moodunits

Name: moodunits
Price: 3.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (50 reviews)
Author: Rob Jackson

AU Instruments & Effects

$3.99

50 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

Rob Jackson
Language

EN
English
Size

3.2
GB

Please note that all previously available IAP downloads are now included in the app. Please note: moodunits have been designed as a set of instrument and effect Audio Units. You need to load moodunits into any AUv3 compatible host application running on iPad or iPhone, such as GarageBand or AUM. The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument. More about moodunits... Waverley is the principal instrument in the moodunits collection. It’s sample-based, but it isn’t a fully-fledged sampling app that allows you to load and edit your own samples. There are already great apps out there that allow you to do that. Waverley in moodunits is pre-loaded with 30 factory sounds, that can be tweaked to taste via parameters that will hopefully be familiar to most of you. However, don’t worry if some parameter names look technical or scary - just experiment! You can’t really “break” Waverley or make “bad” sounds with it. moodunits also comes with some basic effects, allowing you to create a great sounding musical project using just moodunits and your favourite AU host. In keeping with the moodunits design principal, the effects are light on CPU and expose a few essential parameters. They're probably not going to replace your favourite bells and whistles mega reverb or delay, but their simplicity might come as a refreshing change. Currently these effects include a delay, reverb, low-pass filter, 10-band EQ, peak limiter and distortion. Please note: The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument, but can be used to access a detailed PDF user guide and the MU Store for additional downloads. Once you run the app, your moodunits are registered on your device and are ready to be used for music projects in your AU host of choice. For instructions on how to use Audio Units, please refer to relevant documentation for your host, e.g. GarageBand or AUM, etc. Note for advanced users: with the exception of the filter cutoff frequency and resonance in the filter AU, none of the parameters are exposed for automation. Also, please note that the design goals for moodunits is focussed on ease of use, so some advanced users may find the features basic. The screenshots and demo videos online should give you a good idea of what's possible. If in doubt, please ask.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

50 Ratings

Wow. Simple, Powerful, Sounds Amazing
12/27/2020
cmruko
Updated - So basically you get 9 AUv3 apps (as of now, new are added often) packed inside this app. Waverly AU is the single instrument, but it sounds so rich, and has several great yet inexpensive IAP. That’s because all sounds are carefully sampled from the real analog sources. The initial 50+ Presets, (more with IAP) are some common waveforms, ie. Saw, etc. and some more complex sounds as well. It sounds so full and rich, it’s great. Then there are 8 AU effects as of now, reverb, delay, filter, EQ, distortion, limiter, etc... The effects are great for shaping the AU Waverly unit into something more. It is polyphonic except for the Bass presets. I was on the fence, do I really need this, type thing, but the interface is super clean, easy to use, and understand. It sounds amazing, and you get a lot for your buck. The sounds are great for making some classic synth sounds, pads, leads, bass, etc. Some are heavily processed for some amazing atmospheres. Then some Amazing IAP Guitar, piano, strings, etc... You could build a multitimbral synth in AUM using a couple Waverly instances. Just saying. I heard the sound of the app on The Sound Test Room video, and decided for $5 (initial price) I’ll try it. I’m so glad I did. I’m definitely using these sounds in my actual songs not just for sketching ideas, or place holding. Real Quality here. All 9 included AUv3’s are great. App is also low on CPU/DSP. Amazing app with great sounds. Get it.
Wow. Simple, Powerful, Sounds Amazing
12/27/2020
cmruko

Updated - So basically you get 9 AUv3 apps (as of now, new are added often) packed inside this app. Waverly AU is the single instrument, but it sounds so rich, and has several great yet inexpensive IAP. That’s because all sounds are carefully sampled from the real analog sources. The initial 50+ Presets, (more with IAP) are some common waveforms, ie. Saw, etc. and some more complex sounds as well. It sounds so full and rich, it’s great. Then there are 8 AU effects as of now, reverb, delay, filter, EQ, distortion, limiter, etc... The effects are great for shaping the AU Waverly unit into something more. It is polyphonic except for the Bass presets. I was on the fence, do I really need this, type thing, but the interface is super clean, easy to use, and understand. It sounds amazing, and you get a lot for your buck. The sounds are great for making some classic synth sounds, pads, leads, bass, etc. Some are heavily processed for some amazing atmospheres. Then some Amazing IAP Guitar, piano, strings, etc... You could build a multitimbral synth in AUM using a couple Waverly instances. Just saying. I heard the sound of the app on The Sound Test Room video, and decided for $5 (initial price) I’ll try it. I’m so glad I did. I’m definitely using these sounds in my actual songs not just for sketching ideas, or place holding. Real Quality here. All 9 included AUv3’s are great. App is also low on CPU/DSP. Amazing app with great sounds. Get it.
Very Impressed
08/24/2020
Rawlivic
First of all, this is one of those apps that gives you multiple effects and a synth within in one. I love the waverley instruments, so many great sounds, very easy to play with the effects and make them your own. I love that I can use the effects anywhere. I wasn’t so sure if I would get used to the different layout than most auv3s, but I absolutely love it. They just added two new effects now too, we are at 7 apps practically for the price of one. Great dev, another great app. Don’t hesitate.
Very Impressed
08/24/2020
Rawlivic

