Happy New Year!

This year my applications got a lot of updates and improvements. I hope all were happy :) But next year I will release something totally new and innovative. I'm already work on it. Stay tuned!

>> And on the end of this year all my apps giveaway on Music App Blog! <<

Master FX - Classic effects

Master FX - Classic effects app for iPad has been updated to version 1.6

Master FX contains set of classic sound effects which you can use for guitar, synth or voice at live performance or for processing tracks in DAW and other mixing apps thru Inter-App Audio or with Audiobus. Through the use of unique high quality audio processing algorithms the sound of this app is closest to the sound of world famous hardware audio effects.

This app includes Parametric EQ, Chorus, Flanger, Pitch modulator, Delay, Reverb, Compressor, Audio player, Recorder and also convenient presets system supplemented with control panel for live performance.

Master FX has flexible configuration of effect modules. You can process stereo source or two mono inputs for different instruments or voices each with own effects. With built-in player and special control panel you can easy use this app for live performance with minus one (accompaniment) tracks.

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Additional features:

• Low-latency.
• Up to 6 effects at once.
• High quality 32-bit audio processing.
• Built-in player with playlist feature.
• Convenient playback control panel.
• Various configurations of effect modules.
• Processing of two channels separately.
• Built-in recorder on input or output.
• Global presets for all modules and configurations.
• Individual presets for each effect module.
• Inter-App audio compatible.
• Supports Audiobus with "State Saving" feature.
• Uploading tracks thru Dropbox or Web access.
• Supports audio clipboard and "Open file in" option.
• Supports iTunes file share.
• Different color schemes for user interface.

[ Music App Blog: Master FX review - multi-effects app for iPad ]


Demo of using Master FX for processing guitar and synth:

Sale!

All apps of Exciting Noise series and Audio Mastering series on sale!

Exciting Noise series

SoundScaper

An experimental sound mini lab for creating unusual soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones, glitches and noises based on circuit bending principles. Buy it on App Store >>>

FieldScaper

Advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from any environmental audio recordings or samples recorded from other apps through Inter-App audio or Audiobus. Buy it on App Store >>>

Live performance with SoundScaper and FieldScaper on iPad

Audio Mastering series

Audio Mastering

The first fully functional audio mastering application with professional quality delivers an unprecedented level of clarity, punch and warmth to your mix. Buy it on App Store >>>

AltiSpace - Convolution Reverb

The realistic sound of famous reverb gears for your iPad and iPhone! Buy it on App Store >>>

Master Record

Tape simulation recorder, player and effect for Inter-App Audio and Audiobus. Buy it on App Store >>>

Master FX

Multipurpose effect processor for guitar, synthesizer and voice, providing a wide range of high-quality and creative effects options for audio processing. Buy it on App Store >>>

FieldScaper 1.7 has been released!

FieldScaper 1.7 - Field recorder & Scapes constructor for iPhone and iPad has been released.

Advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from any environmental audio recordings or samples recorded from other apps through Inter-App audio or Audiobus.

The main advantage of FieldScaper is that you can record and modify samples along the way within the single app. You can record sounds and noises, delete unwanted parts and then use presets to give a whole new sounding or create spectacular soundscapes and textures to use them as loops in this app. And even use FieldScaper as effect in real time with other apps or external input.

[ FieldScaper - description, screenshots and demos ]

This update adds new options to the field recorder which is the one of main parts of FieldScaper app specially designed for recording and editing samples, noises and environmental sounds. Also in this update:

• Improved automatic gain control for recorder.
• Marking sample on minimum points of level for cutting.
• Additional editor option - Filter and Normalizer.
• Additional editor option - Undo operation.
• Selecting part of sample during playback as effect.
• MIDI controls for selecting part of sample.
• Individual or group LFO for each effect parameter.
• Inverting LFO value for each parameter.
• LFO rate defined in seconds or beats with BPM sync.
• Sync BPM with main or alter MIDI device or thru IAA.
• Several new presets added.
• Built-in description updated (also available as PDF).
• Minor bug fixes.

