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FieldScaper

FieldScaper

Released: 2015-10-20
© Igor Vasiliev
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Version 2.0.2
4+
Download on the App Store
Version 2.0.2
4+
Download on the App Store
Released: 2015-10-20
© Igor Vasiliev

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Description

Advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from any environmental audio recordings or samples recorded from other apps through Inter-App audio or Audiobus.
The main advantage is that you can record and modify samples along the way within the single app. You can record sounds and noises, delete unwanted parts and then use presets to give a whole new sounding or create spectacular soundscapes and textures to use them as loops in this app. And even use FieldScaper as effect in real time with other apps or external input.
The FieldScaper consists of two main parts. The first part is the field recorder with special options for different ways of record environmental sound from microphone or record other sound sources. With the sample editor you can cut or split the source sample for more convenient use. The second part is the scaper sound engine that with using dynamic presets can easily transform the most ordinary sounds into something absolutely different. These parts connect with each other into one whole but you can use recorder or scaper independently.
The FieldScaper supports complete MIDI control for all faders, knobs and many buttons. You can change the parameters of oscillators, filters, delays and mixer by using any external MIDI controller or MIDI apps like sequencers. With the MIDI controllers this app becomes very comfortable to use at live performance.
Field recorder:
● Auto start record when input signal appears.
● Auto stop record when signal below threshold or by time.
● Record series of samples by a signal presence.
● Recorder timer in seconds or measure (sync with BPM).
● Input signal monitor with different modes.
● Automatic gain control, cut off input filters and noise gate.
● Advanced sample editor (delete, trim, split, cut, copy, paste, undo).
● Filter and normalizer for recorded sample.
Scaper sound engine:
● Loop based mode for processing input in real time as effect.
● Three sample-based oscillators, each with set of effects.
● Low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-stop filters with resonance.
● Two range delay with smooth time change and additional modes.
● Advanced spatial mixer / reverb with changing of side and distance.
● Three-band parametric equalizer for each oscillator.
● Wide range changing of oscillator speed with option of reverse.
● Distortion effect based on breaking addressing of samples (like on circuit bending).
● Complex effect contains lofi, overload, noise, ringmod, flanger, phaser.
● Step sequencer can control selected parameter and envelope generator (ADSR).
● Individual or group of LFO for each effect with additional modes and BPM sync.
● The "Main effect" function for control several parameters simultaneously.
Additional features:
● A set of predefined presets with wide range of effects.
● Scenes for storing and loading all operation parameters.
● Pack the scene and all its samples and presets to single file.
● Convenient file manager with groups of files by name or date.
● Access samples and records via standard iOS app "Files".
● Upload samples thru Dropbox, Web access, "Open in" and clipboard.
● Complete MIDI control for all faders, knobs and other modes.
● Adaptive UI for portrait and landscape orientation.
● Different color schemes available for UI.
● Detailed application description (built-in and PDF file).
● Inter-App audio compatible (with transport and BPM controls).
● Supports Audiobus 3 with "State Saving" and MIDI features.
● Supports Ableton Link with start / stop sync.
Requirements:
Third generation of iPad or fifth generation of iPhone and higher is required.
You can find more details about FieldScaper on the website:
http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com
Overview and demo:
http://youtu.be/n9nQRN6xWGo
http://youtu.be/cCr5UPkdMY0
http://youtu.be/Kp88NkJpy2M

What's New in Version 2.0.2

Version 2.0.2 Bugfix: LFOs of Oscillator 3 doesn't work properly.
What's new in version 2.0:
With this update you can add rhythmic effects and distortions with using built-in step sequencer. The sequencer and LFOs can be synced with other apps and devices thru MIDI, Inter-App Audio or with Ableton Link. New parametric equalizer can isolate or suppress oscillators output in a certain frequency range so that they not interfere each other. Also you can pack scene and all its presets and samples to single file. This new feature is very useful for copying scene to another device or backup.
All changes:
● Added new presets.
● Ableton Link start / stop sync.
● Step sequencer for each oscillator.
● Parametric equalizer for each oscillator.
● Signal amplification before filters and EQ.
● Automatic gain control of output for each oscillator.
● Synced Sequencer / LFOs with Ableton Link, IAA, MIDI.
● Pack scene and all its samples / presets to single file.
● Ableton Link SDK 3.0.2 updated.
● Audiobus SDK 3.0.5 updated.
● Built-in description updated.
● Several minor bugs were fixed.