First of all, this is one of those apps that gives you multiple effects and a synth within in one. I love the waverley instruments, so many great sounds, very easy to play with the effects and make them your own. I love that I can use the effects anywhere. I wasn’t so sure if I would get used to the different layout than most auv3s, but I absolutely love it. They just added two new effects now too, we are at 7 apps practically for the price of one. Great dev, another great app. Don’t hesitate.
Crashes on exporting audio always
10/06/2020
No real Functionalty
Edit 10/6: corrected 234 or so grammar errors 🤦🏻‍♂️To the developer’s / Rob’s response:Thank you for the fast reply. I normally wouldn’t write a review as a form of tech-support. It is usually unfair or counterproductive. However in this case it was deliberate. The reason being, while it is unusual random bad luck in this case that a single issue could potentially prevent people from using the plugins at all after purchase, I would stilll want to be aware of that before buying.On the other hand, that choice makes it incumbent on me to respect the work and immediately update the review as soon as anything changes.For anyone reading this in fairness I should point out:- it’s simply impossible to write software without bugs. For Google or for one developer. One issue rarely stops use of an app, but it still doesn’t correlate to the quality of an app overall.- Remember, most developers do this out of love, 99% are not getting rich. Most couldn’t pay their bills with the App Store even with some success.- From what I’ve seen in responses, Rob is a conscientious and well intentioned developer. If you want to judge quality, I think that’s one of the best stand alone measurements you can use in the long run.Original review———————————————The plug-in seems to work fine using it as an instrument, but when you export audio it crashes the whole app hard.I’ve tried garage band and Cubasis 3.x, can’t get audio out of either of them. It’s kind of annoying since I took a chance to support the app and paid for it without many reviews.Edit 10/6: removed speculation that the cause was related to required iOS 14 changes after clarification from the developer.

Developer Response
Hi, I'm pretty sure this issue has been fixed for a while now. Would be great if you could re-consider your star rating. Thanks, -Rob
Crashes on exporting audio always
10/06/2020
No real Functionalty

Edit 10/6: corrected 234 or so grammar errors 🤦🏻‍♂️To the developer’s / Rob’s response:Thank you for the fast reply. I normally wouldn’t write a review as a form of tech-support. It is usually unfair or counterproductive. However in this case it was deliberate. The reason being, while it is unusual random bad luck in this case that a single issue could potentially prevent people from using the plugins at all after purchase, I would stilll want to be aware of that before buying.On the other hand, that choice makes it incumbent on me to respect the work and immediately update the review as soon as anything changes.For anyone reading this in fairness I should point out:- it’s simply impossible to write software without bugs. For Google or for one developer. One issue rarely stops use of an app, but it still doesn’t correlate to the quality of an app overall.- Remember, most developers do this out of love, 99% are not getting rich. Most couldn’t pay their bills with the App Store even with some success.- From what I’ve seen in responses, Rob is a conscientious and well intentioned developer. If you want to judge quality, I think that’s one of the best stand alone measurements you can use in the long run.Original review———————————————The plug-in seems to work fine using it as an instrument, but when you export audio it crashes the whole app hard.I’ve tried garage band and Cubasis 3.x, can’t get audio out of either of them. It’s kind of annoying since I took a chance to support the app and paid for it without many reviews.Edit 10/6: removed speculation that the cause was related to required iOS 14 changes after clarification from the developer.
Developer Response 01/07/2021
Hi, I'm pretty sure this issue has been fixed for a while now. Would be great if you could re-consider your star rating. Thanks, -Rob
It’s great. It’s simple. It’s diverse.
02/05/2021
Mehmui
I usually write reviews about products i appreciate and find to be awesome bemut somehow slightly lacking. Moodunits however is pretty spot on. My only gripes are that it wasn’t clear presale exactly what it was ( that being super easy to edit auv3 synth packs and some added solid auv3 fx compressor, delay, reverb, etc) and other than that the graphics? could use a bit of polish because the sound is super future but the logo is a bit kinkos?🥰
It’s great. It’s simple. It’s diverse.
02/05/2021
Mehmui

I usually write reviews about products i appreciate and find to be awesome bemut somehow slightly lacking. Moodunits however is pretty spot on. My only gripes are that it wasn’t clear presale exactly what it was ( that being super easy to edit auv3 synth packs and some added solid auv3 fx compressor, delay, reverb, etc) and other than that the graphics? could use a bit of polish because the sound is super future but the logo is a bit kinkos?🥰

moodunits now comes with all MUWaverley instruments pre-installed. These were previously available as individual IAP downloads, but unfortunately, as Apple no longer support IAP content hosting, download and purchase restore would fail in earlier versions. You should now see all of the instruments showing as purchased in MU Store, regardless of how many you actually bought. The downside is that the app will now take up significantly more storage, but it's the same as if you'd purchased all the IAPs. And if you didn't, then you've got a few freebies to play with :-) And no more spurious IAP errors - hurrah! Apologies for these issues which entailed having to remove the app from sale for a short period. Minimum iOS version is now 15 due to an enforced requirement for new app updates - sorry about that.

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Seller: Rob Jackson
Size: 3.2 GB
Category: Music
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

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Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.

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Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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