shapesynth

Nice sounds an some of the features are almost there but it is a horrible design and colour scheme. The interface is confusing and limited. It has a long way to go, at the moment it's a good concept. Not a good synth yet... Back to work...

I have been a long-time fan and user of ShapeSynth (see my earlier review comments below). So, I was a little worried that this latest upgrade would diminish its charm and inherent quirkiness. I needn't have worried - HumbleTune has kept the faith with the original concept, but brought it into a new stage of evolution. Fantastic work! ================================= I have been using ShapeSynth pretty much since it's first release, and it's one of the few iOS music apps I continue to use on a regular basis. In fact, ShapeSynth recordings even featured on the recent album by wharf99, "The Shapes of Synths to Come". I think it's that good! While ShapeSynth may not be the most sophisticated iOS modular synth around, it uses the touch interface and screen real estate to great effect. The developer has combined cutting edge tools (e.g., Sphero-driven controls, basic sequencer, sampler, MIDI support) with retro design features (e.g., "Pong" filter mode, built-in "cassette" tape recorder). Plus, support for the Akai SynthStation external keyboards as well as flexible export functions (e-mail, SoundCloud, paste board) mean that it's easy to incorporate ShapeSynth recordings and live performance with other devices and apps. With the impending release of Audiobus, ShapeSynth will really come into its own (audio support is already available for the sister app, Brother), and the latest upgrade to the filter functions significantly enhances ShapeSynth's performance capabilities. For my money, it's an essential tool for anyone interested in iOS music.

Magnificent work on this. It's a new beast, but it still has the quirks, feel and character of the original. Beauuuuutiful!

The only app you pay for using sphero as a control and you can't understand how to use it at all. Horrible application. Dont waist your money on it

Lane

Was expecting to get evolving SoundScapes. Instead, all the app seems to produce is variations on a theme.

Glad to see this go AU. Get all of this devs apps. They are excellent! UPDATE 11/2018: The controls are somewhat cryptic but once you know what they do (as the on-screen hints indicate) you will find these are very cool apps. This update makes this much more fun. Nice crazy sounds. Get it!

First class updates to a first class app from a first class developer. Get them all! What are you waiting for?

Absolutely love the concept here, but I'm getting all sorts of crackling static sounds when playing any note. Tried closing all other apps and it still crackles. I'm using an iPhone 6s. Can you fix it Erik?

I love Erik Sigth a.k.a. Humbletunes' apps. Imaginative, inexpensive, innovative and like nothing else on iOS. Buy them all.