Synthecaster Hack 3.4 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Daniel Resnick
Category: Music
Price: $0.99 (Download for free)
Version: 3.4
ID: com.resnick.Synthecaster
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Description
Synthecaster fuses elements from guitars and keyboards into a full range polyphonic instrument that is intuitive, accommodates a wide variety of playing styles, and generates an even wider variety of sounds. The instrument allows for technical playing styles such as shredding and complex chord formation and can be used as a MIDI controller. Now with Motion Modulation, Synthecaster is more expressive than ever.
- Keys are arranged in string-like rows (tuned in perfect fourths by default)
- Sliding across keys in a row results in legato sliding or portamento gliding from note to note
- Sliding a key up or down will bend its pitch in the same direction
- Several notes can be played on the same row simultaneously
- Simultaneously play up to 10 notes on iPad Pro, 7 notes on iPad, or 5 notes on iPhone
- The entire keyboard spans over 6 octaves (not including the range added by oscillator tuning)
- Tune each row individually
- Highlight or show only the notes from any scale
How Motion Modulation works:
- Any slider-based synth parameter with blue or green text can be tapped to view its motion settings
- The parameter can be modulated by the device's roll (tilting vertically clockwise or counterclockwise) or pitch (tilting upward or downward)
- The position of the parameter's slider is the base setting for the parameter
- Tilting the device modulates the value either from its base setting to its minimum or maximum setting depending on the tilt, the modulation amount, and the modulation direction.
Synthecaster's audio is generated by a powerful and highly configurable polyphonic synth engine:
- Dual oscillators with individual tuning
- Filter with envelope sweeping
- Amplifier ADSR envelope
- Soft clip, hard clip, bitcrush, and downsampling distortion
- LFO assignable to amplitude, filter cutoff, or oscillator tuning
- Stereo flanger, chorus, and delay effects
- Over 55 preloaded synth presets including 7 motion presets
- Create custom presets and share them using AirDrop or Mail
- High quality stereo audio output
- Inter-App Audio support
- Audiobus compatibility with state saving
Synthecaster is Core MIDI compatible as a MIDI controller. In Multi Channel mode, MIDI messages are output in OMNI mode, where each MIDI channel represents a synth voice (channels 1-7 on the iPad, 1-5 on the iPhone). To best replicate Synthecaster’s polyphonic expressiveness, try setting a separate instrument voice for each channel.
The following MIDI messages are supported:
- Note on/off events, by touching and releasing keys
- Pitch wheel change, by sliding a key up or down
- Polyphonic legato ties by sliding across keys. Compatible with a variety of apps including Animoog and ThumbJam.
- Legato pedal on/off for legato ties, by sliding across keys
For best results, play through speakers or headphones.
Note: Not recommended for iPhone 4 due to performance issues.
- Keys are arranged in string-like rows (tuned in perfect fourths by default)
- Sliding across keys in a row results in legato sliding or portamento gliding from note to note
- Sliding a key up or down will bend its pitch in the same direction
- Several notes can be played on the same row simultaneously
- Simultaneously play up to 10 notes on iPad Pro, 7 notes on iPad, or 5 notes on iPhone
- The entire keyboard spans over 6 octaves (not including the range added by oscillator tuning)
- Tune each row individually
- Highlight or show only the notes from any scale
How Motion Modulation works:
- Any slider-based synth parameter with blue or green text can be tapped to view its motion settings
- The parameter can be modulated by the device's roll (tilting vertically clockwise or counterclockwise) or pitch (tilting upward or downward)
- The position of the parameter's slider is the base setting for the parameter
- Tilting the device modulates the value either from its base setting to its minimum or maximum setting depending on the tilt, the modulation amount, and the modulation direction.
Synthecaster's audio is generated by a powerful and highly configurable polyphonic synth engine:
- Dual oscillators with individual tuning
- Filter with envelope sweeping
- Amplifier ADSR envelope
- Soft clip, hard clip, bitcrush, and downsampling distortion
- LFO assignable to amplitude, filter cutoff, or oscillator tuning
- Stereo flanger, chorus, and delay effects
- Over 55 preloaded synth presets including 7 motion presets
- Create custom presets and share them using AirDrop or Mail
- High quality stereo audio output
- Inter-App Audio support
- Audiobus compatibility with state saving
Synthecaster is Core MIDI compatible as a MIDI controller. In Multi Channel mode, MIDI messages are output in OMNI mode, where each MIDI channel represents a synth voice (channels 1-7 on the iPad, 1-5 on the iPhone). To best replicate Synthecaster’s polyphonic expressiveness, try setting a separate instrument voice for each channel.
The following MIDI messages are supported:
- Note on/off events, by touching and releasing keys
- Pitch wheel change, by sliding a key up or down
- Polyphonic legato ties by sliding across keys. Compatible with a variety of apps including Animoog and ThumbJam.
- Legato pedal on/off for legato ties, by sliding across keys
For best results, play through speakers or headphones.
Note: Not recommended for iPhone 4 due to performance issues.
