touchscaper Hack 1.6.1 + Redeem Codes
a touch-based soundscaper
Developer: Rob Jackson
Category: Music
Price: $3.99 (Download for free)
Version: 1.6.1
ID: music4sport.touchscaper
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Description
Touchscaper is an instrument designed for anyone who wants to make music on their iPad simply by touching the screen. You don’t have to be a serious musician to enjoy touchscaper, but if you are, touchscaper is highly configureable under the hood.
Main features:
• Multi-touch based interface with “radar”, “ribbon” and keyboard surfaces
• Touch the screen to play a note, move your fingers to change the sound
• Semi-generative engine selects the “good notes” for you
• Touch movement can control volume and pan for each individual note
• Total control over chords, keys and scales (fully chromatic)
• Multiple chords can be generated from keys and scales to create “scenes”
• Chord "navigator" helps you create inspiring chord progressions
• 40 built-in sounds can be combined in 2 layers to create “instruments”
• Built-in sounds include samples from moodscaper, pianoscaper, numerous analog synths and guitars
• Comes with preset example scenes and instruments
• Random instrument generator function with one tap of a button
• Hold and orbit modes for hands-free evolving soundscapes
• Ribbon style keyboard with touch vibrato
• Chord looper with Ableton Link support
• Arrangement view for longer / more complex chord progressions
• 16 step probability-based sequencer for touch, drums, percussion and synth automation
• "jam grid" sequencer view for live performances
• Supports file sharing for scenes and instruments
• Built-in effects including ping-pong delays, reverb, limiter and EQ
• Supports IAA (Inter-App Audio) as a generator
• Control other music apps using MIDI out and CCs with optional MPE support
There are several demo videos in circulation which should give you a better idea of what touchscaper can do - just search for “touchscaper” or check out the moodscaper YT channel.
For more information or to get in touch, please visit www.touchscaper.com
Main features:
• Multi-touch based interface with “radar”, “ribbon” and keyboard surfaces
• Touch the screen to play a note, move your fingers to change the sound
• Semi-generative engine selects the “good notes” for you
• Touch movement can control volume and pan for each individual note
• Total control over chords, keys and scales (fully chromatic)
• Multiple chords can be generated from keys and scales to create “scenes”
• Chord "navigator" helps you create inspiring chord progressions
• 40 built-in sounds can be combined in 2 layers to create “instruments”
• Built-in sounds include samples from moodscaper, pianoscaper, numerous analog synths and guitars
• Comes with preset example scenes and instruments
• Random instrument generator function with one tap of a button
• Hold and orbit modes for hands-free evolving soundscapes
• Ribbon style keyboard with touch vibrato
• Chord looper with Ableton Link support
• Arrangement view for longer / more complex chord progressions
• 16 step probability-based sequencer for touch, drums, percussion and synth automation
• "jam grid" sequencer view for live performances
• Supports file sharing for scenes and instruments
• Built-in effects including ping-pong delays, reverb, limiter and EQ
• Supports IAA (Inter-App Audio) as a generator
• Control other music apps using MIDI out and CCs with optional MPE support
There are several demo videos in circulation which should give you a better idea of what touchscaper can do - just search for “touchscaper” or check out the moodscaper YT channel.
For more information or to get in touch, please visit www.touchscaper.com
Version history
1.6.1
2021-05-27
• Updated Ableton Link SDK
This update should fix sync issues or cases where touchscaper is not being recognised by other Link-enabled apps and vice versa.
PLEASE NOTE: The first time you enable Link, you may see a permissions alert asking for confirmation to allow touchscaper to access your network. This is solely to support Link and is basically how Link enables apps to communicate.
This update should fix sync issues or cases where touchscaper is not being recognised by other Link-enabled apps and vice versa.
PLEASE NOTE: The first time you enable Link, you may see a permissions alert asking for confirmation to allow touchscaper to access your network. This is solely to support Link and is basically how Link enables apps to communicate.