 

Upcoming update of FieldScaper 1.7

FieldScaper - Sound warp field recorder and scape constructor for iPhone and iPad

With this update FieldScaper app gets the new features of field recorder - marking sample on minimum level points for more convenient search and cutting fragments, filter, normalizer and also possibility of undo the latest edit operations.

Field recorder is one of main parts of FieldScaper which is specially designed for record samples, noises and environmental sounds with an advanced options for start and stop recording by signal level or by length, auto record series of samples, filtering, noise gate, automatic gain control and also most useful editing sample operations - delete, trim, cut, append, copy and paste.

Create a fantasy soundtrack from ordinary samples with FieldScaper.

Distant Journey - Live performance

Distant Journey - Live performance with two iPad apps and bunch of gears

What is in setup?

Processing of synth sounds, pads and textures created on two apps on iPad - FieldScaper and SoundScaper. These apps work in real time and driven from two midi controllers. The sound of these apps is taken from external audio interfaces that connected to iPad thru usual usb hub and camera connection kit (Lightning to USB adapter).

SoundScaper generates some textures and noises (controlled by Korg nanoKontrol2, audio interface xDuoo XD-05). FieldScaper processes pad samples and the sounds from two synths (controlled by Novation Zero MkII, audio interface Focusrite Scarlett 6i6).

Synths - Roland Juno-60, Yamaha DX12 (melody line, processed by FieldScaper app). Clavia Nord, Moog Slim Phatty - bass line.

Korg Electribe EMX-1 as drum machine and sequencer.

Effect gears - Roland RE-201 Space Echo (together with Roland Juno-60), AKAI MFC 42 with Moog, Lexicon Vortex (Clavia). Reverbs - Yamaha SPX 90, Yamaha REV 7, AKG ADR 68. Compressors - DBX, TC Electronic.

Recorded on Sony TC-510-2 tapecorder directly from line out of mix console (Allen&Heath GS3V).

Another example of use FieldScaper app together with synths, audio interfaces and midi controllers -

FieldScaper live improvisation with MIDI controller

More videos of live performance with use these apps -

Polivoks synth with FieldScaper app
Glitched ambient (FieldScaper app in Looper mode)
SoundScaper 1.2 with Korg nanoKontrol
SoundScaper Live Demo

Felix Bernhardt - Livebox Pt.7, Elektron OT + SoundScaper
Alba Ecstasy - Radio Waves
Grant Horsnell - Cafe Conundrum

These powerful apps are ideal for creating most unusual and exciting soundscapes and available in single bundle on the App Store -

Exciting noise series bundle

Listen and download in the high quality -

SoundScaper ver. 1.8 has been released!

In this update was completely redesigned "Morphing scene" feature that is the new instrument as a part of SoundScaper specially designed for live improvisation with existing scenes.

[ Know more about SoundScaper ]

The morphing feature gives you ability of smooth switching between scenes in different modes and adding effects during the morphing process. With the morphing you can add a new dimension to existing scenes varying them in the real time. But the most interesting result can be reached with applying multifunctional filters and changing the oscillator parameters in transition state between scenes.

[ SoundScaper 1.8 application manual (PDF) ]

Demo of filters, morphing scene and feedback effect:

Also in this update:

• New control pad of oscillators in the morphing interface.
• Possibility to change oscillators parameters during the morphing.
• Automatic output level control during the morphing.
• Automatic return to zero option for parameters in morphing.
• New  MIDI controls for the morphing options.
• Added very creative feature of feedback.
• Improved morphing modes.
• Two range of rate for main LFOs.
• Added option of drift for main LFOs.
• Added new presets for oscillators.
• Updated description of the application.
• Description available as PDF on application site.
• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

You can download the scenes which were used in that demo to your SoundScaper app.

1. Open this site on your iPad on which SoundScaper has installed.

2. Select entire text of first scene between marks "#SoundScaperScene:" and "===" (including them) and paste it to the text clipboard.

