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Description
Shape is a polyphonic synthesiser allowing the user to draw the shape of the oscillator waveform. The first half of the oscillator is represented by 32 blocks and the second half is its mirror, generating all sorts of possible raw retroish sounds. 16 pages per oscillator allows to interpolate between different shapes. Add effects like arpeggio, stereo delay and a resonant filter and record your sounds on a classic tape. Modulate any parameter with keyboard, MIDI MPE or the device accelerometer. Connect to other apps with AudioBus, IAA, AUv3 and midi.
+++ 16 voice polyphony
+++ 2 oscillators, draw your own shape
+++ 3 oscillator mixing functions (add, subtract or multiply)
+++ Lfo modulation with ADSR: envelope, pitch, duty cycle, square, page or filter
+++ Record on tape with infinite overdubs (save, load, import, export)
+++ Arpeggiator
+++ Stereo delay
+++ Resonant filter (low, band and high pass)
+++ Modulate any parameter using keyboard, MIDI MPE or accelerometer (Built in or Sphero)
+++ Mini linear sequencer with euclidean rhythm
+++ On screen 25 key stylophone style keyboard
+++ AudioBus, Inter App Audio and AUv3
+++ Ableton link or AUv3 host sync
+++ CoreMIDI, IAA MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, limited MPE and MIDI out
+++ Audio Paste, files app drag’n drop or open with
What's New in Version 4.2.12
+++ Fixing issue resulting in no sound seen by some users in GarageBand.
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
4.2.12
Size
8.7 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 9.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17Pro, iPhone 17ProMax, iPhone Air, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro11M5, iPad Pro11M5Cellular, iPad Pro13M5, iPad Pro13M5Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 of 5 (22 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2023-08-22
Disappointed
Was expecting to get evolving SoundScapes. Instead, all the app seems to produce is variations on a theme.
2019-12-14
Nice Update and now AU!
Glad to see this go AU. Get all of this devs apps. They are excellent!
UPDATE 11/2018: The controls are somewhat cryptic but once you know what they do (as the on-screen hints indicate) you will find these are very cool apps.
This update makes this much more fun. Nice crazy sounds. Get it!
2017-05-31
Erik The Great does it again!
First class updates to a first class app from a first class developer.
Get them all! What are you waiting for?
2016-11-16
Snap Crackle Pop
Absolutely love the concept here, but I'm getting all sorts of crackling static sounds when playing any note. Tried closing all other apps and it still crackles. I'm using an iPhone 6s. Can you fix it Erik?
2016-08-16
Unique
I love Erik Sigth a.k.a. Humbletunes' apps. Imaginative, inexpensive, innovative and like nothing else on iOS. Buy them all.
2016-03-26
Allows you to create some rich sounds.
This update makes it a lot of fun to experiment and make sounds that are extremely good for such a low priced synth. Very cool interface.
2016-03-25
Erik's update makes it a whole new app
Erik Sigth's apps are some of the most unique iOS music production tools around. They all have a GUI that admittedly one likes or doesn't like most of the time. If there are indicators to what a control does or at least a manual or help (?) option I don't mind the layouts. Thing with the old version of the shapesynth was trying to make patches while using such a bare interface did cause problems. Now that things are labeled and laid out better, the synth is a joy to play.
And a totally unheralded aspect of this synth is the brilliant recorder. For an old analog dude who learned on Tascam PortaStudios there is the joy of seeing the little tape graphic and some of the more tape oriented controls. The real use of the recorder should be explored, most synths get AudioBussed or AUMed out to a DAW like Auria or Cubasis, this recorder can allow you to make some cool experimental soundscapes and then manipulate them further on in a DAW or app like Samplr. Just a great app for under $5 and incredible at just $2.
2016-03-25
shapesynth comes full circle!
Sonic possibility abounds inside this app, all wrapped in a more user inviting environment. Highly recommended for those with a sound affinity.
2016-03-24
Awesome Update!!!
I always loved the sound of Shapesynth, but could never wrap my head around the minimal and confusing interface. But this update basically restructures everything--it's virtually a new app. The developer has grown and grown, I think. His more recent apps like Elsa and Strng are brilliant, and I think all that experience has been applied to reinvent Shapsynth! So nothing but mad props from this girl! 😊
2013-10-25
I love Shapesynth
From the get go I dig this instrument. It is fun, inspiring and just PLAIN COOL. I am thankful for it and also NILS - Humble's awesome effects processor. With Shapesynth I have a blast with its syncing LFO's, delays and just total uniqueness. The fat sound it emits is very playable and as I've said (too much) in other reviews I LOVE A MINIMALIST GUI that harnesses a tremendous sound. This app is like no other and truly is a favorite of mine. Thanks for designing it!
2013-09-15
Not working
App has completely stopped working even after deleting and downloading again does not work.
2013-03-28
Crap
I can't even open the app without it crashing! Waste of money
2013-02-09
Audiobus!
I've always appreciated the sound of this synth and it's arpeggiator. Extremely smooth with Audiobus and background audio. The settings default to retina and crashed until I changed it, but I have a first gen iPad, so that may have been the reason. Hand drawing waveforms and picture and random generation is awesome. Great app!
2012-06-24
Awful ui
Software needs some indication of how to use it. Even the website is zero help.
2012-06-15
you said this works with Sphero
It doesn't seem to respond to Sphero on any of the screens except for making a couple bars that I don't understand move up and down. It was advertised as an app for Sphero. Why?
2012-03-16
Great update
Audio copy added to shapesynth is just great. Love shapesynth so much. Thanks for the update.
2012-02-27
Sounds like crap
Even my Gameboy waveshaper software sounds better than this!!!
Needs a major UI overhaul and better sound quality! Then I'll change my rating.
2012-02-17
Fantastic sounds
Very impressed with this app... High quality synth sounds. A bit more direction in details of using it would be welcome!
2011-08-05
Very good for ambient stuff
This a great app if you are into creating ambient synth stuff. With the synthstation 25 keyboard, you can really get the most out of this. You can fine tune the shape of your synth and adjust settings while recording a loop. It leads to endless textures!
2011-05-03
Seems good
But im not getting any sound at all.