1.6.0
2021-05-03
• new "touch" keyboard option for main instruments
• MIDI controller option to toggle between min / max values
• option to randomise MIDI note velocities from main instrument view
Please see the updated user guide for more details. There are also some new videos on the "Rob Jackson Music Apps" YouTube channel. Hope you find these new features useful. -Rob
• MIDI controller option to toggle between min / max values
• option to randomise MIDI note velocities from main instrument view
Please see the updated user guide for more details. There are also some new videos on the "Rob Jackson Music Apps" YouTube channel. Hope you find these new features useful. -Rob
1.5.6
2021-02-06
• You can now also change chords via the small buttons in the main floating chord view
• Fixed a sequencer gate length issue where steps would occasionally not sound via MIDI
• Fixed a sequencer gate length issue where steps would occasionally not sound via MIDI
1.5.4
2020-07-11
• Fixed issue with default MIDI CCs not being sent when default values were set to max
• Fixed issue with MIDI CC range calculations not covering entire range
• Fixed issue with touch sequencer events not being generated for certain chords :-/
Many thanks to a couple of regular "power users" for spotting these issues and letting me know - much obliged guys!
• Fixed issue with MIDI CC range calculations not covering entire range
• Fixed issue with touch sequencer events not being generated for certain chords :-/
Many thanks to a couple of regular "power users" for spotting these issues and letting me know - much obliged guys!
1.5.3
2020-06-28
• can now assign any MIDI CC to keyboard ribbon (previously hardwired to CC# 74)
• added (very subtle) 52% shuffle option to tempo settings
• a few other minor fixes and tweaks
• added (very subtle) 52% shuffle option to tempo settings
• a few other minor fixes and tweaks
1.5.2
2020-06-18
Includes 1.5.1 changes, in case you missed them!
New features:
• added MIDI CC (continuous controller) support (*)
• MIDI drum maps can now be named
• added very low latency option (128 frames)
Fixes:
• fixed sequencer step stuttering when using Ableton Link
• fixed issues with sequencer lanes getting out of sync
• fixed issue with missing MIDI note off messages in shuffle modes
• fixed set buffer size conflict when running in IAA hosts
• various other small tweaks and fixes
(*) please see the updated user guide for details on MIDI CC support and there will be a "touchscaper tips" YT video very soon.
Hope you enjoy this update and that you're all keeping safe and well. As per, any issues or questions please get in touch via touchscaper.com and many thanks to all the folks sending feedback, suggestions and bug reports - much appreciated! -Rob
New features:
• added MIDI CC (continuous controller) support (*)
• MIDI drum maps can now be named
• added very low latency option (128 frames)
Fixes:
• fixed sequencer step stuttering when using Ableton Link
• fixed issues with sequencer lanes getting out of sync
• fixed issue with missing MIDI note off messages in shuffle modes
• fixed set buffer size conflict when running in IAA hosts
• various other small tweaks and fixes
(*) please see the updated user guide for details on MIDI CC support and there will be a "touchscaper tips" YT video very soon.
Hope you enjoy this update and that you're all keeping safe and well. As per, any issues or questions please get in touch via touchscaper.com and many thanks to all the folks sending feedback, suggestions and bug reports - much appreciated! -Rob
1.5.1
2020-06-17
New features:
• added MIDI CC (continuous controller) support (*)
• MIDI drum maps can now be named
• added very low latency option (128 frames)
Fixes:
• fixed issues with sequencer lanes getting out of sync
• fixed issue with missing MIDI note off messages in shuffle modes
• fixed set buffer size conflict when running in IAA hosts
• various other small tweaks and fixes
(*) please see the updated user guide for details on MIDI CC support and there will be a "touchscaper tips" YT video very soon.
Hope you enjoy this update and that you're all keeping safe and well. As per, any issues or questions please get in touch via touchscaper.com and many thanks to all the folks sending feedback, suggestions and bug reports - much appreciated! -Rob
• added MIDI CC (continuous controller) support (*)
• MIDI drum maps can now be named
• added very low latency option (128 frames)
Fixes:
• fixed issues with sequencer lanes getting out of sync
• fixed issue with missing MIDI note off messages in shuffle modes
• fixed set buffer size conflict when running in IAA hosts
• various other small tweaks and fixes
(*) please see the updated user guide for details on MIDI CC support and there will be a "touchscaper tips" YT video very soon.
