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.

FieldScaper v1.5 Released

FieldScaper live improvisation with MIDI controller

Published on Apr 26, 2016 Igor Vasiliev

Details on the video further below. First the update:

iTunes: FieldScaper - Sound warp field recorder and scape constructor - iMusicAlbum

What's New in Version 1.5
● Full screen recorder / sample editor for iPhone landscape.
● Supported Dropbox service for download and upload files.
● Improved Inter-App Audio support as Musical Instrument and Effect.
● Supported Inter-App Audio MIDI connection, BPM and transport controls.
● List of assignable MIDI controls divided by categories.
● Direct, Pick-up and Scaling modes for faders with MIDI controller.
● Sending states of buttons and faders for display state on MIDI controller.
● Improved automatic start for mode "Loop A" in the looper.
● Improved user interface for built-in description.
● Updated description of the application.
● Several minor bugs have been fixed.

Full details on the setup in the video above can be found on Igor Vasiliev's site here. The following is only an excerpt:

"Two synthesizers (one with additional effect unit) were used as external audio sources for first oscillator in FieldScaper. This oscillator was configured in mode "Looper" - "Effect". Synthesizers were connected to two different input channels of external audio interface in mono mode. In the app these channels combined to one for use in oscillator. For this oscillator was used the slightly modified preset "Dark and foreboding places".

With this preset (as well as others) you can discover a whole new aspects of already familiar sounds and presets of synths. In other demo you can hear how this preset can transform sounding of usual synthesizer pad -"

SoundSaw - The Art Of Sound Destruction (presets demo)

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

New iOS app from Igor Vasiliev who brought us SynthScaper, SynthScaper LE, FiedScaper, Classic FX, BeatCutter, and SoundScaper.

"SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene."

Additional details via https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundsaw/id1570948841

"SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene.

Depending on the settings, it can add light distortion and saturation to the sound for a more natural and lively sound, or drastically change the sound and make it as loud and harsh as possible, full of all kinds of harmonics, crackles and rattles. The settings of this app provide great opportunities for experiments with sound destruction.

All controls are located on a single screen, grouped by function into six sections with a plain way of signal path from the first section "Input" to the last section "Output". The chain of individual effects in this app is designed in such a way as to get the most interesting result for any parameter values in the widest possible range.

App features:

- Simulates different types of signal processing electronic circuits and their typical harmonic saturation and noise (static and dynamic).
- The Maximizer keeps the maximum signal level for more noticeable distortions and feedback effects, and has a mode for hold the maximum volume when the input signal decays.
- The Overload effect works like an electronic circuit when the signal is much higher than the maximum allowable level and oversaturated the signal various kinds of harmonics.
- The Decimator and Bitcrusher effects produce very noticeable digital artifacts typical of cheap devices with simple DACs / ADCs, and add various kinds of crackles and rattles.
- The Feedback effect is similar to acoustic feedback, but more controllable, with the resonant frequency varying in accordance with the harmonics of the input signal.
- The 4-pole filter controlled by the envelope generator can be used after distortion effects. Filter types: Low pass, High pass, Band pass and Notch.
- The envelope generator is controlled by the input signal and can generate a single cycle of envelope, repeat cycles or work continuously.
- At the output there is a filter that can cut the high or low range of the original signal and mix it with the processed signal."

Distant Journey (live)

Published on Oct 7, 2016 Igor Vasiliev

"More about this setup - http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com..."

Igor Vasiliev is the man behind numerous iOS apps, including FieldScaper, SoundScaper, MasterFX, and MIDI Pattern Sequencer.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/imusicalbum/id424401626

Gear used in the video: Roland Juno-60, Yamaha DX12 (melody line, processed by FieldScaper app). Clavia Nord, Moog Slim Phatty - bass line.

Korg Electribe EMX-1 as drum machine and sequencer.

Effect gears - Roland RE-201 Space Echo (together with Roland Juno-60), AKAI MFC 42 with Moog, Lexicon Vortex (Clavia). Reverbs - Yamaha SPX 90, Yamaha REV 7, AKG ADR 68. Compressors - DBX, TC Electronic.

Recorded on Sony TC-510-2 tapecorder directly from line out of mix console (Allen&Heath GS3V)."

Audio Mastering 2.1 for iPad Released

Audio Mastering on iPad. Multiband compressor test

Published on Feb 22, 2014 Igor Vasiliev·20 videos

"The first fully functional professional quality audio mastering application for iPad. For everyone who wants to take their final mixes to the next level. Based on high-quality sound processing algorithms, this application turns your iPad into a real mastering studio. More details:
http://audio-mastering-ipad.com
Original track: Red Sky Lullaby - Electro Formant
http://redskylullaby.com"

iTunes: Audio Mastering - iMusicAlbum

"What's New in Version 2.1
● Switchable multi-band / single-band compressor.
● Very subtle sounding reverb special for mastering.
● Improved Dropbox operations.
● Additional color schemes.
● Bugs fixed."

via Igor Vasiliev the creator of Audio Mastering on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

