ButterSynth 4+
Arto Vaarala
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- £19.99
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Description
ButterSynth is a hybrid 6-oscillator wavetable/FM/sample-based AUV3 and standalone synthesizer with a vast sonic range, from gentle pads to screaming leads and basslines.
Mix any combination of wavetable, FM, sample and other synthesis engines for one truly massive sound.
For the more advanced users, you'll love using ButterSynth's thoughtfully designed interface, incredibly powerful modulation matrix, fully-featured internal FX rack, factory waveform and sample libraries, and almost limitless scope for fun, experimentation and sound design.
For less experienced synth programmers, ButterSynth includes a library of hundreds of ready-to-use presets, sparking your creativity to start making music right away.
Headline features include
- Mix and match any combination of 6 synthesis engines to either emulate your favourite synths of yester-year or build a synth ready for the future.
- Dual-wavetable engines also feature 9 phase modes, wave folding, and deep unison controls modelled on vintage hardware synths.
- Built-in wavetable editor gives you the ability to tweak, morph, and hand-draw your own custom wavetables, with each wavetable supporting up to 256 frames.
- FM engine offers 4 operators with a selection of 12 modulation paths. Each operator can be loaded with any waveform from the factory or user library, and can also self-modulate via the feedback dial.
- Sample and Granulator engines both let you load samples (either imported or from the factory library) and control precisely how they are chopped, triggered and layered. Both also feature the same powerful unison modes available in the WT engine.
- Highly configurable 32-slot modulation matrix featuring precise mix/max ranges, self-modulation (via the amount target), plus configurable response curves and layer modes. Simply long-tap any parameter to set it as a Mod destination!
- Full suite of versatile control sources which includes: 4x MSEG-style looping curve envelopes, 4x LFOs, 4x step sequencers, X/Y pad with motion recording, 8x Macro dials and a powerful arpeggiator inspired by Kirnu Interactive’s Cream.
- The EFX rack lets you build your own insert effects chain using any combination of the 16 built-in FX modules. Modules available at launch include delay, reverb, distortion, chorus, OTT compression etc. Note - FX parameters can also be targeted by the mod matrix, unlocking the possibility to program ‘per voice’ modulated effects.
- All presets, wavetables, samples and other settings are stored in the Files app, making bulk import/export, backup and community sharing quick and easy.
- All of this is housed in an irresistibly designed 4-tab UI that makes synth programming quick and fun.
What’s New
Version 1.04
- Fixed: Note panning issue which occurred at the beginning of the note
Ratings and Reviews
Got it working… works well when it works…
Trick is to start it out by using it in standalone mode first, then, for some reason, that enables you to use it as an auv3. Why this isn’t stated is beyond me, but apparently that’s a thing…
Awesome and sending a note to devs
Hey guys, firstly your app is awesome and I recently started building a live set with it included but I’ve hit an issue where on switching presets the cpu spikes to 100% and the audio crackles. This has been report back in 2023 in the audiobus forums and I see the updates were quite frequent but currently no update for 6 months (maybe due to the new iPads/OS launching?). Anyway can you let me know if this bug is on your radar please? I’m on an iPad mini 6 but it’s been confirmed on other devices also.
For all readers of this comment please check the release notes of the app and you’ll see these guys work hard at supporting their product. The app sounds amazing and is totally worth every penny.
Thank you. 5 well earned stars.
Best Wavetable Synth
Hello, fantastic synth if you are after a Serum like experience. Has been a lot more stable for me than I’ve seen others report, M2 iPad Pro. I guess great power does require heavier resources. I wish the developer well and hope the rumours of an update are true, even if it is to just optimise it for more users. The synth itself is perfect.
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Information
- Provider
- Arto Vaarala
- Size
- 490.5 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Arto Vaarala 2023
- Price
- £19.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.