Hope you enjoy this update and that you're all keeping safe and well. As per, any issues or questions please get in touch via touchscaper.com and many thanks to all the folks sending feedback, suggestions and bug reports - much appreciated! -Rob
1.5.0
2020-06-05
• fixed sequencer "stuttering steps" issue (*)
• fixed issue with MIDI percussion note maps using incorrect notes
• fixed issues when copying sequencer patterns across different parts
• non-active sequencer steps are now dimmed
• sequencer pattern / grid hide and window size logic was confusing - hopefully less so now
• sequencer touch "synth 2" is now called "synth c" - everything else works as before
(*) tech note about sequencer stuttering for those who are interested: this was an intermittent and occasional problem, the cause of which had been difficult to track down. the stuttering would sometimes occur when switching apps while the sequencer was running. For some reason, this got a lot worse with iOS 13 (especially when using IAA), but at least that meant it was a little easier to reproduce the issue and I think I've finally managed to fix it... I'm sure someone will let me know if I haven't :-) Hope you are all keeping safe and well, -Rob
• fixed issue with MIDI percussion note maps using incorrect notes
• fixed issues when copying sequencer patterns across different parts
• non-active sequencer steps are now dimmed
• sequencer pattern / grid hide and window size logic was confusing - hopefully less so now
• sequencer touch "synth 2" is now called "synth c" - everything else works as before
(*) tech note about sequencer stuttering for those who are interested: this was an intermittent and occasional problem, the cause of which had been difficult to track down. the stuttering would sometimes occur when switching apps while the sequencer was running. For some reason, this got a lot worse with iOS 13 (especially when using IAA), but at least that meant it was a little easier to reproduce the issue and I think I've finally managed to fix it... I'm sure someone will let me know if I haven't :-) Hope you are all keeping safe and well, -Rob
1.4.9
2020-05-30
• new drums, percussion and synth sounds from my favourite analog gear!
• additional synth sequencer track (touch - synth2)
• new advanced sequencer options for arp, track direction and variable steps (crazy times)
• additional misc fixes & tweaks
Hope you're enjoying touchscaper and keeping safe and well. Please check out the user guide detailing the new features and there should be a YT video run-through available now or very soon.
• additional synth sequencer track (touch - synth2)
• new advanced sequencer options for arp, track direction and variable steps (crazy times)
• additional misc fixes & tweaks
Hope you're enjoying touchscaper and keeping safe and well. Please check out the user guide detailing the new features and there should be a YT video run-through available now or very soon.
1.4.8
2020-05-17
• added support for sequencer drums MIDI out (boom!)
• fixed potential crash during audio routing changes (oops!)
• other small fixes and tweaks
Please see the updated user guide included with touchscaper for details on the new MIDI out drums support. There should also be a YT video run-through of the new features on the moodscaper channel now (or very soon). Hope you're enjoying touchscaper and that you're all keeping safe and well. -Rob
• fixed potential crash during audio routing changes (oops!)
• other small fixes and tweaks
Please see the updated user guide included with touchscaper for details on the new MIDI out drums support. There should also be a YT video run-through of the new features on the moodscaper channel now (or very soon). Hope you're enjoying touchscaper and that you're all keeping safe and well. -Rob
1.4.7
2020-05-12
• added a shortcut button to switch back to the host app when using inter-app audio
• added option for a show / hide chord looper button (via settings)
• miscellaneous fixes and tweaks
Hope you're enjoying touchscaper and the new MIDI out features! If you can spare the time, please do consider leaving a rating and maybe even a review - it really does help and is always much appreciated. Also, be sure to check out the "touchscaper tips" videos on YT if you haven't already. Hope you're all safe and well, -Rob
• added option for a show / hide chord looper button (via settings)
• miscellaneous fixes and tweaks
Hope you're enjoying touchscaper and the new MIDI out features! If you can spare the time, please do consider leaving a rating and maybe even a review - it really does help and is always much appreciated. Also, be sure to check out the "touchscaper tips" videos on YT if you haven't already. Hope you're all safe and well, -Rob
1.4.6
2020-05-10
• quick fix for sequencer synth A/B MIDI out channel confusion
Sorry if this confused you as much as it did me :-/ -Rob
Sorry if this confused you as much as it did me :-/ -Rob
1.4.5
2020-05-08
• quick fix for issue with MIDI out sequencer synth not allowing multiple notes on the same step
Sorry about that one! Please see the 1.4.4 release notes in case you missed it, as this update followed it rather quickly! :-/
Also please check out the "touchscaper tips" on YT - they might help you get to grip with the new MIDI features.
