PixelWave - Phase distortion synthesizers and why they are awesome

video upload by Subdecay

"Some brief history of 1980s synthesizers, the origin of phase distortion synthesizers. We use the Subdecay PixelWave to demonstrate some of the sounds that bridge the gap between retro analog and retro digital synthesizer sounds.

00:00 Intro to the PixelWave and the origin of phase distortion synthesis.
01:42 Analog-ish sounds - individual clips.
02:30 Analog-ish sounds in a mix.
03:28 Digital and harder sounds - individual clips.
04:31 Digital and harder sounds in a mix."

Note there is also an unrelated mobile app called PixelWave by Alexander Zolotov of https://www.warmplace.ru you can find in previous posts here.

SpectrumGen spectral synth & PixelWave experimental synth for Android

YouTube Published on May 3, 2012 by NightRadio2007

"More info: http://www.warmplace.ru/soft/synths/
It is a bit like the PixelWave experimental synthesizer, but now you can draw the spectrum of sound!
Also available for iOS.
Want to make a donation? http://www.warmplace.ru/donate"

PixelWave experimental synth for Android

These are available for iOS as well:
Alexander Zolotov

SpectrumGen & PixelWave with MIDI In

SpectrumGen with MIDI In

YouTube Uploaded by NightRadio2007 on Nov 19, 2011

"Spectral synthesizer for iOS.
http://www.warmplace.ru/soft/ios/"


"SpectrumGen is a spectral synthesizer with simple and effective user interface. It is a bit like the PixelWave experimental synth, but now you can draw the spectrum of sound!

Key features:
• multitouch arpeggiator;
• recording;
• export to WAV (via iTunes File Sharing);
• copy to share with another iOS sound apps;
• eight predefined timbres;
• changeable number of octaves (from 2 to 8);
• it is possible to draw the spectrum and play it at the same time;
• MIDI IN support.

Dark colors - low frequencies (bass). Bright colors - high frequencies.

Video: http://goo.gl/LcMec

Also if you want to draw a waveform directly, check my another app - PixelWave."





"PixelWave is an experimental synth with old school pixel interface.

Key features:
• multitouch arpeggiator;
• it is possible to draw waveform and play it at the same time;
• recording;
• export to WAV (via iTunes File Sharing);
• copy to pasteboard;
• nine predefined waveforms;
• changeable number of octaves (from 2 to 6);
• Low-Pass filter (smoothing);
• MIDI IN support."

PixiTracker for iOS & a Demo From Tokyo Techno Girl

YouTube Uploaded by NightRadio2007 on Nov 18, 2011

Demo by Tokyo Techno Girl:

PixiTracker is tried. (iOS APP)

YouTube Uploaded by perfumepod on Nov 19, 2011

"8 bit characters dance according to music.
lovely and cool!!!!

sorry for my sample music being awkward."



"PixiTracker is a simple and fun sample based tracker with minimalistic pixel interface.
It is portable application, available for iOS (iPhone, iPad), OSX, Windows, Linux, Windows Mobile (WinCE) and other systems.
Official page: http://www.warmplace.ru/soft/pixitracker/"

Playlist:
PixiTracker: Intro
PixiTracker: Sound Packs
PixiTracker: Copy/Paste to/from another iOS apps
PixiTracker: MIDI In

"No time to delve into the big and serious music apps?
PixiTracker is what you need! It is a simple and fun tool to quickly create musical sketches or chip tunes. Without requiring a lot of musical knowledge!

Features:
* 16 sounds per song;
* unlimited number of patterns;
* five packs with unique sounds;
* MIDI keyboard support;
* export to WAV;
* audio copy/paste;
* iTunes File Sharing;
* true warm pixel interface!

Get a lot of fun using PixiTracker together with SunVox, PixelWave or SpectrumGen iOS synths!"

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SpectrumGen spectral synth for iOS

YouTube Uploaded by NightRadio2007 on Aug 15, 2011

"http://www.warmplace.ru/soft/ios/
It is a bit like the PixelWave experimental synthesizer, but now you can draw the spectrum of sound!
Key features:
+ multitouch arpeggiator;
+ recording;
+ export to WAV (via iTunes File Sharing);
+ copy to share with another iOS sound apps;
+ eight predefined timbres;
+ changeable number of octaves (from 2 to 8);
+ it is possible to draw the spectrum and play it at the same time."

PixelWave experimental synth for iOS

YouTube Uploaded by NightRadio2007 on Jul 14, 2011

"PixelWave is an experimental synth with old school pixel interface.
Key features:
* multitouch arpeggiator;
* it is possible to draw waveform and play it at the same time."