LayR-Multi Timbral Synthesizer - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads - Apple App Store

Description

LayR is a massively polyphonic, multi-timbral synthesizer for iOS devices, optimized for modern 64 bit CPUs and capable of delivering up to 256 voices of rich, multi-layered and textured sounds.

LayR's primary sound components are called Performances where a Performance is a set of Instruments and each Instrument is a set of Layers and each Layer is a complete synthesizer. A performance can consist of any number of instruments each with its own MIDI channel and crossfading keyboard span. Each Instrument can consist of any number of Layers to a maximum of 128.

Each Layer has a dual oscillator that can morph with modulation between two shapes and phase states, two rich and warm state variable filters, a wave folder and a mixing section to blend oscillators and filters in any serial/parallel combination.

For modulation (frequency, amplitude and phase) there are two Low Frequency Oscillators ranging from DC to audio frequency switchable to optionally follow keyboard pitch and restart phase when a note is started. Two loopable ADSR envelopes ranging from fractions of a second to over 100 seconds, an amplitude ADSR and a random number generator with a smoothing filter. With stereo delay, reverb and EQ on the output section LayR excels at not only emulating normal analog synth sounds but also at creating massive pads and huge spacy ambient textures with extremely long evolution cycles.

Focused at keyboard players looking for a mobile synth that can be reliably used live on stage LayR is equally at home in the studio. An extensive selection of usable instrument and performance presets are included which can be loaded using MIDI bank select and program change messages in the same manner as hardware synths.

LayR sports almost unparalled and extremely flexible MIDI control. Every parameter in the synth engine can be assigned to any MIDI Control Change number and parameters spread across multiple Layers can be grouped and controlled by a single MIDI cc with assignable range and direction.

There is also an 8 track, 16 step Arpeggio Sequencer which can be used to create all sorts of exciting polyrhythmic looped patterns or even ambient generative music. Each track can have it's own speed, playback mode and length.

On top of all that LayR has a MIDI Controller Mixer that can be used during performance to control the synth engine in real time and can also transmit MIDI cc's from LayR's output port to other destinations.

Full IAA, Audiobus, Audio Unit and Link compatibility means LayR can be used with all hosts and other music apps on iOS and desktop DAWs.

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4.73 out of 5

11 ratings in Canada

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Insanely Sick 5⭐️ Are To Little !!!!!!!

Unlimited Multi Layers CPU Friendly Out Of 5⭐️ I Give It 7⭐️

Great sounds, endless layers... one small problem

The keys are too small!!! Great when you're hooked up to midi but when you're on the go and want to write… These tiny keys are impossible and I have small hands. or is there a way to stretch them in length? Widening helps, but they are just way too short. otherwise, great sounds

Words can’t describe the experience

I was on the fence with this one for a few days because I prefer making music on my Mac. I hadn’t seen an update in a while so I was sceptical until I saw a post from the developers on a forum mentioning an upcoming release. Decided to take the plunge and I’m lost for words. Going through the presets and seeing what this thing can do had me wanting to leave a review right away. 2hrs later here I am... I’m amazed at the power and flexibility. The low CPU usage considering how many instruments and layers some of these performances have. With a good pair of headphones I was in heaven. I feel like I have dozens of song ideas from the inspiration. For what this thing is capable of I’m grateful it’s only $36 CAD. Now I just need to get my hands on an iPad Pro for more screen real estate. Would love to see this on my Mac. 😉😉 Andy & Jan.... Thank you!

Over price

The only problem with this app is the high price of it.

Unbelievable

This developer is seriously nuts, good nuts. A one of a kind app just became way more amazing. Audio Unit!!!! Are you joking? Wow. Oh boy. Yippee etc. Thanks for making Layr. Its nice to have such an incredible and fun app on IPAD.

Just get it!!!

No review can describe how sublime this is...

Amazingly Deep, Wonderful Sound

LayR is one of the top iOS synthesizers with boundaries only limited by your imagination. Deep synthesis, awesome building blocks of instruments allows you to craft luscious and moving soundscapes. Don't wait, click purchase now.

Deep and luscious sounding synth

I was hooked the minute I heard the demos for this synth app. The ability to stack layers of sonic yumminess, and have them interact and evolve over time is just remarkable! Certainly capable of producing the most wondrous audioscapes. Highly recommended, and the developer keeps improving it with each update. Wow!

Top shelf

I have not yet come to grips with much of this very deep kit, but one thing is obvious: it sounds spectacular. How an instrument SOUNDS is always #1 priority for my music app purchases. A lot of stuff may be technically deep, but it means nothing if the main event isn't great, and in this case even if the synth wasn't incredibly layered and complex, it would stand out sonically.

Just Phenomenal

This really is a brilliant piece of work. Absolutely superb sounding and beautiful looking synth. Simply magnificent. Five stars once AU can be implemented. Can't wait for the mac version too (hint) 😀

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