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"

Soundscape No 2, Inner World

Published on Jan 9, 2013 Igor Vasiliev·6 videos

"New video on one of my music impression. Warhol has some influence on perception of this composition. Details on: motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

Details on what's going on in the track directly via Igor:

"First, it's a live improvisation recorded on an old well-known four track portastudio Tascam 424 mk III.  A bit about setup. From left to right - Doepfer Dark Time analog sequencer. It plays bass sequences on Moog Slim Phatty synthesizer (to the right from Tascam). Next, very interesting spiritual magic box called Garmonbozia from Vtol (man who invented and created this device). Why spiritual? Because it contain three Buddha machine inside. In fact, sound produced by this DIY box is very inspiring. Sound of this can hear at beginning composition about 0:18 and on.

At 0:52 start rhythmic sequencing from Korg Electribe EMX.
At 1:17 begin sounds Doepfer + Moog.
At 1:35 more intensive rhythms from Electribe.
At 1:52 it's also Garmonbozia.
At 2:55 Doepfer (random sequencing mode) + Moog.
At 3:10 sounds designed beforehand (from my own library) and playable from Roland SP-555 sampler.
At 4:42 resampled and processed sounds from Garmonbozia playable from Roland sampler.

it's all. I hope these small remarks also will be interesting for fans of musical experimentation as the final composition."

Classical chaos

video by Igor Vasiliev

"Main piano theme created by Rauf Kasimov using the iGrand Piano app.

Chaotic textures were created using the BeatCutter app on iPad with external sound card Focusrite Scarlett 6i6. BeatCutter can use up to four input channels to fill the matrix of samples and construct abstract rhythmic structures from fragments of the original sound.

The four sound sources for this app were synths - Moog Slim phatty thru TC Helicon Voice works, Clavia Nord Lead 3 with Doepher Dark Time sequencer thru Roland SDE-2000, Korg MS2000, Roland Juno-60 thru Eventide Harmonizer H949. All of these synth also were recorded directly and mixed with BeatCutter output. Outputs from all instruments and the BeatCutter app were recorded on a Tascam 38 and then mixed. Reverbs AKG ADR68K, Yamaha REV7 were used for mixing.

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 large audio files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples."

You can find additional BeatCutter demos here.

Abstract Patterns, Hypnotic Meditation version

Published on Mar 11, 2017 Igor Vasiliev

"An experiment with abstract patterns generating by using only Korg Monotron as sound source and FieldScaper app on iPad for sound processing. Sound visualization by Quantum VJ."

iTunes: FieldScaper - Sound warp field recorder - iMusicAlbum

FieldScaper: Dipping into another dimension

video by 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."

MIDI Pattern Sequencer for iPad Demo Video

Published on Dec 28, 2012 Igor Vasiliev

"MIDI Pattern Sequencer for iPad. Make a simple song demo.

MIDI Pattern Sequencer is a tool with powerful and at the same time very comfortable, intuitive and easy interface. It is the main feature, through which the sequencer can easily used by anyone, from beginner to professional, and everyone will find it most necessary for their own purposes.

See more:

http://www.msequencer.com"

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Quasimidi Sirius synth with VintageRack and GlitchScaper apps

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"Quick demo of Quasimidi Sirius synth patterns processed by VintageRack app, with noisy background generated by GlitchScaper app. Apps works as audio units in AUM host.

More details about these apps: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

These apps are universal for iOS and macOS. They can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac/MacBook with M1 chip (and newer).

GlitchScaper is a rhythm machine with six sound generators, each controlled by a two-layer cycle sequencer, designed to easily create glitchy patterns and scapes.

VintageRack is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically simulating notable retro gear from the early digital age with their natural lo-fi and warm aesthetics."

FieldScaper - Field recorder & Scapes constructor

FieldScaper - Field recorder & Scapes constructor from Igor Vasiliev on Vimeo.

"Processing sample with factory preset. More about this app - http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

iTunes: FieldScaper - iMusicAlbum

Stellarvox - Ambient Reverberation Space Designer Now Available

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

You can find additoinal demos here.

Now available at https://apps.apple.com/app/stellarvox...

"Hybrid reverb with an artificial space designer, combining it with algorithmic reflections tail processing, is ideal to creating immersive ambience of deep spaces, lush atmospheric textures or stunning whispering backgrounds in your ambient, electronic, experimental and sound design projects.

Unlike traditional algorithmic reverbs, Stellarvox constructs a complex model of a vast resonant sound spaces with choice of geometry, dimensions and tonal structure of the space, along with a unique feature that dynamically change the timbre of reflections over the reverberation time. The second algorithmic reverb allows you to prolong and blur reflections, adding extra dimensions to the sound space.

Easy-to-use controls on a single screen, along with optimally designed parameters that always give great results, make insignificant the peculiarity of that kind of reverbs, when the model creates with a little delay after changing it. Factory presets and the random feature will give you a starting point of inspiration and allow you to get a quick result where you need just to slightly tweak the parameters to align with your idea.