Sorry about that one! Please see the 1.4.4 release notes in case you missed it, as this update followed it rather quickly! :-/
Also please check out the "touchscaper tips" on YT - they might help you get to grip with the new MIDI features.
1.4.4
2020-05-08
New MIDI out features!
• keyboard ribbon now supports MPE
• additional sequencer synth source with hi / lo split, ping pong and random modes!
This update also includes several other small fixes and tweaks. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the new MIDI features in the User guide, and also check out the new series of "touchscaper tips" YT videos. Hope you enjoy this update and that you're all safe and well. -Rob
• keyboard ribbon now supports MPE
• additional sequencer synth source with hi / lo split, ping pong and random modes!
This update also includes several other small fixes and tweaks. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the new MIDI features in the User guide, and also check out the new series of "touchscaper tips" YT videos. Hope you enjoy this update and that you're all safe and well. -Rob
1.4.3
2020-04-29
Sorry for the flurry of updates recently! So... here are a few MIDI-related things that I wanted to get out ASAP:
• fixed silly issue with MIDI destination channels getting confused (sometimes out by 1 - really sorry about this one!)
• added option to align with pitch bend range on target MIDI destination for keyboard ribbon (useful if pitch bend range > 2 semitones)
• added convenience option to transpose MIDI sequencer synth up or down by an octave (handy for hardware or bass-specific patches)
• fixed issue with panic button not always sending notes off to all destinations
• updated user guide
Also just a quick note to say that I totally appreciate that adding MIDI integration has made the app a lot more complex and there is a real need for some decent tutorials - I'll hopefully get to that soon. -Rob
• fixed silly issue with MIDI destination channels getting confused (sometimes out by 1 - really sorry about this one!)
• added option to align with pitch bend range on target MIDI destination for keyboard ribbon (useful if pitch bend range > 2 semitones)
• added convenience option to transpose MIDI sequencer synth up or down by an octave (handy for hardware or bass-specific patches)
• fixed issue with panic button not always sending notes off to all destinations
• updated user guide
Also just a quick note to say that I totally appreciate that adding MIDI integration has made the app a lot more complex and there is a real need for some decent tutorials - I'll hopefully get to that soon. -Rob
1.4.2
2020-04-28
MIDI related fixes and features:
• MIDI message optimisations / reduced likelihood of stuck notes
• fixed issue with stuck notes when changing MIDI connections
• touchscaper sources now appear as virtual MIDI outputs (more AUM-friendly)
• touchscaper sources can now share MIDI destinations (please read user guide)
Really sorry if you've been having issues with stuck notes when using MIDI out! Hopefully this update will help. -Rob
• MIDI message optimisations / reduced likelihood of stuck notes
• fixed issue with stuck notes when changing MIDI connections
• touchscaper sources now appear as virtual MIDI outputs (more AUM-friendly)
• touchscaper sources can now share MIDI destinations (please read user guide)
Really sorry if you've been having issues with stuck notes when using MIDI out! Hopefully this update will help. -Rob
1.4.1
2020-04-24
At long last... MIDI out is out!
I know many of you have been waiting *very* patiently for this, and I would like to thank you for that, and I really hope you enjoy this update. Please take a little time to have a look at the MIDI section in the user guide (now accessible from within the app via the gears / settings view).
