Movement of Time (BeatCutter)

This composition was generated by BeatCutter app from four sound sources in real time. The sound sources were four hardware synthesizers on which chord progressions were played. Additional output (channels 3,4) from the app was passed to the Classic FX app for processing, then mixed with main output.

>>> BeatCutter app on App Store

>>> Classic FX app on App Store

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AltiSpace 2 app updated to version 1.2

This update brings significant additions to the app. AltiSpace now supports MIDI controllers (also Bluetooth) for all parameters with learn mode or assigning CC / RPN controls manually. Added a parameter that sets the fade out point for a smooth end of the impulse response. Added the option to filter the list of presets by part of the preset name (search for a preset). When importing impulse response files, you can now select multiple files at once. Improved UI scaling when use as audio unit. Updated built-in app description.

All new features can be found in the built-in description. This description is available as a PDF file.

>>> More about AltiSpace

Free acoustic impulse responses for auralization:

>>> Open Air Library

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This demo shows the sound of different presets (impulse responses of real reverb devices) with different types of instruments. First, the original sample is played, then the same sample processed by the preset with the original impulse response, and finally the sample processed by the same impulse response, but with modified processing parameters. The result is two variant of sound with the same impulse response.

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Sense #6216. Hardware and apps together

This experimental chaotic ambient was made in home studio with using a several of my apps together with hardware audio equipment. When using high-quality external audio interfaces, many iPad apps provide great sound quality and can be used in both home and professional recordings. What were used:

Drum machine Hammond Auto-Vari 64 processed by SoundSaw app.

Chaotic rhythmic ambient generated by BeatCutter app from a many sound sources. Rhythm defines by drum machine.

Reverb output from BeatCutter processed by Classic FX app instead of internal reverb. BeatCutter app can use up to 4 external inputs and playback up to 8 audio files (without limit of file length). For external input / output was used audio interface Focusrite Scarlett 6i6.

Synth theme was played on a Korg MS2000 and processed by AltiSpace 2 app.

Mixed on console Allen & Heath GS3V. Main reverb AKG ADR68k. Group compressors DBX, final processing T.C. Electronic Finalizer 96k.

The final recording was done on the tape recorder Sony TC-510-2.

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Black Friday Sale! All apps!

See tutorials, reviews and demos for apps below

>>> All apps in App Store

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AltiSpace 2 - Advanced Convolution Reverb >> App Store

AltiSpace 2 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

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SoundSaw - The Art of Sound Destruction >> App Store

SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene. >>> More about this app

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BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing & recombining >> App Store

BeatCutter 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 large audio files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples. >>> More about this app

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

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Classic FX - Reworked classic audio effects >> App Store

A complete sound effects processor and a mono to stereo converter with equalizer, effects and reverb, based on specially designed high-quality processing algorithms and suitable for any kind of audio sources. This app will add brightness and expand the sound space of any instrument from recorded musical instruments to software and even modular synthesizers. >>> More about this app

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SynthScaper - Soundscapes synthesizer >> App Store

Synthesizer specially designed for creating and experiments with ambient soundscapes in wide range from noises to melodic instruments and everything in between. >>> More about this app

>>> An excellent series of tutorials for the SynthScaper app

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SynthScaper LE - Multitimbral atmospheric synth >> App Store

The special lightweight version of SynthScaper LE lets you easily create and modify your own multi-timbral pads and atmospheric soundscapes. >>> More about this app

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FieldScaper - Field recorder & Scapes constructor >> App Store

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. >>> More about this app

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SoundScaper - An experimental sound mini lab >> App Store

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

SoundScaper app updated to version 1.9.8

This update improves compatibility with new devices with different aspect ratios and compatibility with new versions of iOS. Also added support for bluetooth midi controllers, the sound engine has been slightly optimized and the description of the app has been updated. Description also available as PDF file.

And this app still works on previous generation devices starting with iOS 9.0 like iPhone 4S / 5 / 6 and iPad 2, iPad Mini / Pro 1st generation!

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>>> App Store Preview: "The redefinition of noise"

Finding beauty in an unlikely place.