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Developer

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Version

2.0.2

Size

15.5 MB

Game Center

No

VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated: 4+

Compatibility

iOS 9.0 or later

Devices

iPad mini 4, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPhone XR, iPhone 6, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XS, iPhone 6s, iPhone X, iPhone SE, iPhone 8, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad Air, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPhone 7 Plus, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone 5s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad mini Retina, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 of 5 (51 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

2018-07-17

No longer broken

I had previously written a 4-star review of this ap because it is a very creative and innovative approach to sound design. I really LIKED it (just as I have really liked all of the aps by this developer).
HOWEVER ...suddenly my FieldScaper on both my iPads was broken.
I have FieldScaper on two iPads: an iPad 4 running iOS 10 and an iPad Pro 12.9 “ running iOS 11.2.1. On BOTH iPads for reasons unexplainable by modern science, FieldScaper would not load any stored “Scenes” (the combination of audio files and preset effects). When I tried, nothing would change - all of the files and presets remain unchanged regardless of which Scene I tried to load. No one else seems to have had this problem.
The developer tried to solve the problem, but apparently could not duplicate it. Kudos for the effort...
That was THEN this is NOW ...
All that has changed with the latest version. With the 2.0+ releases, this problem has been fixed. I have still lost all my previous presets and all audio files (both factory and my own). But now I can confidently create new materials and actually save them.
The additions in this version are also a great advance and push my opinion of FieldScaper solidly into the five star range. The parametric EQ sequencers (three - one for each “oscilator”) and new synchronizing abilities have elevate FieldScaper beyond its previous status as one of the most innovative music aps available.
BozoToo
Version 2.0.2
2018-07-14

Awesome update!

This brings new and exciting features to Fieldscaper and the possibilities might be endless.Keep up the good work.
andy_marks
Version 2.0
2018-05-20

The Only App I Have Ever Reviewed

I have never written a review of an app as I have never been impressed enough to act as a salesperson on behalf of a company that sold me a product. If it works perfectly as described, good, that is what it is supposed to do. Anyone can read the description and expect a fair transaction, professional reviewers exist to tell you more details.
In this sole instance, I simply can no longer ignore my moral compulsion to act as an emissary to the world of artists on behalf of this app and developer.
Igor Vasiliev is a literal genius. This is the next level, it’s god-tier, we’re flying in the 5th-dimensional app dreamscape here.
For a field recorder to collect environmental samples alone (my original goal with this) it is brilliant, I would have been thrilled...but...then there is the warping, the looping, the midi control, the insane amount of detail and information and freedom of control...I honestly do not get how one app at this price can simply ruin all others available from the big names at much higher prices. It seems like it works with everything, hardware and software. It is a muse, a creative world unto itself.
Is Mr. Vasiliev a wizard? An alien visitor? A saint? Try the app and come to your own conclusions, the truth is out there.
I won’t claim to be any sort of authority on sound or a brilliant artist myself, but I have worked in several DAWS and used a wide variety of gear and instruments over the years. I know when something is quality. You can trust me when I tell you that after five minutes in this app you will whisper under your breath “...sick..just sick..this beautiful sonuva...”
If you have the slightest interest in sampling, looping, or experimenting with sound in general, buy this.
May fortune forever bless you, Mr. Vasiliev. I am going to go buy Synthscaper right now.
Dessication
Version 1.9.12
2018-04-26

Ambient Field Kit and Swiss Army Knife

I'm not going to write a long review. If you're interested in sound, field recording, ambient music, or any kind of sonic experimentation, you really should buy this.
It's as indispensable as Paulstretch or granular processing.
Madrayken
Version 1.9
2018-02-22

Update addresses sampler crash.

Really hoping for an iPhone X update. Love this app more than any other vocal samplers though. Must But!
Zjenji
Version 1.8.5
2018-02-17

Crashes with iPhone X but still rocks

Hey there,
I can’t open the looper on iPhone X as well as after a while of running the app it crashes. Works great on other devices!
Tim Cox
Version 1.8.2
2017-11-10

Hours of fun

This is easily one of the most well-thought out, intuitive, and capable noise/music apps I’ve seen. Requests to developer for help have been quickly answered. I, too, hope it is supported in perpetuity.
gravytop
Version 1.8.2
2017-09-06

I was wrong with my last review

I guess the software was acting weird for a bit when I was trying to make a new track after a long period of artist block, but after a few relaunches of the app everything worked as expected. This is an extremely intuitive app which allows me to create rich and full tones of other worldly origins. Almost every parameter can be modulated with lfo's allowing a generative movement of drones fading in and out, morphing, and decaying. I love this app to death. I am completely satisfied with this purchase after so many year (it's only really been like 2, but still). I hope this app is supported for the years to come.
Shizin
Version 1.7
2017-07-10

Great looper and sampler

Performance Loopers: i've tried them all and this is my favorite (quantiloop is also cool). The creative expressions possible are amazing. Plus very musical and intuitive, clearly made by a musician. You have to take the time to learn the layout (see YouTube). Use a guitar through Midi Guitar 2 to control it along with a BT pedal while using the guitar or your presets as sound elements. I love it!
topologist
Version 1.7
2017-03-19

Great sound mangling app!