There will be additional MIDI features (incl. drums out) coming soon! Think of this as "MIDI 1.0" and please let me know of any issues or glitches either via touchscaper.com or the FB page. There are also lots of MIDI demo videos on YT that might give you ideas to try in your own setup.
Hope you're all keeping safe and well, -Rob
I know many of you have been waiting *very* patiently for this, and I would like to thank you for that, and I really hope you enjoy this update. Please take a little time to have a look at the MIDI section in the user guide (now accessible from within the app via the gears / settings view).
There will be additional MIDI features (incl. drums out) coming soon! Think of this as "MIDI 1.0" and please let me know of any issues or glitches either via touchscaper.com or the FB page. There are also lots of MIDI demo videos on YT that might give you ideas to try in your own setup.
Hope you're all keeping safe and well, -Rob
1.4.0
2020-04-16
• quick fix for sequencer chords not working (bug introduced in 1.3.9)
sorry about that! -Rob
sorry about that! -Rob
1.3.9
2020-04-15
• added light monochrome theme option (black / grey on white)
• fixed issue with paste function not working for long scene arrangement sections
• audition chord from scene views now respects any custom notes
• other minor fixes and tweaks
Just a quick note to say MIDI out is progressing well - basic stuff is pretty much there and I'm now working hard on the not so basic stuff :-), thanks for your patience. I'll be posting more preview YT videos soon so please do keep an eye out for those. Just to confirm, MIDI out will be a free update. In the meantime, if you can spare the time to leave a rating and review if you haven't already - that would be really much appreciated. Most importantly, hope you're all keeping safe and well. -Rob
• fixed issue with paste function not working for long scene arrangement sections
• audition chord from scene views now respects any custom notes
• other minor fixes and tweaks
Just a quick note to say MIDI out is progressing well - basic stuff is pretty much there and I'm now working hard on the not so basic stuff :-), thanks for your patience. I'll be posting more preview YT videos soon so please do keep an eye out for those. Just to confirm, MIDI out will be a free update. In the meantime, if you can spare the time to leave a rating and review if you haven't already - that would be really much appreciated. Most importantly, hope you're all keeping safe and well. -Rob
1.3.8
2020-03-26
Just a few small fixes and tweaks:
• Fixed issue with audio glitches when editing instruments
• Fixed issue with root note sustain notes getting stuck
• Root note sustain now works when when the sequencer is playing
• Added PANIC (all notes off) button to Advanced settings
• Fixed issue with audio glitches when editing instruments
• Fixed issue with root note sustain notes getting stuck
• Root note sustain now works when when the sequencer is playing
• Added PANIC (all notes off) button to Advanced settings
1.3.7
2020-03-22
Firstly, apologies for removing the root note sustain feature in the previous version. It's back, and can be switched on via the settings (cog) panel. What's new...
• Root note sustain feature (ahem)
• Fixed bug in root note sustain feature that could result in stuck notes
• Closing advanced scene view re-opens basic view (feature request)
• Chords can be auditioned from advanced scene view (feature request)
• Fixed issue with keyboard ribbon vertical movement volume calculation
• Added optional vertical ribbon sensitivity setting
• Chord1 sequencer touch piano is now routed through synth ping-pong delay (feature request)
• Root note sustain feature (ahem)
• Fixed bug in root note sustain feature that could result in stuck notes
• Closing advanced scene view re-opens basic view (feature request)
• Chords can be auditioned from advanced scene view (feature request)
• Fixed issue with keyboard ribbon vertical movement volume calculation
• Added optional vertical ribbon sensitivity setting
• Chord1 sequencer touch piano is now routed through synth ping-pong delay (feature request)
1.3.6
2020-03-18
Hi Folks,
So… this release is mostly about chords. Chords is a big part of what touchscaper is all about, so I wanted to explore that a bit further with the new chord “explorer” - hopefully you might find it an interesting source of inspiration. Also, lots of other little fixes and tweaks. MIDI support is in progress, but not ready for release just yet - thanks for your patience. Hope you enjoy this release, and look after yourselves and others! -Rob