3. Open the SoundScaper app and tap on the scene title to open scenes list.

4. Tap the button "Paste". If the scene was copied to the clipboard correctly you will be prompted for confirmation of paste scene "DemoScene 1" to the scene list.

5. After that you can add scene "DemoScene 2" the same way.

DemoScene 1

#SoundScaperScene:DemoScene%201&1,0,0&mechanical%2C%20ventilator.wav&1,0,0&tones%20generated%2C%20triangle.wav&1,0,0&signals%2C%20phone%20busy%202.wav&127,72,64,0,121,16448,23,54,58880,15,41,8322,64,108,4226,3,51,123,1073745456,0,0,0,272633912,95,14,74,1,0,0,8,64,32,58,61,0,224,0,1576465,1177631548,1162816586,19,69,0,0,4,13,264,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,64,34,129,22,11,96,272629761,0,0,0,0,101,23,20,2,0,0,0,30,38,0,0,0,161,0,1380886,1279865883,1446201896,0,0,0,0,0,25,256,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,64,28,2,0,31,110,1073741825,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,42,8,136,0,0,37,56,37,273,2048,1048576,759777850,625821488,47,77,0,0,0,30,264,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,===

DemoScene 2

#SoundScaperScene:DemoScene%202&1,0,0&nature%2C%20dripping.wav&1,0,0&nature%2C%20wind%20intensive.wav&1,0,0&tones%20synth%2C%20vp-330.wav&127,88,60,0,54,16896,36,32,41025,0,33,8480,64,12,4225,84,46,107,0,0,0,272888704,0,77,61,36,106,0,15,264,39,46,53,81,-12,285,0,1114112,857818934,1244804938,83,47,0,0,40,25,512,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,64,32,18,3,36,127,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,43,24,0,0,8,91,43,50,56,0,129,0,1572882,171526972,304554325,0,18,0,0,39,15,256,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,64,15,386,8,16,117,268435458,0,0,0,0,22,54,32,2,0,0,0,47,25,0,0,17,226,0,1835008,759842358,877219909,91,36,0,0,1,29,521,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,===

New "Morphing scene" in upcoming SoundScaper 1.8

Completely redesigned "Morphing scene" option. In addition to smooth transition between scenes with different modes this option adds convenient touchpad for varying key parameters of oscillators. Also this touchpad has a new and very interesting parameter "Feedback" that gives the effect based on feedback distortions. Together with multifunctional filter touchpad the option of "Morphing scene" becomes a powerful and creative instrument for live performance.

The "Morphing scene" option gives you ability of smooth switching the scenes and add effects during the morphing process. Using these features you can add a new dimension to existing scenes varying them in the real time. The most interesting result can be reached with applying multifunctional filters and changing oscillators parameters in transition state between scenes. In general the morphing controls designed to use in live improvisation.

[ More about SoundScaper ]

Felix Bernhardt - Livebox Pt.7, Elektron OT + SoundScaper

Felix Bernhardt did a fun live set using a bunch of gear and a couple of iPads! This is some grimy Dark EDM, which benefits from SoundScaper's weirdness!

Video Description:

livebox pt7... Have fun, enjoy and share :)
The full set goes a few minutes longer....
If you want to download this live set go to https://soundcloud.com/felixbernhardt

Setup:

Elektron Octatrack + Maschine are making the beats and some synths. Another Maschine is synced via Midi and goes in to the OT.

one Ipad is running SoundScaper this goes to the second Elktron OT input and get effected from it. OT goes straight into Ableton for final processing. The second ipad and the DJ Techtools Midi Fighter is used for controlling ableton.

Original story from: discchord

SoundScaper -

SoundScaper / Presets demo

SoundScaper is an experimental sound mini lab for creating unusual soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones, glitches and noises based on circuit bending principles.

This demo compiled from built-in oscillator presets in SoundScaper that you can use for your own soundscape ideas just only slightly changing and adding filters, delays and spatial mixer for more rich sounding.