Love this app. Recently added an iPad to my arsenal of guitar effects. This is one I am getting a lot of use out of. Plus, it has sparked my interest in collecting recordings of ambient and environmental sounds.
Lightnin Rick
Version 1.7
2017-03-07

Wonderful mangler and massager

Deep, but accessible; I find myself using this far more often than Fieldscaper. It has an organic weirdness to it...and that's good.
Ben Efitofadoubt
Version 1.7
2016-07-22

Amazing ambient fx

Great for making the most insane sounds truly awesome
Belief it or Not
Version 1.6
2016-07-05

Amazing in seconds for experiments

My wife has me running up and down stairs and doing all this nonsense, so I barely have a second to myself. I just did a tiny sound sample so I didn't wake my in-laws either. The result was sinister, original and wild. I am going to have a field day with this, BitWiz and Dedalus. Can't wait to do more with it.
lostproductivity
Version 1.6
2016-05-21

Innovative

I don't give 5 stars easily, this app is one of my personal favorite tools (hardware or software) for sound design. Keep up the good work.
qwesterish
Version 1.6
2016-05-20

Always Advancing

Before SoundScaper and FieldScaper, achieving audio results like one can with those apps was a major undertaking. Not so anymore. This app was great to begin with and it gets better all the time. If you want to explore the very limits of audio, you've come to the right place.
ZenLizard
Version 1.6
2016-04-08

A dream come true. Dev's a genius. Thanks for this application.

A dream come true. Dev's a genius. Thanks for this application.
Chancellor1399
Version 1.1
2016-03-26

Interesting Audio Tool/ Awkward Execution

Like I said this app is very intriguing to me as a music producer. This allows me to manipulate audio in new ways.
But a few questions:
How do I record into GarageBand from Fieldscraper? Seems I can't choose Fieldscraper as an IAA from GarageBand.
How exactly does the internal recorder work? I press the "R" button but I can't get into record with the effects.
Can I record myself manipulating the OSC from inside the app? Is this what the internal recorder is for? (Revamping)
jwhitemusic
Version 1.4
2016-03-22

What was very good is even better

Some great new features provide more possibilities than were already available. Easy to make unique soundscapes ... I love it.
Thanks, Igor!
brysmi
Version 1.4
2016-03-22

Always Advancing

This app is great to begin with and it gets better all the time.
ZenLizard
Version 1.4
2016-03-21

If you struggle to get interesting sounds/textures...

...then this app will be a godsend. Seriously. Like, you'll probably never need to venture outside of the preset list to get amazing ambience and fx.
Ronzlo
Version 1.4
2016-01-20

Fantastic

Simple to use and sounds great in practice. A lot of tools here to mangle audio when you're out and about.
KrisMcKenna
Version 1.2
2015-11-25

Totally Gnarly

Is what would be agreed upon in the van on Fast Times at Ridgemont High! This app cooks! I had to chime in when I read someone saying this is better than Filtatron though. Kind of two different entities all together. Filtatron is EASY and this is ADVANCED.
You can get great sound from both. This, though, lets you take numerous great (or crummy) sounds, put a technician audibly disassembling, rearranging, dissecting, and generally squeezing each and every drop OF possible ear candy out of it whereas Filtatron does well, what Filtatron does, quite neatly and looking great on the little screen you now tap!
I honor those who make audio apps like this that are just mind blowing and yet have a simple GUI. I mean who doesn't love beautiful metallic, shadowed, shiny knobs but I am buying for the SOUND it makes. I wish all app designers would make a version that has BASIC GRAPHICS!! like Korg's Gadget - it sounds fantastic but runs slower on IPAD AIR... Tangent. Sorry. This is a great app just like all this dev's - buy it!
Mo Freeapps
Version 1.1
2015-10-26

Pretty good actually

This app is pretty for developing weird sounds. Was expecting a looper and sound cleanup app with real time audio fx but it's really of a sound recorder app with trimming and delay/Bitcrush. Im super glad is universal but I would have preferred a port of the other apps as they look more essential for sound processing such as audio master etc. Altispace is amazing tho. Check it out
Pangoat
Version 1.1
2015-10-24

YES YES YES YES

Disclaimer: I am still learning this app. Just embrace the app's philosophy and it will all make sense. This is a great tool for creating great audio environments. I have wanted this type of tool for a while now. I am looking forward to this app growing via future versions. If you enjoy CREATING cool textures and ambience this is the app. If you are wondering if you should get this app, DO IT.
Cmcg37
Version 1.1
2015-10-21

Not working on my 6s

Upon opening the app I get an error message saying "Current hardware sample rate 48000Hz is not supported. I can not record to the internal mic. Hoping for a quick fix. I don't enjoy throwing $5.99 away
tapes..
Version 1.0
2015-10-20

Igor does it again!

Another awesome app! If you're into exploring the creative side of soundscape creation, this is a must have! Get it!
StillAnAddict
Version 1.0