VAPolyPro

Polyphonic Synthesizer

VAPolyPro features three types of VCOs and three types of VCFs that can generate a wide range of sounds, from warm analog synths to FM-synthesized acoustic instruments. It also includes a stereo VCF and VCA for spacious sound, and MPE for expressive sound.

VAPolyPro 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

3 types of VCO includes Analog, Unison and FM, 3 types of stereo VCF includes Cascade, Ladder and Sallen-Key, followed by stereo VCA.

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

  • 3 types of VCO includes Analog, Unison and FM.
  • 3 types of VCF includes Cascade, Ladder And Sallen-Key.
  • Stereo VCF and VCA.
  • Support MPE through MIDI2.0 MPE Profile.
  • 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.

VAPolyPro is available now on the Apple App Store.

Support

User Guide (V1.0.1)

Specifications

Synthesizer

Synthesizer

  • Polyphonic Synthesizer

Analog Oscillator

  • Continuously variable wave shape (triangle, sawtooth, square) 
  • Pulse width for square
  • Tuning +/- 24 semitones
  • Fine tuning +/- 50 cents
  • Frequency Modulation (Exponential) +/- 4 octaves
  • Pulse Width Modulation
  • Hard Sync
  • Cross Modulation (TZFM)

Unison Oscillator

  • Seven continuously variable wave shape (triangle, sawtooth, square) 
  • Pulse width for square
  • Tuning +/- 24 semitones
  • Fine tuning +/- 50 cents
  • Frequency Modulation (Exponential) +/- 4 octaves
  • Pulse Width Modulation
  • Detune of seven oscillators
  • Mix of seven oscillator outputs
  • Mix of high pass output signal and dry signal.

FM Engine

  • 4 Operators
  • 8 Wave Shapes
  • 8 Algorithm
  • Feedback
  • 4 Amplifier Envelope
  • Pitch Modulation Amount
  • Amplifier Modulation Amount

PAN

  • Key Follow: Low Note (Left) High Note (Right) from 0% to 100%
  • Spread: Stereo Width from 0% to 100%
  • Pan modulation: LFO

Stereo Filter

  • Filter Type: Cascade, Ladder, Sallen-Key
  • Low pass filter: -12 dB per octave, -24 dB per octave
  • High pass filter: -12 dB per octave
  • Frequency modulation: ADSR, LFO, Key Follow

Stereo Amplifier

  • Envelope: ADSR
  • Amplitude modulation: LFO
  • 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%

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

Version 1.0.1

  • Version 1.0.1 contains bug fixes and improvements.
  • Fixed a problem of Y-axis key modulation for unison detune.