[ More about SoundScaper ]

SoundScaper ver. 1.7 has been released!

SoundScaper is an experimental sound mini lab for creating unusual soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones, glitches and noises based on circuit bending principles.

SoundScaper 1.7 application manual (PDF)

This update significantly expands functionality of oscillators which are the basis of sound generation in SoundScaper. With new oscillators you can experiment mangling the samples by using amplitude and frequency modulations, adding a natural dynamical noise and simulate any other failures by using degradation and unstable work of electronic circuits. All of it with addition of ready to use presets opens new space for constructing unique soundscapes and textures.

Demo of oscillator presets and creating new sounds:

What's new:

• Ready-to-use oscillator presets.
• New user interface of oscillator control panel.
• Improved internal sound engine.
• Amplitude modulation of output signal.
• Sine and triangle waveforms of amplitude modulation.
• Change PWM carrier frequency for more lofi effect.
• Simulate degradation of PWM circuits / decrease bit depth.
• Control of unstability of oscillator clock.
• Three types of generated noise like the real circuits.
• Additional control for level of noise.
• Two range individual LFO for modulation of clock frequency.
• Frequency modulation by output signal from other oscillators.
• Added the mode when trigger waits end of sample playback.
• Trigger can shift bits on address lines.
• Reverse shift mode of bits on address lines.
• Improved presets / samples list in the oscillator panel.
• Button for preview sample in the list.
• Added samples in built-in library.
• Updated description of the application.
• Description available as PDF on application site.
• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

Alba Ecstasy - Radio Waves

Alba Ecstasy takes us deep on another space jam. He's using an assortment of fun gear on this track, with the drone provided by SoundScaper. This one takes a while to build up, but it sounds gorgeous with all the layers he introduces.

"Coming back from a one week exhausting trip, The Journey to the Edge of the Universe continues with Ep. 6 based on OP-1 - radio, SoundScaper - drone, Quadnic-Braids-Tides-Clouds - drone and sequence, microKorg - lead, Virus Ti2 - pads, Circuit - drumbs, bass, sequence."

www.albaecstasy.ro

Upcoming update of SoundScaper app

The upcoming update of SoundScaper app will greatly expand the features of oscillator control. SoundScaper oscillators is basis of experiments with the sounds construction. With these additions you can create much more new, exciting and unexpected sounds and textures.

Among new features - enhanced noise control, different kinds of distortions based on simulations of unstable work of clock and pulse-width modulation modules, amplitude modulation, new possibilities of controls by the trigger, and even frequency modulation for the final mangling of samples.

And even more. This update will contain a lot of predefined oscillator presets with the most unusual sounds ready to use in your soundscapes.

More about SoundScaper - An experimental sound mini lab

SoundScaper ver. 1.6 has been released!

SoundScaper - An experimental sound mini lab ver 1.6 has been released.

This is a technical update that adds new and convenient features which already present in other app FieldScaper from Exciting Noise series bundle. At first, it is new additions to MIDI controls, support IAA transport, improved user interface. And second it is support Dropbox service and a lot of new samples in built-in library.

But the most interesting additions will be in the next two updates! These updates will give absolutely new experience of using SoundScaper not only for creating exciting soundscapes and textures but also for using prepared scenes for live performance. Stay tuned! :)

What's new in this update:

• Added new samples in built-in library.
• Supported Dropbox service for download / upload.
• Supported IAA MIDI and transport controls.
• List of MIDI controls divided by categories.
• Direct, Pick-up and Scaling modes of MIDI faders.
• Sending states of buttons and faders to MIDI controller.
• Selecting 16 / 24 bits depth for internal recorder.
• Added option "Open in" for send file to other application.
• Added new options in application settings.
• Improved user interface for setting and description.
• Updated description of the application.
• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

[ Complete description of SoundScaper 1.6 in one PDF file ]

IPAD APP CAFE: I Am a Noisey Person!

