ShockWave - Synth Module

ShockWave - Synth Module

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ShockWave - Modular Phase Distortion Synthesizer

The professional AUv3 engine for sonic scientists. Unleash deep semi-modular sound design with expressive MPE control and advanced generative sequencers directly on your iPad.

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Publisher

Kai Aras

Category

Music

Downloads

11K+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

100

Locales

1

Inside the Synthesis

Discover the interface used by 11K+ users.

Interface of ShockWave semi modular synthesizer showing oscillator and modulation controls

Interface of ShockWave semi modular synthesizer showing oscillator and modulation controls

ShockWave synth app interface showing the sequencer and utility modules including logic and probability controls

ShockWave synth app interface showing the sequencer and utility modules including logic and probability controls

ShockWave synth module interface showing fullscreen keys and MPE modulation sources

ShockWave synth module interface showing fullscreen keys and MPE modulation sources

Interface of the ShockWave synth module showing the pattern generator and MIDI output controls

Interface of the ShockWave synth module showing the pattern generator and MIDI output controls

Pro-Grade Modular Power

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 11K+ users.

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Deep Semi-Modular Routing

Patch 11 modulation sources to 40 destinations for complex, self-driving sequences and evolving textures usually reserved for high-end hardware.

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Unrivaled MPE Expression

Harness 4D expression with full support for MPE controllers like Roli and Linnstrument, fully integrated within the AUv3 ecosystem.

Intuitive X-Ray Workflow

Visualize every active modulation in real-time with X-Ray mode, allowing you to master complex signal flows without digging through menus.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 11K+ people who love this app.

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"ShockWave has completely changed how I use my Roli Seaboard on the go. The MPE implementation is flawlessly responsive, and the Phase Distortion engine delivers that gritty, vintage digital character I can't find anywhere else in the AUv3 ecosystem. The X-Ray mode is a lifesaver for tracking complex modulations during live sessions."

Marcus Thorne, Electronic Music Producer
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"As a modular synthesis enthusiast, I am blown away by the depth of this app. The logic modules and trigger dividers allow me to create complex, self-driving patches that rival my physical hardware rack. It has quickly become the brain of my mobile studio, handling everything from generative sequences to rich, evolving textures."

Elena Vasquez, Sound Designer

About the app

Everything you need to know about ShockWave - Synth Module.

Description

ShockWave is a monophonic Synthesizer designed to bring modular style workflow to the world of iOS & AUv3 plugins. Built around the concept of Phase Distortion (PD) Synthesis, Shockwave includes a pair of PD Oscillators each capable of creating everything from pure Sine Waves over smooth Sawtooth and Square Waves to Resonance & Sync sweeps, filtered Noise and more. In addition to the Synth Voice, ShockWave includes a dedicated control section housing a pair of 8 step sequencers, a sample & hold module as well modules for trigger divisions, logic comparisons and controlled randomness. A pair of Low Frequency Oscillators and 2 Attack/Sustain/Release (ASR) Envelopes serve as main modulation sources and can be used in a number of ways. Envelopes can be triggered from a number of internal sources including other modules such as trigger divider, logic or chance module but can also be connected to each other allowing for a wide range of patches usually only possible in large modular systems. LFOs are individually tempo sync-able and capable of producing total of 5 different waveforms each. The two sequencers can run independently or combine to one 16 step sequence where rate and length can be controlled independently for each of the two. In true modular nature almost any control within ShockWave can be modulated with up to 11 sources - simultaneously. Modulations are setup simply by holding a control and dialling in the desired amount in a list of all available sources. A special X-Ray mode adds a realtime display of all currently active modulations right at their corresponding control making it easy to understand what's happening inside the synthesizer at any given time. Synth Voice and Control Section are accompanied by built-in Delay and Reverb sections placed on send busses with all of their controls including the send levels being available as mod destinations. Last but not least, ShockWave features a solid MIDI implementation including support for, aftertouch, velocity, wheels, custom CC mappings and up to 4 dimensions of expression when using MPE compatible controllers, such as the Roli Seaboard, Linnstrument, Geoshred, KB-1 and others. MIDI Output is supported as well and includes Note and Control Change output generated from various internal sources including Sequencers, Envelopes and LFOs making it possible to control external MIDI gear or chain multiple plugin instances for advanced, self driving patches. Overview: - Semi Modular Monophonic Synth Voice - Phase Distortion Synthesis (PD) - Dual PD Oscillators with 5 Waveforms + Noise - Dual ASR Envelopes with variable trigger source - Dual LFO with Tempo Sync - Cross Modulation with Linear/Exp. FM, PM, AM & RM - Mixer section with individual pan and level controls per oscillator - Output VCA with variable control source - Pattern Generator for generating sequences from various internal sources - Quantizer to force note input into a specific scale (19 Scales + User Scales) - Step Sequencer with 2x8 or 1x16 steps, individual rate and number of steps per row - Trigger Divider for dividing internal trigger sources - Probability Gate for adding controlled randomness - Sample & Hold for additional randomness - Logic Module to create triggers from various internal sources - Built-in Delay & Reverb Effects - MIDI Note and CC output for controlling external gear or chaining multiple instances - Semi Modular Architecture - 11 Modulation Sources - 40 Modulation Destinations - 2 Color Themes MIDI Input: - 4D Expression (Glide, Slide, Pressure & Velocity) - Mod & Pitch-Wheel - Tempo Sync - Custom CC Control MIDI Output: - Note - Control Change Connectivity: - Standalone - AUv3 - AudioBus - IAA

Latest Version

1.1.4

Size

74.3 MB

First Released

Dec 4, 2019

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