Abstract LoFi IDM (BeatCutter app)

video by Igor Vasiliev

"This track was created using the BeatCutter app (iOS). Eight samples from free libraries were used as source audio material. Samples are completely different both in content and in rhythm. The first sample sets the rhythm and, in addition to processing, passed directly to the output. The initial idea was generated using a random template, then individual parameters were tweaked. Mainly, the trigger parameters have been changed to reduce the triggers activity and make the sound less dense. The sound is recorded directly in the app without additional processing."

Shortwave Universe

video by Igor Vasiliev

"Sound abstraction created with BeatCutter app (iOS). Eight different tracks with records of shortwave radio stations were used as source material. Final track recorded in this app without any additional processing.

BeatCutter is an experimental multi-channel app for slicing and recombining sound based on rhythm. In the center of the app is a matrix of sample cells with smoothly reconfigurable recording, playback and control busses. This app is best for those who would like to experiment with long sound files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples."

Motion Soundscape Introduces BeatCutter - Experimental Rhythm Slicing & Recombining App

videos by Igor Vasiliev

1. BeatCutter - Rhythm slicing & recombining. Quick Start.
2. BeatCutter - Multichannel AU and advanced settings

via Motion Soundscape

"BeatCutter is an experimental multi-channel app for slicing and recombining sound based on rhythm. In the center of the app is a matrix of sample cells with smoothly reconfigurable recording, playback and control busses. This app is best for those who would like to experiment with long sound files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples.

With this app you can create sound patterns and abstractions with the atmosphere of cyberpunk, industrial ambience or alien jungle. BeatCutter has an almost unlimited range of options for transformation of source audio. The kind of original sound does not really matter. It can be any tracks, external musical instruments or sound from other apps. The content of the source material and your settings will define the final result, which can range from futuristic IDM to abstract music for fill the living space and soundscapes for relaxation and meditation.

Please note that this app does not contain exact presets for a specific result. It has many parameters that need to be set depending on the source material and just experimenting. But for an easy start, this app has a convenient editor of the template that consists of a set of numbers from 0 to 9 where each number defines the depth of change and the spreading of values of the parameter group. You can change any numbers in the template and hear the result, or use the randomizer for the entire template, then change some parameters and save the current state as a preset.

How it works:

At the core of the app is a matrix of 64 (8x8) cells in each of which a sample can be recorded. The sample matrix is controlled by 5 types of buses - Inputs, Triggers, Controls, Sequencer and Outputs.

The audio signal for recording takes from 8 input buses, each of which can playback a file or be assigned to one of 4 channels of an external sound card or audio unit.

Cell recording start and stop is controlled by 8 trigger buses. Each trigger can be assigned to a signal from any input bus or external channel. The trigger is activated when the signal exceeds the threshold. Each trigger has a band pass filter which selects frequency range in which the trigger will activating. The length of the record in the cell is defined either by a fixed value in beats or by activating and deactivating the trigger.

The sequencer controls the playback of the cells. The sequencer can sync with the main BPM clock or change the step when activating its own trigger. The played sample is fed to one of the 8 output buses on which the cell is located.

The output bus also process the signal with one of the audio effects, filter and echo modules. Next, for each of the 8 output signals, can set the output level, stereo panning, EQ and level to send to the main reverb. The output buses and main reverb are mixed for the external stereo output.

Each cell has a set of parameters that define the playback speed of the sample, a bit mask of playback addressing that implements a kind of glitch effects and other parameters. For each group of 8 cells, these parameters are set by one of the 8 control buses.

Another interesting feature is that for all 5 types of buses, 8 different modes of combining cells in the sample matrix can be set. This allows to create completely unusual configurations for recording, playing and controlling sample cells. Changes mode of buses and value of parameters are performed smoothly and it is possible to set the duration of this change. This options makes the transition sound even more amazing."

AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/app/beatcutter...​

SynthScaper LE and Classic FX apps

Igor Vasiliev

"SynthScaper LE - Multitimbral atmospheric synth. Lush pads, psychedelic synths and atmospheric soundscapes in an easy to use app with a powerful sound engine.
Classic FX - Reworked classic audio effects. Complete sound effects processor and a mono to stereo enhancer with equalizer, effects and reverb, based on specially designed high-quality processing algorithms and suitable for any kind of audio sources."

Classic FX V2.2 Update

Classic FX app - A bit more distortions
Igor Vasiliev

"In version 2.2 of the Classic FX app, a new LFO option was added to automate morphing and even more algorithms and presets that will give a completely new sound to any instrument or voice, from soft saturation and blurry environments to harsh and hard overdrives and lower bitrates. Details: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Classic FX application is a complete sound effects processor and a mono to stereo enhancer with equalizer, effects and reverb, based on specially designed high-quality processing algorithms and suitable for any kind of audio sources. Classic FX will add brightness and expand the sound space of any musical instruments, synthesizers, drums or voice."

P.S. Note the extra knobs on the front of the Polivoks desktop.

New Sound Processing App Coming From the Maker of SynthScaper

Some new sound processing app from Igor Vasiliev on Vimeo.