-New stuff-
• New chord “navigator” to help you create interesting progressions
• Added bass cut and boost EQ options
• New touch sequence option for chords
• Added new 5 dot probability option
• New “idea” dialog to open recent or create new scenes
• Option to audition chords when editing scenes
• Option for arrangement to change patterns (or not)
-Changed stuff-
• Deprecated color orb and pan swell settings (color is now a global setting)
• Removed root note sustain feature (was causing issues)
• Sequence gate times tweaked
• Touch sequence generation tweaked - should sound more “tasteful”
• Few samples cleaned-up
• EQ settings tweaked
-Fixed stuff-
• Fixed copy and paste sequencer pattern weirdness
• Fixed issue with arrangement manager getting stuck sometimes
• Fixed issue with playback glitch issues when changing swing settings
• Various fixes relating to chord suggestions
-General-
• Ableton Link SDK update to 3.1.0
• Numerous other small fixes and enhancements
So… this release is mostly about chords. Chords is a big part of what touchscaper is all about, so I wanted to explore that a bit further with the new chord “explorer” - hopefully you might find it an interesting source of inspiration. Also, lots of other little fixes and tweaks. MIDI support is in progress, but not ready for release just yet - thanks for your patience. Hope you enjoy this release, and look after yourselves and others! -Rob
-New stuff-
• New chord “navigator” to help you create interesting progressions
• Added bass cut and boost EQ options
• New touch sequence option for chords
• Added new 5 dot probability option
• New “idea” dialog to open recent or create new scenes
• Option to audition chords when editing scenes
• Option for arrangement to change patterns (or not)
-Changed stuff-
• Deprecated color orb and pan swell settings (color is now a global setting)
• Removed root note sustain feature (was causing issues)
• Sequence gate times tweaked
• Touch sequence generation tweaked - should sound more “tasteful”
• Few samples cleaned-up
• EQ settings tweaked
-Fixed stuff-
• Fixed copy and paste sequencer pattern weirdness
• Fixed issue with arrangement manager getting stuck sometimes
• Fixed issue with playback glitch issues when changing swing settings
• Various fixes relating to chord suggestions
-General-
• Ableton Link SDK update to 3.1.0
• Numerous other small fixes and enhancements
1.3.5
2020-02-21
Just few small things (bigger things coming soon...)
• Added support for sus2 and sus4 chords generation
• Current pattern is highlighted in sequencer grid view
• Main "chord looper" view no longer hidden behind sequencer views
• Long press to bring "chord looper" to front if obscured by another view
• Fixed persistent note(s) issue when switching to an empty touch sequence pattern
• Fixed annoying prompt when pasting to an empty pattern in the sequencer
• Other small tweaks and fixes
Sorry this isn't a super exciting update, but super exciting things are in progress. Thanks for your patience. Hope you're enjoying touchscaper in the meantime, and please do consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store - all feedback welcomed and appreciated. Best regards, -Rob
• Added support for sus2 and sus4 chords generation
• Current pattern is highlighted in sequencer grid view
• Main "chord looper" view no longer hidden behind sequencer views
• Long press to bring "chord looper" to front if obscured by another view
• Fixed persistent note(s) issue when switching to an empty touch sequence pattern
• Fixed annoying prompt when pasting to an empty pattern in the sequencer
• Other small tweaks and fixes
Sorry this isn't a super exciting update, but super exciting things are in progress. Thanks for your patience. Hope you're enjoying touchscaper in the meantime, and please do consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store - all feedback welcomed and appreciated. Best regards, -Rob
1.3.4
2020-02-11
• Additional "707", "727" and "106" drum, percussion and synth sounds
• Additional "106" based "SMARP" sounds (tap the "SMARP" button to cycle through)
• New "PanUp" touch sequence mode
• New sequencer grid view for live performance / jamming! Tap the grid icon on the main looper view
Please also note the following changes:
The sequence "Mute" part option is no more - simply tap the active sound to mute that part.
The swing "dancing people" button on the main looper has been replaced with a sequence grid view button. Open the tempo view to adjust swing settings.
