VAPolyFMWest
FM Synthesizer
VAPolyFMWest is a combination of FM and West Coast synthesis. It features 4 operator, 8 waveform, 8 algorithm FM synthesizer inspired by iconic rack mount FM synthesizer in 1980’s and wave folder and lowpass gate, which are key components of the west coast synthesis.
VAPolyFMWest operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Synthesizer
Each voice of the synthesizer consists of four operators, wave folder, lowpass gate, amplifier and five envelope generators.
Effects
The Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor.
Sequencer
The sequencer features piano roll and parameter automation editor to program 16 bar pattern per clip.
Main Features
Synthesizer
- FM Synthesizer
- 4 operators, 8 waveforms and 8 algorithms
- Wave folder and lowpass gate
- 3 channel analog style step sequencer.
- Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running.
Sequencer (Piano Roll)
- 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 8 clips.
- Piano Roll and Parameter automation.
Audio Export
- Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC)
Others
- Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64)
- Support iCloud Drive.
- Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out.
- Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
System Requirements
- iOS 17 or later
- macOS 14 or later
- Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended.
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension.
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) is supported by Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS, and Apple Logic on Mac. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension (AUv3).
Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn’t have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.
- *Apple, Mac and GarageBand are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
- *Ableton and Link are trademarks of Ableton AG.
- *All products, companies and standard names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
- * Ableton Link requires Local Area Network connections.
VAPolyFMWest is available now on the Apple App Store.
Specifications
Synthesizer
Synthesizer
- Polyphonic FM Synthesizer
FM Engine
- 4 Operators
- 8 Wave Shapes
- 8 Algorithm
- Feedback
- 4 Amplifier Envelope
- 1 Pitch Envelope
- Pitch Modulation Amount
- Amplifier Modulation Amount
- 1 Pitch LFO
- 1 Amp LFO
- Transpose: +/- 24 semi tones.
- Key Sync: On/Off
Amplifier
- Volume
- Pan
- Pan modulation: LFO
LFO
- Wave shape: sine, saw, down saw, square, triangle, random
- Frequency Range: From 0.04Hz to 42.2Hz
Envelope Generator
- Attack time: From1ms to 6 sec
- Decay time: From 1ms to 10 sec
- Sustain level: From 0 to 100%
- Release time: From 1ms to 10 sec
- Key Follow: From 100% to 25% (envelope length)
- Velocity: From 0 to 100%
- Level Scaling: From 0dB to -18dB
- Min Level: -Inf, -48dB, -24dB, -12dB
Controllers
- Modulation Wheel, Pitch Bend Wheel, Ribbon Control
Step Sequencer (Analog Style)
- 8 Steps
- Sample & Hold
- Clock Frequency: From 1 Hz to 20 Hz
Sequencer (Piano Roll)
- Loop Length: from 1 bar to 16 bars
- Clip: 8 clips
- Tempo: from 20 BPM to 999 BPM
- Host Sync: On and Off
Effect
Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Reverb, EQ and Compressor
*Appearance and specification of products are subject to change without notice.
Release Note
Version 1.0
- Initial release