This is a preview of the work of the first part of this app, which finds new fragments in the spectrum of the input signal, linking their appearance to the internal rhythm as much as possible. The parameters in the left corner are adjusted via self-balancing feedback. More details: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

via Motion Soundscape

"I started working on a new audio processing application that will be a completely different type of sound effects. It is not even quite the sound effect as it is usually understood. It is something between a sound effect and a musical instrument or sound generator.

This application will also process the source signal, but unlike the usual audio effects, it does this based not on static parameter values, but on the basis of determining the internal structure of the input signal over time.

In classic sound effects, even if they dynamically react to changes in the amplitude or even the spectrum (which is much less common) of the signal, all processing is determined by a set of static parameters. It doesn't matter that these parameters can be changed by the LFO, since the LFO parameters are still static in relation to the structure of the input signal. In that effects, you know (mostly) how to change the input signal depending on the change in these parameters.

In my new app, signal processing will be determined by the time-varying structure of the signal itself.

This app analyzes the spectrum of the input signal and, based on statistical processing of data vectors and self-balanced feedbacks, reveals new fragments appearing in the input signal. Next, the fragments of the input signal will be reassembled in a different order by the genetic algorithms that will create the best (from their point of view) composition based on the contents of these fragments and some specified rules of creation the composition.

The result should be quite unusual. But this is not a mainstream effect. This is an app for pure creativity and experimentation. You influence the result not by the settings (although they will also be), but by the character and rhythm of the input signal.

Imagine that you can provide to the input both finished compositions and tracks, as well as mixes of sounds of various musical instruments (modular synths will be just great), sounds of nature and noises, and on the output will be a composition built from fragments of these sounds according to the new dynamic rules."

Classic FX Version 2.0

Igor Vasiliev

"Demo of the raw sound of various types of synths - Virtual analog (Clavia Nord Lead 3), Monophonic analog (Moog Slim Phatty), Phase distortion (Casio CZ-101, very similar to FM synthesis) and processed sound in the Classic FX application on iPad .

Classic FX application is a complete sound effects processor and a mono to stereo converter with equalizer, effects and reverb suitable for any kind of audio source and uses special high quality sound processing algorithms.

You can find more information about Classic FX and other sound processing and experimental applications on the site: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

Update: What's new in version 2.0:

Three band equalizer with high / low shelving filters and middle peaking filter.
Easy to use algorithmic reverb, suitable for any sound source.
All parameters of equalizer, effects and reverb accessible for AUv3 host.
Quick info and description of the algorithm used in presets.
Several new presets added. Improved audio processing engine.
Some improvements of user interface.
Optimization for use with GarageBand.
Fixed a few small bugs.

SynthScaper LE Adds Random Scene Generator & More

SynthScaper LE scenes demo Igor Vasiliev
Published on May 30, 2020 Igor Vasiliev

"Lush pads, psychedelic synths and atmospheric soundscapes in an easy to use app with a powerful sound engine."


Update details via Motion Soundscape:

"New version SynthScaper LE 1.3 has been released with several updates and improvements.

New option Random generates scenes from existing presets.
Added a lot of new presets and scenes.
Optimization for the new iOS requirements.
Some improvements of the user interface.
and more"

FiedlScaper: Dipping into another dimension

Published on May 14, 2020 Igor Vasiliev

"Advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a large collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. With this app you can easily record any environmental sound and instantly turn it into something unusual and very atmospheric. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from field recordings or samples recorded from other apps."

Classic FX app overview

Published on May 3, 2020 Igor Vasiliev

"Classic FX application will add brightness and expand the sound space of any instrument from recorded musical instruments to software and even modular synthesizers. Unique effects with unified control parameters provide convenience and at the same time many opportunities for individual expression and experimentation. More: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

Classic FX App Preview

Published on Apr 29, 2020 Igor Vasiliev

"Classic FX application will add brightness and expand the sound space of any instrument from recorded musical instruments to software and even modular synthesizers."

This one with a Roland Juno-60.

Classic FX App Previews

Classic FX App Preview

Published on Apr 27, 2020 Igor Vasiliev

"Classic FX application will add brightness and expand the sound space of any instrument from recorded musical instruments to software and even modular synthesizers. More details - https://motion-soundscape.com"

Creating samples with SynthScaper app

Published on Jan 13, 2020 Igor Vasiliev

"SynthScaper app on iPad uses for design the samples with tape saturation on tube reel-to-reel tape recorder and experimental loudspeaker. More details - https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.co..."

SynthScaper PolyTron800 presets

Published on Jul 29, 2019 Igor Vasiliev

"New presets pack for SynthScaper / SynthScaper LE apps based on samples recorded from modded Korg Poly-800 mkII. Download it here: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.co..."

SynthScaper 1.7 Released

SynthScaper - Powerful and creative synth in the pocket Published on Jun 12, 2019 Igor Vasiliev

"Multitimbral, multilayered, special features for experiments with sound.

