Fred Anton Corvest’s iOS plugins rank among the most-used effects on our iPad music projects. Check out our review of his effects bundle from a few years ago. I primarily use Apple’s tablet computer to create beats or stems for further overdubs using Reaper on the desktop. For example, FAC Maxima remains our top plugin […]
Review: Create Planetscapes of Reverb With FabFilter Pro-R 2
April 3, 2024 by
Musicians and producers needing a flexible reverb with exceptional sound – pretty much all of us – must explore FabFilter Pro-R 2. Quickly earning a top-shelf reputation in the music tech world, FabFilter’s product line supports both the desktop and iPad. Pro-R 2 highlights the effect maker’s rep in spades, providing a host of reverb […]
Review: NoInputMixer for iOS and macOS Opens New Frontiers in Synthesis
February 5, 2024 by
No input mixing is a boutique synthesis technique used by sound designers usually armed with only a mixer and some cables. It offers an exploratory approach focused on the creative control of noise and feedback. If interested in new frontiers of sonic exploration, this is a sound design area worthy of your notice. Mobile synth […]
Review: SynthMaster 2 is Another Top iPad Synth App From KV331
June 3, 2022 by
KV331 does it again with SynthMaster 2 for the iPad. A top-ranked desktop synthesizer ported to mobile with no loss in power or sound!? Check it out!
Review: Get Your Drone On With Mononoke for iOS
June 16, 2020 by
Bram Bos remains one of the leading lights of iOS synth and effect app development. We’ve reviewed much of his work in the past, including Ruismaker Noir, Kosmonaut, and the incredible Rozeta Sequencer Suite, among many others. They all feature great interfaces, support the AUv3 plugin format, and belong in the library of any iOS […]
Review: Shockwave is a Versatile iPad Semi-Modular Synth
April 7, 2020 by
The iOS platform is overrun with so many synth apps, it’s hard to stand out from the pack. This isn’t the case with Shockwave. It’s a monophonic synth using phase distortion synthesis and a workflow straight out of the Eurorack modular world to provide unique sounds suitable for everything from leads to drones. Shockwave For […]
Review: Effectrix Brings Sequenced Effects to the iPad
February 28, 2020 by
The iPad’s maturation as a music creation platform continues due to the AUv3 plugin format. Being able to run AUv3 synths, effects, etc. seamlessly within a container app like AUM is frankly a gamechanger. The iOS platform is finally coming closer to emulating a desktop A sequenced effects app like Effectrix thrives in this creative […]
Review: miRack Brings the Eurorack Modular Synth to the iPad
December 23, 2019 by
VCV Rack garners a lot of praise in the software synth world for essentially being a virtual Eurorack modular synth. It lets users fill their own “racks” with hosts of virtual modules made by the top Eurorack companies. It’s a great way to test drive patches from your own modular hardware rack while also sounding […]
Review: The Electro-Harmonix Mini Synthesizer Brings a Classic to the iPad
August 7, 2019 by
Way back in the 80s I owned an Electro-Harmonix Mini Synthesizer. A small battery-powered analog beast with a membrane keyboard and internal speaker, I used it to frighten both neighbors and pets with my shrill hammer-on technique. It featured a unique sound possessing a strong bite. Needless to say, the synth simply disappeared somewhere along […]
Review: BLEASS Purveys Quality iOS Effects Apps and More
July 8, 2019 by
BLEASS is a French iOS music app maker. Their line mostly features effects that support the AUv3 plugin format. The company also offers BLEASS groovebox, a fun drum machine app worth checking out. Their wares support iPad, iPod Touch, and the iPhone provided you are running iOS 9.0 or later. We recently spent some time […]