The word “noise” generally conjures up some negative connotations. Synonyms could include “loud”, “abrasive”, “unnecessary” and “non-essential”, whether it’s audiovisual in nature or in reference to something modern like sorting large amounts of data through a computer.

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Battle with mushrooms! Generative tripchaos demo with SoundScaper and BeatCutter.

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

>>> More about SoundScaper

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SoundSaw app updated to version 1.2

This update brings new presets, improves the app's audio engine and makes some of the controls more convenient. Also some minor bugs were fixed.

In this demo: Casio CZ-101 with Akai MFC42 (analog filter module) processed by SoundSaw (distortions) and AltiSpace 2 (convolution reverb) apps on iPad.

>>> More about AltiSpace 2 app

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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SoundSaw. Crash the sequence!

This distortion app will add lofi, chiptune, distortion and vaporwave atmosphere to a single instrument like guitar or synth, drum machine rhythm or even synth sequence. In this demo the default presets make the regular sequence more alternative. This app is great for creating overload and oversaturated sound, experiments and eerie howls.

Synth / sequencer app in this demo: AudioKit Synth One.

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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FieldScaper app updated to version 2.2

This update improves compatibility with new devices with different aspect ratios and compatibility with new versions of iOS. Also added support for bluetooth midi controllers, the sound engine has been slightly optimized and the description of the app has been updated. Description also available as PDF file.

And this app still works on previous generation devices starting with iOS 9.0 like iPhone 4S / 5 / 6 and iPad 2, iPad Mini / Pro 1st generation!

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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.

>>> More about FieldScaper

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AltiSpace 2 app updated to version 1.1

This update improves the app's audio engine and adds the ability to move user presets to different groups. Now you can import a large number of your own impulse responses and group them so as not to search for them in one big list. For details on the new options, see the built-in app description (also available as PDF file).

All changes:

• Added groups for user presets.
• Ability to select multiple user presets for move and delete.
• Added option to show only user presets for the audio unit host.
• Added option to show only favorite presets for the audio unit host.
• Fixed an issue with blocking UI when using file picker.
• Pictures in descriptions are now displayed in audio unit mode.
• Fixed an issue with the Inter-app audio control panel on iPhone.
• Some improvements of audio engine.
• Built-in description has been updated.
• Minor bugs were fixed.

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In this demo the AltiSpace app processes the sound of SynthScaper LE, a multitimbral atmospheric synth. Both apps work as AUv3 modules.

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AltiSpace 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 AltiSpace 2

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SoundForMore Tutorials: AltiSpace 2 - Getting Started

Excellent overview of key features the AltiSpace 2 app from SoundForMore Tutorials!

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AltiSpace 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 AltiSpace 2

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iPad Tutorial: AltiSpace 2 - Advanced Convolution Reverb

Very detailed demo of the AltiSpace 2 app for processing the sound of other music apps as an audio unit (AUv3) from "The Sound Test Room".

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AltiSpace 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 AltiSpace 2

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Convolution Reverb with Vintage Gear using AltiSpace 2

In this episode of "How to App on iOS" I'll be exploring the world of Convolution Reverb with Vintage Gear, new AltiSpace 2 on iOS. This App is a beast!

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AltiSpace 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 AltiSpace 2

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AltiSpace 2 - Advanced Convolution Reverb

AltiSpace 2 is a convolution reverb app with advanced controls that provides realistic sounding natural acoustic space or vintage reverb devices for any track or mix.

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

A convolution reverb takes a captured sample (called an impulse response) from a real-world space or real hardware and uses this to digitally simulate the reverberation of that space or device down to the last detail and nuance. Because it is sampled, not synthesized, convolution reverb is known for its stunning realism, and it is widely considered to be the best type of reverb. However, unlike the more common algorithmic reverbs, convolution reverbs usually does not have much control over the reverberation process.

But AltiSpace, in addition to the ability to load your own impulse response files and a built-in library of the most interesting vintage reverb device presets, has advanced settings such as EQ, gate, ducking, modulation and more. You can change the original impulse response parameters to something completely new and then save it as a new preset.