I hope you like the new grid view - I think it's a lot of fun! I'll try and do some proper tutorials (much requested!), although MIDI features (in progress) are now top priority. The user guide on touchscaper.com should also be up to date by the time you read this - sorry it was getting a little behind, version-wise.
Many thanks for all the support, encouragement and great reviews - much appreciated! -Rob
• Additional "106" based "SMARP" sounds (tap the "SMARP" button to cycle through)
• New "PanUp" touch sequence mode
• New sequencer grid view for live performance / jamming! Tap the grid icon on the main looper view
Please also note the following changes:
The sequence "Mute" part option is no more - simply tap the active sound to mute that part.
The swing "dancing people" button on the main looper has been replaced with a sequence grid view button. Open the tempo view to adjust swing settings.
I hope you like the new grid view - I think it's a lot of fun! I'll try and do some proper tutorials (much requested!), although MIDI features (in progress) are now top priority. The user guide on touchscaper.com should also be up to date by the time you read this - sorry it was getting a little behind, version-wise.
Many thanks for all the support, encouragement and great reviews - much appreciated! -Rob
1.3.3
2020-01-31
• Added optional shuffle / swing percentages (accessible from tempo / metronome view)
• Added option to copy and paste arrangement sections (popular feature request)
• Added option for variable latency / buffer setting (from advanced settings)
• Fix for potential crash when generating chords for a scene
I know a few folks were experiencing issues with clicks and pops on older generation iPads, so hopefully this update will help with that. The additional shuffle settings didn't quite make it into the last update, so hopefully these will be of interest. While the new settings are based on a classic 80's drum machine, I added an additional option for 60% which sounded to me like a sweet spot for mid-tempo dance grooves when 58% isn't quite enough and 62% is a bit too much :-) - please let me know what you think.
Just to confirm MIDI things are *still* in progress - thanks for your patience! Thanks also for all the support so far and please do consider leaving a rating or review if you can spare the time - it really does help and is much appreciated. Also, if you're interested in helping shape new MIDI features, please do get in touch via the website or Facebook page and start a discussion on what you'd like to see and how it could be implemented - I'm just a one-man-band, but that means you get a greater say in how touchscaper develops! All the best, -Rob
• Added option to copy and paste arrangement sections (popular feature request)
• Added option for variable latency / buffer setting (from advanced settings)
• Fix for potential crash when generating chords for a scene
I know a few folks were experiencing issues with clicks and pops on older generation iPads, so hopefully this update will help with that. The additional shuffle settings didn't quite make it into the last update, so hopefully these will be of interest. While the new settings are based on a classic 80's drum machine, I added an additional option for 60% which sounded to me like a sweet spot for mid-tempo dance grooves when 58% isn't quite enough and 62% is a bit too much :-) - please let me know what you think.
Just to confirm MIDI things are *still* in progress - thanks for your patience! Thanks also for all the support so far and please do consider leaving a rating or review if you can spare the time - it really does help and is much appreciated. Also, if you're interested in helping shape new MIDI features, please do get in touch via the website or Facebook page and start a discussion on what you'd like to see and how it could be implemented - I'm just a one-man-band, but that means you get a greater say in how touchscaper develops! All the best, -Rob
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Eriptron,
Absolutely Love touchscaper❣️
This completes what I’ve bought from Rob. Will write more later after I’ve digested touchscaper but...!
Hold Mode design is real awkward. Especially if you consider the importance of note placement re: Pan, Volume, Simple/Complex chord and High/Low probability of root notes played. Since one hand is tied up activating the feature AFTER already touch/holding the desires areas of the Radar Screen (and holding still, you’re much left with touch patterns of a single note or a 2 to 5 finger tip arch. Could Hold Mode be made a toggle on/off feature that you can add/subtract notes held and where (along with their respective animations, etc). We really need to be able to interact with Hold Mode dynamically. To be able to nudge the node placements, to ‘fine tune’. To be able to ‘tweak’! 🤓 🙏
I like this sooo much better than Wotja Pro. I’m sure Wotja Pro can do some truly amazing things but it’s more like working with a huge Moog Modular Synth vs Mini Moog Model-D. Touchscaper is the Moog Model-D. Deceptively simple looking.
