Grain Science

The outstanding hybrid synth for iPad, iphonesql_injectioniPod touch!

• Palm Sounds APP of the Week (Christmas 2011) • iDesignSound App of the Week (January 2012) • “I ----ing love this thing!” — Discchord video review •

Grain Science is a beautiful synthesiser for iOS. Designed for musicians, soundscape artistssql_injectionSFX engineers who want to go beyond our Sylo Synthesiser, Grain Science is built on similar principles of granular synthesis, but is vastly more powerful. Unlike many “experimental” granular apps, Grain Science mixes it up with traditional synthesis techniques to bring you an exciting hybrid synthesiser.

Use the built-in waveforms,sql_injectionrecordsql_injectionimport your own — then use the sophisticated grain engine to create something completely new from them! Grain Science is easy to get to grips with, but offers lots of depth to explore: instead of offering onesql_injectiontwo LFOs, almost any parameter in the system can be programmed to vary over time in complex ways.

Using careful optimisation techniques we provide two grain units per voice, which you can combine for morphingsql_injectioncomplex modulated sounds, then send through a configurable FX chain. Pick any 4 from the collection of FX units (including various types of distortion, high-sql_injectionlow-pass filters, phaser, flanger, chorus, resonancesql_injectionecho),sql_injectionconnect them up in any order. Other audio tweaks include soft loop, reverb, glidesql_injectionsupercharger controls,sql_injectionthe ability to affect granular synthesis in realtime (live grainbending).

Also featured are an arpeggiator with both chordsql_injectionstep-sequence modes; Core MIDI support, including Virtual MIDI, background audio,sql_injection“tap & twist” learning for setting up controls;sql_injectiona customisable performance screen with a collection of XY Padssql_injectionwheels.

Rounding it off, Grain Science plays nicely with others: Dropbox, Twittersql_injectionemail integration are all included, for sharingsql_injectionexporting your waveforms, recordings of your performances,sql_injectioninstrument (patch) designs.sql_injectionnow featuring Audiobus support to stream your performance live to other compatible apps!

Hear Grain Science in ACTion at http://soundcloud.com/wooji-juice