Version history
3.4
2017-11-07
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- iPhone X support
- Updated Audiobus SDK to 3.0.3
- iPhone X support
- Updated Audiobus SDK to 3.0.3
3.3
2015-12-18
- iPad Pro support, with the ability to play up to 10 notes simultaneously.
- Updated Audiobus SDK to 2.3.1.
- Added ability to handle sample rates other than 44.1 kHz, as well as changes to the sample rate while the app is running. This fixes issues with using the speaker output on iPhone 6S.
Note: When using speaker output on the 6S, if Audiobus displays errors while attempting to connect to Synthecaster, try plugging in headphones.
- Updated Audiobus SDK to 2.3.1.
- Added ability to handle sample rates other than 44.1 kHz, as well as changes to the sample rate while the app is running. This fixes issues with using the speaker output on iPhone 6S.
Note: When using speaker output on the 6S, if Audiobus displays errors while attempting to connect to Synthecaster, try plugging in headphones.
3.2
2015-09-19
- Updated Audiobus SDK to 2.2.1.
3.1
2015-04-24
- Minor bug fixes.
3.0
2015-01-07
- Support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus screen sizes.
- The number of key rows can now be adjusted between a range of values depending on the screen size.
- When pitch bending a note, the note will now stay held no matter how far above or below the note you drag your finger.
- Menus can now be dismissed by dragging from any empty space on the menu or dragging from the bottom if the menu is scrollable.
- The MIDI Destinations menu now has an All Local Destinations option, which automatically sends MIDI to all connected outputs that aren't network sessions.
- The number of key rows can now be adjusted between a range of values depending on the screen size.
- When pitch bending a note, the note will now stay held no matter how far above or below the note you drag your finger.
- Menus can now be dismissed by dragging from any empty space on the menu or dragging from the bottom if the menu is scrollable.
- The MIDI Destinations menu now has an All Local Destinations option, which automatically sends MIDI to all connected outputs that aren't network sessions.
2.2.3
2014-10-31
- Fixed bug where 3.5 inch screens displayed interface for 4 inch screens
- Updated Audiobus SDK 2.1.4
- Updated Audiobus SDK 2.1.4
2.2.2
2014-10-20
- Fixed issues that led to the app crashes.
2.2.1
2014-10-17
- Fixed issue where changing parameters after App launch would cause a crash
- Updated to Audiobus SDK 2.1.3
- No longer display motion settings on first App launch
- Added App Previews
- Updated to Audiobus SDK 2.1.3
- No longer display motion settings on first App launch
- Added App Previews
2.2
2014-07-14
- Audiobus 2 support including state saving
- Improved oscillators with bandlimited algorithms
- Fixed inconsistent note phase on note attack
- Improved oscillators with bandlimited algorithms
- Fixed inconsistent note phase on note attack
2.1
2014-05-29
- Scale highlighting now has a Scale Notes mode to show only notes in the current scale. In this mode, row tuning works in scale note intervals instead of semitones.
2.0
2014-05-18
- Motion Modulation: you can now set any synth parameter controlled by a slider to be modulated by the device's orientation. See app description for instructions.
- Now comes with 55 presets, including 7 motion presets
- Updated UI to help differentiate rows and show note names by default
- Row tuning can now be set to negative values
- Improved detune slider range
- Expanded draggable area for dismissing menus
- Bug fixes
- Now comes with 55 presets, including 7 motion presets
- Updated UI to help differentiate rows and show note names by default
- Row tuning can now be set to negative values
- Improved detune slider range
- Expanded draggable area for dismissing menus
- Bug fixes
1.4
2014-01-02
- Inter-App Audio support
- Added option to disable MIDI pitch bend
- Minor bug fixes
- Added option to disable MIDI pitch bend
- Minor bug fixes
1.3
2013-12-10
- MIDI Single Channel mode, with the ability to set pitch bend control to every note, the first held note, or the last held note.
- MIDI polyphonic note ties are now compatible with many more apps, including ThumbJam.
- The maximum pitch bend can now be set anywhere from 0 to 12 semitones.
- Fixed MIDI bug that caused incorrect pitch wheel values, and unwanted channel pressure and reset messages to be sent.
- Fixed bug that caused crashing on startup for some users.
Note: due to the bug fix, on first startup the key settings will be reset.
- MIDI polyphonic note ties are now compatible with many more apps, including ThumbJam.
- The maximum pitch bend can now be set anywhere from 0 to 12 semitones.
- Fixed MIDI bug that caused incorrect pitch wheel values, and unwanted channel pressure and reset messages to be sent.
- Fixed bug that caused crashing on startup for some users.
Note: due to the bug fix, on first startup the key settings will be reset.
1.2
2013-11-25
- MIDI: Synthecaster is now Core MIDI compatible as a MIDI controller. The app outputs messages for note on/off events, pitch wheel changes, legato pedal events, and polyphonic note ties compatible with Animoog.
