2021 iOS App Sales and Discussion

Poppadocrock

Looks like Deep Wave Spectrogram is Free again usually $5.99

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deep-wave-spectrogram/id1565731839

jonmoore

@TimRussell said:

@rs2000 said:
.> @TimRussell said:

.> @LinearLineman said:

I’ve thought a lot about Sampletron, but choose to get Streetlytron 63 for $7. I would never use the sampling function and the sounds, tho great, would not warrant a $50 Investment for my occasional useage. The only drawback is Streetlytron is not AUv3. Streetlytron Pro offers longer loops and adds Sopranotron, Claire Lindsey violin, Rhodes and harp arpeggio patches.

I’m in the same boat. V tempted by the AU nature of Sampletron but Streetlytron sounds amazing and the extra sounds in Pro are superb. Still have my fingers crossed for it to go AU some day…

Speaking about non-AUv3 nuggets, iOptigan is another fun old school creation created by one of the guys from Waldorfmusic.
https://apps.apple.com/en/app/ioptigan/id1143470101

Yes iOptigan is a gem! Even if you never use it in a composition it’s great just to listen to.

This is another of those areas where you can begin to see the value in the current Sampletron 2 offer. iOptigan expanded with all necessary IAPs and Streetlytron Pro costs £23 and those two sample-sets are only a small aspect what you get in Sampletron 2. This includes all Mellotron model samples from the M1, Mk2, M300, M400, M400S, M4000, Novatron, Optigon, Orchestron and even the 360, which was the very first hardware ‘Rompler’ - https://www.matrixsynth.com/2012/09/vintage-360-systems-keyboard-mellotron.html -, and the Roland VP330 which was a vocoder mixed with a string machine.

And then you’ve got the ability to load your own sample-sets.

NeuM

@Edward_Alexander said:
Ugh these sales are killing me… so I’m trying to decide between Mixbox or the Synthmaster 2 all presets bundle ($39.99 or $41 respectively)

I really don’t “need” either one.

Personally, I get more use out of MixBox CS. And Synthmaster 1 is better than 2. I’m just sayin’!

NeuM

@ervin said:

@NeuM said:

@ExAsperis99 said:

@Poppadocrock said:
MixBox is at cheapest it’s ever been at $39.99 usually $79.99

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mixbox-cs/id1530701566

Arm twisted sufficiently. Are they still putting out regular guest presets?

No more presets. Only the five sets.

Mike Avenaim
John Potoker
Mark Linett
Romesh Dodangoda
Jakob Haq

Well, that de-escalated quickly.

LOL

TimRussell

@jonmoore said:

@TimRussell said:

@rs2000 said:
.> @TimRussell said:

.> @LinearLineman said:

I’ve thought a lot about Sampletron, but choose to get Streetlytron 63 for $7. I would never use the sampling function and the sounds, tho great, would not warrant a $50 Investment for my occasional useage. The only drawback is Streetlytron is not AUv3. Streetlytron Pro offers longer loops and adds Sopranotron, Claire Lindsey violin, Rhodes and harp arpeggio patches.

I’m in the same boat. V tempted by the AU nature of Sampletron but Streetlytron sounds amazing and the extra sounds in Pro are superb. Still have my fingers crossed for it to go AU some day…

Speaking about non-AUv3 nuggets, iOptigan is another fun old school creation created by one of the guys from Waldorfmusic.
https://apps.apple.com/en/app/ioptigan/id1143470101

Yes iOptigan is a gem! Even if you never use it in a composition it’s great just to listen to.

This is another of those areas where you can begin to see the value in the current Sampletron 2 offer. iOptigan expanded with all necessary IAPs and Streetlytron Pro costs £23 and those two sample-sets are only a small aspect what you get in Sampletron 2. This includes all Mellotron model samples from the M1, Mk2, M300, M400, M400S, M4000, Novatron, Optigon, Orchestron and even the 360, which was the very first hardware ‘Rompler’ - https://www.matrixsynth.com/2012/09/vintage-360-systems-keyboard-mellotron.html -, and the Roland VP330 which was a vocoder mixed with a string machine.

And then you’ve got the ability to load your own sample-sets.

Really? I didn’t realise all of that was in it.
Might have to spend the money I’ve been saving up for BF/CM early on Sampletron 😬

Edward_Alexander

@NeuM said:

@Edward_Alexander said:
Ugh these sales are killing me… so I’m trying to decide between Mixbox or the Synthmaster 2 all presets bundle ($39.99 or $41 respectively)

I really don’t “need” either one.

Personally, I get more use out of MixBox CS. And Synthmaster 1 is better than 2. I’m just sayin’!

lol how is 1 better than 2?

