Tardigrain is a granular synthesiser for iOS that runs standalone or as an AU plugin. Sounds are created by taking smaller fragments of a sample and playing them back in a non linear fashion, with settings for grain size, direction, step size and more. Process the sound further through effects like reverb, wave shaper and sample crush. Tardigrain supports connections with AudioCopy, AudioBus, Inter App Audio and AUv3. Plus all audio parameters can be modulated by MIDI, as AU parameters and by aftertouch on the build in keyboard. Now also a selected set of parameters can be modulated by LFOs och notes triggered by a new sequencer/arpeggiator. +++ Record your own samples or import using AudioCopy/drag'n drop +++ Chromatic granualar playpack +++ Effects (Wave shaper, Reverb, Sample crusher, Pitch and stereo spread) +++ Resonant filter (low, band and high pass) +++ Keyboard and MPE modulation of any audio parameters +++ Note trigger sequencer/arpeggiator +++ 4 LFO sources for modulating a selected set of parameters +++ Multiple factory presets to get you started +++ Save and load your own settings and samples +++ Inter App Audio, AudioBus and AUv3 +++ Core MIDI, Inter App Audio MIDI and AUv3 MIDI
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Time for a new review. First, Tardigrain has been around a lot longer than the 5-year App History implies. :-) What? Some 15-18 years? I found Tardigrain now long after it first was released. Way before Alligoopa’s demise. My first Allihoopa offering was from Tardigrain. Several Japanese members were excited that not only did I know of the tiny beast AND I made a song to them. lol I have always had Tardigrain on my mobile device! There still isn’t anything quite like it on the App Store. It’s other worldly and under worldly! It’s simple but affective. Keep thinking out of the box! (And very stable standalone playing in the background with other apps while I read on iOs.)
United StatesThis app is amazing but…
Please fix the issue that causes the microphone to be on after closing the app. It should only be on while recording
United StatesSplendid Granular Synthesis
This synth is a joy to work with.
United StatesYes! Yes! and Yes!
Just updated to the 1.1.0 version. Pitch bend now? Yes, yes and yes! Also, appreciate the UI changes, it was greatly needed. Great job on developing & supporting your app! Tardigrain & rymdigare are my desert island apps!
United StatesLooks and Feels Good
a good synth. I bought them all because i was impressed with this one. not disappointed whatsoever.
United StatesLooks and Feels Good
It looks like there is a little tab at the bottom that cannot be accessed due to the iPhone using that spot for app switching UI. Would like to know what that tab does if anything but it’s still a good synth. I bought them all because I was so impressed with this one. Hope these all stay updated because they will be unstoppable if able to run on the new M1 Macs that can run iOS apps.
United StatesGood, but black borders are looking bad
Thanks for such an awesome tool, but it’s looks like outdated on the new iPhones. It’s would be 5/5 if there no borders on the sides.
United States
+++ Stability improvements.
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