48 minAmbient Architect
Lewis Le Val$9.99
Generative MIDI composer that drives eight instruments you already own
MIDISequenceriOSiPadOS
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Generative MIDI composer that drives eight instruments you already own
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All apps →- Equalizers and filters71Parametric, graphic, dynamic and match EQs, plus creative filters.
- Compressors and dynamics32Compressors, limiters, gates, expanders and transient shapers.
- Reverbs75Algorithmic, convolution, plate, spring and shimmer reverbs.
- Delays and echoes90Tape, digital, ping-pong and multi-tap delays.
- Saturation and distortion85Tape, tube, console and pedal-style saturation, overdrive and distortion.
- Modulation effects95Chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, vibrato and rotary effects.
- Pitch and harmony effects55Pitch shifters, octavers, harmonizers and formant tools.
- Multi-effects136Effect racks and chains that bundle several processors in one app.
- Synthesizers270Subtractive, FM, wavetable, granular, modular, physical-modelling and analog-style synths.
- Samplers and sample packs248Samplers, slicers, sample players and sound packs for them.
- Sampled instruments200Pianos, strings, orchestral libraries and other sample-based instruments.
- Drum machines and drum synths86Drum machines, drum synths, beat makers, percussion and rhythm sequencers.
- Sequencers and generative tools199Step sequencers, arpeggiators, chord tools and generative MIDI.
- Grooveboxes24All-in-one beat and track making apps with built-in sounds and sequencing.
- DAWs and multitrack recorders24Full production apps, multitrack recorders and arrangement tools.
- Loopers15Live loopers and loop-based performance apps.
- Amp and pedal sims69Guitar and bass amp modelling, cabinets, pedalboards and neural captures.
- Vocal processing31Pitch correction, vocal chains, harmonizers and vocoders.
- Mixing tools58Channel strips, consoles, stereo tools and mix utilities.
- Mastering tools27Limiters, loudness meters and mastering chains.
- Audio editors and stem tools22Waveform editors, stem separation and audio repair.
- MIDI tools and controllers119MIDI controllers, MPE surfaces, routing, keyboards and MIDI utilities.
- Notation and theory14Score writers, chord finders, scale tools and ear training.
- Utilities and hosts41Tuners, metronomes, meters, analyzers and AUv3 hosts.
- Visual and video tools10Music visualizers, video editors and visual performance apps.
- DJ apps3DJ decks, mixing and live remix tools.
- Emulators1Emulators for retro computers, consoles and the music software that ran on them.
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