ShockWave - Synth Module 4+

Phase Destructor Synth

Kai Aras

    • 4.6 • 176 Ratings
    • $19.99

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Description

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ShockWave is a monophonic Synthesizer designed to bring modular style workflow to the world of iOS & AUv3 plugins.

Built around the concept of Phase Distortion (PD) Synthesis, Shockwave includes a pair of PD Oscillators each capable of creating everything from pure Sine Waves over smooth Sawtooth and Square Waves to Resonance & Sync sweeps, filtered Noise and more.

In addition to the Synth Voice, ShockWave includes a dedicated control section housing a pair of 8 step sequencers, a sample & hold module as well modules for trigger divisions, logic comparisons and controlled randomness.

A pair of Low Frequency Oscillators and 2 Attack/Sustain/Release (ASR) Envelopes serve as main modulation sources and can be used in a number of ways. Envelopes can be triggered from a number of internal sources including other modules such as trigger divider, logic or chance module but can also be connected to each other allowing for a wide range of patches usually only possible in large modular systems. LFOs are individually tempo sync-able and capable of producing total of 5 different waveforms each.

The two sequencers can run independently or combine to one 16 step sequence where rate and length can be controlled independently for each of the two.

In true modular nature almost any control within ShockWave can be modulated with up to 11 sources - simultaneously. Modulations are setup simply by holding a control and dialling in the desired amount in a list of all available sources. A special X-Ray mode adds a realtime display of all currently active modulations right at their corresponding control making it easy to understand what's happening inside the synthesizer at any given time.

Synth Voice and Control Section are accompanied by built-in Delay and Reverb sections placed on send busses with all of their controls including the send levels being available as mod destinations.

Last but not least, ShockWave features a solid MIDI implementation including support for, aftertouch, velocity, wheels, custom CC mappings and up to 4 dimensions of expression when using MPE compatible controllers, such as the Roli Seaboard, Linnstrument, Geoshred, KB-1 and others.

MIDI Output is supported as well and includes Note and Control Change output generated from various internal sources including Sequencers, Envelopes and LFOs making it possible to control external MIDI gear or chain multiple plugin instances for advanced, self driving patches.

Overview:
- Semi Modular Monophonic Synth Voice
- Phase Distortion Synthesis (PD)
- Dual PD Oscillators with 5 Waveforms + Noise
- Dual ASR Envelopes with variable trigger source
- Dual LFO with Tempo Sync
- Cross Modulation with Linear/Exp. FM, PM, AM & RM
- Mixer section with individual pan and level controls per oscillator
- Output VCA with variable control source
- Pattern Generator for generating sequences from various internal sources
- Quantizer to force note input into a specific scale (19 Scales + User Scales)
- Step Sequencer with 2x8 or 1x16 steps, individual rate and number of steps per row
- Trigger Divider for dividing internal trigger sources
- Probability Gate for adding controlled randomness
- Sample & Hold for additional randomness
- Logic Module to create triggers from various internal sources
- Built-in Delay & Reverb Effects
- MIDI Note and CC output for controlling external gear or chaining multiple instances
- Semi Modular Architecture
- 11 Modulation Sources
- 40 Modulation Destinations
- 2 Color Themes

MIDI Input:
- 4D Expression (Glide, Slide, Pressure & Velocity)
- Mod & Pitch-Wheel
- Tempo Sync
- Custom CC Control

MIDI Output:
- Note
- Control Change

Connectivity:
- Standalone
- AUv3
- AudioBus
- IAA

What’s New

Version 1.1.3

- Fixed an issue where the AUv3 version would scroll the UI when adjusting the volume sliders

Ratings and Reviews

4.6 out of 5
176 Ratings

176 Ratings

DJSUN1 ,

Lovely nuff said

Based on the devs previous apps and dedication this purchase was a no brainer. Sounds coming out of this are butter so far. I’m on the latest 2018 pro and I have not experienced any hiccups yet will update when thoroughly played with but for now I’m satisfied and happy to support this dev. I love the colors and name definitely reminds me of the Decepticons purple blaster Shockwave. I really dig this synth so far so many features and options to explore and I’ve barely touched the surface. Like others have also said it would have been cool to have a poly mode just because it sounds so amazingly good. To others who blast negativity please contact the dev before dissing his app he has a lot of supported features right out the gate better than a lot of other devs who say something’s coming and it takes forever or never arrives.

housemachine ,

Haq Attack

Picked this up as a fan of Haq. And also the developer makes some cool apps just which a bit more time is spent updated bugs. Volume on the app is noisy and glitchy, response on dials needs a bit more work. I feel this issue is on the other apps as well. Hopefully they all get updated soon. I understand it takes work and time. Bravo on this release love the interface and sounds.

octosquid ,

Brilliant synth but w/o manual…forget it!

Kai Aras is brilliant, and all his apps are among the best. If all you want to do with this app is use the presets, great. You’ll hear some incredible sounds.

But if you’d actually like to design your own presets, or even creatively modify existing presets, good luck.

Without a manual that details the function and examples of every parameter and section of this very deep synth, it’s extremely difficult to understand and use.

I cannot understand why the dev, after spending so much time to create such a wonderful product, would throw this beast into the wild and expect the majority of people buying it to somehow understand how to use it.

Based on my experience with this and other similar difficult apps, I will never again purchase a product from a developer that doesn’t have a well written manual.

To Kai and other developers: please take the time to produce a well written manual that not only describes the function of every parameter and section in your software but also gives examples of how to use it.

Help us to understand and enjoy your amazing apps. Otherwise, what’s the point?

Developer Response ,

Message received, thank you!

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Supports

  • Family Sharing

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

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