to add subtle textures or completely transform your audio, LoopMangler provides the tools you need to achieve your sonic vision.






LoopMangler is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). LoopMangler works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, LoopMangler can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. LoopMangler has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site.



>>> Complete description of LoopMangler 1.2 (pdf)

Demos and reviews:

LoopMangler ver. 1.1. Dry/Wet envelope demo.

Loopmangler v1.1 Update | How to Use its 4 Cool New Features (Gavinski's Tutorials)

Loop Mangler // AUv3, M1 Mac, iPad, iPhone // Detailed Walkthrough (Gavinski's Tutorials)

LoopMangler Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer - Tutorial : Getting Started (SoundForMore Tutorials)

LoopMangler - Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer - Walkthrough & Demo with Cubasis 3 (The Sound Test Room)

LoopMangler | Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer demo (e y l v y)

LoopMangler - Drum & Drone - LoopMangler, NoInputMixer, AUM host app




Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Sound Test Room: Stellarvox - Make Huge Ethereal Sounds

Stellarvox - Ambient Reverb Space Designer Meets Guitar - Make Huge Ethereal Sounds - iPad Demo

A great demo of a guitar with the Stellarvox app for creating deep, huge, ethereal sounds from The Sound Test Room (Doug Woods).

Also used apps: FAC Chorus, Vintage Clean, Audio unit host - AUM.

Stellarvox is a hybrid reverb with an artificial space designer, combining it with algorithmic reflections tail processing, is ideal to creating immersive ambience of deep spaces, lush atmospheric textures or stunning whispering backgrounds in your ambient, electronic, experimental and sound design projects.

>>> More about Stellarvox







Sunday, July 28, 2024

Basic cassette tape loops

This diagram graphically shows some of the types of loops that can be achieved with audio cassettes, along with their corresponding durations.




sound pudding - Making a loop is quite easy. Open the cassette, cut to length, use a tiny bit of clear tape to connect the ends, and wrap it around the tape spools :)




Want more cassette loops? Check out this advanced tutorial!

I spent the last two weeks researching and making endless cassette loop tapes and this is what I learned.