Appmuse

Found this synth on recommendation through Jaq Attack’s YouTube channel. I agree with the previous reviewer that this synth is currently the best in its class. If you’re looking for a streamlined and sexy modular-like synth on iOS, look no further. If I had any complaint, it’s that the sequencer doesn’t seem to have a way to trigger the sequences by key trigger, and instead just play the same tuned sequence as with traditional modular analog sequencers. So if the dev is reading this, please consider allowing a more modern key trigger option for the sequencer presets so we can trigger playback with our MIDI controller keyboards in key. Otherwise, the dev has been quick to respond to bug reports and fix things (we’ve seen several updates in the 5 months since release)! Highly recommended - it’s an affordable purchase that will appeal to sound designers. Presets are a little sparse, though. Show more

Found this synth on recommendation through Jaq Attack’s YouTube channel. I agree with the previous reviewer that this synth is currently the best in its class. If you’re looking for a streamlined and sexy modular-like synth on iOS, look no further. If I had any complaint, it’s that the sequencer doesn’t seem to have a way to trigger the sequences by key trigger, and instead just play the same tuned sequence as with traditional modular analog sequencers. So if the dev is reading this, please consider allowing a more modern key trigger option for the sequencer presets so we can trigger playback with our MIDI controller keyboards in key. Otherwise, the dev has been quick to respond to bug reports and fix things (we’ve seen several updates in the 5 months since release)! Highly recommended - it’s an affordable purchase that will appeal to sound designers. Presets are a little sparse, though. Show more

I understand a Garage Band bug is frustrating and that one would expect testing to show such a thing before release. To go from that failure to the app being “horrible” or “junk” or “unusable” is, however, absurd, given the glowing reviews from people who clearly did not have this particular issue sitting cheek-by-jowl with the foot-stamping and yelling. If you can’t do a fair review, take your bug to the developer and get help or a refund. “Don’t buy this” reviews from people who gave up before they could manage to use the app are clearly no help to anyone. New apps always have bugs. If you get one that applies to you, get it sorted out before reviewing. It is not news that new apps have bugs. It is a weakness of Numerical that they often release apps too soon. Most developers do. The main compensation in this case is the the signal-processing thoroughness and creativity of Numerical’s apps. They sound great. This phase-distortion synth is already the best of its synthesis type on the platform, even with a few bugs. The other compensation is that the developer is a responsive one who works to fix problems, unlike so many developers who leave bugs in until they offer a new version they want you to buy again. One strength of Shockwave is modulation flexibility, but I’m always looking for more. Open it up, all of it. I hope the new update settles the big GB complaint and I see one of the on-screen keys issues was addressed. If so, you might want to tighten and to standardize knob appearance and response and to write up some deeper documentation. That stuff aside, this app has surprising range. It is especially worth a look for what is its core sound - harmonically rich stew arrived at in a few short steps. For the grainy, groaning roar this type of synthesis excels at creating, Shockwave is a blast. Show more

I understand a Garage Band bug is frustrating and that one would expect testing to show such a thing before release. To go from that failure to the app being “horrible” or “junk” or “unusable” is, however, absurd, given the glowing reviews from people who clearly did not have this particular issue sitting cheek-by-jowl with the foot-stamping and yelling. If you can’t do a fair review, take your bug to the developer and get help or a refund. “Don’t buy this” reviews from people who gave up before they could manage to use the app are clearly no help to anyone. New apps always have bugs. If you get one that applies to you, get it sorted out before reviewing. It is not news that new apps have bugs. It is a weakness of Numerical that they often release apps too soon. Most developers do. The main compensation in this case is the the signal-processing thoroughness and creativity of Numerical’s apps. They sound great. This phase-distortion synth is already the best of its synthesis type on the platform, even with a few bugs. The other compensation is that the developer is a responsive one who works to fix problems, unlike so many developers who leave bugs in until they offer a new version they want you to buy again. One strength of Shockwave is modulation flexibility, but I’m always looking for more. Open it up, all of it. I hope the new update settles the big GB complaint and I see one of the on-screen keys issues was addressed. If so, you might want to tighten and to standardize knob appearance and response and to write up some deeper documentation. That stuff aside, this app has surprising range. It is especially worth a look for what is its core sound - harmonically rich stew arrived at in a few short steps. For the grainy, groaning roar this type of synthesis excels at creating, Shockwave is a blast. Show more

Won’t load in GarageBand smh . Waist of money if I can’t use it in GarageBand . Requesting a REFUND wish I would of read the reviews FIRST app does not work properly period anyone who says it doesn’t is either lying or paid to say so to many bugs no sound when pressing keys and doesn’t load into GarageBand I want my MONEY BACK Show more

Won’t load in GarageBand smh . Waist of money if I can’t use it in GarageBand . Requesting a REFUND wish I would of read the reviews FIRST app does not work properly period anyone who says it doesn’t is either lying or paid to say so to many bugs no sound when pressing keys and doesn’t load into GarageBand I want my MONEY BACK Show more

Nothing better then synths that sound unique and this one does! The synth is amazing and I wish I had a version on my MacBook ?

Nothing better then synths that sound unique and this one does! The synth is amazing and I wish I had a version on my MacBook ?

Amazing synth but it crashes every time On the loading screen when I open it. The synth doesn’t even load for 1 second :::::oooooo It worked fine on the iPhone 7 WTH Show more

Amazing synth but it crashes every time On the loading screen when I open it. The synth doesn’t even load for 1 second :::::oooooo It worked fine on the iPhone 7 WTH Show more

Wont load/work in AUM or GarageBand for me on my ipad pro. It hangs and freezes everything up.

Wont load/work in AUM or GarageBand for me on my ipad pro. It hangs and freezes everything up.

This synth is almost unusable. Don’t waste your money buying this... it’s obvious that the developers have zero interest in fixing the multitude of bugs in this app. Super disappointing. Show more

This synth is almost unusable. Don’t waste your money buying this... it’s obvious that the developers have zero interest in fixing the multitude of bugs in this app. Super disappointing. Show more

Great dev team. Thank you for the free phone app as well. Your stuff is always a lot of fun. Thanks again

Great dev team. Thank you for the free phone app as well. Your stuff is always a lot of fun. Thanks again

Has a unique sound and easy to understand interface.

Has a unique sound and easy to understand interface.

Doesn’t work in garageband

Doesn’t work in garageband