This app has an easy-to-use user interface, where all the main controls are located on the single screen, and it is ready to use right out of the box, even without additional settings. And at the same time, you can easily change the parameters of the impulse responses from the built-in library to create your own sound.

Any audio sample can be used as an impulse response, making AltiSpace also a great tool for creative sound design. Try to import a percussion hit sample and use it for a dry synth stab. You will immediately hear the difference.

App features:

• Ability to import your own impulse response files.
• A large built-in library of presets from the most interesting hardware reverbs.
• Convenient preset manager with the ability to group presets.
• Presets can be marked as favorites for display in the favorites group.
• Supports MIDI controllers (also Bluetooth) with learn or manually assign mode.
• Reverb can work with a stereo or mono input and convert it to stereo.
• Add dynamic noise before reverb for a more natural sound.
• The gate allows you to turn on the reverb when the threshold is exceeded.
• The ducking allows you to turn off the reverb when the threshold is exceeded.
• Sets the minimum reverb level for Gate and Ducking modes.
• Equalizer with high and low cut filters in chain before or after reverb.
• Changing the time (length) of the current impulse response.
• Possibility to set a fade out point for a smooth end of the impulse response.
• Sets the pre-delay time of the signal before reverb.
• Experimental feature to change the pitch of the impulse response.
• Amplifying early or late reflections.
• Adjusts the stereo image before the reverb.
• Haas effect for adding stereo space to a mono signal.
• Sets the depth and frequency of modulation the signal before reverb.
• Mixing dry / wet signal and adjusting the output level.
• Input and output level meters.
• Indicators of possible input clipping for standalone.
• Prevents any output clipping for standalone.
• Built-in full description of all controls.

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AltiSpace 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). AltiSpace works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On macOS, AltiSpace can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and audio unit hosts like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, MainStage, Cockos Reaper, Plogue Bidule, Hosting AU, and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS, including MIDI support (with a midi learn option) and audio unit parameters.

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>>> Complete description of AltiSpace 1.4 (pdf)

Demos and reviews:

AltiSpace 2 - Demo of presets with different samples

AltiSpace 2 - Tutorial: Getting Started (SoundForMore Tutorials)

AltiSpace 2 - Advanced Convolution Reverb - iPad Tutorial (The Sound Test Room)

AltiSpace 2 Also Sounds Fantastic on Percussion! (Gavinski’s Tutorials)

AltiSpace 2: Fantastic Reverb (iOS) Preset & Tweaking Demo (Gavinski’s Tutorials)

Convolution Reverb with Vintage Gear using AltiSpace 2 on iOS - How To App on iOS! - EP 406 S7

Free impulse responses:

Open Air Library - acoustic impulse responses for auralization

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SoundSaw app updated to version 1.1

This update contains some sound engine improvements and optimization, additional audio hardware options for standalone mode, and several new presets. For details on the new options, see the built-in app description (also available as PDF file).

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This video shows the sound processing of the drum machine Korg Electribe by the SoundSaw app, without additional effects and processing. It gives the specific lofi sound with a lot of overdrive and saturation. The SoundSaw app is great for processing the sound of drum machines. As one component and the mix.

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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End of Summer Sale! All apps!

See reviews and tutorials for apps below.

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SoundSaw - The Art of Sound Destruction >> App Store

SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene. >>> More about this app

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BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing & recombining >> App Store

BeatCutter 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 large audio files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples. >>> More about this app

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

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Classic FX - Reworked classic audio effects >> App Store

A complete sound effects processor and a mono to stereo converter with equalizer, effects and reverb, based on specially designed high-quality processing algorithms and suitable for any kind of audio sources. This app will add brightness and expand the sound space of any instrument from recorded musical instruments to software and even modular synthesizers. >>> More about this app

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SynthScaper - Soundscapes synthesizer >> App Store

Synthesizer specially designed for creating and experiments with ambient soundscapes in wide range from noises to melodic instruments and everything in between. >>> More about this app

>>> An excellent series of tutorials for the SynthScaper app

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SynthScaper LE - Multitimbral atmospheric synth >> App Store

The special lightweight version of SynthScaper LE lets you easily create and modify your own multi-timbral pads and atmospheric soundscapes. >>> More about this app

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FieldScaper - Field recorder & Scapes constructor >> App Store

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. >>> More about this app

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SoundScaper - An experimental sound mini lab >> App Store

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

Spy Games: Improvisation with four apps

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Main piano theme by Rauf Kasimov

Background sound textures were created using the BeatCutter app on iPad with external sound card Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. BeatCutter can use up to four input channels to fill the matrix of samples and construct abstract rhythmic structures from fragments of the original sound.