I have Synthmaster One, and all of the IAPs .. and I have the core Synthmaster 2 app, but none of the new IAPs.

jonmoore

@TimRussell said:

@jonmoore said:

@TimRussell said:

@rs2000 said:
.> @TimRussell said:

.> @LinearLineman said:

I’ve thought a lot about Sampletron, but choose to get Streetlytron 63 for $7. I would never use the sampling function and the sounds, tho great, would not warrant a $50 Investment for my occasional useage. The only drawback is Streetlytron is not AUv3. Streetlytron Pro offers longer loops and adds Sopranotron, Claire Lindsey violin, Rhodes and harp arpeggio patches.

I’m in the same boat. V tempted by the AU nature of Sampletron but Streetlytron sounds amazing and the extra sounds in Pro are superb. Still have my fingers crossed for it to go AU some day…

Speaking about non-AUv3 nuggets, iOptigan is another fun old school creation created by one of the guys from Waldorfmusic.
https://apps.apple.com/en/app/ioptigan/id1143470101

Yes iOptigan is a gem! Even if you never use it in a composition it’s great just to listen to.

This is another of those areas where you can begin to see the value in the current Sampletron 2 offer. iOptigan expanded with all necessary IAPs and Streetlytron Pro costs £23 and those two sample-sets are only a small aspect what you get in Sampletron 2. This includes all Mellotron model samples from the M1, Mk2, M300, M400, M400S, M4000, Novatron, Optigon, Orchestron and even the 360, which was the very first hardware ‘Rompler’ - https://www.matrixsynth.com/2012/09/vintage-360-systems-keyboard-mellotron.html -, and the Roland VP330 which was a vocoder mixed with a string machine.

And then you’ve got the ability to load your own sample-sets.

Really? I didn’t realise all of that was in it.
Might have to spend the money I’ve been saving up for BF/CM early on Sampletron 😬

The whole of November is going to be one long stroll along temptation street - might as well give in early!

NeuM

@Edward_Alexander said:

@NeuM said:

@Edward_Alexander said:
Ugh these sales are killing me… so I’m trying to decide between Mixbox or the Synthmaster 2 all presets bundle ($39.99 or $41 respectively)

I really don’t “need” either one.

Personally, I get more use out of MixBox CS. And Synthmaster 1 is better than 2. I’m just sayin’!

lol how is 1 better than 2?

I have Synthmaster One, and all of the IAPs .. and I have the core Synthmaster 2 app, but none of the new IAPs.

Just my opinion. SM1 has been more stable and is less of a hassle to work with.

krassmann

@rs2000 said:
.> @TimRussell said:

.> @LinearLineman said:

I’ve thought a lot about Sampletron, but choose to get Streetlytron 63 for $7. I would never use the sampling function and the sounds, tho great, would not warrant a $50 Investment for my occasional useage. The only drawback is Streetlytron is not AUv3. Streetlytron Pro offers longer loops and adds Sopranotron, Claire Lindsey violin, Rhodes and harp arpeggio patches.

I’m in the same boat. V tempted by the AU nature of Sampletron but Streetlytron sounds amazing and the extra sounds in Pro are superb. Still have my fingers crossed for it to go AU some day…

Speaking about non-AUv3 nuggets, iOptigan is another fun old school creation created by one of the guys from Waldorfmusic.
https://apps.apple.com/en/app/ioptigan/id1143470101

Instabuy. What a cool lofi sound machine. Love it.

telecharge

Understandably, the SynthMaster names/versions cause some confusion.

On desktop, SynthMaster One was released several years ago. The original SynthMaster, now on v2, was released approximately a decade ago.

As it says on their website...
"SynthMaster One is an easy to use wavetable synthesizer with an intuitive workflow. Although it shares the same engine with its bigger brother SynthMaster, it comes with new features like wavetable synthesis."

AFAIK SynthMaster One gets its name from being a single layer, single screen synth.

Simon

Can we get back on topic?

ambrosiajam

No.

jolico

Ok

Sandstorm

I have streetlytron pro and whilst its very good with enough parameter tweaking its not a patch on sampletron 2. Most of the patches are outstanding. Plus the effects just add the icing on the cake. Get it if you can afford it IMO its definitely worth it.

spiteface

Looking for an excuse to buy MixBox and Sampletron but I only use universal apps because my iPad doesn’t get in the game very often. I’ve been burned numerous times buying on this hope, so what’s a couple more - anyone ever heard a rumor of either of these going universal?

gregsmith

@spiteface said:
Looking for an excuse to buy MixBox and Sampletron but I only use universal apps because my iPad doesn’t get in the game very often. I’ve been burned numerous times buying on this hope, so what’s a couple more - anyone ever heard a rumor of either of these going universal?

Same boat. I’d probably buy mixbox if it went universal.

jonmoore

I hadn't expected Syntronik to be a universal app so you never know with MixBox or Sampletron. But if they were to go universal, I think IK would probably put them back on offer. What's the old adage, buy what you see today, not what you wish for tomorrow.