What's new:

New presets inspired by sound of vintage synths.
Separate ADSR when changing address mask for each voice.
Sequencer can use range of keys defined by keyboard scale.
Marks for hold keys mode for virtual and MIDI keyboard.
Added counter that indicates use samples in presets and scenes.
Visual meter of velocity for MIDI keyboards.
Visual meter of modulation wheel for MIDI keyboards.
MIDI keyboard meters can be disabled in settings.
Oscillators controls have different color labels.
Added text labels on oscillator controls.
Optimization for use on iPhone XR, XS, Max.
Audiobus SDK 3.0.6 updated.
Ableton Link SDK 3.0.5 updated.
Built-in description updated.
Several bugs have been fixed."

FieldScaper 2.1 Update - Sound Transformation & Rhythmic Construction Videos

Published on Mar 28, 2019 Igor Vasiliev

"Instant transformation recorded sound and sound design with FieldScaper - Field recorder and Scapes constructor. More about this app https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

FieldScaper rhythmic constructions
Published on Mar 28, 2019 Igor Vasiliev

"Sound transformation and rhythmic constructions from usual melodic samples with FieldScaper - Field recorder and Scapes constructor."

What's New in 2.1:

● Added several new presets with use sequencer.
● Added controls for mic and external input.
● Added midi controls for sample edit.
● Optimization for iPhone Xr, Xs, Max.
● Several improvements of UI.
● Ableton Link SDK 3.0.5 updated.
● Audiobus SDK 3.0.6 updated.
● Built-in description updated.
● Several minor bugs were fixed.

SynthScaper LE - Multitimbral Atmospheric Sound - V 1.1 Released

SynthScaper LE - Multitimbral atmospheric sound from Igor Vasiliev on Vimeo.

"With the special lightweight version of SynthScaper LE you can easily create and modify your own multi-timbral pads and atmospheric soundscapes. More: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

First update of new app SynthScaper LE. This update improves the app when used as an Audio Unit and adds new modes. SynthScaper LE continues to develop and improve.

What's new:

- Fixed problem with presets list in AU instances.
- Added hotkeys bar when full screen keyboard.
- Help panel opens on full screen.
- Added mode when sequencer knobs use "Scale" range (in standalone).
- Fixed problem with BPM sync when work with some AU hosts.
- Improved work in "freeze" mode in DAWs (exclude sequencer).
- Fixed problem with restore last selected scene when start as AU.
- Improved work of arpeggiator when changing keys.
- Added several new scenes and presets.

SynthScaper LE - Multitimbral atmospheric sound (Audio Unit)

Published on Jan 21, 2019 Igor Vasiliev

"With the special lightweight version of SynthScaper LE you can easily create and modify your own multi-timbral pads and atmospheric soundscapes. Three separate sound generators in this application give you possibility to create complex sound scenes by mixing and moving them in a common sound space using a spatial mixer. No need to construct a new sound from the beginning. Just use the built-in library of unique and high-quality presets for sound generators.

- Three sound generators each work as individual synth with its own preset.
- The scene combines all generators and mixer to create complex sounds.
- Spatial mixer simulates the common sound space for generators.
- The ability to easily tune the key parameters of sound generators.
- Multifunctional sequencer / arpeggiator for each generator.
- Screen keyboard designed for continuous variations with sound.
- Assign MIDI controls to parameters of generators and mixer.
- Completely compatible with advanced version of SynthScaper.
- Import scenes with samples from advanced SynthScaper.
- Support Audio unit (AUv3), Inter-app audio, Audiobus and Ableton Link.
- Auto detect and assign controls of MIDI keyboards (only specific models)."

Samplr APP JAM - Making Chillhop beats on an iPad

Published on Jan 17, 2019 redskylullaby

"AppJam made with the amazing Samplr App for iPad
My take on a Chillhop / Lofi HipHop beat.
Samplr by Marcos Alonso, NeoSoul Keys Studio by GospelMusicians and Beatmaker3 by Intua recorded simultaneously into 3 channels in Auria Pro DAW by WaveMachine Labs
Also used the superb AltiSpace Convolution Reverb by Igor Vasiliev on the Drums and Sax."

SynthScaper 1.6 Update

Published on Sep 12, 2018 Igor Vasiliev

"Sounds of default SynthScaper presets. Synthesizer specially designed for creating and experiments with ambient soundscapes in wide range from noises to melodic instruments and everything in between. App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/synthsca...
More about SynthScaper: http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

What's New
Version History
Sep 12, 2018 Version 1.6
This update adds new modes that make it more convenient to use MIDI keyboards with SynthScaper.

● Sequencer evenly placing steps in oscillator voices.
● Markers of actual values for Effects 1,2 on main screen.
● Quick switch between oscillator control panels.
● Added control for MIDI keyboard velocity mode.
● Added control for MIDI keyboard velocity curve.
● Added control for MIDI keyboard modulation wheel.
● Modulation wheel on MIDI keyboard supports defaultly.
● MIDI keyboard velocity is sent to each voice.
● Changing font size in description panel.
● Built-in description updated.
● Several minor bugs were fixed.