Decent Manual!
PS-I’ve had touchscaper running for as long as 10 hours straight before it lost it’s mind and all the control animations started running wild! Kind of like ‘the exorcist’ but for synths.
Hold Mode design is real awkward. Especially if you consider the importance of note placement re: Pan, Volume, Simple/Complex chord and High/Low probability of root notes played. Since one hand is tied up activating the feature AFTER already touch/holding the desires areas of the Radar Screen (and holding still, you’re much left with touch patterns of a single note or a 2 to 5 finger tip arch. Could Hold Mode be made a toggle on/off feature that you can add/subtract notes held and where (along with their respective animations, etc). We really need to be able to interact with Hold Mode dynamically. To be able to nudge the node placements, to ‘fine tune’. To be able to ‘tweak’! 🤓 🙏
I like this sooo much better than Wotja Pro. I’m sure Wotja Pro can do some truly amazing things but it’s more like working with a huge Moog Modular Synth vs Mini Moog Model-D. Touchscaper is the Moog Model-D. Deceptively simple looking.
Decent Manual!
PS-I’ve had touchscaper running for as long as 10 hours straight before it lost it’s mind and all the control animations started running wild! Kind of like ‘the exorcist’ but for synths.
thenoneone,
A lot of variables and so much potential
I have a suggestion for my wish list. I would like an attack vector like one that’s used in an ADSR type function. I really don’t care about having a sustain and delay function. I’m most interested in being able to slow down the Attack so that I can get nice fades or even a backward sound. A variable Release would be second suggestion. By shortening the release you could get more staccato like effects.
I own all your products and they’re all great! This one is literally pushing the envelope for creativity.
I own all your products and they’re all great! This one is literally pushing the envelope for creativity.
Happychocobo,
Amazing
I rarely write reviews but I had to for this one. Easy to use and a lot of flexibility behind the scene. I’m spending more time with it but it already became my go-to app for creation of backing tracks on the fly. The only thing I miss is a light background theme in the UI - I’m one of those unfortunate people with migraines triggered by contrasting colors on dark backgrounds. Amazing tool
Neo60204,
Love at first sight, and sound!
This is the very first App that has taken my breath away. I am actually going to read the manual because I really want to get everything that I can get out of it. The price is beyond fair for what this thing can do. I highly recommend it. PS: I also own all the other app’s the dev. have created.
Robert Reynolds,
Dope app, that keeps getting better
I hate writing reviews but I’ve loved this app from the start. The Developer is seriously talented and incredibly generous for including so many updates free of charge. It’s a very different app today than it was at launch, but all in a good way.
Zorchzorch,
Amazing With One Critical Flaw
Touchscaper is an app I recommend. It generates beautiful sounds and has become a great midi controller. It is one of my go to apps.
The developer takes pride in his work to make this a top quality application. Thank you for making this work of engineering and musical art!
The developer takes pride in his work to make this a top quality application. Thank you for making this work of engineering and musical art!
charliexyz123,
Amazing for non-musicians.
This app is very good at allowing non-musicians get some musical flow going and create nice sounding soundscapes. If the Developer could add some orchestral type sounds and features to help us non-musicians create orchestral cinematic soundscapes I think it could be a an amazing tool for low budget podcasters and filmmakers a-alike.
vcvinny,
Simply Awesome
As a lifelong guitar/bass player who is now getting into ambient and atmospheric soundscapes , I think this app is amazing. You don’t have to be a musician to use it but if you are you are in for a treat. 10 out of 10 easily for me.
Yahchanan Abiyah,
Worth the Review
The app is a lot fun and easy to use. The app also sounds great and the developer definitely keeps up with excellent upgrades. I am not a musician but my friends think I am, thanks to Touchscaper!
DJSUN1,
Becoming quite the performer
Thanks for all your work on this one and the addition of midi definitely worth the wait! Kudos!