The rhythm was created by the vintage drum machine Hammond Auto-Vari 64 and then processed with the SoundSaw app to give it an aesthetic of noise and lofi. Rhythm was the first sound source for the BeatCutter and controlled the change in sound textures. The other three sound sources were old training audio cassettes, music CDs, and pre-recorded synth sequences.

As a result, BeatCutter created chaotic yet rhythmically consistent sound textures using different fragments of the source material.

The piano track was played using the iGrand Piano app and processed by the Classic FX app when mixed.

Recording process:

SoundSaw - Tutorial: Getting Started

An excellent video tutorial from SoundForMore Tutorials for those who want to quickly get started using the SoundSaw app in their setup as audio unit.

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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Ken Karsh SoundSaw and Classic FX Free Improv

Very interesting improvisation of classical guitar with a lot of lofi and distortions with SoundSaw and Classic FX apps (and some others). Worth seeing.

... "Until now, I have not used sound mangling/lofi distortion apps. This is a new experience for me. I decided to do a free improv utilizing Igor Vasiliev's brand new SoundSaw and his Classic FX apps. Once again, of course, I am using Quantiloop Pro. The bass track is the only track not processed with SoundSaw and Classic FX. I had a lot of fun with this one."

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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BeatCutter app updated to version 1.4

This update adds new datasets for generating parameters using templates, slightly improves the sound engine and fixes found issues.

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The video demonstrate an example of creating constantly changing sound structures from a single sample in feedback mode. This is an example of a simple enough way to use the BeatCutter app with randomly generated templates. However, the result can be quite interesting.

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BeatCutter 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

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The Symphony of Music Destruction with SoundSaw

In this episode of "How to App on iOS" you will see some examples of using and features SoundSaw along with other apps as AUv3 modules, and it will truly be The Symphony of Music Destruction!

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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SoundSaw: The Sound Test Room demo

Great demo of the SoundSaw app for processing the sound of other music apps as an audio unit (AUv3).

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

Depending on the settings, it can add light distortion and saturation to the sound for a more natural and lively sound, or drastically change the sound and make it as loud and harsh as possible, full of all kinds of harmonics, crackles and rattles. The settings of this app provide great opportunities for experiments with sound destruction.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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Guitar processing with SoundSaw app

Demo of clean guitar sound processed by SoundSaw app. I think that if we add the chain of effects with the cabinet / amp simulator and maybe delay / phaser / flanger (to taste), it will be ready to the great performance.

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SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

Depending on the settings, it can add light distortion and saturation to the sound for a more natural and lively sound, or drastically change the sound and make it as loud and harsh as possible, full of all kinds of harmonics, crackles and rattles. The settings of this app provide great opportunities for experiments with sound destruction.

>>> More about SoundSaw

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SoundSaw - The Art of Sound Destruction

SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

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

Depending on the settings, it can add light distortion and saturation to the sound for a more natural and lively sound, or drastically change the sound and make it as loud and harsh as possible, full of all kinds of harmonics, crackles and rattles. The settings of this app provide great opportunities for experiments with sound destruction.

All controls are located on a single screen, grouped by function into six sections with a plain way of signal path from the first section "Input" to the last section "Output". The chain of individual effects in this app is designed in such a way as to get the most interesting result for any parameter values in the widest possible range.

App features:

• Simulates different types of signal processing electronic circuits and their typical harmonic saturation and noise (static and dynamic).
• The Maximizer keeps the maximum signal level for more noticeable distortions and feedback effects, and has a mode for hold the maximum volume when the input signal decays.
• The Overload effect works like an electronic circuit when the signal is much higher than the maximum allowable level and oversaturated the signal various kinds of harmonics.
• The Decimator and Bitcrusher effects produce very noticeable digital artifacts typical of cheap devices with simple DACs / ADCs, and add various kinds of crackles and rattles.
• The Feedback effect is similar to acoustic feedback, but more controllable, with the resonant frequency varying in accordance with the harmonics of the input signal.
• The 4-pole filter controlled by the envelope generator can be used after distortion effects. Filter types: Low pass, High pass, Band pass and Notch.
• The envelope generator is controlled by the input signal and can generate a single cycle of envelope, repeat cycles or work continuously.
• At the output there is a filter that can cut the high or low range of the original signal and mix it with the processed signal.

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SoundSaw 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). SoundSaw works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On macOS, SoundSaw can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and audio unit hosts like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, MainStage, Cockos Reaper, Plogue Bidule, Hosting AU, and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS, including MIDI support (with a MIDI learn option) and audio unit parameters.

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>>> Complete description of SoundSaw 1.3 (pdf)

Demos and reviews:

SoundSaw - Tutorial: Getting Started (SoundForMore Tutorials)

SoundSaw - It’s a Beautiful Thing - Live Demo for the iPad (The Sound Test Room)

The Symphony of Music Destruction with SoundSaw (Jade Starr)

SoundSaw The Art Of Sound Destruction (e y l v y)

Guitar processing with SoundSaw app (Yella Gin)

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BeatCutter: Classical chaos

Main piano theme created by Rauf Kasimov using the iGrand Piano app.

Chaotic textures were created using the BeatCutter app on iPad with external sound card Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. BeatCutter can use up to four input channels to fill the matrix of samples and construct abstract rhythmic structures from fragments of the original sound.

The four sound sources for this app were synths - Moog Slim phatty thru TC Helicon Voice works, Clavia Nord Lead 3 with Doepher Dark Time sequencer thru Roland SDE-2000, Korg MS2000, Roland Juno-60 thru Eventide Harmonizer H949. All of these synth also were recorded directly and mixed with BeatCutter output. Outputs from all instruments and the BeatCutter app were recorded on a Tascam 38 and then mixed. Reverbs AKG ADR68K, Yamaha REV7 were used for mixing.

BeatCutter 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 large audio files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples.

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BeatCutter 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

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BeatCutter - Tutorial Part 10: Feedback

Series of step-by-step tutorials from SoundForMore Tutorials that detail the features and work with the BeatCutter app.

"Our journey in learning BeatCutter continues with an explanation on how to setup feedback for continuous sound experimentation"

>>> More BeatCutter tutorials

Feedback is arguably the most exciting feature of this app. Whether you're experimenting with sound, creating sound abstractions and patterns, or looking for new ideas, the BeatCutter app is simply worth a try because of this feature.

Using feedback, this app creates very complex sound structures, in principle, without being able to generate sound. Any synth or other electronic instrument that generates a unique sound relies on appropriate algorithms or circuit design to determine how this sound will be generated. But the BeatCutter does not have any algorithms that define how the sound will be created, it just modifies parts of the signal over a period of time and does not have any internal or external signal sources. The result is a perfect abstraction of the highest level. In most cases, non-repetitive and endless.

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BeatCutter 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

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BeatCutter app updated to version 1.3

BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing and recombining app updated to version 1.3

The most important addition in this update is the feedback mode. This is not like analog feedback when positive loop gain occurs at some more or less stable resonant frequency. It looks more like fractals when the next level is similar to the whole structure, but in this case with constantly changes. We can say that it works like a sound structure that evolves and changes itself. This is an incredible ability to create perfect sound abstractions, unrelated to any external samples or signals and it opens up a huge potential for experimentation and inspiration.

Feedback is arguably the most exciting feature of this app. Whether you're experimenting with sound, creating sound abstractions and patterns, or looking for new ideas, the BeatCutter app is simply worth a try because of this feature.

