ROTOR - Tangible Music Synth 4+

Reactable Systems SL

Designed for iPad

    • 3.0 • 7 Ratings
    • £7.99

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Description

ROTOR is the new app that turns your device into a complete music performance suite. Using the optional ROTOR controllers, which can be purchased separately, it also brings the reactable tangible music experience that has captivated musicians such as Björk, Coldplay or Gui Boratto, for the first time into the iPad.

**PLEASE NOTE: This App is officially supported on the following devices: iPhone 4S and newer, iPad Air/Air2, iPad Mini 2/3/4, and iPad Pro.**

NOT A CONVENTIONAL SYNTHESIZER, NEITHER A SEQUENCER OR DAW…
… although it includes components from all of them. ROTOR incorporates dozens of modules, among instruments, audio effects, modulators and controllers, all interconnectable between them, which can be used for creating the most expressive and intricate patches in a unique way. It is an unprecedented multitouch/tangible instrument specially designed for live interaction and performance.

TANGIBLE CONTROL
With our exclusive physical control objects especially conceived for the iPad, and which can be purchased separately, ROTOR brings the unique tangible experience of the reactable for the first time to the iPad! This means that while all standard multi-touch capabilities are preserved, the ability to control any parameter by moving and twisting our tangible pucks over the iPad’s surface, brings 3 additional degrees of freedom to each hand!

The controllers are available in our website, but this app can also be perfectly used without them.

ALWAYS IN SYNC AND IN KEY
ROTOR comes with automatic real-time key detection and time stretching algorithms that allow for samples, loops and sequences to stay not only in sync but also in harmony with each other. All wavefiles can be configured either as masters, thus determining at any instant the tonality of the whole session, or as slaves, thus adapting automatically to this computed tonality.

WORKFLOW INTEGRATION AND COLLABORATION
ROTOR MIC/LINE IN module and its panoply of effects and modulators allows to process voice, guitars, or any other instrument, in unheard ways. With Audiobus, ROTOR can be used as an input/output device in combination with any other compatible music apps. Any ROTOR module can also receive external MIDI control from any user-selectable MIDI port/channel. Moreover, its integration of Ableton Link allows ROTOR to play in perfect sync with Ableton Live and other Ableton Link compatible iOS apps running in other devices.

FROM COMPLETE CONTROL TO INSPIRING SERENDIPITY
ROTOR includes dozens of multi-touch control panels such as virtual keyboards, polyphonic and monophonic step-sequencers, envelope generators, or 2D panels, which empower to control in real-time, every detail or nuance of the performance. On the other hand, interconnecting less linear and less predictable modules, such as the accelerometer input, the beat slicer or the feedback delay, opens a whole universe of generative and serendipitous creations. This, combined with ROTOR’s live recording capabilities, which simplifies the capturing of loops on-the-fly and always in sync, turns ROTOR into the ULTIMATE LOOP CREATOR MACHINE.

SONIC VERSATILITY
ROTOR also comes with 100+ high quality loops and sessions created by professional music producers. Along with these loops, users can import their own ones and combine them with ROTOR’s advanced synthesis and processing capabilities. From House or EDM to the most experimental generative soundscapes, ROTOR sonic versatility is unparalleled.

What’s New

Version 1.3.11

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Ratings and Reviews

3.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

123mogli ,

Wow, this looks like a great app!

Just went through a bunch of the demos and there’s a lot of interesting stuff there! Wow! But, even though I haven’t played anything in the app (yet) there are three huge needs that jump out immediately:

1. Audio unit support
2. MIDI out
3. Some kind of “randomise time.” The Bach (Invention) demo “demonstrates” that.

The thing is, on the one hand, Bach’s music lends itself well to sequencing. On the other hand, without the ability to alter timing in some kind of fluid way (as things are now) it sounds robotic if not even an example of why classical shouldn’t be sequenced! Perhaps a robotic impression is the goal here—but, still, some kind of “randomise or humanise” time option would be fantastic.

Thanks in advance—so much potential in this app!!

ajb1812 ,

Music Synthesis Playground

I love this app. I’ve bought countless synth and sequencer apps over the years, but this one really stands out. The developers have produced an app which is hugely flexible, is fun to use, looks impressive and sounds great. I hope they will continue to develop it, because it has great potential. More parameters for the synths and please increase the number of modules! The manual and tutorials are excellent.

Medicine Mike. ,

Won’t Open ????

Won’t open on my tablet ? I’ve sent you several messages, but you won’t reply ? I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling it, but with no luck. I wanted to buy the contraptions that go with it but there’s no point now. What a shame ! Either reply and help me or give me a refund? I am so disappointed !

App Privacy

The developer, Reactable Systems SL, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

No Details Provided

The developer will be required to provide privacy details when they submit their next app update.

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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