This application is great for ambient projects, it can create mesmerizing atmosphere from single infrequent sounds of various instruments, or giving a beautiful and deep backgrounds to sharp sequences in electronics, as well as for any experimental projects that require unusual, deep and rich sound ambience."

Casio CZ-101, SoundSaw and AltiSpace apps

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"Casio CZ-101 with Akai MFC42 (analog filter module) processed by SoundSaw (distortions) and AltiSpace 2 (convolution reverb) apps on iPad.

AltiSpace is a convolution reverb app with advanced controls that provides realistic sounding natural acoustic space or vintage reverb devices for any track or mix.
SoundSaw is a complex sound processing app with easy-to-use controls designed to distort the sound of musical instruments or voice, and give the sound the aesthetics and atmosphere of noise, lo-fi, chiptune and experimental music scene."

"SoundSaw app updated to version 1.2

This update brings new presets, improves the app's audio engine and makes some of the controls more convenient. Also some minor bugs were fixed."

SynthScaper Version 1.3 Update Featuring New Designer Tool

SynthScaper - Soundscapes synthesizer. The Designer tool overview.

Published on Dec 21, 2017 Igor Vasiliev

"The Designer tool using the neural network generates new presets based on already existing by adding some random variations and checking the result so that the new preset remains similar to the selected pattern."

iTunes: SynthScaper - iMusicAlbum

"What's New in Version 1.3

In this update added a new tool Designer (only for iPad, for iPhone in the next update) that is intended to automatically generate and tweaking new presets and scenes. With using neural network the Designer generates new presets based on already existing by adding some random variations and checking the result so that the new preset remains similar to the selected pattern.

Also in this update - New scenes, presets and samples, Audiobus SDK updated, Built-in description updated, Minor bugs were fixed."

Quasimidi Sirius + VintageRack app (iOS/macOS/Audio unit). Processing drums.

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"Quick demo of creating a simple preset for processing a drum mix (analog compressor, dimension d, exciter, tape saturation). AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/app/vintagerac...

More about VintageRack: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.co...

VintageRack is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically simulating notable retro gear from the early digital age with their natural lo-fi and warm aesthetics. Most of the effects in this application have been inspired and based on the principles of actual hardware from the 70s and 80s, which is great for giving the sound of any instrument the nostalgic and emotional mood of old recordings."

Master FX for iPad. Reverb Presets Demo

Published on Dec 3, 2013

iTunes: Master FX - iMusicAlbum

Doepfer Dark Time + Moog Slim Phatty + Master FX Reverb

"Multipurpose effect processor for guitar, synthesizer and voice, providing a wide range of high-quality and creative effects options for audio processing.

Includes a broad selection of audio processing options, comprehensive presets system, flexible audio routing options for connecting effect modules, audio player and recorder, low latency and highest quality of audio processing.

More details: http://audio-mastering-ipad.com"

via Igor Vasiliev on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

SynthScaper 1.5 Update - Arpeggiator / Sequencer Overview

Published on Aug 21, 2018 Igor Vasiliev

"Synthesizer specially designed for creating and experiments with ambient soundscapes in wide range from noises to melodic instruments and everything in between. AppStore: https://itunes.apple.com/app/synthsca...

The sound engine of SynthScaper has its own unique sounding differ from any other software synths. You can construct outstanding melodic pads or atonal soundscapes from different kind of built-in or downloaded samples by using all power of multi-layered oscillators, chains of filters and effects, envelope generators and low frequency oscillators. Or you can create your own sound scenes combining oscillators presets from build-in library. Or just use predefined scenes. More about SynthScaper: http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

"What's New

Added an advanced arpeggiator / sequencer for each oscillator with modes where the keyboard can start the sequence and shift it depending on the key. Also, you can record sequence steps using screen or MIDI keyboard or select sequences from other scenes. The start and tempo of the sequence can be synchronized with Ableton Link, Inter-App audio or with external MIDI devices.

With this update you can access SynthScaper samples by using iOS 11 Files app. Just open app "Files" - "On My iPad (iPhone)" - "SynthScaper" to copy, move, delete or rename any file which contains in SynthScaper. Also with Files app you can easily copy samples to SynthScaper from any other apps or storage cloud services.

All changes:

● Own sequencer / arpeggiator for each oscillator.
● Sync with Ableton Link, Inter-App audio and MIDI.
● Select sequences from other scenes (if they defined).
● Record sequence from virtual or MIDI keyboards.
● Mode when keyboard starts and shifts sequence.
● Mode "All" to set params for all sequencers at once.
● Button "Rand" on main screen generate new scene.
● Access files thru iOS 11 Files app.
● Support bluetooth MIDI controllers.
● Built-in description updated.
● Several minor bugs were fixed."

The Sampler mode in the SpaceFields app

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"Loop-based mangler effect for creating slowly changing rhythmic sound structures in a deep reverb space from any external signal. Great for experimenting and designing ambient and noise backgrounds with rhythmic elements."