In dealing with the title of today’s blog post, I am reporting on the results of an experiment I performed with DRC Polyphonic Synthesizer, AUM and FieldScaper. For the uninitiated, AUM is a utility app that allows you to use and mix several apps and effects. I have previously covered AUM in another post. Likewise, FieldScaper is a field recording/audio-mangling app, also covered by a previous post(feel free to look through the archives). New to the table is DRC polyphonic Synthesizer. DRC is a free app that models an analog polyphonic synth, utilizing two oscillators, a sub oscillator, ring modulation and noise. It has all the usual accoutrements (filter, envelope generator, et al) and an effects section. What’s interesting to note is that the delay and reverb on board can be modulated by an LFO. Because of this feature, I began my sonic brew.

Read more on >>> IPAD APP CAFE: I Am a Noisey Person!

Audio Mastering series apps

Audio Mastering

The first fully functional audio mastering application with professional quality delivers an unprecedented level of clarity, punch and warmth to your mix. Buy it on App Store >>>

AltiSpace - Convolution Reverb

The realistic sound of famous reverb gears for your iPad and iPhone! Buy it on App Store >>>

Master Record

Tape simulation recorder, player and effect for Inter-App Audio and Audiobus. Buy it on App Store >>>

Master FX

Multipurpose effect processor for guitar, synthesizer and voice, providing a wide range of high-quality and creative effects options for audio processing. Buy it on App Store >>>

Upcoming updates of SoundScaper

In the next several updates of SoundScaper will be improved user interface (not a totally changed but will prepared for new functions), added new MIDI options, supported Dropbox, extended built-in sound library, added new control options for oscillators, new morphing features and new automation.

And then after those updates will be added a completely new control tool that opens for SoundScaper new dimension of composing and performing. But more about this feature a bit later :)

Emptiness Of Reality (Live)

This album was compiled from original tracks of my video demos recorded at live performance on analogue tape on Sony TC-510-2 Tapecorder without mixing and post processing. In videos were used others copies that were processed especially for these videos. Although video don't have name of tracks but these tracks were created as single compositions previously and were used in demos.

These compositions assembled from pieces of real world sounds and fictional samples convey a sense an illusion of reality also as in these compositions usual sounds become something completely different and create another reality.



These compositions are sound art that I create basically with use two my applications SoundScaper and FieldScaper. But also I use many other audio equipments for creating original samples that I use further in these apps.

For samples in these compositions were used synths Roland Juno-60, Korg MS2000, Yamaha DX21, Moog Slim Phatty, Moog Etherwave Theremin, Clavia Nord Lead 3, Casio CZ-101, Polivoks and several DIY soundboxes. For processing source samples I used Roland RE-201 Space Echo, Roland SDE-2000, Akai MFC42, Eventide Harmonizer H949, Yamaha REV7 and several others. Original tapes digitized by RME Fireface UCX.

FieldScaper 1.6 has been released!

FieldScaper - Sound warp field recorder and scape constructor updated to version 1.6 with several new features!

What's new:

• Added several new presets.
• Added band stop filter option in filter section.
• Anti-aliasing filter in clock control section.
• Turning off ring modulator in distortion section.
• Small improvements of audio engine.
• New color schemes for user interface.
• Built-in description updated.
• Minor bug fixes.

[ Polivoks synth and FieldScaper app sound and noodling demo ]

[ Complete description of FieldScaper 1.6 in one PDF file ]

Polivoks synth with FieldScaper app

Polivoks synth with FieldScaper app. Demo of original sound and processed by FieldScaper with several default presets. Synth connected to iPad through 4-pole headphone jack adapter. No external power, no any extra audio interfaces. Only small adapter (white box on video with input level knob).



In this demo FieldScaper uses one oscillator (from three) in loop mode for processing external sound from Polivoks synth. Three default presets were used within this demo.

Two presets configure FieldScaper osc for processing sound directly as it comes from the input. And one preset slices the sound of input loop on small pieces and plays them in random sequences. Which creates the new and very different from source sound.

