Ripplemaker: a West Coast Flavored (Semi-)Modular Synth The freedom and versatility of a modular synth in a stylish mobile package. In typical West Coast fashion the available modules, such as complex oscillator, lowpass gate, FM, mathematical utilities and slope generator, are designed for exploration and experimentation. The virtual patch cables will let you take your sound wherever you want to take it, from morphing basslines to evolving generative drones. A modular playground Even if you’re not familiar with modulars, wavefolders or control voltage you can dive right in, because all modules are prewired; offering a powerful monosynth without using a single cable. Then whip out the virtual cables and start patching. Ripplemaker is designed for fun - big enough to lose yourself into, yet intuitive enough to not get lost. Standalone sequencer goodness Sometimes you want to get away from your DAW and just play. That’s why Ripplemaker, beside being an AU plugin, also comes with a standalone sequencer app that helps you get creative. It has a random pattern generator with scale locks, a realtime probability-based mutation engine and it syncs with your other apps and hardware via Ableton Link or MIDI Clock. Download the user manual on www.ruismaker.com Connectivity beyond cables: obviously in a modular synth it’s all about cables. But Ripplemaker takes connectivity to the another level: - AUv3 (Audio Unit Plugin) Extension for use in iOS DAWs - Universal design (works on iPad 4+, iPhone 5S+, iPod Touch 6G+) - CoreMIDI, Virtual MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, - Audiobus 3, including AB3 MIDI IN+OUT and State Saving - Ableton Link - MIDI Clock Sync - WAV export, MIDI file export, AU preset export
Surprising
This app is exactly what I was looking for. Versatile synth and sequencer. Nice modular patching. Extremely easy to use. I was able to start a patch on my iphone and transfer it to my iPad. I like to make 3 min film cues and then add to or edit them elsewhere. What I immediately liked about this app is that its not TOO simple or TOO complex. It generates good random patterns too! And it’s all on one screen. Don’t let the simple interface fool you, this is a powerful unit. I love the west coast “energy” and tone. Its sounds great. My complaints: 1) Ableton link won’t sync phone-and-pad (or anything) and the 2) Bluetooth crashes both units. 3) I wish it would tell you which patch is loaded like other synths do. 4) Also the two different load and save areas took getting used to. Hoping for some minor improvements but overall this is a great synth.
United StatesMy favorite synth
The only thing bad about this AUv3 is that it makes me want a Music Easel, until then I’ll continue using Ripplemaker. This thing just oozes what I want from a west coast synth, it’s simply beautiful. The sequencer, like all of them from this developer, is awesome. But it’s the sound that makes this my number one app. I love the logic and using patch cables to route signals just like a modular. I would love to see a Ripplemaker 2 with a more fleshed out Buchla system with Quad Function Generators, a Quad LPG, and use the same oscillator from RM just add another. It would be my dream plug-in. But thank you for this one, I absolutely love it. I make tracks with just a bunch of Ripplemakers and drums. It’s a no brainer, instant buy, I recommend it to all my friends.
United StatesGreat instrument
Fun synth. Excellent developer response.
United StatesOne of the best
This synth is absolutely superb. It may seem confusing at first, but take the time to experiment with different connections and see how the components act on each other. Once it clicks, you will have a world of possibilities in one ridiculous steal of an app. Or I suppose you could buy a synth module that does the same thing for 800-1500 dollars. 💁🏻♂️
United StatesNo NanoStudio 2 or GarageBand support?
Not recognized by NanoStudio 2 or GarageBand. The sequencer standalone also seems to have no sound output. Am I missing something here?
United StatesPerfect for Kraftwerkian type percussion!
One of the best IOS synth apps I come across for getting that resonant electro thip type sound popularized by Kraftwerk back in the 70s which also is very similar to the sounds Chipmunks make when they are warning other chipmunks of a potential danger!
United StatesModular synth for beginners!
This is the first modular synth, digital or otherwise, that I’ve experimented with yet. The dev is right in calling his app “intuitive”: I was able to get up and running within an hour. Still exploring the possibilities and am sure many months of fun are ahead.
United States
Fixed a quirky MIDI incompatibility with Garageband.
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