Using feedback, this app creates very complex sound structures, in principle, without being able to generate sound. Any synth or other electronic instrument that generates a unique sound relies on appropriate algorithms or circuit design to determine how this sound will be generated. But the BeatCutter does not have any algorithms that define how the sound will be created, it just modifies parts of the signal over a period of time and does not have any internal or external signal sources. The result is a perfect abstraction of the highest level. In most cases, non-repetitive and endless.

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BeatCutter 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

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All changes:

• New feedback option sends the sum of the output buses signals back to the input.
• Added option to fade out the output and reset cells in the sample matrix.
• Additional output for channels C3,C4 for standalone mode and Audio unit.
• Added option to send direct signals of the input buses to the additional output.
• The direct signal of the input buses is now taken from the source signal.
• Added option to send the output buses signals for internal reverb to the additional output.
• App description has been updated and improved (also available as PDF).
• Added new datasets for templates.
• Some improvements of audio engine.
• Fixed problem with output to Bluetooth device.
• Minor bugs were fixed.

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BeatCutter: Zero input effect

In the next update of BeatCutter app will be added one fairly simple, but very advanced option - Feedback.

The new button will enable send the mix of all 8 output buses (without reverb) to the input C4. That is, it will replace the signal from the external input to the feedback signal. This is a cutting-edge ability to create true sound abstractions, unrelated to any external samples or tracks and it opens up a huge potential for experimentation and inspiration.

There is something mystical about it when very complex sound structures arise from literally nothing.

Of course, to activate the feedback, you must first charge the sample matrix with any external source signal. After that, you can switch all input buses to input C4 and after several iterations it will be a completely different signal generated as a pure abstraction without any reference to external sources.

Another way is to use feedback and external sound sources at the same time on different input buses. It can also give very interesting results.

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BeatCutter 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

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BeatCutter app updated to version 1.2

BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing and recombining app updated to version 1.2

This update adds MIDI support. The app interface is designed for convenient work with the most common MIDI controllers containing 8 faders and 8 knobs.

Another addition is the ability to use different datasets for templates. You can select a dataset to give a more specific direction to the sound generated with the template. More datasets will be added in the next updates.

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BeatCutter 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

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All changes:

• Added MIDI support.
• Added audio unit parameters.
• Added different datasets for the template.
• Bus activity indicators in the template panel.
• Some user interface improvements.
• App description has been updated.
• Minor bugs were fixed.

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FieldScaper: Dipping into another dimension

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FieldScaper is 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 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.

[ More about FieldScaper ]

[ Complete description of FieldScaper 1.9 in PDF file ]

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Abstract LoFi IDM (BeatCutter app)

This track was created using the BeatCutter app (iOS). Eight samples from free libraries were used as source audio material. Samples are completely different both in content and in rhythm. The first sample sets the rhythm and, in addition to processing, passed directly to the output. The initial idea was generated using a random template, then individual parameters were tweaked. Mainly, the trigger parameters have been changed to reduce the triggers activity and make the sound less dense. The sound is recorded directly in the app without additional processing.

Free samples for this app can be taken here:

https://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/free-music-samples-royalty-free-loops-hits-and-multis-to-download

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BeatCutter 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)

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Shortwave Universe

Sound abstraction created with BeatCutter app. Eight different tracks with records of shortwave radio stations were used as source material. Final track recorded in this app without any additional processing.

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BeatCutter 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)

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SynthScaper - Let’s Play - iPad Live

SynthScaper - Soundscape Synthesizer - Let’s Play - iPad Live (The Sound Test Room)

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>>> SynthScaper - Soundscapes synthesizer

Synthesizer specially designed for creating and experiments with ambient soundscapes in wide range from noises to melodic instruments and everything in between.

>>> SynthScaper app series of tutorials

An excellent series of tutorials for the SynthScaper app from SoundForMore channel.

Also you can get a detailed description of this app here:

>>> Complete description of SynthScaper 1.7 (pdf)

>>> SynthScaper LE - Multitimbral atmospheric synth

Lush pads, psychedelic synths and atmospheric soundscapes in an easy to use app with a powerful sound engine.