[ More about FieldScaper app ]

iPad can give not bad quality of sound even with internal AD/DA for live performance with processing external sound sources like a synth. Very low cost and lightweight solution.

Here is DIY 4-pole headphone jack adapter (you can make it even smaller) and its diagram:


[ More about this Polivoks synth mod ]

FieldScaper 1.5 has been released!

FieldScaper ver. 1.5 with full screen field recorder for iPhone in landscape orientation and improved support for control via MIDI has been released.

What's new in this update:

• Full screen recorder / sample editor for iPhone landscape.
• Supported Dropbox service for download and upload files.
• Improved Inter-App Audio support as Musical Instrument and Effect.
• Supported Inter-App Audio MIDI connection, BPM and transport controls.
• List of assignable MIDI controls divided by categories.
• Direct, Pick-up and Scaling modes for faders with MIDI controller.
• Sending states of buttons and faders for display state on MIDI controller.
• Improved automatic start for mode "Loop A" in the looper.
• Improved user interface for built-in description.
• Updated description of the application.
• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

FieldScaper has different user interface for iPhone / iPad in portrait and landscape orientation. In portrait orientation the screen is divided between Recorder and Oscillator controls. You can easily record new sample and immediately load and process it in the oscillator.

For more convenient use of this application as field recorder on iPhone just rotate it to landscape orientation. This transforms the user interface into full screen recorder without oscillator. This mode is very useful for recording and editing samples on iPhone.

On iPad in landscape orientation on the screen placed the Recorder and controls for all three Oscillators. This mode is suitable for recording and operating with samples when you use FieldScaper in real-time as instrument with all three oscillators, especially with MIDI controllers.

In addition you can switch the user interface to the mode of Looper. This mode is specially designed for use FieldScaper as real-time effect processor and looper. All controls are made so that you can quickly change presets and samples, use the main controls for oscillators and select the mode for processing the input signal.

FieldScaper live improvisation with MIDI controller

[ More details about this demo (what were used in this setup) ]

[ Complete description of FieldScaper 1.5 in one PDF file ]

FieldScaper live improvisation with MIDI controller

In this demo FieldScaper app on iPad is used as main audio processing unit and fully operated by using external MIDI controller.

What were used in this setup

Two synthesizers (one with additional effect unit) were used as external audio sources for first oscillator in FieldScaper. This oscillator was configured in mode "Looper" - "Effect". Synthesizers were connected to two different input channels of external audio interface in mono mode. In the app these channels combined to one for use in oscillator. For this oscillator was used the slightly modified preset "Dark and foreboding places".

With this preset (as well as others) you can discover a whole new aspects of already familiar sounds and presets of synths. In other demo you can hear how this preset can transform sounding of usual synthesizer pad -

Glitched ambient (FieldScaper app in Looper mode)

Two other oscillators (second and third) were configured for using preloaded samples with several presets. All oscillators were operated by using MIDI controller. The six faders at the right side are assigned on "Main effect" and "Output level" for each oscillator. Buttons below assigned for switch between presets and samples. Knobs at the left side are assigned for mixer "Distance" / "Panorama", filter "Frequency" / "Resonance" and for "Clock" / "Clock offset".

MIDI controller and external audio interface are connected to iPad (in this demo iPad 4 with iOS 9.3.1) thru Lightning to USB camera adapter and usual USB hub. If the controller or audio interface require a power thru USB you need use USB hub with external power adapter.

FieldScaper can fully operated by using external MIDI controller. With advanced MIDI controller you can access many parameters of the app in real time. But even with simple controller you can change basic parameters of oscillators (such as "Main effect" and "Output level") and easily switch between presets and samples. This very conveniently at live performance.

Also FieldScaper has special mode "Looper" in which on the single screen are placed several main controls for oscillators and buttons for quick switching between presets and samples. This mode is specially designed for comfortable use this app for live performance even without external MIDI controllers.

