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Quanta Granular Synth

AUv3 and Standalone Granular

Published by: Audio Damage
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Quanta is a six-voice granular synthesizer for iOS11+ in both standalone (with Inter-App Audio) and AudioUnit V3 formats. Quanta for iPad is fully compatible with the full version of Quanta for macOS and Windows; visit audiodamage.com for a PDF manual, audio samples, and video demonstrations.
Quanta will work on any iPad that can run iOS 11, but keep in mind that it is a feature-heavy desktop quality synthesizer, and would prefer a 2017/2018 iPad, or an iPad Pro. If you're experiencing CPU issues on lower-end machines with the standalone, try changing the main display to FEG or FLFO, which don't require redrawing and which will be significantly lower in CPU usage.
>> Multi-Format Sample Loader
Quanta can load AIFF, WAV, Broadcast WAV, FLAC, MP3, and Ogg in any sample rate, bit depth, and channel configuration.
>> Grain Engine
Up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice, of up to 1 second long, with control over grain rate, pitch, direction, shape, length, panning, source position, and level.
>> Sidecar Oscillator
Continuously variable wave shape, with pulse width modulation, and independent control over pitch (separate from grain engine.) Can be injected directly into grain engine.
>> Noise Source
Noise source features a "color" control that affects tonal characteristics of the noise. Can be injected directly into grain engine.
>> Dual Multi-Mode Filters
Filters can be used in serial or parallel modes, and include lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and notch in 2-pole and 4-pole configurations.
>> Flexible Envelope Generator (FEG) x 4
The four FEGs are arbitrary function generators, with up to 99 steps, curve and step level control, arbitrary loop points, and host tempo sync.
>> Flexible Low-Frequency Oscillator (FLFO) x 2
The pair of FLFOs utilize four controls (phase, shape, skew, and warp) to access a virtually limitless palette of waveforms, and feature host tempo sync and retrigger.
>> Sample And Hold
The S&H mod source can sample noise (random) or any of the other mod sources, at either a user-defined rate or a musical division.
>> Modulation Matrix
Every mod and MIDI source can be easily and simply assigned to any destination using the quick-access bi-polar modulation matrix. Touch a destination on the UI and the matrix automatically scrolls to the correct row.
>> Tuning Tables And Global Tuning Offset
Re-tune Quanta to new intonations and temperaments using the open-source and easy-to-use TUN file format. A global tuning offset (default to A=440) allows you to easily retune the entire synth to match a different A frequency without using a tuning table.
>> MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression)
Quanta understands both "legacy" MIDI and MPE. Use your Linnstrument, Roli controller, Haken Continuum, or Madrona Labs Soundplane (among others) to directly access per-note pressure, pitch bend, and modulation.
>> Per-Instance Settings
Quanta utilizes a per-instance customization method: set MPE mode, aftertouch smoothing, pitch bend range override, tuning table, and global tuning offset for each instance in your AUv3 host.
>> Factory Presets
Quanta comes with a substantial collection of factory content, including Designer Presets from Marcus Fisher, Joseph Fraioli, Chris Carter, and Richard Devine.
>> Cross-Platform Preset Format
Quanta utilizes an XML-based preset manager, and stores the sample within the preset for easy asset management. Work between multiple systems without troubles, make a preset on your desktop machine and paste it to the iOS version with Handoff or vice-versa, easily share your creations with your friends, or make a preset bundle to sell, no asset management required.
>> Fully Resizable Retina GUI
Quanta's vector-based GUI is resolution-agnostic, and displays the same on every system and resolution. Easily resize the UI (per instance) to match your visual needs, from postage stamp to poster-sized.
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User Rating

3.5 out of 5

2 ratings in United Kingdom

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Quanta Granular Synth Reviews

Potentially great, but still crashing

Familychoice on

United Kingdom

I’d use this app a lot more if it didn’t keep crashing on me (standalone), particularly annoying when trying to save a preset I’ve spent time creating. Also when modifying a bundled preset, it won’t allow me to save it to the user folder. Lots of potential here, but the crashing is really off-putting.

Finally working after update and a great app

Norfolk Traveller on

United Kingdom

This is a great app and does what I want for granular. However the audio import feature which is a massive part of the app, doesn’t properly work. I emailed the devs about this but no response. I’ve since read on forums that others have reported the same problem and also had not response. What happens is, when you select audio to import, the app freezes. There is a workaround where you can minimise the app and then go back into it, and then you can navigate to your audio. The app will then freeze again but you can again minimise the app, go back into it and finally complete the import. So overall I’m glad I bought the app and am happy with it, but I will be careful before anything else from Audio Damage. Edit this problem appears to have been fixed in an update so adding a star.

Incomprehensible

Rory the Border on

United Kingdom

I have a few granular synths, and this is the only one I regret buying. No help function, and the few YT demos out there are of an early version which has a different interface. Any attempt to import a file results in the app crashing. The App Store blurb invites one to “Visit audio damage.com for a PDF manual, audio samples and video demonstrations”- no, no, and no. Deeply frustrating and to all intents and purposes useless.

Love it

MayBitsMe on

United Kingdom

Great sound, nice to play with and lots of depth to spend time on.

Great app just went stella

Richtowns on

United Kingdom

Its always been so much fun to use but the latest updates make the sound so much smoother, you know, if you like smooth granular. It is still possible to get grainy granular if thats your thing. Thanks AD for continued support for the poor cousins of the music world. One day we will buy your desktop products we promise.

5 star but..

unfixedaddress on

United Kingdom

User sample imports do not work ! Please fix this as it is near perfect, my only complaint.

Really Good, just a little short of brilliant

craftycurate on

United Kingdom

Great sound and functionality, and mostly easy to use. The preset browser is a bit fiddly, and there are no onboard effects, too few presets and a little awkward to navigate between tabs in the AU version, otherwise 5 stars.

Fabulous start, has unfinished business

TheWightGuy on

United Kingdom

Quanta has a lot to offer, a LOT of controls, and some absolutely fabulous library sounds. It is already well worth buying for those who love to dabble in granular. However, the controls are rather small and fiddly, even at full screen size on an iPad Pro 10.5. The on screen keyboard could be twice the size. Midi in cannot be set to a specific channel. There is no Link. If these issues can be sorted, then it’s an easy 5 star product. Nic

Potentially great, but buggy

Familychoice on

United Kingdom

Getting a lot of freezing up when using this as an AU. Unusable for me at the moment, an update would be welcome.

Would be 5 stars

Slowcatty on

United Kingdom

...but I can’t find a way to get the Quanta keyboard displayed when using it as an audio unit in Cubasis (or maybe I’m just thick). Otherwise, completely amazing. (Contacted Audio Damage Support with my question, but no reply...)

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