Sunday, May 23, 2021

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.



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








Monday, May 17, 2021

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.




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




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.







Monday, May 10, 2021

FieldScaper: Dipping into another dimension





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 ]