TF7 A Polyphonic FM Synth That Is ‘Made For Touch’

Tenacious Frog has introduced TF7 – a polyphonic frequency modulation synthesizer that is ‘made for touch’. Here’s what they have to say about TF7: Create wonderful music by playing simple shapes using the touch interface and playing these same shapes across the pad. Embellish the shapes to play advanced compositions. Switch to chromatic mode to… Read More TF7 A Polyphonic FM Synth That Is ‘Made For Touch’

xMod Adds AudioBus, CoreMIDI & Background Audio

Developer Mark Carlotto has updated xMod, an FM synthesizer for iPad, adding AudioBus support, CoreMIDI, background audio and more. Here’s what’s new in xMod 1.3: Better sound quality and effects! Audiobus compatible Core MIDI compatible – Sends AND receives MIDI including program (sound patch) information Now runs in background mode Fixed file management – can… Read More xMod Adds AudioBus, CoreMIDI & Background Audio

New App, iYM2151, ‘The World’s First FM Synthesis Music Workstation’

Detune has released iYM2151, a new iPad music app that they describe as ‘the world’s first FM synthesis music workstation’. Here’s what they have to say about iYM2151: YM2151, aka OPM, is a single-chip FM synthesis implementation, an eight-channel four-operator sound chip. it was used in many 80’s arcade games and home computers. iYM2151 is… Read More New App, iYM2151, ‘The World’s First FM Synthesis Music Workstation’

Xenharmonic Dance Music Made With Microtonal Synth Plugin

Subersio is a new album of xenharmonic music made with the FMTS synthesizer, a 4–Operator FM synthesis VSTi. FMTS offers a specialized set of features for musicians interested in exploring the possibilities of microtonal and xenharmonic music making. Xenharmonic music explores tuning systems outside of 12-tone equal temperament. You can preview the album below: