Noise.io Pro
Posted by admin | Posted in Instrument | Posted on 07-09-2009-05-2008
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Noise.io was (and still is) one of the best full-fledged synths on the iPhone.
Some features:
* 3 Generators (Brother, Sister – 2×25 possible waveforms, Noizer – dedicated noise-generator with own filter and limiter)
* 2 Filters (Advanced Multi-Filter with 6 Filter Types and Noise Filter)
* UNLIMITED Banks, Presets
* 6 Effects (Delay x2, Chorus/Flanger, Phaser, Bitcrusher, Distortion)
* 3 assignable LFO (23 possible waveforms and dedicated Sample & Hold)
* Tap tempo – BPM
* Immediate on-screen preset choose menu
* 3 Sequencer Types (Piano Roll, Trance Gate, Custom parameter modulation)
* 12 patterns (3 sequencers x 4 patterns (A, B, C, D) in each)
* Unique ControlSurface, Zones and SoftRibbon controllers
* 5 On-Screen Zones buttons (map a note, pattern or any action to them)
* Download & Exchange presets via internet
* 3-Band EQ (Equalizer)
My critcisms: Only monophonic sound – no doubt due to processing limitations. The interface is a bit ‘strange’ for my tastes – just some weird naming (“brother and sister” for the names of the two oscillators?) and layout choices (cutesy space graphics abound.. things could be a lot simpler looking and thus easier on the eyes). I also wish the ‘Free Noise’ mode worked a little differently. Right now it’s an XY pad for controlling parameters. It would be cool if you could have each square mapped to a note in a specific scale – that would be really nice for jamming, and really well suited to the iPhone’s screen.
Anyway, criticisms aside, it’s clear that this synth is capable of some great sounds. If you’re looking for a pocket synth, this one is your best bet.