[ Complete description of FieldScaper 1.5 in one PDF file ]

Recorder / editor mode for iPhone landscape in FieldScaper 1.5

New features in upcoming update of FieldScaper version 1.5

For more convenient use of this application as field recorder on iPhone just rotate it to landscape orientation. This transforms the user interface into full screen recorder without oscillator. This mode is very useful for recording and editing samples on iPhone.

Besides in the new version - supported Dropbox, Improved Inter-App Audio support as Musical Instrument and Effect (works in Garageband), supported Inter-App Audio MIDI connection, BPM and transport controls. Direct, Pick-up and Scaling modes for faders with MIDI controller, sending states of buttons and faders for display state on MIDI controller and several other updates.

Stay tuned!

FieldScaper 1.4 has been released!

FieldScaper 1.4 with new advanced looper mode for convenient use this application in real-time sound mangling has been released!

The "Looper" mode changes the user interface for more convenient use of application in real-time and processing external sources. In this mode you can fast switch the presets and samples for each of oscillators. For oscillator there are five assignable buttons for presets and samples. First oscillator can be fast selected for processing of any external sound sources (include IAA and AB) in one of four modes.

What's new in this update:

• New user interface of the Looper mode specially designed for real-time controls.
• Four different modes of processing audio from external sources (include IAA and AB).
• Assignable buttons for quick select presets in the Looper mode.
• Assignable buttons for quick select samples for oscillators.
• New square waveform added for LFOs.
• Option for random modulation of all waveforms in LFO.
• The main effect value can be inverted for different parameters.
• New controls for High and Low cutoff filters on the input.
• Stop recording time when input signal below threshold.
• Several new sound mangling presets.
• Updated description of the application.
• Description in single PDF available on application site.
• Fixed bug in editing MP3 files.
• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

Demo of use the new mode "Looper"

[ More details about this demo ]

[ Complete description of FieldScaper in one PDF file ]

Glitched ambient (FieldScaper app in Looper mode)

This demo shows one way to use the mode "Looper" - "Overdub" in FieldScaper app for real-time processing and transform sound of the input source.

How to make something like this

In the mode "Overdub" recorder will start record into loop when the input signal becomes above threshold and stop when below. But playback of the loop don't stop and already recorded signal not erased. So you can continuously update the loop by overdubbing only part of its content. It can be very creatively when you use presets that changing the pitch, direction and addressing (see Oscillator - Address section) when playback.

To get the result something like this demo you need switch to the mode "Looper" (button "Looper" on the main screen) and select processing mode "Overdub". Then assign one of preset buttons to factory default preset "Dark and foreboding places" and set this preset active. Set the fader "Effect" to about the half right.

In the panel of input settings (button "Input" or "Audio input control") set the parameter "Stop recording threshold" to about -15 db. To avoid the large silence gap in the loop set the parameter "Stop recording time" to about 0.100 sec. This will reduce the tail with low volume level between the input signal drops below threshold and record will stopped.

Also it's recommended to increase parameter "Input amplify" up to about +10 db so that the level of input signal was at least from -15 db and more even with a small limiting. Many presets give the best result when the input signal level is high enough.

When the input source is synth or other musical instrument or app set the input channel filter at least from "40 Hz" to "12 kHz" ("16 kHz"). When record from microphone the best use "60 Hz" filter to avoid unnecessary peaks that can affect to the signal threshold detector and gate.

After complete all settings tap the button "Start" (in the mode "Looper") to start processing the input source.

Move the fader "Effect" to get other sound. You can change any other parameters of this preset to achieve another effect and then create your own preset. Start from "Filter - Frequency / Resonance" and its LFO and also try to change "Oscillator - Clock / Clock offset".

[ Complete description of FieldScaper 1.5 in one PDF file ]

Upcoming FieldScaper 1.4 will have looper mode

New version FieldScaper 1.4 will have new advanced looper mode for convenient use this application in real-time sound mangling.

FieldScaper - an advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from any environmental audio recordings or samples recorded from other apps through Inter-App audio or Audiobus.

The "Looper" mode changes the user interface to more convenient use of application in real-time and processing external sources. Use the button "Looper" on the main screen to switch on this mode. For return to the main screen use the button "Scaper".

In this mode you can fast switch the presets and samples for each of oscillators. For oscillator there are five assignable buttons for presets and samples. First oscillator can be fast selected for processing of any external sound sources (include IAA and AB) in one of four modes.

Please note: In the "Looper" mode application does not create any files when processing external sources.

The four buttons are selecting the processing mode for external source.

"Effect" - In this mode the input signal will record to the loop and oscillator is playing back this loop at the same time. The speed and direction of playback can differ from recording depending on current preset.

"Overdub" - In this mode the record to the loop will be enabled when the input signal exceed specified threshold. When input signal falls below another threshold the record will be off but already recorded signal will continue playing back. The recording can be started and stopped at any time in the loop.

Tip: To shorten the time of stopping record when input signal falls below threshold you can set a lower value of "Stop recording time" on the "Audio input control" panel.

"Loop A" - This mode intended for auto start the record at the beginning of the loop when input signal exceed specified threshold. Next the oscillator will playing back this loop.

"Loop M" - Mode for manual start recording to the loop. The led on the "Start" button will flashing when waiting for record start. Tap the "Start" button to switch on the mode of waiting input signal. When input signal appears the record will start and stop at the end of loop.

When you select the "Loop M" mode you can use input monitor when the "Looper" waiting for start (The led marker on the button "Start" is flashing). Set the "Input monitor - on" mode to get source signal on the output at waiting for start. After start the input monitor will mute.

"Input" - This button opens the "Audio input control" panel. In this panel you can set the thresholds of input signal for start and stop recording.

Above the control buttons is placed the area in which the loop record is displayed. Two moving markers point the record and playback position in the loop. Bright bars indicate when the minimum of signal is present (above -35 db). Red bars mark the optimal level of signal for processing in the scaper (above -10 db).

The five buttons below the control buttons can be assigned for selecting presets and samples.

"Assign preset" - Assign preset for one of five buttons above.

"Assign file" - Assign file for one of five buttons above.

You can assign MIDI controls for the preset and file select buttons and for looper "Start" button. All of these controls are at the end of list which accessible on the panel "Settings" - "Assign".

electronic MUSICIAN - April 2016 - Synth Apps Virtual Instruments for iOS Musicians

This month we check out Synth Apps, virtual instruments for iOS musicians.

The Electronic Musician Guide to iOS Soft Synths – In recent years, using iOS-based synthesizers onstage and in the studio has become a practical reality. One reason is that the latest iPads and iPhones contain more powerful processors than even some recent laptop computers. Apps are growing considerably more sophisticated and more closely resemble their computer-based equivalents, often by leveraging all that processing power. Thanks to economies of scale and the difficulty of pirating iOS apps, they’re also less expensive (and often more versatile) than synthesizer hardware.

Electronic Musician – April 2016

FieldScaper 1.3 has been released

FieldScaper - Sound warp field recorder and scape constructor version 1.3 has been released!

Advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from any environmental audio recordings or samples recorded from other apps through Inter-App audio or Audiobus.


With the new sample editing feature you can change or split the source sample for more convenient use.






What is new in this version:

• New improved waveform controls.
• Added feature of edit the sample.
• Zoom and scroll waveform.
• View of one or both channels.
• Split and trim sample.
• Cut, copy and paste part of sample.
• Align selected part on measures.
• Editor supports audio clipboard.
• Fade In / Out applied when editing.
• Built-in description updated.
• Minor bug fixes.

New features in upcoming FieldScaper 1.3

With the new sample editor in FieldScaper you can select exact number of measures in the sample according with current BPM and save this fragment as new sample or copy it to clipboard for use in this app or any other apps. Option "Align" aligns the "In" or "Out" mark to the whole number of measures (and you do not need to calculate the time and move the markers).