- Scale highlighting: highlight keys for any scale. Choose from a long list of scales or create your own custom scale.
- Fixed LFO Target display bug that occurred on iPhones with 4 inch screens.
- Adjusted output volume to reduce clipping.
- Scale highlighting: highlight keys for any scale. Choose from a long list of scales or create your own custom scale.
- Fixed LFO Target display bug that occurred on iPhones with 4 inch screens.
- Adjusted output volume to reduce clipping.
1.1
2013-11-12
- Synthecaster now natively supports iPad, which can play up to seven notes at once.
- The app will now rotate to match your device orientation (either Landscape Left or Landscape Right)
- The range of possible row tuning intervals has been expanded from 4-12 to 0-12.
- Note bending has been slight tweaked.
- Dismissing menus by dragging from the bottom is easier to activate.
- Fixed bug where presets menu would disappear after sharing a preset.
- The app will now rotate to match your device orientation (either Landscape Left or Landscape Right)
- The range of possible row tuning intervals has been expanded from 4-12 to 0-12.
- Note bending has been slight tweaked.
- Dismissing menus by dragging from the bottom is easier to activate.
- Fixed bug where presets menu would disappear after sharing a preset.
1.0
2013-10-30
Ways to hack Synthecaster
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Ratings
4.9 out of 5
10 Ratings
Reviews
My initials are BS,
Powerful, Fun, and Highly Customizable
So far so good! I've been playing around with this App for a few days on my iPad Air 2 and I'm really impressed. It's really a great way to jam when all I have is my iPad, offering a wide array of customizations for the interface and the instrument. I've also successfully used it to connect over network to my MacBook Pro and control Ableton Live 9, so I'll likely be using this to write and record as well. Highly recommended.
Dnchg,
Small but cool
So many nice sounds and so convenient controls in so small app. That said, you are free to customize the tuning however you wish, like with string instruments (of course, with semitone step).
Buy it, pal.
* i only wish it would start upside down when screen rotation is locked, that is respecting ipad cover used as a stand
Buy it, pal.
* i only wish it would start upside down when screen rotation is locked, that is respecting ipad cover used as a stand
Murdock Scott,
Well done.
I love alternate controllers and this is a straightforward one with a surprising amount of customization available under the hood. I recommend trying it out.
pahess,
An elegantly assembled and extremely fun instrument
The best apps are those that embrace the nature interacting with a touch interface, and create something simple and elegantly functional, rather than trying to mix metaphors for the sake of delivering on what is perceived as warm cozy familiarity. Synthecaster gets this so right. The guitar influenced key layout mixed with a simply executed colorful grid, that takes cues from iOS 7's flat graphic quality, make for a fantastic way to navigate, play and manipulate notes. This app represents the first time I have found genuine enjoyment playing an instrument on a touch screen device, because it focuses solely on how somebody can quickly interact with a screen rather than confining the user's movements to a set of imitation piano keys or guitar strings. The app is further bolstered by it's range of options for creating and crafting synth textures, and I was blown away by app's built-in presets at launch.
The latest version provides some marked legibility improvements, that make the keys even nicer to navigate. The integration with recording apps is a very helpful addition.
The latest version provides some marked legibility improvements, that make the keys even nicer to navigate. The integration with recording apps is a very helpful addition.
Ase o/m/g,
Cool app, I mean Instrument
The design of this app is different but I get it. Non keyboard musicians or not very good with keyboards (like me) can have fun with this. I know I was when I was spending a lot of time just exploring the sounds or more like 'manipulating' the sounds I was hearing. This is a very expressive instrument (acoustic instrument like) and not just a touch this 'button/key' instrument or app. Very cool and I'm glad to try to learn how to play it.
Agdrvi,
Robust and easy to use
There's a ridiculous amount of customization and different synth presets on this thing. The interface is so easy to use a baby can literally play a song with it. I don't really know how to play music but I can spend over an hour at a time just jamming with this app.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
bengarland,
Genius! So much fun.
This app is such a refreshing take on making music. The expressiveness is bar none when compared to traditional synth apps with a piano keyboard. The interface is so simple, yet this app has lots of the nuts and bolts needed to plug into a modern iOS music production system. I like it a LOT. So much creative fun.
sengw,
Layers upon layers of sound exploration
Easy and intuitive to use, this app packs an enormous range of variables into a sleek, beautiful design. I really appreciate the options to toggle note names and highlight scales in every key. With MIDI functionality added, this app will take you from music theory studies to any party or jam sesh. GET IT NOW!
WendysFrostyCarlos,
An incredibly simple, yet powerful MIDI controller and instrument!
Built in synth engine that is more than adequate and fantastic presets to get one going in a jiff! A must have for any iOS musician or for someone that wants to have fun making music with their fingers. Noise, soundtracks, compositions, solos, bass lines... It does it all!
Sattech27,
No brainer
For the price, sound, and functionality, this is one of my best purchases. The latest update improved the expressiveness greatly. From what I've seen so far, the dev seems to be very supportive and responsive. Great job on this one!