Poppadocrock

@jonmoore said:
I hadn't expected Syntronik to be a universal app so you never know with MixBox or Sampletron. But if they were to go universal, I think IK would probably put them back on offer. What's the old adage, buy what you see today, not what you wish for tomorrow.

Or, Somewhat similar…

A bird in hand is better then two in the bush.

Poppadocrock

Utility

Ad Blocker Free usually $5.99

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ad-blocker-remove-ads/id1536926489

NeuM

@spiteface said:
Looking for an excuse to buy MixBox and Sampletron but I only use universal apps because my iPad doesn’t get in the game very often. I’ve been burned numerous times buying on this hope, so what’s a couple more - anyone ever heard a rumor of either of these going universal?

I have MixBox CS on iOS and on macOS... how much more universal are you thinking? Windows? Android? Linux?

gregsmith

@NeuM said:

@spiteface said:
Looking for an excuse to buy MixBox and Sampletron but I only use universal apps because my iPad doesn’t get in the game very often. I’ve been burned numerous times buying on this hope, so what’s a couple more - anyone ever heard a rumor of either of these going universal?

I have MixBox CS on iOS and on macOS... how much more universal are you thinking? Windows? Android? Linux?

Iphone

NeuM

@gregsmith said:

@NeuM said:

@spiteface said:
Looking for an excuse to buy MixBox and Sampletron but I only use universal apps because my iPad doesn’t get in the game very often. I’ve been burned numerous times buying on this hope, so what’s a couple more - anyone ever heard a rumor of either of these going universal?

I have MixBox CS on iOS and on macOS... how much more universal are you thinking? Windows? Android? Linux?

Iphone

I see. That's a tough one. So much of their UI requires a large area for display of information and they are emulating the look and feel of real hardware. I really can't see that happening.

gregsmith

@NeuM said:

@gregsmith said:

@NeuM said:

@spiteface said:
Looking for an excuse to buy MixBox and Sampletron but I only use universal apps because my iPad doesn’t get in the game very often. I’ve been burned numerous times buying on this hope, so what’s a couple more - anyone ever heard a rumor of either of these going universal?

I have MixBox CS on iOS and on macOS... how much more universal are you thinking? Windows? Android? Linux?

Iphone

I see. That's a tough one. So much of their UI requires a large area for display of information and they are emulating the look and feel of real hardware. I really can't see that happening.

That’s what I thought to be honest. Oh well, saves me £40-70!

klownshed

I’d buy MixBox for iPhone too. I use an iPhone a lot for music. And a mac. iPad not so much. Well to be honest hardly at all anymore. If I’m in a situation where I could use the iPad for music I can also use the mac. And the mac always wins.

As for sampletron and MixBox I see no reason why they couldn’t work on an iPhone screen. The UI for the iPhone would work perfectly one module at a time and they could rotate them for landscape, by just rotating the text and leave all the controls as they are.

Sampletron has no need to have such a giant UI. On the mac it’s about 95% wasted space. It doesn’t need or use that many controls. I’d be happy with a playback only version without the editor to import your own samples for use on the iPhone — id not want to do that on an iPhone anyway.

I try to only buy universal apps now.

(OT) Talking about universal, IK need to get their arses into gear and release universal binaries of their Mac apps. So far they’ve only done MODO Drums. At least they’ve started. :-)

The new M1 Pro/Max MBPs are going to be finding homes with a lot of musicians. They’re so much better than the Intel MBPs it’s not even close.

spiteface

@jonmoore said:
I hadn't expected Syntronik to be a universal app so you never know with MixBox or Sampletron. But if they were to go universal, I think IK would probably put them back on offer. What's the old adage, buy what you see today, not what you wish for tomorrow.

Yes, Syntronik is what made me wonder in the first place. Perfectly usable on the iPhone and the fx section basically looks like (is?) MixBox. And Sampletron maybe sets a record for wasted space on iPad from what I can see.

oddSTAR

I already have it but noticed that the sale price for MixBox in the store is $39.99 but this is the graphic an announcement from their Web site:

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?id=MixBoxCSBlackFriday2021
@ikmultimedia

telecharge

Imaginando DRC - Polyphonic Synthesizer IAP sale. Unlock Synth Engine is $4.99 USD.

https://apps.apple.com/app/id973055710

king_picadillo

@oddSTAR That’s in Simoleons

ashh

@ikmultimedia any thoughts on the above? That would make it £24.99 in my neck of the woods.

dakti

@ashh said:
@ikmultimedia any thoughts on the above? That would make it £24.99 in my neck of the woods.

and 139,99 PLN instead of 189,99 PLN in my case. Fingers crossed and instant buy if price will be corrected in AppStore